Find Pleasure in a House Full of Guests
But... I don’t deal well with chaos. Usually, houseguests only stick around for a few days, so the added noise and clutter is temporary. Focus less on the mess and more on the many joys, like watching your kids cavort with their cousins. Sweating the small stuff will only stress you out, and most medical health professionals agree that stress can result in both physical and emotional damage.
But... these visits never end well. Again, your outlook can seriously affect how things turn out. “What you expect is what you create,” says Cole. “Focus on what’s right about the people who are there, rather than what’s annoying.” It's all a matter of perspective.
When you feel yourself tensing up, take a few deep breaths, relieve some of the pressure by delegating duties and remember that the holidays are about celebration, love and togetherness. Where better to be together than under your roof?