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End-of-year overwhelm
November has a way of looking perfectly manageable until you put the school concert,
work dinner, catch-ups and gift shopping on the same calendar. Then someone suggests a
quick get-together. Has a quick get-together ever involved fewer than forty messages?
Before the festive season gets busy, have a look at your time, energy and what you’re
comfortable spending. It’s much easier to make a choice when you can see what you’ve
already said yes to.
To avoid end-of-year overwhelm try a pause before you RSVP
Choose a limit that would make the next few weeks feel manageable. Maybe it’s one
evening out during the working week or keeping Sunday afternoons free. Put that in the
calendar first. When a new invitation comes in, give yourself time to check it. “Thanks for
thinking of me. I’ll have a look at the week and let you know tomorrow” is a perfectly
friendly reply.
If you decide to pass, a simple “I can’t make that one, but I’d love to catch up in January”
will do. If money’s the sticking point, you might suggest a cuppa or a walk when you’re
both free.
If saying yes feels automatic and saying no leaves you replaying the conversation, we can
practise finding words that feel like you. You’re welcome to book a free introductory chat.
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