Even Father Christmas knows when to delegate…
Feeling overwhelmed with the thought of Christmas festivities? I’ve got a little something to help with that! If you have two minutes, you’ll want to watch this video! Spoiler alert: It features me singing! It will be stuck in your head all day – but totally worth it!
When I was teaching, I was in charge of a Christmas play at an all-girls school. Determined to sprinkle some feminist fairy dust over the festivities, I stumbled upon this absolute gem of a musical.
The story goes that Santa’s retired (probably sipping piña coladas in Barbados), passing the reins to a fabulous female Santa who proudly declares, “It’s equal opportunities now, you know!” And however you identify, that’s a wake up call we all need in the run up to the holidays.
Here’s the thing: if you’re currently running around like a headless turkey trying to create the “perfect” Christmas for the humans you’re fond of, please pop the kettle on and take a breather. Your loved ones don’t want a frazzled, exhausted version of you who’s worked harder than an elf on overtime. They just want… well, YOU.
It’s a stressful time of year with a lot of pressure on us to create the perfect day. But remember:
- Perfect is out! (Don’t let Instagram fool you!)
- Meaningful is in
- Delegation is your Christmas gift to yourself!
Let’s make this Christmas less about perfection and more about connection.
After all, if Santa can embrace equal opportunities, surely we can embrace asking for help?
Wishing you a perfectly imperfect Christmas!
With festive cheer (and a dash of rebellion),
My best
Jaz
Be Human First Ltd