The run up to festivities can feel like a marathon dressed as a holiday.
There are lists, plans, lights to untangle, and the constant background whisper of “Shouldn’t I be more festive?”
At Skyros, we’ve learned that joy doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from noticing, laughing, and giving yourself space to breathe.
Here’s how to stay genuinely jolly as the festive season approaches.
1. Laugh First, Worry Later
It’s easy to take the season too seriously. The secret? Laugh early and often.
As Skyros comedy facilitators Logan Murray, Liz Peters, Monica Gaga and Liam Brennan remind us, humour lives in the real moments, the burnt mince pies, the half-wrapped presents, the friend who forgets Secret Santa every year.
Laughter resets your mood and reminds you what matters.
2. Make Room for Light Moments
Between errands and events, pause. Enjoy the twinkle of lights, the smell of cinnamon, the quiet hum of a winter morning.
Festive spirit doesn’t have to be loud; it can be gentle, warm and slow. A five-minute cup of tea can be just as magical as the party that follows.
3. Play, Don’t Perform
Whether it’s a game of charades, dancing in your socks or humming carols off key, play breaks tension.
As in a Skyros class, the aim isn’t perfection; it’s connection. Move a little, laugh a lot and let go of the need to “get it right.”
4. Appreciate, Don’t Accumulate
Take a cue from our Skyros appreciations, the daily practice of noticing what’s good.
Name three small things each evening: the way the house smells, the call from a friend, the candlelight after dark.
The more you notice, the more there is to notice.
If you want to bring that sense of appreciation into your gifting, explore our Skyros Handmade Gift Guide, full of simple, heartfelt ideas that celebrate creativity and connection.
5. Stay Grounded in Community
Joy multiplies when shared. Meet a friend for a walk, message someone who made you smile, or join an online Skyros Connect session for a creative pause amid the rush.
When you connect, you remember you’re not doing the festive season alone.
A Skyros Kind of Festive
So, in the countdown to the festive season, keep things simple.
Laugh when you can, rest when you need to, and let joy find you in the small, imperfect moments.
Because that’s what being truly jolly looks like: real, human and full of heart.
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