Those who still haven't finished their shopping, those not going home for Christmas or having financial problems, those who don't feel like they have a special person to share it with, those who feel like they can't deal with everything...
You ARE good enough. Really. No one is perfect, and you don't need to be either. You are not the presents you give others, or the perfect holiday family dinner.
You are here and well and regardless of circumstances, you're going to be fine.
Every year I see so many people (myself included) so stressed out about this time of year and having everything be perfect that they pile the emotions up. It's one of the worst positions most of us here can be in, feeling negative and guilty/sad/depressed/tired and surrounded by all of that food. We expect way too much from ourselves.
Well, you don't need the cookies or that extra serving, or the binges and emotional eating. Religious considerations aside, what we need is to remember what is important in all of this, namely that we have people who care about us, that we are good people, that we are trying to better ourselves and doing a darn good job.
This year I'm trying to maintain perspective and get through this holiday season strong and healthy. I'm not going to wait for New Years. I'm trying to remember how far I've come this year NOW, trying to make myself a priority now and bypass all of the negativity and unrealistic expectations. Basically, I'm trying to focus on what's important. Anyone else with me?