As we bid Halloween farewell and enter the holiday season, many of us begin to feel a mix of excitement and stress. In the past, I experienced the anticipation for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year with joy, 

only to have it eclipsed by the stress of the season.

 Determined to change this narrative, I embarked on a journey to find more joy amidst the holiday chaos - excitement. 

I discovered deeper tools, not just practical tips like shopping early, but emotional and mental strategies that truly transformed my experience. 

Here, I’m sharing 12 tips to help you embrace joy this holiday season.