Expert advice
Michelle Elman is a neuro-linguistic programming practitioner, NLP coach, hypnotherapist, and the author of The Joy Of Being Selfish (Welbeck, £8.99). michelleelman.com
Dr Emma Millar is a consultant clinical psychologist at Epic Solutions, a team of specialised health care professionals providing physical and mental health treatment. epicsolutions.org.uk
When the prospect of the line-up of parties and gatherings in your diary fills you with dread instead of delight, it may be time to take control of your time – and energy – for the sake of your own wellbeing. However, the fear of letting others down can often make this easier said than done.
Expectations of festive ‘joy and togetherness’ can weigh heavily, and intensify worries about changing plans, being seen as flaky, or hurting someone’s feelings. But, if we’re not careful, the Christmas break can pass without
