The hustle and bustle is as much a part of Christmas as Brussels sprouts, lukewarm mulled wine, and Slade belting out It’s Christmas! And while we wouldn’t be without these cherished traditions, sometimes the stress of running around trying to make everything perfect can be too much for even the most festive among us.
‘I’m a very calm person – you wouldn’t write a book called and not be! – but even I can start to feel a bit overwhelmed at Christmas,’ explains author Joanne Mallon. ‘Luckily, there are so many ways you can ground yourself at this time of year. The key is to look for things that are simple and evocative but don’t take a lot of extra effort. You want things that put a smile on your face but that can be happening in the background, such as having your favourite playlist on while
