It’s getting time for my annual desire to rewatch Love Actually. It’s not technically a Christmas movie, but it takes place over the holidays and captures the range of emotions and experiences that this time of year can bring up. Read more about how gratitude is a prickly subject for me and tips on how you can better embrace it yourself.

This time of year is about coming together as friends and family, sharing our favorite memories, holiday favorites and creating new memories together. Read for the simple process to name all that you bring to the table.

This isn’t a call to ignore what’s going on in the world.

It’s taking a moment for your self-preservation. Read through to see how you can shift your focus and your mindset.