As I'm writing this, Christmas is exactly a week away. It's crazy to think that it's almost here. Me and my wife have been planning our next week and a half out and, like most of you, we are already wondering when we are going to get some rest in between then and there. Luckily for us, the couple days after Christmas we both have work off so those will be family/chill days.

Truth is, so many people hate on or completely despise Christmas for the simple fact of having to run, fly, drive, and swim every which way. Parties and dinner to attend, grandparents and family get-togethers that can't be missed, church services and pageants that must be filmed, all while trying to work and wrap and shop and post and smile and sleep and cook and just freakin enjoy the holiday.

While Christmas can be such a blast and leave memories for years upon years, I totally see how someone can be fed up with the hustle and bustle. And while some of it can't be avoided (yes, you CAN avoid punching someone at Target for that last T-rex), there is one major truth that if you understand now can make for a much more enjoyable holiday time: You cannot please everyone.

Half of you reading, who are probably more laxed and not as OCD as I am, just nodded your heads and chuckled. This is no problem for you. The other half just stared at the screen and started say "no, no, no" inside your head. Point is, you won't please everybody. No matter how many dinners you go to, or how much family you see, or even the gifts you buy, someone will be unhappy at the end of the day. And guess what? That's so okay! And even if you get every gift on your list and hit up every place and this and that, and everyone might be content at least, you certainly won't be cause you ran yourself ragged and didn't take time to enjoy anything!

So slow down, get your priorities straight before the mad-dash, and enjoy these times. Don't put yourself out more than you have to. It's okay to be selfish this time of year. I bet you've never heard that before either.