Finding Joy in the Chaos

The holidays are meant to be a time when we shift our focus to all the good in our lives – when we invite family and friends into our homes and spread the joy. For many, though, the holidays can feel like the opposite of joyful. There is so much to catch up on at work before everyone leaves for vacation. I recently spoke with a friend who was complaining about a performance evaluation she needed to write, on top of all her other work (annual reviews are a discussion for another post).

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