Julie Barker
juliebarker.bsky.social
Julie Barker
@juliebarker.bsky.social
LCSW Psycotherapist and Coach, Specialize in Anxiety, Burnout , ADHD. Interested in Art, travel, animals, rock climbing, friends, meditation, being full present in the midst of this chaos, oh, and Hope.
www.juliebarkerclinicaltherapy.com
have absolutely NO drama, and wrap my gifts so well I could be on a reality show for present wrapping” Move to: “We’re just hoping to get to the in-laws on time. Maybe they’ll have food. That’s safe to eat”

Remember, it’s okay. Just breathe. It’s okay if that’s all you do.
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 AM
gets drunk during dinner and starts talking about the time he stole the neighbor’s tractor and chained it to a tree because he “was taking the law into his own hands”.
3- Have the LOWEST expectations possible
- Move from “I want to play games and drink spiked eggnog, bake cookies
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 AM
schedule reading, watching fav shows, seeing friends, massage, sex-whatever
-Don’t Ghost yourself. That’s F’d up.
*Tip-when doing stuff for you, be there for it. Don’t judge yourself, or listen to someone’s voice in your head judging you. No planning for next year or how to manage Uncle Bill if he
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 AM

- No “I should have more Christmas Spirit, sent cards, made homemade treats for 30 of your closest friends and decorated the pets”

- Laugh. A lot if you can, even just to yourself. Look for the ridiculous. It is ALL around.

2- Actually plan that shit
-Schedule your relaxation time
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 AM