This holiday season, I'm more committed than ever to turning down invites when I don't feel up to the task. You might feel obligated to go to a friend's New Year's Eve bash or that extended-family Christmas, but in my experience, it's actually liberating to admit when you're feeling overwhelmed or don't think you can handle seeing so many people at once. You'll probably find that you're not alone, and instead of braving parties unnecessarily, you can save your energy for the gatherings that matter most.
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