Most years I encourage clients and others to begin their holiday preparations and shopping early, to avoid overwhelm as the holidays approach, and, to allow time to actually enjoy ourselves. This year it seems the supply chain issues are telling us the same thing – loudly and clearly. If there are items on your shopping list that you are afraid you may not be able to get in time, why not order or purchase them now? Start making your lists and follow through accordingly. Even better, take some time to think thru what you really need for hosting, gifting, decorating, mailing, tipping, treating…you name it. Gifts of time and experiences are great substitutes for more ‘things.’ A less is more approach could be a great takeaway from our ‘what’s really important’ Covid lesson…Take the supply chain challenges to heart – re-think the excess of the holiday season.
