"Holidays in general breed unrealistic expectations. The minute you start wondering, 'is it going to be wonderful enough?,' it never will be"

This quote by Pepper Schwartz talks to the concept that when we have high expectations for holidays, we commonly set ourselves up for dissatisfaction. When we start to wonder about whether the holiday will be "remarkable enough," we are establishing ourselves up for failing. This is due to the fact that our expectations are usually too expensive and also can't be met. We need to be realistic about what we can anticipate from a holiday as well as not expect it to be excellent. We need to focus on the pleasure of hanging out with friends and family and the special minutes that feature the holiday. By doing this, we can appreciate the holiday season and not be let down by unrealistic assumptions.