From the Desk of Janet Barclay

One thing I’ve noticed working from home is that it’s harder to get into the Christmas spirit. Although theoretically I have the freedom and flexibility to listen to Christmas music while I’m working or to take time to decorate or slip out and shop, in reality I work harder than when I worked in an office, and am much less likely to do any of those things. Not just because if I don’t work, I don’t get paid (which is, of course, a big motivator) but because I enjoy my work so much that it doesn’t cross my mind.

When I worked "outside," I would go out nearly every lunch hour to pick up a gift or two, and my shopping would usually be finished relatively early. This activity in itself created a feeling of excitement and anticipation. In addition, when I worked around other people, someone would always be bringing in treats, decorating their office, or talking about their own holiday preparations. Not to even mention the endless stream of Christmas lunches and parties!

That’s why I’m pleased that some of the groups I belong to will be holding Christmas events this year - and I’m actually going! The first one is this morning, the Bizepost Christmas Breakfast Event at the Hamilton Yacht Club, and next week I’ll be attending the first Halton-Peel POC Chapter Holiday Celebration. Ho ho ho!