Christmas Is Coming, Stay in Your Lane, Protect Your Peace

As the festive season draws closer, many people are packing bags, planning journeys upcountry and preparing to face family gatherings that come with both joy and pressure.

Christmas is meant to be a time of rest, laughter and reunion, yet for many, it also carries silent expectations and emotional strain.

This season, keeping your mental health in check matters more than meeting anyone’s checklist.

It is okay if you did not have a child this year.
It is okay if you did not get married.
Life does not move at the same speed for everyone, and your worth is not measured by milestones forced by society.

As families gather, there is often that relative who feels entitled to question progress, compare achievements or highlight what you “lack.”

You do not need to prove anything this season. Let others keep their opinions. Stay in your lane.

And for those heading into spaces of prospective in laws, where hospitality quietly turns into a marathon of chores and silent tests, boundaries should be set early.

Working yourself to exhaustion to impress people you barely know can drain both body and spirit.

Christmas should not feel like an examination.
It should feel like home.

Celebrate at your pace. Rest without guilt. Show up with calm, not pressure. Protect your peace first, even as you share love with others.

This Christmas, stay in your lane. Your journey is still valid.