anchor.diff:  
   My best advice for a calm holiday season is to escape. Create your own hideout or escape to a remote location with someone you feel %100 comfortable with; that person can be you. Once in your hideout, relax, let go, and be yourself. Now, explore the emotions you’ve been bottling up all year because you’ve been too busy to process them. Once that is done – explore the world & learn new things.
   
  -During those four important holi"days", both Christmas and New Year’s eves/days, don’t worry about where you should or could be, just be happy with where you are <u>now</u>. Have a lovely dinner and celebrate what you’re thankful for. Oh, and call your loved ones – you might be eloping but you’re still a decent, loving person. Right?
  +During those four important holi"days", both Christmas and New Year’s eves/days, don’t worry about where you should or could be, just be happy with where you are +++<u>now</u>+++. Have a lovely dinner and celebrate what you’re thankful for. Oh, and call your loved ones – you might be eloping but you’re still a decent, loving person. Right?
   
   +++<u>Don't Over Schedule</u>+++
   
  
positive.code: 
  This one is a big one and might seem unachievable, but you need to approach it a step at a time. You should start by gathering information through research and reading. The minimalists have many wonderful blog posts to help you http://www.theminimalists.com/start/[get started].
  
  I used to have a big house with 14 rooms, including 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a double-garage, a pool, lots of furniture, trinkets and useless decorations. Now, I live in a 1 bedroom apartment. There are only two of us after all and we don't need more space. We only keep the necessities and it feels like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can focus on what is important. This also means that welcoming guests isn't stressful because cleaning the entire place takes less than an hour a week! The lack of clutter will already remove half of the weight off your shoulders. To learn more about decluttering, read these fine articles: https://zenhabits.net/declutter-course/[The Minimalist Way to Declutter] and http://www.becomingminimalist.com/decluttering-principles/[10 Decluttering Principles to Help Anyone Clear the Clutter]. 
  
  == Final Words
  I realize some of the points mentioned above conflict with one another, but you don’t have to take every slice of advice. Adapt it and make it your own – you know yourself best! And please, stop worrying about what other will think or feel. Choose to do something for yourself. Something for you and the family members living in your home.
  
  
  image::pizzabandesalty.jpg#small[Pizza Bande Hamburg]
  
negative.code: 
  +++<u>Eat</u>+++
  
  Spend time eating what you love. Eat slowly and mindfully. Enjoy it! Some of my favourite moments are spent in the kitchen cooking with my partner, Stefan. We get creative and have fun with it. If it burns or tastes horrible, don't sweat it, make simple nachos or order take-out! 
  
  image::buddhabowl.jpg#small[Homemade Banana Bread]
  First attempt at Buddha Bowls
  