Webster’s
Dictionary offers several definitions of the word “holiday”:
1.
Holy
Day
2. A
day on which one is exempt from work
3.
A
period of relaxation
Here is my Top Ten List to create a peaceful and purposeful holiday
season that I hope will help you have a restful
and happy holiday that reflects the true meaning of this joyous
season.
1.
Recall What You Learned Last Year.
Unless you do things differently, your results won’t be different.
2.
Make
Your List and Check it Twice.
Take the time (today) to make your lists and start planning time in
your schedule for the things that need to be done. Make sure to
leave some time for yourself.
3.
Keep
it Simple.
Remember that the true meaning of the holidays is to be among the
people that you love.
4.
Stay
Out of The Malls.
Do your holiday shopping online or through catalogs. You can even
have your gifts wrapped and mailed for you--one less thing
for you to have to do!
5.
Ask
For Help.
If entertaining, ask your guests to bring a dish to share. Get
your family to help with the shopping, wrapping, etc. Hire a
cleaning service, a handy-man. You get the idea.
6.
Implement a Budget.
There’s no sense in starting the New Year off with a chunk of
debt. (See #1, 3, and 4)
7.
Try
Something Different.
Why not start a new holiday tradition like adopting a family in
need, making donations to charities in lieu of gifts, or helping
out at a local food bank?
8.
When
Feeling Stressed, Breathe.
If you find the holiday activities getting the best of you, take a
deep breath and pull yourself into a place of gratitude. After
all, isn’t that what the holidays are all about?
9.
Just
Say No.
If there is something that you are not feeling up to doing, don’t
do it. Remember, soon you will have a whole new year awaiting
you—perhaps there are some things that can wait.
10. Set Your
Intention.
What kind of holiday experience you have is entirely up to you. Get clear about your intentions, embrace your ability to make
choices, and create the best holiday season ever!
Have
a Jolly week!
