From Halloween through Super Bowl Sunday, the holidays provide a wealth of opportunities to practice self-compassion and equanimity OR make yourself and everyone you encounter KUH-RANG-KEE AND KUH-RAY-ZEE! The choice is yours.
If you’d prefer a more humane and sane holiday season this year—one that you’ll actually ENJOY—here are 10 ideas to help you live your intention.
- Take good care of yourself. Eat healthfully, get plenty of rest and regular, reasonable exercise. Nurture, encourage and delight yourself in healthy ways.
- Make lists and set aside specific times to accomplish certain tasks. Prioritize and simplify. Consider scratching some items off your list FOR GOOD.
- Ask for help. Many hands make light work. And it can be more fun to do things together—from decorating the house to wrapping presents.
- Make a budget and stick to it. No matter what. Let this be the year that you don’t go into debt buying presents.
- Shop online and by catalog. Give gift certificates. Look for ways to make gift giving easier.
- Share day care arrangements with family, friends and neighbors when the kids are out of school.
- Remember to play. Have fun. Share special times with family and friends.
- Make houseguests as self-sufficient as possible. Set expectations that they will help out. Don’t give up your own bed unless you must.
- Consider alternatives to family gatherings if you find them tense and anxious. Plan well in advance and avoid last-minute surprises.
- Take a breather. Go for a walk. Breathe in the fresh air. Find places to be quiet and restful. Go there often.
BONUS TIP: Whatever happens, look for the opportunity—especially in the most frustrating experiences. Whatever your circumstances, express gratitude and get curious knowing that THE HIGHEST GOOD IS ALWAYS UNFOLDING for all, in all, through all. Sometimes the paths we choose make it take longer for this truth to reveal itself, but it is always true nonetheless.
You are loved and loving, blessing and a blessing. Namaste, amen, blessed be.
Author’s content adapted under license, © 2010 Claire Communications
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