'Tis The SeasonWritten by Dr. Susan Rempel
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Another suggestion to make your holiday bright and joyous is to act like a kid. Often people will suggest that you view holidays “through eyes of a child.” To that I say: “you are missing half of fun.” Yes, it is a good idea to view things as if you were a child, but remember that actions are just as important as thoughts. For example, consider all those holiday television shows and videos you loved to watch as a child. Somehow, you have not found time to watch them for years. Well, this is year to start that tradition once again. If you can, watch them with a child. However, it doesn’t matter if a child is watching program with you. The important thing is to remember to be child-like. How will you ensure that you take on a juvenile persona for evening? Stock up on all those fun things that a child likes to have available while watching a video. For example, you should dress in your most comfortable pajamas, grab a cup of cocoa, and fill up a bowl with popcorn. Then, settle into your most comfortable chair with all goodies and enjoy watching Snoopy decorate his dog house. Now, apply that same principle to all of your holiday related activities. It’s all those little extras that will really add joy to Christmas season. I realize that there may be some readers who feel that they should have begun their holiday planning and organization months ago. To those people I say: “now is time to be industrious!” For example, shopping that has been delayed to last minute can be remedied in several ways. Try going to mall at very beginning or end of shopping day. Consider purchasing an unusual gift that can be found somewhere other than a mall. For goodness sake, do your shopping online! No matter how chaotic and stressful it seems, this holiday season should serve as a life lesson. Make notes for yourself about what went well, what could have been done better, and what was an absolute disaster. Then, form an action plan for next year. It’s never too soon to get organized! The bottom line is: this is season to be jolly, make merry, and recall joy that can fill your life. The holiday season is time to be child-like. It is a time to overlook life’s little irritations and be grateful for all wonderful aspects of what has been given to you. I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, and a joyous time no matter what holiday you will be celebrating in upcoming weeks! This article (including copyright notice) may be reprinted with following following attachment: © 1998 - 1999 Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. All rights reserved. - begin attachment - © 1998 - 1999 Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. All rights reserved. Get motivated with UnCommon Courtesy & Coaching! Motivational products and services for children, parents, and teachers that reinforce positive behavior, good manners, a positive outlook on life, and life success. Supplies for parents and teachers. Games, books, computer games, bingo cards, and toys. Get a copy of our FREE holiday planner. visit us at: http://www.uncommoncourtesy.com - end attachment -
Susan is well known for her seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm. She has experience working in a wide variety of settings including: a small business, a corporation, academia, a governmental agency, and her own very successful private practice. Dr. Rempel has served on the Board of Directors for both a corporation and a non-profit professional society. She has spent more than a decade mediating, evaluating, and working with families in the midst of divorce.
| | At Thanksgiving, Tap into AbundanceWritten by Louise Morganti Kaelin
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How do we shift from scarcity to abundance? One way is to start practicing ‘feeling’ abundant. Thanksgiving in States is a perfect time of year to tap into that feeling, and I’m sure there are other holidays around world that would allow this same experience. When we think Thanksgiving, we tend to think of food, and family, and football (usually in that order!). There is a feeling of ‘fullness’ that comes with that image. We actually find ourselves smiling that ‘satisfied’ grin associated with Cheshire cats just at memory. These physical responses just come unbidden. In fact, if we ‘try’ to feel that happiness, it tends to dissipate. The key is to ‘remember’ feeling and not ‘try’ to feel it. Make this coming Thanksgiving into an abundance- consciousness day. Let feelings that come up fill your entire body. Enjoy holiday to its fullest and create an anchor that you will be able to tap into all year round. It is so easy to live in abundance consciousness when we have a deep, full and personal experience of what that means.
(c) Louise Morganti Kaelin. Louise is a Life Success Coach who partners with individuals who are READY (to live their best life), WILLING (to explore all options) and ABLE (to accept total support). Find many free resources to assist you in living the life of your dreams at http://www.touchpointcoaching.com For her free newsletter of insightful, practical suggestions for creating your best life, email mailto:on-536@ezezine.com
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