6. Unclutter your life. Purge the freeloaders that take up space in your life. This includes stuff you don't use or that is duplicated, negative feelings, meaningless activities and toxic people. Vow to cruise through the season among positive people in a welcoming and nurturing environment that reflects YOU.
7. Spoil yourself rotten every day. Vow to pamper yourself at least 30 minutes each day. Turn off the cellphone and walk in the park. Take time with the magazine you have been meaning to read or soak in the tub without any interruptions. Why not schedule a visit to the spa for a pedicure or back massage?
8. Keep it simple. Dismiss competitive entertaining. If you are hosting dinner, ask guests to contribute a dish or help with the cleanup. Let others share stories, organize a game, or lead a singsong. Keep the celebration informal. Remember, the more others participate, the greater the feeling of togetherness.
9. Pause and visualize an ideal holiday moment. Is it a creatively set dinner table, a drop-dead-gorgeous tree, a rollicking night of sleigh rides and hot chocolate with friends, or a quiet interlude from the chaos of the season? Hold on to that vision and gear your activities toward making it a reality.
10. Expect the best. Attitude is everything. Envision a season where everything you do creates happiness and joy. Exchange draining activities and meaningless commitments for joy-making activities. Exercise your right to cruise through the season with delight every day.
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Katherine Gibson is a bestselling author, life management expert and popular seminar leader. Her new book Pause: Putting the Brakes on a Runaway Life challenges the chaos that churns in our society with practical and down-home wisdom. Visit her website at www.katherinegibson.com.
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