You’re likely a busy person most of the time, but “busy” takes on new proportions at this time of year. Most of us are overwhelmed with all of the commitments this season brings.
In the midst of obligations and activities, I encourage you to step back and consider the two major happenings of December:
- The holiday season
- The turning of the year
Whatever you do, make space for yourself to fully embrace and have a significant experience in these two areas:
- The holiday season: think about what’s important to you during the holidays—whether it’s spiritual matters, family, friends, or a combination, think about what you absolutely must engage in in order to have a great holiday, and be sure to make room for it
- The turning of the year: make room for yourself to move into the new year with thoughtfulness, focus, and renewed energy. A great way to do this is to take a little time to look at the past year, considering what you learned, how you grew, and what you’re grateful for, and to look at the year to come and set some goals
If you need to say “no” to some things in order to make sure these two areas don’t get the short end of the stick, do so. When you wake up on January 1st, you’ll thank yourself, as you’ll be enriched from the holiday season, you’ll have made peace with 2010, and you’ll be ready to move forward into a great new year.
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