Less than a week and the Holiday season will be in full swing. I love this time of year I feel completely busy doing things I enjoy such as; baking, decorating, visiting tree farms, Christmas parades and yes spending lots of time with family.
But during these events the fun and overwhelmingness can become a great burden to someone that either has suffered a great loss or has a lack of self-control with food or finds themselves at social events where they feel completely awkward. If one of these examples is you take heart, Jesus is the reason we celebrate both in Thanksgiving and during Christmas and He made you just the way you are and will continue to perfect you in His image until the day of His return.
With a little forethought and planning you can plan to be a better more relaxed and focused YOU this season. Instead of feeling alone, or guilty because you ate too much food at the party, and yes even if you skipped the annual office party or you haven't exercised in 5 days you can change today, this season is for making a plan and waking up everyday to improve on that plan until you have have accomplished your goal and it has become reality.
5 tips for a Happier You this Holiday season
1. Everyday is a New day, never wait for the New Year it is just like any other day
2. Only you can choose your actions and reactions in all situations
3. Enjoy God's Creation get out into the fresh air and breath
4. Fill your plate 3/4 full first with vegetables then add your treat (yes I had to add a food tip)
5. Exercise it is a cure all for the over-eater, the depressed, the tired and the overly stressed
I have put into motion my plan, it focuses on two things family and health.
I signed up for a Thanksgiving 5K and plan to train and run a New Years Day 1/2 marathon.
and for my family we are planning many inexpensive outings to completely enjoy each other and celebrate this wonderful time of year, the season of Thanksgiving.
What's your plan for a better more enjoyable You? The day doesn't matter, your age doesn't matter, your economical situation doesn't matter but your intentions do matter. Find the inner person God is still working on and learn to love it.
