Ready to create the feelings of Christmas this year? Even during this crazy, busy time of year, it’s really a lot easier than you might think.
Ponder the question below.
What three feelings do you want to make a priority this season?
Notice, I didn’t say what three THINGS you are going to do to feel the Spirit of the season, rather…
What three feelings do you want to make a priority this Christmas season?
- Do you want to feel generous?
- Do you want to feel joy?
- Perhaps peaceful, slower, or present.
- Do you want to feel fun, available, grateful, or feel loved?
Take a moment to think of three ways you want to feel this season.
When you create your to-do list, let your desired feelings guide what you do and what you don’t do this season.
When you are confronted with a task, an ask (request) or an idea, even a long-standing tradition, stop and ask,
“Will saying yes to this task, ask, or idea complements how I want to feel this season or compete with how I want to feel?”
If it’s not going to bring in the feeling of Christmas for you, consider not doing the tasks, asks, ideas, or even traditions.
“This season brings to all of us a measure of happiness that corresponds to the degree to which we have turned our minds, feelings, and actions” to the most important reason (to us) for the season.