…clearing clutter from your mind, body and space
The holidays are four weeks away. If you just looked up from your Turkey Day celebrations and are shifting in high gear for holiday planning, using a checklist can help you stay on track and celebrate with joy.
Consider what is important this season and tackle that to do list one item at a time.
Tis the season for what you may ask…. it’s not even Thanksgiving yet so I can’t think about Christmas.
We are six weeks away from Christmas now. Make this a joyful season by using a checklist and starting now to tackle those holiday to dos (and maybe take a few things off the list this year).
I address this topic each year because it is so important for me (I learned the hard way) to be present for those special holiday moments.
Is there a better way to tackle your to-do list? Is there a secret for reducing the sense of overwhelm that list causes?
The answer is yes. One way to reduce the stress and anxiety is to simply locate the next item of your list and give it a due date and then schedule progress check-ins with yourself. You can also set up an incentive for achieving your task on time such as fresh flowers or a new read.
Having a goal and regular feed can increase both your attention and motivation. A study by University of Texas at Arlington concluded that mini-goals and check-ins will help you stay on track.
So, tackle that next item that you have been stuck on with a clear goal, timeline and schedule.
Huh? Why am I posting something about Christmas now you may ask. Why so early?
I am posting this now because the holidays are a stressful time of year for some. It can create thoughts of chaos and a feeling of overwhelm.
But you have a choice each year to make the upcoming season less stressful and more joyful.
Most people don’t even think about the Christmas holiday until after Thanksgiving Day which doesn’t consistently fall on the calendar each year at the same time and can leave you with only four or five weeks prior to the holiday.
If you started your holiday to dos on or around November 1 each year, you would have about eight weeks to achieve the holiday of your dreams.
This week consider creating a checklist that incorporates all the things that you want to do for the holidays and then assign them a calendar date or target completion date. Contact me and I will send you my Eight-week Holiday Checklist to use as a template for your holiday planning. All you will need to do is add the dates and tasks specific to your traditions.
Let this be a year that you look forward to and make the choice to be joyful.