As we refocus our goals and intentions to daily practices or living the journey versus getting to a destination, what this comes down to is choice.
It’s all about daily choices we make.
What do you choose for today?
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Happy 2018!!!
Merry Christmas One and All!!!!
Holiday Joy: Healthy Eating
While most holiday parties and festivities take place during the last three weeks prior to Christmas, it is possible to enjoy holiday celebrations without overindulging if you follow a few tips:
- Plan some activities where food isn’t the primary focus and physical activity is the focus.
- Before attending a party have a snack to take the edge off hunger.
- Offer to bring a healthy dish to pass.
- Commit to continue balanced meals, adequate fluids, and getting plenty of rest.
- Don’t skip meals especially breakfast.
- Keep your regular exercise schedule.
- Plan some quiet time into your day to mediate, journal or relax.
- Station yourself away from the buffet table so you make a conscious choice to eat.
- Watch your alcohol intake for the sake of calories and commitment.
- Save your indulgences for one or two favorites.
Enjoy the holidays doing the things that matter most to you including holiday foods and treats by planning ahead, taking care of yourself and staying aware.
Clutter Busting: Time Management
With so many activities and responsibilities surrounding the holidays, time can get away from us especially if you are already a person who is frequently late for appointment, meetings or gatherings.
Here are some tips for getting places on time:
- Review your checklist and calendar each morning and mid-day so you don’t have to trust your memory and so you keep your appointments as well as your tasks a priority.
- Set an alarm for 30 minutes prior to when you need to leave.
- While it is nice to cross something off your list, skip that last task prior to leaving. It will be there when you come back to it. Just write it down so you can mentally move on prioritize getting to your event on time.
- Pad your estimated time for tasks. Most people under plan the time needed to accomplish tasks and, therefore, run behind or plan too many in one day.
- Plan ahead. You never know when you might get stuck in traffic so pad your time estimates for travel even if GPS says travel time is 30 minutes.
While you can’t change time, you can change the decisions you make and that can help you be on time more frequently than not.
Try it this holiday season so you can be on time for all the festivities.