What special “time treat” would you like to look forward to over Christmas? It might be a long hot soak in the bath on Christmas Eve, going out with your partner one evening, half an hour with your feet up, a good book and a mug of mulled wine. What is your “selfish” Christmas wish? What will make you even nicer to be around? Make that wish, but don’t keep it a secret – let your partner or family know and ask them to help you make it happen.
8. Act like a big kid
Let go a little of your adult inhibitions and re-learn simple, childish pleasures.
Recapture the excitement of Christmas for yourself – look in wonder at the Christmas tree and its sparkly lights, go and feel all the Christmas presents and try to guess what’s inside, go and visit Santa in his grotto (kids are always good accessories for this) and tell him what a good girl you’ve been all year! If it snows, grab a bin bag and race your kids down a hill or build a snowman. Have some FUN!
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9. Live in the present (i.e. the here and now, rather than the one enclosed in gift wrap!) At no other time is this a more valuable lesson. Enjoy each precious moment of Christmas with your children because you will never have that moment again. When you see your children’s eyes light up, whatever age your kids are, be there in that champagne moment, not in the “what if there ain’t enough potatoes” negative self talk! Remember, there is no such thing as past or future – the present is all we have.
10. Be thankful
Even if you’ve had a few minor confrontations with the family, or the turkey was dry and overdone, take a moment to give thanks for at least 10 things each day over the festive season. Look for the little things (which you will notice because you’ve been living in the present). If you are reading this, you probably have many blessings to be thankful for: Start noticing them.
About the author: Amanda Alexander PCC
Founder and Director of
www.coachingmums.com - is an award-winning coach who
helps manically busy mums to create calmer, more balanced and fulfilling lives at home and at work. Amanda is a mum with two boys aged ten and five.
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