Your greatest investment should be in yourself, and in your relationships with family and friends. As another year draws to a close, I am taking this opportunity to say thank you for all of your support. It’s also time to pause for a moment and take some time to be with friends and family and enjoy some much-needed downtime.
End of year is also one of our biggest holiday seasons. We have Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, and the Solstice just to name a few. All on the heels of New Year’s Eve, so yes, to me it’s a season. During this time, focus on those things that are important. Focus on yourself and your family, and your friends. I am challenging you to gift yourself with a call, text, or Zoom with a relative you have not connected with in a while, or an old friend. You would be surprised at how good it can feel to reconnect with someone. It’s good for you and for them so reach out. As an added bonus, this year we are able to meet in person more than we have been for the past two years.
Need a little help getting back into the swing of things? Here are a few ideas for focusing on yourself and your own family. Take an early evening walk and enjoy all of the lights this time of year. Consider other activities that you like that make you feel good, and improve your mood. Maybe you used to paint, or enjoy photography and got away from it. Now would be a good time to get back to that hobby and even share it with those close to you. Get outside regularly and enjoy a walk, hike, run, or just some fresh air and sunlight. Sit outside and read. Try new hobbies or games, order a meal, or plan date night. Be proactive about filling your day and staying busy. Recently, we’ve been on a purge at our house recycling, donating, and eliminating things we don’t need. We’ve donated lots of media to a local art teacher, clothes and small appliances to thrift shops, and t-shirts for craft projects to a friend. It feels good.
That’s it for this year. There will be no #TalkToMeTuesday post for next week since it’s Christmas. I’ll start posting again in the new year. Randy and I’ll be traveling to visit family and enjoying some great, scenic coastal drives. No matter how you celebrate, and whatever holiday you celebrate, I wish you the best. Cheers!
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