Be generous with your inner child this festive season. While many of us experience excitement and joy at this time of year, there are others who struggle to get through the days. With all the emphasis on good tidings and cheer, things can be even more challenging for those in crisis or without loved ones. The adage have yourself a merry little Christmas (or holiday season) suggests a way … [Read more...]
New Year’s resolutions you can keep
Resolutions often are thought of as a good way to start the new year, but be honest now -- how many of them do you really keep? How do you feel when you don’t measure up, and how many of these resolutions simply go by the wayside with a shrug and the thought. "Oh well, I’ll try again next year"? Consider another approach. Say to yourself, "I am going to set myself a New Year's … [Read more...]
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas …
This is the time of year so many of us enjoy and look forward to. Instead of good cheer and relaxing times, though, many of us become stressed and overwhelmed by the expectations of having the perfect Christmas -- one of those greeting-card holidays. What is important at this time of year is to remember to enjoy ourselves: To reconnect with loved ones, to take the time to have conversations … [Read more...]