Focus on the Positive

At this busy time of year - the few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hanukkah - can make us just a little nutty. So much to do: shopping for the perfect gifts for our loved ones, planning menus, attending parties, baking goodies, making sure the house is clean enough to entertain a guest or 10.  And dare I mention the usual chores of grocery shopping and meal preparation for self and/or family. There's always laundry, tending to the various needs of family members and for those still working outside the home - there's that. OMG. We need to take a break and take a breath.

Often we are so busy with all these activities that looking at what we still must do can be overwhelming. What if we were to take a moment and acknowledge all we've accomplished. For many of us, what stands out in our minds is what we haven't done that still needs doing. Focusing on what you haven't done creates stress and anxiety. Sometimes just by putting a positive spin on the situation, we can turn our frantic, busy day into one we can be proud of. I'm sure you have achieved much of what you intended for the day and even the week. Take the time to notice your progress and the ground gained. This optimistic outlook can turn an evening into a relaxing respite instead of a night worrying and fussing over what has yet to be achieved.

Give yourself a break and recognize that you have done a great job and maybe enjoy one of those yummy cookies you baked!

xo