Notes are a tool that can be used for many aspects of our life to help keep a sense of order. It always feels great to be able to cross things off the list as you accomplish them as well. Whether you use a note card, notebook, your computer, IPad, or Smartphone, it is great to know where to see what you need to do written down.
With the Holiday Season before us a great list to create is all of things you would like to accomplish to enjoy the time. The key to this list is to not OVER schedule yourself with unrealistic expectations. That will lead to disappointment. By writing down simple goals that you know you can accomplish you will feel very satisfied and more relaxed when they are crossed off. Maybe you will decide to only bake 2 kinds of cookies this year instead of 6. Decide which months you will make the other kinds your family enjoys throughout the winter. Decide who to ask to bring which dishes to your Holiday gatherings at your house instead of cooking it all yourself. Or find a store that cooks the meal and just add your specialty side dishes. We do this for Thanksgiving and Christmas and have plenty of time to relax with the family instead of spending all day cooking and cleaning. Now we are able to go the annual opening of the outdoor ice skating rink on Thanksgiving afternoon instead of cleaning up dishes, sleeping, or watching football.
By keeping your goals simple you will rejoice in the season.
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