Four Simple Tips To Ending The Year Well
Laura Longville
Do you want to enjoy the Holidays and finish 2022 well? Today you can be intentional with your time, define whom you want to spend the Holidays with, and welcome the season with an open heart.
The idea is to keep it simple, straightforward, and on purpose.
1. Decide now. Narrow it down before the season engulfs you. Identify your top 3 priorities to tackle in the last 15 days of 2022. What’s at the top of your list? Kids’ school programs, parties, time alone or with special people, shopping, or remembering what the Season is all about.
Write them down on a 3x5 card, one priority per card.
2. Making space for what’s important in your life is imperative to enjoying this time of year. As you get clear on your priorities, ask your family members to do the same.
Have family members write their priorities on a 3x5 card, one per card.
3. Pick one 30-minute section of a day in the next week and:
Have each family member share their 3 priorities and WHY they are significant to them. Understanding the “why” of someone’s priority gets everyone on board to be successful.
Next, notice if there are any themes. Can you group similar topics together? Maybe there are parties on the same day, and family members travel together, or shopping could be shared and enjoyed with a friend.
Discuss any help you may need to accomplish what’s on your list. A couple of examples: “I need help to wrap presents each Saturday in December. Who can help me?” Or “I can’t pick up grandma at the airport because I have a work party. Who can do that for me?”
Take your calendars out and make space for each of your priorities. Literally, put ALL of your family’s “to-do lists” in your calendar. That way, Dad will know when Johnny’s priorities are being worked on, and Susie will be aware of mom’s important deadlines at work.
The whole family works together to accomplish all of the needs and goals of the family.
Making space for what’s important in your life is imperative to enjoying this time of year.
4. The last item is to guard your time. There are always last-minute invitations, opportunities or interruptions that can easily sideswipe the best laid out plans. Say “No” if you need to or swap one occasion or disruption for another.
Making space and setting priorities NOW can bring out the best in everyone and in the Holiday season. You may actually enjoy this precious season with those you love and care for.