How to Plan for a More Simple & Meaningful Holiday Season

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My holidays have run the gamut from being so poor I could only afford a few thrift store toys for my son to being completely overwhelmed by preparing a holiday meal, attending parties, and finding the perfect gifts for friends, family, and co-workers.

What I’ve learned is that I do best when I keep my holidays simple and close to my heart. I may be crazy, but I think that might be true for most of us.

My secret for making this happen is to set clear and positive intentions for my holiday season. I do this a few weeks before the holidays begin, so that I am ready to move into them with ease and grace.

My Intentions for More Simple and Meaningful Holidays Include:

Keep things simple
Focus on people, relationships, and community more than the commercial aspects of the holidays
Spend only what I can afford comfortably on gifts
Maintain a healthy diet, with occasional treats at special events
Stay connected to the real reason for the season
Manage my schedule in a way that allows plenty of breathing space and quiet time
Nurture my health with self-care practices
Not worry about what other people think
Watch sappy Hallmark Christmas movies
Give, serve, and volunteer for groups or causes that touch my heart
Savor the music, food, decorations, and people that are part of the holiday season

What about you? What kind of holiday season do you want to create? I’m hoping that these intentions inspire you to make your own, or you can just borrow some of mine. I don’t mind.

I would love to hear about your ideas, intentions or experiences making your holidays more simple and meaningful. You can share in the comments below.

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