'Tis the Season

I don't know about you, but, for me, this time of year can be quite challenging.  I often feel overworked, overtired, and overwhelmed.  There is always so much to do.  There is decorating, baking, parties, shopping, and all of my regular responsibilities that still need to be tended to.

It often gets me down.  I allow myself to let things slide during this season.  I let the diet go, don't work out as much, and try not to worry that my pants are feeling a little tight.  I put off the organizational projects that I want to do at home.  And I allow my goals for personal growth and development slide.  I tell myself that it doesn't matter because that's just what happens during the holidays.  I promise myself that I will get everything under control once again in January.

But what if I didn't have to do the hard work of backtracking and regaining ground that I had already conquered?  What if I could enjoy this time of year without completely losing control of who I am and what I want for my life?

It is my belief that it is possible to enjoy the holiday season and all its spoils without spoiling the progress that you have made in the past months.  You can find a Move Forward Solution that will allow you to have your holiday fun without neglecting the growth that you have achieved.

It takes three simple steps:

1. Prioritize it
2. Plan it
3. Put it into action

Over the next few weeks I will walk you through this process.  However, for this week, start with your priorities.  What matters most to you?  Make a plan to take care of your priorities in order.  Then put that plan into action.  Go out and live your Move Forward Solution.

Tune in next week for more tips for surviving the holidays.

Enjoy the Season!