While I love traditions & being with family and friends, I dread the preparations. What to buy? For who? What are we doing? Have I done enough? The busyness, the socializing, the hype that goes with it and the expectation around it can paralyze me. Our family continues to grow and this year a … [Read more...]
Have you ever noticed how much you can actually get done just before you go on holiday? Why is it that time management is so easy at these times? Here’s what I’ve observed: There’s an immovable deadline (there’s no more stalling). It HAS to be done (there are no more excuses). You want … [Read more...]
This week during a coaching session I saw the soul’s yearning to return to more carefree times, to reconnect with family, for love and laughter, to be looked after and cared for, even if just for a short while. She and her husband had been discussing the options for family visiting or visiting … [Read more...]
And so here it is, the last week of 2016! For me, the week between Christmas and New Year is guilt-free time off where I can just “be”, connect with family and friends whether by phone, in writing or in person, and begin to plan my next year. In sharing with others this past week or so I’m … [Read more...]
I’m sure life has been even more crazy busy than usual as Christmas preparations are finalised and the year comes to a close. Holidays and Christmas close downs can be a frantic time of wrapping up and closing down, of ticking off those lists in preparation for what needs to be done, in whatever way … [Read more...]
By the time this blog comes out it’s a week from Christmas. While most people are madly rushing to the stores I’m heading in the other direction! This week I’m spending time wrapping up my year, appreciating my life and preparing to spend quality time with those who are important to me. I’m … [Read more...]