John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

November 26, 2012 - Issue 201   

 

How to Plan for a Stress-Free Holiday

 

  
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 201.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it now.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

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HOLIDAY PLANNING 

What Is Your Plan for the Holidays?

1. Preparing for a trip
2. Preparing for guests
3. Selecting gifts
4. Religious traditions
5. Family traditions
6. Family Issues
7. Trips to the grocery store
8. Meal Preparations

9. Budgeting for some of the above

On top of that, there is the usual running of a business or a household.

It's no wonder, then, people report a high degree of "stress" during the holidays.  

 

 

 

EXERCISE

This week I invite you to consider the following:


1. Write down the two most important things you want to enjoy during the holidays.
2. Set realizable (yet flexible) goals.

3. Delegate or even eliminate one task that has become more a drudgery

than a meaningful tradition.
4. Say "no" to an invitation that no longer serves your needs.

5. Make time to relax.

6. Make time to read.

 

 

 

 

  

   

"People with goals succeed because they know where they are going. It's as simple as that."

Earl Nightingale (1921-1989)

An American motivational speaker and author known as the "Dean of Personal Developement". 
JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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