John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

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

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

December 2, 2013 - Issue 254    

 

How to Plan for a Stress-Free Holiday

(Setting Short Term Goals) 

 

  
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 254.  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. Set realizable (yet flexible) Goals.
  2. Write down your two most important Goals that will allow you to enjoy the holidays. 

  3. Delegate or maybe eliminate one task that has become more a drudgery than a meaningful tradition.

  4. Consider prioritizing your invitations and consider saying "no" to some.   

  5. Notice moments in time that you could relax or read.

 

 

 

 

  

    

"Ahhh, now some me time"
 

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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