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 30, 2015 - Issue 358   

 

How to Plan for a Stress-Free Holiday

(Setting Short Term Goals) 
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 358.  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 guests, a trip, meal preparations
2. Selecting gifts
3. Religious and family traditions
4. Trips to the grocery store
 

5. 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.

SHORT TERM GOALS
A short term goal is something you want to do in the near future. Usually short term goals are smaller parts of bigger, long term goals that you break down into more manageable parts. An important short term goal for this holiday season is to ensure you are taking care of yourself by continuing your daily routine of eating right, exercise, sleeping well, meditating or spiritual practice, laughing, listening to music, mani/pedi, massage, reading, etc. Another important short term goal is to make reasonable, manageable lists and delegate when possible. Following the simplest plan to achieve your goals will help ease the stresses of holiday planning. 
EXERCISE

This week I invite you to consider the following:

  1. Set realizable (yet flexible) short-term goals. This week what are the two most important things that you can accomplish?

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

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

  4. 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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