The winter holidays can be one of the most joyous times of the year and often one of the most stressful.  Here are a few tips for how to accomplish the essence of your holiday intentions without the overwhelm, self-compromise, financial stress and family drama that usually occurs.

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Tip #1 - Pre-pave your Holiday Experience

Remember, you are the primary creator of your experience.  Intentions are a powerful co-creative tool that make a significant difference in what shows up in your experience and how you respond to any experience that shows up.  Pre-paving your holiday experience means taking the time to clearly lay out how you want your holiday season to unfold.  Read more...

Tip #2 - Simplify, Simplify, Simplify

Simplifying usually sounds like a great idea, until you start worrying that you are going to have to give up something that is important to you or disappoint someone you love in order to simplify.  The key to effective simplifying is to ask the question, "How can I simplify my actions and still accomplish the same goal?"  Be open to creative ways to accomplish the same goal with less time and less money.  Read more...

Tip #3 - Take Responsibility for your Holiday Cheer

A huge part of consciously creating a healthier, happier holiday experience is letting go of trying to control all the other people in your experience and the outer circumstances that are out of your hands in order to feel better. 

Remember good ol' George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" after his guardian angel, Clarence, gets a hold of him.  Perspective is everything.  Consciously choose to focus on the positive, look for the opportunity instead of focusing on the problem, and don't let anyone turn you into a "humbug"!  Read more...

More tips coming next week!