Once again, the Holidays are upon us!

Who’s ready to look at them through a different lens? 

Be open to new possibilities. 

Grab a pen and paper. Close the door. Pretend it’s a brainstorming session with yourself and make two lists with five items on each one: 

List # 1: five things that you have your heart set on doing between now and January. 

List # 2: five items that you’d like to let go of between now and the New Year.  

Post the lists in a common area as Redesign Reminders. As you reflect on how you are redesigning the holidays, here are a few attributes that will help along the way...

Self-compassion will soothe your racing heart or dry the tear after a difficult conversation. When I was at a low point, a friend once let me in on a secret. She said, “Compare and Despair.” It’s become one of my mantras. If you need a time-out to prevent blowing your stack, take it. There will be less to ruminate on in the middle of the night. 

You will need Strength to stay th...