{"id":3294,"date":"2013-11-07T08:30:57","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T13:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=3294"},"modified":"2015-12-14T18:11:36","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T23:11:36","slug":"10-holiday-tips-mindfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/10-holiday-tips-mindfulness\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday happiness 10 Tips for Mindfulness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The holiday season can become a blur.\u00a0 There’s extra to do, to make and to finish. Company’s coming and your home is not ready.\u00a0 There’s gift buying and wrapping.\u00a0 There’s family photos and cards to write.<\/p>\n

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At the same time we are grateful for our family’s being together and the abundance we are blessed with.<\/p>\n

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Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. \u00a0 Being in the moment you can enjoy your accomplishments and share time with your friends and family.\u00a0 These 10 mindfulness tips will help you stay in the moment during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

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1. Make a list and move forward.<\/strong> \u00a0When we have too much on our mind, it’s hard to be in the moment. \u00a0Getting it all down on paper helps free you up. \u00a0Have a weekly planning time<\/a> to get it all done.<\/p>\n

2. Delight in nature.<\/strong> \u00a0It’s a time of seasonal change and beauty. \u00a0Take a few moments every day to notice the color of the leaves, the duration of the day and nature around you. You are in touch with the changes around you.<\/p>\n

3. Focus on fun.<\/strong> \u00a0Got leaves? Rake them together and jump in. Hate laundry? Host a laundry party with music and snacks to get it done and off to closets.<\/p>\n

4. Nurture yourself with rest.<\/strong> \u00a0When we think we have too much to do, our rest is the first activity we diminish to add more time to the day.<\/p>\n

5. Embrace inclusion.<\/strong> \u00a0Include other’s in your celebrations that are unable to join their family for the holidays. \u00a0Adding more people multiples the joy of the season.<\/p>\n

6. Troubled by a rude relative or stranger?<\/strong> Think about being overly kind throughout the holiday season despite a difficult situation. \u00a0Instead of ruminating about it, return joyfulness.<\/p>\n

7. \u00a0Share gratitude.<\/strong> \u00a0Hug your family, friends and strangers to share the joy of the season. \u00a0Write a note to express your gratitude. \u00a0Call or text to say thanks.<\/p>\n

8. Give yourself extra time to savor a moment.<\/strong> \u00a0A little extra time between events and errands makes for less stress.<\/p>\n

9. Work together with others.<\/strong> \u00a0Delegate and partner with people and resources around you. \u00a0Incorporate your family into holiday organizing and activities.<\/p>\n

10. Keep spirituality in your season.<\/strong> \u00a0Materialism is everywhere and it’s hard to keep yourself grounded. \u00a0Whatever your belief, choose one activity that taps into your spirituality.<\/p>\n

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Wishing you a joyful holiday season!<\/p>\n

Join me on pinterest for Happy Holidays.<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t miss out on upcoming organizing tips and techniques! Click here to subscribe to my\u00a0monthly newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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