There is nothing quite like those first few moments of the day.
While the rest of the world (and the rest of the house!) is still tucked away in sleep, I find my quiet corner, settle in with my first cup of coffee, and simply watch. And today, I was treated to a true masterpiece.
Christmas is a magical time filled with family, food, and festivities—but for parents, it can also be a whirlwind of planning, present-wrapping, and keeping kids entertained. Add work stress into the mix, and “relaxing” can feel like a distant dream.
But here’s the good news: with a bit of prep and a healthy dose of realism, you can unwind over the holiday season—even with kids around. Prioritizing downtime isn’t just about enjoying the present moment; it’s an investment in your future success. When you return to work refreshed and recharged, you’ll be better equipped to tackle challenges and perform at your best.
Let’s talk about practical ways to relax, switch off from work, and enjoy Christmas without chasing perfection (because perfect is exhausting, and frankly, not that fun).
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Dead.
Self-doubt gives me the opportunity to step back and evaluate choices before I take action;
Self-doubt provides the opportunity of a pause, to change plans to better fit with needs,
Self-doubt provides the thrilling sweetness of success when I achieve something despite having previous self-doubt.
Why would I want rid of that?
What about you?
Where is your road leading?
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. ~Proverb
You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness that is already within you, and allowing that goodness to emerge.~Eckhart Tolle
Good intentions have been the ruin of the world. The only people who have achieved anything have been those who have had no intentions at all.~Oscar Wilde
Because he has given up helping,he is people’s greatest help. ~Laozi
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. ~C.S. Lewis
A weary mother returned from the store
lugging groceries through the kitchen door
Awaiting her arrival was her eight year old son
Anxious to relate what his younger brother had done.
Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
Mark Twain
“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).”
How many times do we think – Mindfulness – yeah, it’s that zen practice thingy that those new age geeks do… ? You’re thinking that, right?
Wrong
Life is a constant risk, and if you forget, you will never be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. When we come face to face with the inevitable ups and downs of life, we are forced to seek some sort of meaning or purpose for what has happened to us. Continue reading
Don’t get upset when it rains after a long drought… be thankful the roses have water and go dance in it!
The Art of Stupidity 