What to do...

Christmas is coming... ok, so we all know it is coming.  How does this time of year seem to sneak up on us so fast. Every year I think, 'I really want to enjoy the season a little more, and not get so stressed out about getting things done.'  I have to say most of the time I am unsuccessful, the shopping takes longer than it should, the weather is lousy, the to-do list seems bigger... What's the trick?  Well, here it is... count your blessings.  That's it.  Simple right.  Well, maybe not that simple but it may be a good way to help ease the stress of the season.  This is what I did this weekend to start to help ease the pressure.  I made a mental effort to count my blessings as I am running around this Christmas season.  I found a parking spot close to the mall entrance, YEAH! Instead of parking and running through the rain, I paused and appreciated that parking spot, so when I entered that crazy mall, I was feeling just a little more relaxed.  I also tested my Christmas lights, 2 of the 4 strings weren't working, YEAH I have 2 working strings!!  Ok, I know it may seem a little silly, and a times it may be hard to look for those moments, but it's worth a try right?  It is only the middle of November and I am not sure how the rest of the year is going to go but these small little moments may be what I need to really enjoy the season.  Give it a try, it can't hurt!

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