Picture a Christmas

Day two
Today I am going to visualize how the whole season is going to go. What do I want to happen and feel as the season goes along? I picture feeling warm and closer to my children and husband. I picture lots of time for rest, relaxation and time to become rejuvanated. I picture on Monday January 5th I will feel energized and motivated to start the New Year.

I have looked at what is on my "to do" list for the season. While looking at each item on the list I am going to ask myself the following questions:
Is it true that I "have to" do it?
Will this activity add to the feeling I want for the holiday?
Will it help me achieve the things that are on my "what I want for Christmas" list?
Can I trade with someone?
Can I ask for help?
Can I do it and just do a good enough job?

If something isn't going to add to my holiday, I am free to say no. I am responsible for the kind of holiday season and I need to protect my time and energy. I can't and don't want to do everything. I decide what I want and graciously decline those requests that do not fit my vision.