I want to season the holiday time with good cheer for others.
The ending of the year could remind us of loved ones who are gone or unrealized dreams or unfinished business from the past.
I say: abandoning a goal that’s not supposed to be is a wise strategy. Years ago I wanted to get a diploma in image consulting from FIT. Somehow I was able to find out on the Internet that FIT offered a diploma in image consulting.
This goal didn’t ever happen. It’s why I contend that it’s wise to accept that some things aren’t supposed to be.
At this point in my life (I’m 50) I make the case for self-acceptance. I have famously stated in an earlier incarnation of the blog that I won’t ever shoot hoops for the Ladies Liberty because I’m only five feet tall.
Being realistic about what you can and cannot do is the first step. Next we can focus on what we CAN do and we CAN have.
I gave up after seven years of trying the myth that I could be an Executive archetype commanding power in the insurance field.
Sometimes we’re not aware of the disconnect because the goal is something we WANT to do at the time. As we go along it turns out to be a mistake.
I say: let’s lighten up and be realistic. The NAMI Peer Support guideline states: “We expect a better tomorrow in a realistic way.”
The holidays and the end of the year should be a time of reflection: to take stock of how far we’ve come, pat ourselves on the back for our efforts regardless of whether we achieved a certain goal, and set our intention for the New Year.
And hey: judicious retail therapy can’t hurt if you stick to a budget.
I was cheered that a denim jacket I bought fits perfectly and looks good.
Happy December to you!
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