Create Your Holiday, Your WayWhat are You Celebrating this Season?Clarifying Your Values can Help You DecideMany times during the holidays we have huge expectations. We want to create the perfect family time, get the perfect gifts, throw the best party, entertain guests and family, get everything right and make everyone happy. We go through the holiday season making lots of small decisions but don’t stop or take the time to ask the bigger question…… Just What am I celebrating? When we don’t answer this question we rely on habits, convenience, pressure, shoulds, needs and wants of others. Without knowing it, you are dealing with competing values. When you take the time to identify your values and make choices among them, you eliminate stress, overwhelm and disappointments. You can then plan a holiday that is in harmony with your deepest beliefs, that will be more meaningful and enjoyable for you and your family.
Values, What are they?Values are deeply held beliefs that drive your decision-makingValues are principles that you discover by looking inside yourself and your life…not by looking outside of yourself. Values are not needs, wants, shoulds or wishes they are a must for you to be yourself. You can’t fake values and you can’t find them outside of yourself. You must be willing to look inside and be honest with yourself about what really matters most to you. There are no right or wrong values, they just need to be appropriate and authentic to you. Why is it Important to Clarify Your Values?When you clarify and know your values it’s easier to make important decisions, avoid distractions and eliminate unrealistic expectations. For the Holiday Season, knowing your values allows you to determine what parts of the season and celebration are most deserving of your efforts.How do I clarify my values for this holiday season?This short exercise will assist you in clarifying which of the competing holiday activities are most important to you.Values Clarification Exercise- What Am I choosing to Celebrate? =>ACTIONS TO TAKE: 1.Complete the values clarification exercise.
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