Thursday, November 29, 2012
Let’s Take Time and Be Thankful for Family
Sometimes during the holiday season it can
feel like there’s too much family time! The kids are home from school, your
parents are in your guest room and your husband is in the living room watching
football – again! Maybe you feel like you need some space. But can you imagine
what life would be like without them? It
would leave a gigantic hole in your life wouldn’t it?
Yet the simple fact that we have our family
with us day after day can lead us to take them for granted or even worse, get
irritated and take it out on them in a way that we would never treat our
workmates or neighbors. To counteract this, why not take a moment and create a
thank you list for each family member.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
To my parents:
Thank you for your patience, kindness, family
standards that you held me to, and love.
Thank you for teaching me to love traveling,
exotic foods, all sorts of music…
Thank you for giving me the confidence to
believe that I can do anything.
Thank you for the years
of caring for my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs.
Thank you for gently giving me my wings to
grow and support when I needed it.
Thank you for teaching me not to take myself
too seriously.
To my spouse:
Thank you for seeing the positive when things
get messed up.
Thank you for pitching
in when I’m tired and can’t take another step.
Thank you for really listening when I’m down.
Thank you for saying, “I’m sorry.”
Thank you for the hugs, kisses and pats on
the back for the kids and me.
Thank you for always being my biggest fan and
supporting
me.
To my children:
Thank you for being the lovable you.
Thank you for all the sweet hugs, kisses, and
cuddles even as you get older.
Thank you for trying
so hard to do well in school.
Thank you for picking up your toys without
being asked.
Thank you for being so kind and polite and for
saying, “Thank you and please.”
Thank you for the
beautiful pictures you draw for me.
Now, add yourself to the list and thank
yourself for all the good things you’ve done and the good qualities you have.
And then treat yourself to a little relaxation by having one of our
professionals do something that’s been on you to-do list too long.
Or better yet, schedule a family
dinner party during the holiday
season and let us help you with ideas of how to make it simple and successful. Contact
us at Simplify for a free consultation if you live in the Silicon Valley
area.
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