The 12 Days of Christmas is a famous song to celebrate Christmas cheer. As I am not an expert in holiday cheer, I am going to share with you 12 ways to improve your life. All you have to do is complete each item until Christmas and see how you feel on the big day.
Day 1 is about dreaming. I want you to sit down and take as long as you need and dream about what you want your life to be like in 5 years. Think about all areas. Life, Health, Money, Love, Fun, Career, etc. Then write down what you come up with.
Day 2 is about setting goals. Now review what you want your life to be like in 5 years. What are some of the action items you notice you need to complete? Just select 5 or 10 of them you are willing to commit to this year.
Day 3 is about creating visual reminders. You have your 5 to 10 goals. Now create something you can look at on a daily basis. Maybe it is just posting the list and crossing them off as you go. Maybe you create a board with pictures to remind you of your goals. Maybe you use an app on your phone so it is always with you. It is up to you. But I want you to be able to see your goals each day.
Day 4 is about decluttering. You have great goals and I do not want anything to get in your way so we are going to move some physical barriers today. I know there is somewhere in your life that is a mess. I want you to clean it up! This could be your desk, car, bathroom sink, whole bedroom, whatever you want! You select it and complete it today. No excuses.
Day 5 is about showing gratitude. Today I want you to make a point of thinking about how wonderful your life is right now. Sure every one’s life could be better but today we focus on what is working. I want you, at the end of the day, to write down 5 things that you are grateful for.
Day 6 is about stop doing one thing. There is something in your life you know is holding you back or dragging you down. Today is the day when you commit to stop doing at least one thing. It can be to stop smoking, stop gossiping, stop being negative, stop not returning phone calls, stop being so impatient, or stop self doubting yourself. There are tons we can come up with but you only have to pick on and stop!
Day 7 is about start doing one thing. OK so yesterday you stopped doing something and are keeping that going. Today I want you to think of something you could start doing. Maybe going for a walk, believing in yourself, allowing yourself to relax, maybe showing gratitude every day, etc. I want you to commit to starting one thing today and to continue it on.
Day 8 is about acknowledgment. You have done a lot in just these few days. I am sure you have done a lot in this last month, past 6 months, the whole year and your life. Today I want you to take some time to acknowledge all the things you have done this past year. Make a list and do not judge. Just write down everything that comes to mind. You have done well and will continue to do well.
Day 9 is about making a choice. We spend a lot of our lives thinking about what to do but never really making the choice to go this way or that. Instead we stand, looking at the options, and telling ourselves it is safer to stay here. Today you will make a choice. Pick one thing you have been thinking about and decide today you will make a choice and move forward, regardless. You are making a choice.
Day 10 is about watching your energy. You naturally know what is good for you. You know how you can work all day, do almost nothing but come home and you are so tired you have to go to bed early. Then you can work all day and work hard. You have friends in town and you rush out to meet them and spend way too much time talking late into the night. Not tired at all. This is because of energy. When we are excited, happy, passionate, and full of joy we have TONS of energy. Today I want you to watch your energy. See what fills you up, what gets you going and notice what drains you. This awareness allows you to see a clearer view of your current state.
Day 11 is about relaxing. You have been through 10 days!! You deserve a break. Really you always deserve a break and never make time for it. Today you are going to plan an event to relax. A massage, nap, reading a good book, hot bath, etc. Today you need to make time to relax. Truly relax.
Day 12 is about celebration. You did it! 12 days to a better life so you get to celebrate. How do you want to mark this journey? What can you do for yourself? Share your success with me and others! Let us know how it went. Trust me, I want to know. Celebrate how well you did and remember to keep celebrating all your successes.
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Here are my Sisters, My Brother and I singing our holiday wishes!
We couldn’t stop there without a finale dance number!
