Become a Child Again at Christmas

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ― Laura Ingalls Wilder Let go: Does your load feel heavy? Is it hard to feel the joy of Christmas? Start over: When was the last time you…

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Quick to praise. Quick to thank.

Let us be quicker to praise than to find fault. Let us be quicker to thank others than to complain. Desmond Tutu Let go: Are you quick to criticize or complain? Start over: Pause before uttering a criticism or complaint. As you pause, think of a word of praise or thanks that you can say.…

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Performing acts of kindness can improve your mood

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop Let go: Feeling isolated and lonely in a new town? Worn out and weary? Discouraged by bad news? Turn your focus outward by noticing those around you. Start over: Watch for an opportunity to be kind. A few ideas to get you started:…

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