Things are winding down at work and holiday preparations are ramping up.
My mind is being pulled in the direction of wrapping presents, buying gifts, and my long list of holiday to-do’s to get ready for Christmas.
I just love this season.
It’s also the time when we take note of what we’ve accomplished and where we want to go in the coming year.
One thing I’ve learned is to intentionally remove anything I don’t want to carry into the new year – anything that is holding me back.
And I think the two most universal things that fit that theme are: forgiveness and acceptance.
Carrying grudges, anger, and disappointments are poison to your mind, body and soul. It’s a heaviness you don’t need to continue with in 2026.
If you’ve been mad at someone and are still carrying that with you, consciously make the choice to let it go this month. Being angry doesn’t hurt that person; it only hurts you. This doesn’t mean you approve of them or what they did – it just releases you from the heaviness of it.
Make forgiveness a focus in the coming weeks.
Acceptance is equally important. Many times, we need to accept who we are even more than we need to accept others.
Loving who you are is the foundation to a happy life. And accepting yourself today – exactly as you are right now – is the beginning of that.
Not when you lose 25 pounds.
Not when you get the promotion.
Not when you’re out of debt.
Right now….with all of your unique (and beautiful) flaws and imperfections.
Start the new year feeling good about yourself, and make the commitment to create a year that is truly enjoyable.
My wish for you is that you wake up each morning with the thought:
‘I love my life!’
If that’s a foreign idea right now, know that you are not alone. So many of us want more out of life – we just don’t know where to begin.
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I hope you enjoy this season of light, love, and magic with your family, friends, and loved ones.
Happy Holidays! 🎄 Merry Christmas! 🕎Happy Hanukkah!
Merry Everything. ☃️
You Can Emerge Positive! Here’s to making 2026 your year.
Positively,
Deanne
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