When the holiday season finds you overwhelmed
and out of sorts, the best gift of all might be
a new hat.
No, we're not talking about keeping your ears
warm. The hats that can help keep you sane and
even jolly are perspectives that are always
available to you.
Your list of to-do's makes you feel
like jumping off a cliff? Try putting on
a climber's hat and focus on finding your next
foothold. Even though the terrain looks tricky,
one pull at a time will get you through it.
Too many out-of-the-ordinary demands on
your time and energy? Control the chaos
by calling on your inner police officer. What
rules and boundaries do you need to maintain and
uphold to keep yourself from climbing the walls?
Dissatisfied that what you've planned
and bought doesn't seem like enough? The
chef's lofty hat reminds you that you have the
power to transform the mundane into the
magnificent. How can you personalize, spice up
and present whatever you have to give this
season, so as to create wonderful moments and
memories?
Feeling that family togetherness is
overrated? When the behavior of the kids
or the in- laws or your sister is driving you
round the bend, shine up your trusty halo. Step
into the light, where you can see past the
irritating trait. How you can infuse the
situation with some positive energy? What petty
stuff is getting in the way of living each hour
to the fullest?
A little blue because the season seems
like all work and no wonderment? Go for
the beanie with the propeller on top. Let go of
having to make it "right" and approach every
situation as if it was brand new. Ask how, why
and what if. Allow yourself to be amazed.
