Monday, December 26, 2016

5 Things to Do This Week to Wrap Up Your Year

If you have been giving any gifts the past couple of days, you might have thought you were done with the wrapping well before now, but it is time for one more present - this time for you. Let's wrap up your year by doing some little things the last week to prepare you for the turn of the calendar.

If you are working this week, chances are that there are fewer people in the office, giving you a little more breathing room and free time. If you are at home, you might want something to do in between standing in gift return lines that gives you a little something more back. Either way, find some time to do these five things this week and you will start the new year on a good foot.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Reflecting

December always sparks a reflective spirit in me. I think it is probably a natural feeling, given the year is coming to a close and January represents all kinds of goal-setting and activity. Couple that with the fact that I generally have a good bit of downtime from work in December and my mind wanders into reflection when trying to keep occupied.

Reflection can certainly be a good thing, but it can also become obsessive if you spend too much time on it. So here are some thoughts if you find yourself spiraling into endless reflection. I try to tell myself these things to mixed results.