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In This Issue:
- Holiday Gift Ideas
- Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
- Mind Workout: Giving From the Heart
- What Judi’s Clients Are Saying
- Affirmation
- Quotes of the Month
- Featured Product: You Are More Than Enough
- What's Happening with Judi
- Email Subscription Preferences
Hello Again:
I’m not quite sure how it happened, but it’s December already. The holiday season is in full swing. Christmas lights are appearing in our neighborhoods (they’ve been in the stores for a while now.) This is the time of year, for joyous song, peace on earth …catching up with old friends and making new ones.
City sidewalks dressed in holiday style – even lights in bright red and green…mostly red – brake lights, stop lights, more traffic, and lines in every store. Busy people trying to cram extra hours into their day to get everything done so they can have a wonderful holiday…stressed out shoppers, crying kids, frustrated drivers honking. We are bracing ourselves for the insanity of full-scale holiday marketing and all the stress that goes with it. In our pursuit of the perfect way to celebrate, we get ourselves so stressed-out; we just want it to be over.
As focused as we are on the reason for the season, we forget to do the very things that will help to keep us from totally freaking out.
We know to take care of our bodies. But there just doesn’t seem to be time right now. We forego exercise for package wrapping, drink way too much coffee, consume too much sugar, and get less sleep. It’s easy to think just one more cookie or have one of those amazing fudge balls Sally brought to work, until we have over-indulged and are miserable.
This year, eat healthy food, exercise, stretch, meditate, rest and even though it isn’t summer, drink plenty of water. When our bodies are well cared for, they perform so much better. Check in with your body from time to time, it will tell you when it needs fuel or rest. Make this the year you actually arrive at Christmas day, excited and enthusiastic about celebrating instead of too tired to care.
You are more than enough; you don’t have to keep proving it.
Judi
Holiday Gift Ideas
With the holiday season upon us, our thoughts turn to giving and receiving. It’s time to start the list of everyone for whom we must buy gifts. There are people in our lives who want our “wish list” as well. It’s all so complicated. The fear of offending someone because we forgot to put them on the list sends us to the store to buy generic gifts “just in case” we forgot someone. The holidays become more stressful than joyous. We dread the event and only celebrate when it’s over.
There is another way. It requires a shift in our thinking. What if, instead of worrying how much we are spending and on whom, we focused on giving kindness, love, joy, and peace to each other? There are many ways to do just that. The best part is that whenever we give the gifts of the heart instead of the gifts from the store, we also receive.
My friend, Karen Phillips, gave me a wonderful list of Great Holiday Gift Ideas. The gifts on this list are so wonderful that you don’t even need to wait for a holiday to deliver them.
The Gift of Affection – Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition – The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone. It’s not that hard to smile and say “Hello” or “Thank you.”
The Gift of a Compliment – A simple and sincere “You look great today!” “You did a super job!” or “That was a wonderful meal” can make someone’s day.
The Gift of a Favor – Every day, go out of your way to do something kind for someone.
The Gift of Laughter – Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Make someone smile or laugh today. Your gift will say, “I love to laugh with you. You’re special to me!”
The Gift of Listening – BUT…you really must listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Listen with your heart. Your gift will tell them, “You’re important to me. I care about you.”
The Gift of Solitude – There are times when we want nothing more than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others when you can tell that it’s needed.
The Gift of a Written Note – It can be a simple “Thanks for the help” note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.
The Greatest Gift of All – The Gift of Time - This gift is so important and meaningful to others that you may never know its full impact. The fact of “Just being there” and spending time visiting, sharing, sitting quietly in the house – watching the peaceful look upon the person’s face – should warm your heart. This gift will tell the person that in today’s busy world “You are so important and mean so much to me that I will drop everything I have to do to spend my time with you. I love you!”
Take the time to make a call, pay a visit or write a note instead of spending your time hunting for parking places at the mall. Remember to give the gift of your smile when you meet people. Share a kind word whenever you can. Allow yourself to be calm and enjoy the beauty of the season. Practice forgiveness and gratitude. Each of us was born with our own unique gifts, share those gifts and look for the gift in others. This year bring the joy back into the holidays. Be generous in giving of yourself.
Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
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Be realistic. Don’t try to lose weight during the holidays.
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Plan time for exercise. Exercise helps relieve holiday stress and prevent weight gain.
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Don’t skip meals. Before leaving for a party, eat a light snack like raw vegetables or a piece of fruit to curb your appetite.
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Survey party buffets before filling your plate. Choose your favorite foods and skip your least favorite.
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Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. Savor your favorite holiday treats while eating small portions. Sit down, get comfortable, and enjoy.
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Be careful with beverages. Alcohol can lessen inhibitions and induce over-eating, non-alcoholic beverages can be full of calories and sugar.
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If you overeat at one meal go light on the next. It takes only 500 calories per day (or 3,500 calories per week) above your normal/maintenance consumption to gain one pound.
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Take the focus off food. Turn candy and cookie making time into non-edible projects like making wreaths, dough art decorations or a gingerbread house. Plan group activities with family and friends that aren’t all about food.
Mind Workout: Giving From the Heart
During the holidays it is easy to lose perspective. Giving can become something we have to do instead of something we do out of love and joy. This exercise will help regain perspective and relieve stress.
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Take a walk, meditate or find a quiet place to just be with yourself so you can clear your mind.
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Let yourself feel. Allow your emotions to come up. Listen to and respect each feeling until you can gently let it go.
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Remain in a quiet state of mind until there are no more emotions coming up. Let yourself relax in a calm, peaceful state.
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From this peaceful place, think about everyone on your gift list. Recognize whether you are giving joyfully from the heart or simply doing what you think you are required to do.
Give yourself the gift of truth about your feelings. It’s the best gift you will get this year.
What Judi’s Clients Are Saying:
“Have you ever noticed that some people only have to walk into a room to light it up? Judi Moreo is one of those people.
I hired Judi to speak at a national convention and also to do some speaking locally here in Las Vegas. In every instance, her stage presence was electric, her charm was engaging and her expertise on her subject matter (customer service) was top-tier. I consider her among my best friends for many reasons. She is as genuine as they come and a real pleasure to know and do business with.
Judi’s positive attitude, bright smile and intellect are a powerful combination. Put them to work for your company soon!”
Mike Varney
“Judi is EXTRAORDINARY in every way. Judi started to work with me in South Africa as a guest speaker over 15 years ago. The message that she delivers is always sincere, relevant and ignites her audience. On a personal note, Judi has been an inspiration as a mentor and coach with great ideas and the tools to make things happen. Judi is an asset to everyone out there!”
Merle Whale
“I first met Judi several years back while part of a turnaround team at an underperforming business. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, presentation, and concern proved to be an integral and important part of the eventual success of the business. Needless to say, Judi had a profound effect on both the professional and personal lives of those she come in contact with (myself obviously included.) Since that encounter, I have continued to be connected to Judi as she is one of those few special people in this world that can truly motivate and inspire others. Judi is both well-spoken and well written with her work showing her knowledge and interest in everything she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a difference, not only in their own life, but in the lives of those who work with them.”
Henry Jenkins
Affirmation
Everything I give to others is a gift to myself. As I give, I receive. I am more than enough.
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