Here's a December kindness goal that won't cost you anything. Listen to someone's problems without judging them or offering advice. (It's harder than it seems!) Say, "I hear what you're saying," or, "I'm listening," or, "What happened then?" You can even ask, "What do you intend to do?" or, "What do you think will happen now?" Sometimes people just need to be heard, and that's all they want from you. Kindness shared and it didn't cost you a cent!
A fountain of water is what you don't want flowing from your outside spigots next spring. Now's the time to double check your outside hoses. Don't forget to drain them before you store them for the winter. Water left in the hoses can weaken or crack them from the inside out!
December is a great month to develop gratitude. Use a blank journal and write things you do well each day or tasks you successfully complete. At the end of each week, have a gratitude party! Invite someone or celebrate alone! You will feel better about yourself and create a positive mindset to begin the next week!
It's easy to make a schedule. It's harder to let it flex. Your December will run smoother if you have backup plans in place just in case. The caterer doesn't come through? Weiners on the grill! The cat gets into the presents under the tree? Have an early unwrapping party! Make it fun, and everyone else will think you planned it that way! Smiles will shine everywhere!
And they aren't reading, writing, and arithmetic! Today, we're looking at repurposing, reusing, and recycling. For the upcoming Christmas holiday, decorate with old greeting cards, repurpose holiday themed junk mail (You'll be surprised at how many ideas you will come up with!), and pull out last year's ornaments and garlands. If they are in good condition, they'll work perfectly! Have a recycle box set up for wrapping paper scraps and other items to recycle after the new year!