Author of

 "Good Kids, Difficult Behavior"

and "Discipline That Works: 5 Simple Steps"

 HOLIDAY GREETINGS

Dear Educators and Friends,

Can't believe that this year is already in it's last month, albeit a very busy month for most everyone.  In this hectic and fast paced month let's take some time to reflect on all of the special events over the past year as we prepare for the arrival of yet another New Year.  Each of us can reflect on those events, both special and tragic, that meant the most to us as individuals and those that significantly affected our nation and individual states.

Lets not forget to remember and thank all of our servicemen and women all over the world who are defending our country from terrorisms.  We all have many reasons to be thankful for what we have in this country, our freedoms must not be taken for granted.  We have men and women dying for those very freedoms right now.

This is truly a joyous time of the year as we share good times with friends and family, many of us traveling to visit relatives in other parts of the country.  May you all have a safe and wonderful holiday season.

Best Wishes and Season's Greetings

The Editor 

  JOYCE'S HOLIDAY MESSAGE

I am writing this with a profound awareness that we are in the season of “way too much to do.”  I am reminded of the image I read recently of the woman who was still clutching her “to do” list as they slipped her into the straight jacket. 

With that in mind, my comments are going to be brief and directed toward saving time and energy.  Remember this is meant to be a season of love and love is incomplete if it is not extended to oneself.  Right this minute give yourself permission to leave something (preferably something of consequence) undone.  What a concept.  Reassure yourself that all shall be well if all things are not done perfectly, beautifully, and in a timely manner, the world will still turn on its axis; the sun will rise tomorrow and people will still love you. 

This year for instance, I am putting out half the decorations I usually do.  All that decorating and un-decorating takes time.  I also took my daughter and her friend up on the offer to buy and decorate my tree.  Usually this is a task that I believe can only be done properly if I do it. I even like picking out the perfect tree.  Guess what?  The tree looks just fine and most of the friends and family who will visit over the holidays won’t know or care that the house really isn’t decorated just right.  The tranquility of the house is more important.

If there is no time in this season to just sit by the fire and look at the tree and enjoy one another, I do believe we are missing the point.  Another energy saving tip is to give yourself permission to say no to some commitment, even if it is a good thing.  Good is good but what you might need most is time at home to do nothing, but something fun.  It will be okay.  I promise.

Have a beautiful, restful and happily energizing Holiday Season. 

Blessings,

Joyce

Volume 41 - December 2006

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