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Karen's Weekly Words of Wisdom: Give the Gift of Yourself
This holiday, give the gift of your authentic self to your family and friends
Let the joy of the holiday season and the giddiness of little kids opening presents overcome you.
Don’t go into the store thinking that you must be the one to buy the biggest and most expensive presents; your authentic attitude is gift enough.
This holiday, give the gift of your authentic self to your family and friends. Allow people to see you in your truest form and in most cases, they’ll embrace you accordingly.
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As you sing holiday songs and open your gifts, do so with an attitude of gratitude. Remember the person who presented it to you and take joy in the spirit with which it was given.
Be the best person that you can be to those in your life. Eventually, they will reciprocate that same good will towards you (if not already).
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Are you looking for some last minute gift ideas? Try something different in 2011, and ‘do something’ in 2012.
Gift of going for Weekend Walks in order to spend time quality with a person.
Gift of being a Workout Buddy in/out of the gym.
Gift of being an Accountability Partner for a ‘life project’.
They are unorthodox, but sometimes the gift of self is often the best one to give and to receive.
My gift to you is a simple smile and humble ‘Happy Holidays’.
Have some family fun at the dinner table. Find Eighteen different ways to say Happy Holidays to your friends and family.
About Karen St. Hilaire: Karen St. Hilaire is a certified life coach and the president of Kadence LLC. A former Bed-Stuy resident, Karen now resides in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. To learn more about Kadence, visit her website.
