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Taking Care of Yourself During the Holidays

December 9, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Take a moment for you.

In case you had not noticed, it’s a very busy time of year.

woman juggling too many things

During this time of year, there’s a whole lot to do.

Maybe, you’re buying and wrapping gifts, getting them to the post office, sending out cards, preparing special foods, shopping, traveling, welcoming guests, shopping,  decorating the house, and oh yes, did we say “shopping?”

In addition there’s that “money thing.” After all, it’s not like you can drop a note in the envelope to the bank and say, “I have a lot of other expenses. I’d like to pass on paying my mortgage.”

Add to all of that that your life doesn’t stop and it can be really cold (which seems to make things worse).

The combination of everything – whether you love or hate the holiday season – can be just plain stressful.

That’s why it’s essential you put aside some time every day to take care of you. Put things in priority. Slow down. Remember what matters.

If you don’t, who will take care of everything you’re supposed to do?

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Filed Under: Asking for help, Holidays, Motivational Monday, Overcoming Perfectionsim Tagged With: overcoming perfectionism

Setting Realistic Goals During the Holidays

December 2, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

It’s okay to change your goals due to circumstances.

woman-resisting-cake

Simply because you have set a goal does not mean you are never allowed to change it.

As we move deeper into the holidays, it might be more difficult to stick to your goals (such as losing weight). That’s not a rationale for “giving up,” rather it’s an indication that you might want to adjust. After all, sticking to your program in January, when everyone else is doing it; is much easier than in December, when you feel like you’re all alone.

Adjust your goal to meet the conditions. Be realistic.

A goal “etched in stone” can be an excuse to give up when things get tough. Flexibility can be helpful.

You set the goals. They do not set you.

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Filed Under: Diet, Holidays, Motivation, Motivational Monday, Overcoming Perfectionsim, Weight Loss, willpower Tagged With: diet, diet excuses, fitness goals, overcoming perfectionism

Are you Grateful?

November 25, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

It’s not yours until you are thankful for it.

happy-thanksgiving

Whether it’s a gift from a friend, a relationship you treasure, or just your health, you cannot “own” something until you say “thank you” for it. Once you do, you are saying that you treasure it and will take care of it. Until that time, it can never be truly yours.

Give thanks for as much as you can (especially if it feels difficult to find something to be grateful for). Besides, it tells the universe you’re ready for more.

Make sure to share your gratitude.

(By the way, it’s impossible to feel sad and grateful at the same time.)

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Filed Under: Gratitude, Holidays, Motivational Monday Tagged With: giving thanks, grateful, thanksgiving

Are You a Success or a Failure?

November 18, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Celebrate your “successes”

– but don’t deny your “failures.”

jumping for joy manRealize how you label them matters.

 We learn by slip-ups. If we knew how to do everything we need to do, we’d already be doing it.
What might be a “failure” today many times is the groundwork for a future “success.”

Move forward. Fall down. Figure out why. Get up. Repeat.

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Filed Under: Inspiration, Motivational Monday, Overcoming Obstacles, Overcoming Perfectionsim, Self Talk Tagged With: failure, self-talk, success

Honor Those Who Serve

November 11, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Vietnam memorial

On this Veteran’s day, no matter whether you’re “liberal,” “conservative,” “independent,” or anything else, take a moment to be grateful to those who have served on our behalf.

Nothing else needs to be said except say “thank you” to a vet.

(Find a way to do that today.)
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Filed Under: Gratitude, Motivational Monday Tagged With: holiday, veterans

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