It is definitely moving in on us like a wonderful winter storm.
Christmas is just around the corner and we all know what that
means.
It means that we have to think and re-think about what to get
him and
her, for Christmas. It means that our energy levels will be
stretched
way out. With all the preparations and money spending that we
all
will be involved with, one thing is certain. A kind word to
boost our
self-esteem and Christmas cheer will be more than welcomed by
all.
I have always been a firm believer in the fact that everyone
loves to
have a self-esteem boost. Even the most confident appearing
person
needs a little feel good nudge now and then. If your piggy bank
is
low on jingle, or if you just do not know what to get that
special
someone for Christmas, why not try to just make them feel good
about
themselves.
While shopping for that special gift, choose something that will
send
a self-esteem thought. A thought to just tell them that you are
thinking about them and how much you treasure their friendship,
or
just their smile. You can send that in a card, either store
bought or
hand made by yourself.
People are so lost these days in the real tradition of Christmas
that
they feel it is all in the gift and/or the price of the gift. A
very
sad thing. I have always been the type of person to spend a few
extra
minutes and write what was in my heart when I sent cards out.
Stores
have very nice cards, but they can just seem to lack that
personal
touch. A hand made card will give them a special feeling and
lets
them know you took some extra time just for them. Your gift,
what
ever it may be, should be a true show of your thoughts, and how
special they are you. We all love to know that we are special in
some
way to others.
If you want to send more than a card, then get inventive. Maybe
you
can support that certain someone in their desires to learn
something
new or add fun to their day.
Throughout the year, if you were inquisitive enough, you may
have
stumbled onto their desire to start a new hobby or a new
interest
they wanted to start, but just never had that certain push to do
it.
You can be that push for them just buy making their gift a book
or
video with all the instructions they would need to fulfill that
interest. There are all sorts of not so expensive craft kits out
there also. Take a photograph of yourself being happy, or doing
something silly. That is sure to send a very heart warming
message
and create a very nice smile.
Another way you can share your positive self-esteem is to simply
invite a few friends over and bake some traditional ginger bread
cookies, or a Christmas cake. Don't forget make some eggnog and
share
a Christmas baking cheer with each other. It's a very good
Christmas
feeling, one that is surely going to strengthen every ones self-
esteem and Christmas cheer.
Remember to make time to visit your family and remind then how
much
you love them. It is after all Christmas time, a time of giving
and
spreading Christmas cheer. What better time to forget all the
nonsensical family dynamics and just enjoy this special season
as one
heart and one appreciation of life.
Here is another way to put a nice self-esteem smile on a face.
Call
someone that does not have a car and take them shopping with
you.
Maybe share a quaint bite to eat with them and tell them this is
your
Christmas gift to them. They will surely remember this day. It's
the
people that expect nothing that really appreciate the smallest
of
gifts.
When did a good deed, hug or even just a smile and good cheer
become
so low on our Christmas List? Are we only made to feel important
by
the value of a gift that we receive? That is such a sad notion.
To show someone appreciation and love, is itself a true gift. It
has
no cash value. The value that it carries, is one of true
positive
meaning and the desire to make a person feel accepted and
unique. How
could this not make a persons self-esteem soar?
Christmas time is about giving and receiving. When we give, we
feel
good in ourselves, so in actual fact we are receiving at the
same
time. We are receiving a positive feel of self-esteem, from the
act
of giving. To see a smile and to know that we have just made
someone
happy with our gift no matter how small it is, will definitely
make
us smile in return.
Each of us who receives a gift, will experience those feelings
of
uniqueness. Our self esteem increases because we know that
someone
values us as a person. It is a true Christmas feeling, one that
can
spread positive self-esteem world wide.
Also, don't forget to treat ourself throughout the Christmas
holidays! Tell yourself that you deserve whatever your little
heart
desires. Spoil yourself. Take the opportunity to love yourself a
little and thank God for who you are and for giving you His gift
of
life and be thankful for your family and your friends. Remember
to be
thankful for the gift of Christmas! It truly is a day that
brings
everyone together to share their hugs and smiles!
Lets all make our self-esteem a gift to give and receive. I hope
that
this Christmas and your self esteem this holiday season, is the
best
one ever! Christmas is a celebration of birth, so let us also
celebrate the birth of a newer, stronger self-esteem, both for
you
and that special someone.
Merry Christmas to all, from all of us at
http://www.womensselfesteem.com
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