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The holiday season can easily bring up memories of lost loved ones and the void of them not being here. You want to relive those moments so bad that you can easily miss out on the enjoyment of making new ones for yourself and others that are around you. Just remember that those loved ones want to see you prosper and be happy. Not down and only missing them to the point that you can’t have that genuine fun you used to have when they were here. Don’t be dependent on their presence or anyone’s presence to determine your moods and reactions. You should always set your own tone for how you want to feel, whether good or bad. It is great for someone to make you happy and eager to strive for greatness, but you should also yearn for that desire on your own without the want for pleasing others. You will catch yourself switching up to please everyone and lose the reason and the why you are doing it. Key in to what really makes you satisfied and don't let your happiness be determined by others. 
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 Even though we are in the holiday season, we have entered graduation season as well. People from all over are getting their degrees, certificates, etc. to better themselves and help further their careers. You see the fruits of their labor but don’t forget that you have fruits of your own. This season, don’t let the hype of others and their successes make you look at yourself and think that you’re not moving fast enough.
Social media shows the good and the end results. It seems like people got their blessings faster than you because you don’t have a clock on when they post things. When they eventually do, it seems like they always have good happening to them and no bad because that’s what they want you to see. You do the same thing as well. Don’t get into social media comparisons. Don’t get into the real-life comparisons either. Someone could look at you the same way and you’re the one thinking you're not getting everything you want. What is for you is for you and everyone has their own pace in things. Your time will always come to shine bright but the comparisons will never allow you to do so because your mind is everywhere else rather than in your own business and accomplishments. Be appreciative of your portion.  Although Black Friday has passed and most things were on sale then, it's not too late to buy your Christmas gifts, etc.
An easy way to save money which most of you do already is make sure you go to dollar stores for bags, wrapping paper and tissue. Don’t break the bank going to Walmart and other places for the gift wrapping materials. Most times, you know what kind of gifts you’re going to be so buy multiple bags and tissue already in bulk at the dollar stores to save time and money before you buy the gifts. Getting the materials in bulk is more beneficial than buying one at a time. Also, make sure you save some good bags that you were gifted in the past years to reuse them and give to someone else. You don’t know how many nice bags I have saved and was able to save money and reuse for someone else’s gift. Make sure you don’t write on the bags and keep the tissue pretty neat. Everything can be used again and it be will nice for others to receive their gift from you and able to re-gift for others. Don’t be too fancy on the bags and spend too much money. Make sure you spend little to none because we are only worried about what’s inside haha. Save them, and re-bag for next year or whenever. Don’t over do it! |
AuthorJessica McArthur 
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