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It’s that time again!

November 30, 2017 by Teresa McCammon 6 Comments

The Christmas holiday is here again! This time of the year can make some people crazy with all the extra hustle and bustle we need to do.  We have recently learned in our Winning Work Habits some great lessons to kept in mind for your personal life to help you enjoy this holiday season.
1. Be Dependable – do what you say your going to do.
2. Determination – you can do this!
3. Responsibility – others are counting on you- plan ahead to get things done.
4. Self-Control Emotional Maturity – don’t let the stress get you down.
5. Self Respect – take time for your self.
6. Stay Organized – the more organized you are the easier this holiday will be.
7. Stay Positive and Grateful – Look for small things everyday to be grateful for.

What tips can you share to help others get through the holidays season and enjoy it?

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  1. Tiffanie Appleby says

    December 1, 2017 at 11:28 AM

    I love this time of year! My oldest daughter is now at the age to where she is excited about Christmas and I can’t wait to start making traditions with her.I can’t wait to make paper snowflakes with a cup of hot chocolate while watching Elf.

    One thing that I am going to work on is not letting myself get so busy with all the shopping, planning etc. that I forget the true meaning of Christmas.

    Happy Holidays Phoenix Family!

    -Tiffanie

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    • Teresa McCammon says

      December 1, 2017 at 11:40 AM

      Yes.. I love that Tiffanie!

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  2. Jean Wiltshire says

    December 1, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    I remember those happy times that Tiffani is talking about. Happy times and busy times. Those days are in the past for me now, my family is all grown, married and have families of their own. This time of year is not exciting for me as it was ‘back in the day’. It’s easier for me to connect emotionally with our older clients who are alone on the holidays. I am blessed with a large family so I am never alone, but I understand the sadness and lonely feelings some of our clients may experience. Let’s remember them this holiday season. We may be the only ‘family’ that they see for Christmas.

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    • Tiffanie Appleby says

      December 1, 2017 at 12:30 PM

      That is so true, Jean.

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  3. Cheryl Wynn says

    December 27, 2017 at 2:42 PM

    It is a special time of year, even though we have clients that are alone, we also have some that are preparing to lose their loved ones, and to sit along and listen to them pour their heart out to you is sometimes what one needs, don’t worry about what you are going to get who, but listen closely, it might be a small detail about something that you can help bring back that wonderful memory to make them smile during these times.

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  4. Holly Hays says

    February 14, 2018 at 2:19 PM

    Enjoy making memories with your family and friends and do not sweat the small stuff!

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