Reasons To Be Thankful During The Holiday Season
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Reasons To Be Thankful During The Holiday Season

With all of the chaos that come with the holidays, don't forget the things most important to you.

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Reasons To Be Thankful During The Holiday Season
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The holidays are approaching quickly and it's important that we don't loose sight of why we celebrate in the first place. Some words people often associate with the holidays are stressful and busy. It's easy to get lost in buying presents and preparing meals, but we need to remember to take a step back this holiday season and reflect on what we are thankful for.

1) You are always more fortunate than someone else.

Pay it forward. Someone will always have it worse off than you do. Be willing to help out and give as much as possible during the holiday season. Offer help to those in need and never take what you have for granted. Hold the door, volunteer, donate and make someone's day. Giving can often be the best gift of all.

2) Be grateful to be spending the holidays with family.

On a sober note, you never think that this could be the last holiday you may be spending with someone until it slips through your fingers. Take time to tell family members how much you truly love them and are happy that they are in your life. Soak in those little conversations and cherish every second of it.

3) Take pictures, but enjoy the moment.

For most families this is the one time in the year where we can bring everyone together, so don't get annoyed when grandpa asks for "one last picture." Those pictures are moments that will soon turn into memories, that you can play over and over again. However, don't get lost in the lens. I sometimes need to stop myself from taking pictures just to see things from a different and real perspective.

4) Family traditions.

Whether you're braving through the Black Friday sales or staying at home watching football in your PJ's, everyone has a different way of celebrating. Keep those traditions and pass them on.

5) DIG IN.

Ahhh I can smell my Mama's cooking now. There is nothing better than a Thanksgiving or Christmas spread, and sitting around a full table makes it that much better. Unlimited amounts of food and enough turkey to feed a small army, now that's something to be thankful for.

So when you're buzzing around getting to where you're going this season, don't forget all you have to be thankful for.


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