n December,
loom large for
me. As a borderline perfectionist and all-around over-achiever, the holidays are my time to shine.
This year is no exception, but it's also the ultimate exception.
While the news of several effective vaccines on the horizon is encouraging, the battle with COVID-19 is not yet over. We are in the fourth quarter, but there is still time on the clock. Lots of time.
So we head into this already stressful season
with our emotions a maelstrom of gratitude, fear, optimism, pessimism, happiness, and exhaustion. When
we are usually encouraged to come together, we are now urged to stay apart. After months of this, we are asked to do more. Just. A. Little. Bit. More.
Last year I wrote about seasons of resolutions, which is my approach to adopting new habits a few months at a time in the new year. Each quarter is an opportunity to grow and learn, and this process keeps me motivated throughout the year. I usually approach it with a spirit of renewal and change, with clarity and resolve.
This year, resolve has new meaning.
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