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Day 24: How do you relax? 💆‍♀️

👉With a nice long hot bath, soothing music and scented candles?

👉Or maybe with yoga or some other form of active movement that you like?

👉Maybe mindful meditation?

👉How about a long walk?

👉Or a nice massage?

👉With a nice warm drink?

👉With writing?

👉Or something else?

Which is your favourite way? Which one do you feel most like right now? ☺

Day 23: Continuing a little bit on the energy stirred by yesterday's question. Whether you can put it into precise terms, or whether it's just vague dreams and desires. Look a little deeper, write it down or say it out loud what you want.
What is it that you are doing that helps to make it happen? And what is it that distracts you from it?

Day 22: You can ask yourself this simple but powerful question at any time. It's not just about what you can do for yourself. It's a quick check of where you are and what your purpose requires of you. Every time you ask yourself this question, it not only helps you get out of the victim role, but reminds you that luck and success are not something you expect from the outside. It's something you have the freedom to do for.

Day 21: Now, there is the Christmas present we give and there is the one we receive or would like to receive. In fact, it could easily be that, like me, you're giving yourself a precious gift. 😄
What is it that you really want to give and receive? Fun, experiences, comfort, beauty or perhaps health? Or maybe you have recognised a talent in someone and want to help them develop it?
Some people, tired of spending so much, talk to their families about giving each other only small things. They give each other the gift of lightness, freedom from expectations.
It may be the time when you realise how little you know the other person. Or even that they already know so much about their hobby that you, as a beginner, wouldn't know what they need.
Do they give you a list of what they want? Are you buying a gift voucher? Or maybe you're trying to secretly find out what would be the best surprise?
Are you happy with what you give and what you get? Considering that everyone has their own means for gift-giving, if the gifts you gave and received were perfect analogies of the quality of your relationships, would you be satisfied with the way things are now? If you are not satisfied, which of your relationships can you pay more attention to in the future?

Day 20: Let's talk about the joy of giving. Seeing the happiness on others' faces makes you feel good and brings you closer to people. I can't remember where I first heard this, but I once heard, if you want something, help others to have it so you can have it too. In fact, in the process of helping others, you figure out how to help yourself. So how can you help others to have a peaceful and merry Christmas?
As slowly over time the celebration of Christmas has moved in a more superficial direction, somehow the real values and emotions are less present. To bring these back, I thought I'd give you some ideas, or rather try to draw your attention to this matter so if you like you can come up with your own.

👉 Perhaps you can spend more quality time and connect more deeply with your close family if you consciously cut down on the energy you spend on preparing the perfect Christmas menu, decorating and finding expensive gifts.
👉 Maybe you can look around at your extended family and friends to see who's lonely, who would benefit from being invited over to your house and celebrate in good company.
👉 If you've had a disagreement with someone in the past, or recently, or if you've just grown distant and no longer keep in touch, you could perhaps delight them with a message or a postcard.
👉 Maybe you could volunteer somewhere that helps people in need, animals, or just take a walk around town and have a nice word or two with people you see on the street. You can always ask them what you can do to help.
👉 Or you could choose a charity, a good cause and donate some money or clothes and items you no longer use.

These are just options, you know what you can do willingly and easily.
And if you feel you can't give because you need help more, dare to ask. If you keep your eyes open and communicate what you need, it's much easier for others to hear you and help you.

Day 19: What makes Christmas really good for you? Do you remember the best Christmases of your life? What feelings were in the air? What is your fondest memory? What could you do to create such a memory for yourself and maybe others this year?
Unfortunately, some of the people with whom we have fond Christmas memories may no longer be with us. At times like these, when we celebrate love, we travel back a little in our memories to earlier years, to our childhood, and experience feelings more deeply. Life is constantly changing and happiness is something we can recreate and find again. It is important to celebrate the present with the people who are now part of our lives. Let us not miss the present by longing for or regretting the past. But if you really miss someone, you can reserve an imaginary place at the table for them. Just as you hold a place for them in your heart. Everyone you're thinking about is with you in that moment.
Learning from previous Christmases, what is really important to you and what is something you don't want to give space to anymore? How can you make this Christmas one of your best memories? 😊

Sorry, made a mistake yesterday and posted the wrong photo, this is what it should be 😀

Day 18: Remember the last time you blossomed? You know, I'm talking about that wonderful, lucky time when you're so confident and attractive that neither other people nor the universe can resist you. You may find that when you think back to the time when you blossomed like that, it makes your heart flutter. 🥰 Try it, how good is it, right? Has it been a long time, or recently? It doesn't take that much magic, and it's not impossible to achieve that state. It usually comes naturally after a difficult period, when all your hard work pays off. When you overcome obstacles and jump to a higher level of thinking and awareness, or when you grow in any way, just because you wanted to. In a sense, a new life begins, with a greater awareness. Just like every year spring comes and the plants and trees blossom, with the experiences of the previous years in their pockets. Which season would you compare your current phase of life to? How could you bring spring back into your life? It doesn't matter that it's winter outside, and it doesn't matter if others around you accept it and resign. It doesn't have to limit you. You are the boss of your heart. You decide what goes on in there. 😉😀

DAy 17: Maybe a few kind words, maybe validation of your feelings, respect, honesty, loyalty, or something else... What is it that you would like to receive from others? How can you give it to yourself first? Maybe others are just waiting for you to show them how you want to be treated? Maybe others see what you deserve by what you allow yourself?

Day 16: Whether it is a habit, an external or internal trait, a lack of ability, an ingrained pattern of behaviour, or an addiction...how does what you don't like about yourself serve you? They are either something you chose at some point in your life because it proved to be the solution in that situation, or you were born with them. Whether you can change them or you can't, a good place to start is by accepting them. Change is much easier if you start from a place of acceptance and self-love. How can you fully accept what you don't like about yourself? Examine how it has contributed to your life, what good it has done you. It may have saved you from an even greater pain. You will be surprised to find that what you have judged to be bad and stronger than you is actually for you. Just as you chose it then because you needed it, you can now reconsider your decision and choose differently.

Day 15:
We all make mistakes, yet we can get so annoyed at the mistakes of others. In hindsight, it's rarely worth getting so wound up.
There are times when confrontation is necessary, but there are peaceful ways of settling disagreements.
Do you feel you have realistic expectations of life, of others, of yourself? How can you slow down and let more peace into your life?
Perhaps you feel that someone's expectations of you are unfair? How can you effectively stand up for yourself?
What regularly winds you up, and what creative solutions could you find to keep your cool?
The great thing is that we don't always have to try hard to find peace. Peace is present on its own if we let it into our lives.
Whatever happens, always remember to ask yourself - is it really worth getting upset about?

Day 14: What activities bring you joy? Do you have enough time for yourself? Do you have the opportunity to do something you enjoy every day? What could you let go of, reorganise or perhaps ask someone else to do to make time for you?
Are you taking advantage of your choices? Is there something you've wanted to do for yourself for a long time, but you keep putting it off? Are you procrastinating about making yourself happy? How can you best bring joy to your everyday life? 🙂

Day 13: Are your expectations of your body dictated by yourself or by others? 🙂Do you want these things because they would be really good for you? Simply put, would you tell someone you love very much that they have to have this body, regardless of what it costs?
What pleasure could your body give you?
What good has your body already done for you? What joys have you experienced through it?
Ultimately, is your body hurting you or is your ego hurting your body? It is very important for you to know that your body would not want you to feel bad about it now. Rather, it just wants things to get better. ☺️
So, how can you have a more loving relationship with your body?

Day 12: What could make your day special? What is the easiest thing you could do? Maybe you could treat yourself to something, maybe you could ask someone for something. Maybe you could start something new or you could decide to let go of something that isn't working. Perhaps you could just notice what makes this day special for you.

Day 11: Who's with you? Who can you count on to help you? Who will support you on your journey? And who can you help to achieve what they want? When was the last time you showed them you were happy for them, grateful for them? How can you make more allies when you feel alone? And how can you deepen and improve your relationship with your existing allies?

Day 10: What is really important to you that gives you strength? What are you willing to fight for? What is it that you won't give in to? Think back to a moment when you were really motivated. What was going through your mind? What would your life be like if you could be motivated in the same way at any time?

Day 9: Slow down for a moment and focus on what's going well in your life. Among its many benefits, gratitude is known to make you happier, healthier and improve your relationships with others. Have you ever thought that most of what you attract to yourself comes to you through your relationships?
An easy way to developing gratitude within yourself is to acknowledge the good things already surrounding you.

Day 8: I often hear that we are all unique and unrepeatable, and that is a beautiful thought. Unfortunately, few people are comfortable with being different in any way, while others often feel they lack something. But what if there was a place in the world for everyone? I can't help but think of the story of Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. 😃 Would you believe that a person, a group of people or a job needs you to be exactly the way you are? 😉

Day 7: I'm posting this question later than usual. I would have liked to have posted it much earlier. Sometimes life just gets in the way of things. But is it really too late to do what you really want to do? What if it's just too late to waste time?

Day 6: Whether good or bad things happen to us (or what we perceive as good or bad), we can always learn something from them. After a long run of bad luck, we can see how resilient we can be when we need to be. When things go well, it's not just a matter of luck. I honestly believe that even luck itself is not just a matter of luck. Behind it all, there is you, with your intentions, your actions, your abilities and the little compass in your heart that guides you on your path.
Can you stop for a moment to give yourself credit?

It is Day 5 and also Sunday, so I won't take up too much of your time. Please be kind to yourself with this question and see how you can be kinder to yourself. Have a lovely Sunday. 😊

This is one of my favourite questions. Have you ever thought about it? I'm telling you, if you're reading this, you can take it for granted that you're alive, breathing and there's a heart beating in your body. 😏 But for how much of your day do you really feel like you are alive? As always, please think in small ways, for small but sustainable changes. 👊 How can it be even better?

Day 3: Be honest and compassionate with yourself. Consider asking for help if you feel overwhelmed. The more you support yourself, the stronger you will be. Small steps will eventually add up to big results. 😊

Day 2 of the Advent calendar. I would really like you to give it a thought as if you could see yourself with the eyes of your best friend. Sometimes we just need to change our perspective to see better. Paying attention to how you feel while you are journaling or meditating on this question can give you even more clarity. 💕😊

Asking questions is a great way to focus our attention on what we want to see, and what we see makes our world. I've created an advent calendar for you. You can read them and let them be with you throughout the day or spend a few minutes answering them in your journal.
Every day you are going to find a question here that can help you to prepare for Christmas and enjoy the last month of this year.
What I want you to remember is that you can make your own questions anytime and decide how you want to shape your life. 😊

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