5 Tips for a Great Thanksgiving by Barb Burgess

1) Have the holiday you want. Decide that this will be a Thanksgiving to remember, and make plans accordingly. Maybe it means doing Thanksgiving Day a little differently. You may want to spend it with someone new, invite family and friends to your house, make reservations at a nice restaurant, or spend time as a family serving dinner at a homeless shelter. Regardless of where you spend Thanksgiving, remember that you can create beauty and bring meaning to any setting. It’s yours to create.



2) Make at least one meaningful connection. You don’t have to turn your holiday upside down to have it feel more special, but one great conversation can go a long way. Pick someone to connect more deeply with—ask them more about themselves, what challenges they are facing, what their dreams are. Or share yourself more fully with someone you know.



3) Create a new tradition. A lot of times we think holiday traditions are set in stone, but one of the great things about traditions is that you can start a new one any time. Maybe you start a tradition of going for a walk after the big meal, playing touch football outside, or having everyone say something they are grateful for. Creating a new tradition can be fun and can bring a fresh perspective to your routine. And you don’t need to do it alone, ask your guests or families for their ideas.



4) Shift your perspective on Thanksgiving preparations. If we don’t watch ourselves, it can be easy to feel resentful about our big holiday preparations. Make a choice that you will not be a victim to your holiday and see what happens. Remember the people that you are preparing for—think about what you appreciate about them. At the same time, see if you can find ways to make your tasks fun by doing them more quickly, differently, or sharing them with others who might not normally help.



5) Get in touch with your real hungers. It’s no accident Thanksgiving is the holiday we associate with overeating. It’s because we’re hungry – for connection and intimacy. Sadly, we all too often fill up on food rather than seeking out the personal connections we truly desire. In the end it’s your choice to seek aliveness and intimacy.





DR. JUDITH WRIGHT, www.judithwright.com, is a lifestyles expert, educator, coach, inspirational speaker, best-selling author, and corporate consultant. Author of The One Decision and The Soft Addiction Solution, Judith has been called one of “America’s Ultimate Experts” by Women’s World magazine. Judith demystifies what it takes to lead a great life in all areas—career satisfaction and success, meaningful relationships, a thriving family life, career fulfillment, and more. A media favorite, Judith has appeared on over 450 radio stations and 70 television shows. Judith co-founded the Wright Leadership Institute in Chicago—a cutting edge coaching and training institute and the Wright Institute for the Realization of Human Potential (formerly the Wright Graduate Institute), offering Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Human Development.


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