2. Make a Present List - this is a powerful tool to get you organized and ensures that no-one will be missed. Head up another page in your exercise book “Christmas Gifts” then write the name of everyone you need to buy for and write an approximate amount of money you will spend on each person. This is a great way to keep you on budget. Also head up a third column and add a few things about each person that they like or like to do. Then when the next lot of sales come up during the year take your list and find items that match their likes within your budget. You will spend less time shopping, pick up some great bargains and thrill the person with something that they will really like. A little preparation can really make a difference.

3. Christmas Day Feast List - On a new sheet in your exercise book write up some new headings: Christmas dinner - write out a Christmas menu for the day then add a shopping list with all the ingredients that you will need to purchase. Add items such as napkins, Christmas candles, Christmas crackers and Christmas table decorations. Again you will be surprised over the year how many of these items you can pick up in advance during sales.

4. Christmas Game List - we all like to have fun during the festive season and there is no better way than to add a few new traditions each year to your festivities. Games are a great way to get everyone interacting both young and old. It also creates great memories that will be cherished as the years roll on. There are many party game books available. Type “party games” into Google or go to your local book store or library.

5. Christmas Spirit List - this is the ultimate list and one that many people overlook. It will rekindle and revive the spirit of Christmas. Make a list of everything you can do over the festive season to ensure you leave the joy and spirit of Christmas where-ever you go. For example, make it a rule for yourself to be extra aware that you pull yourself up and don’t judge other people. Give more of yourself by helping others and not expecting anything in return. Thank all those that have served or helped you over the year. Bring a smile to all you greet. Make a commitment to yourself to spend more time listening than talking and add to your list that you will make an extra effort to spend time in gratitude for all that you have. It is most important to add forgiveness.  Forgive yourself and anyone who has hurt you over the year.  Let those feelings go.  A great way to do this is to see yourself placing those feelings (the hurt, judgment, anger, unforgiveness) into a bubble like a balloon and then see yourself let the bubble go.  See it drifting off up into the clouds until it is gone.  Read your “Christmas Spirit List” and commit to it each morning to ensure your spirit is in the right place!