The holidays can be a time of joy. They can be a time of feeling overwhelmed and frazzled. And they can – surprise! – also be a time to focus and get important things done. How to succeed during this time of year? Here are five tips to keep you merry and happy into 2023. Assess what’s important to you. And I don’t mean shopping! Count your blessings – literally. Write down all the good stuff – what makes you happy, what makes you smile. Write a long list as fast as you can without pausing to think. Then go back and edit it down to the top five or six items you hope to pursue in 2023. We promise it’ll bring you clarity. Consider where you need help. Here again, write it all out. In the brainstorm round, you’re not judging yourself or your ideas. That comes next. Do you need a mentor at work? A personal fitness trainer? Should you take a night-school course on personal finance? These items should connect at least generally to the list of what’s important to you. Love the ones you’re with. If you’re with the people you love the most, that’s great. Be sure to let them know in word and deed how important they are. But it’s more than OK, too, if you’re with other people; just be sure to show them the affection and respect they deserve, as well. Fully embrace your circumstances. Give of yourself. Whether you’re just super-present for people in your life, or whether you volunteer at a local food bank… you’ll uplift yourself and others by volunteering your time, talents and maybe even money. Giving freely with love and no expectations really is a gift that pays huge dividends to the giver. Take advantage of the time. Conventional wisdom says we don’t have any free time during the holidays. But for many, we have holiday-related pockets that we can put to good use. Read that big novel. Get your taxes together. Meet a friend for a workout. It’s your free time, so you decide! The key to having a successful holiday season is mindfulness. Remember to be grateful, aware, loving, generous and engaged. Happy Holidays, for sure! If you’re ready to keep things simple and focus on what WORKS … without getting overwhelmed, our San Jose personal fitness trainers are here to help people just like you find the sustainable, simplest route to their goals. Fill out the "Request More Information Now" box above to receive your free consultation with our caring personal fitness trainers OR call us 408-371-1212 to connect. We're looking forward to talking with you! Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose. Our team of personal fitness trainers serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities. If you found this blog useful, be sure to let us know and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal fitness trainers. All content is designed to improve the way you move, eat, and think so you can achieve your goals and live stronger for today. Check back here each week and LIKE our Fan Page, to stay up to date on the latest tips, strategies and methods to get active, gain energy and get healthy again!