Robin's Reflections: Christmas is Coming! || Port Alberni Investment Advisor

The Ladder of Life

Welcome to my Blog. I am an Investment Advisor living and working in Port Alberni, but just as importantly, I am a wife, mother, volunteer, and an active and supportive community member. I believe we can all take charge of our destiny, our future, with the proper mind-set, sense of direction, goals and tenacity to attain what we dream about. Think of your life as a ladder, with the steps numbered one through ten. The top of the steps represents the best possible life we can have, while the bottom is the worst. Where do you feel you personally stand at this point in your life? Where would you like to stand? I believe we all have the power to get to that top step, and I hope that some of the blog posts in the weeks and months to come, will inspire you to get there.

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Christmas is Coming! || Port Alberni Investment Advisor

Despite the recent heavy rains we've had, it still a beautiful time of year in the Alberni Valley. The snow is low on the mountains, Christmas lights are twinkling and festive decorations are everywhere. For some, Christmas is a very stressful time of year, and for those who have lost a loved one, it can be a sad time as well. Holidays can be crazy with the frantic pace and high expectations we set for ourselves. But if we put a little effort into planning ahead with our preparations and celebrations, it can be less stressful and more enjoyable. Holidays should be a time where we can rest, relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Make yourself a “to-do” list, to accomplish all the things you need to do to get ready for Christmas. It should include presents, food and beverages you need to purchase and have on hand as well as a list of things you need to do in and around the home. It can also include a calendar of special activities and events noted so that you have your schedule laid out in front of you. As well as this to-do list, you may want to make yourself a not-to-do-list! This will help you prioritize what is important and what isn’t. Set yourself some guidelines about how much money you are going to spend, so you don’t overspend. You don’t want a huge credit card bill in January! Don’t overschedule yourself or plan to do things simply because you feel obligated to do them. Remember the meaning of Christmas – it is a time to spread the message of love, harmony and peace, but it’s interesting that some remember this only at Christmas time. In the great comedian Bob Hope’s words, his “idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” This Christmas, plan ahead, so that you can enjoy a season full of love and generosity, as well as peace and harmony in and around your home. Here are a few photos to help you start thinking about the Christmas season ahead.

Photos by Stirling Images Photography