64 Tips to Having a Cheerful Christmas and Happy New Year No Matter What!

"Christmas can be a wonderful time and yet it can also be a very sad time of the year." In this article I include ideas on how to create the best ever Christmas Presents even if you don't have a single cent in your pocket! I dare you to read this whole message, and still have a lousy Christmas... Somewhere in this message is a special Christmas and New Years Affirmation. Watch out for it. "When you get done reading this message and have a big feeling of warmth in your heart, please send this message to anyone you think would like it...But be quick because we only have a few days to get this message out..." From the desk of Dr.Anne Marie Evers December 17, 2005 7:45am Christmas time has again rolled around. While this is a time of joy, giving and receiving, it also can be a time of great stress for some. Some people are suffering from a broken relationship or struggling with health or money issues and they find this a very depressing time of year. There are people who need help, ones who are sad, depressed, feeling hopeless and lonely. Others have lost a loved one. It is important to enjoy every time you have with your family and special people in your life on Christmas day or any time as you never know if that could be the last time you will see and be with that loved one. It behooves you not to worry if you did not get the gift that you wanted. Do not sweat the small stuff. Never let disappointment spoil the spirit, joy and meaning of Christmas. It is a time to remember people less fortunate and to give, as you are able. If you are unable to give money, you can give of your time and energy by sending positive, happy thoughts to others in need, that helping hand or a cheery smile. You cannot change the entire world, but you can change your corner of it, one loving thought at a time, one kind act at a time and one smile at a time and allow this kindness to ripple out in all directions. You can spread joy, courage and hope to many others through the ripple effect. It has been proven than one person can make a difference. This Christmas Holiday Season, please make a conscious decision and effort to make a difference in your part of the world. Let us challenge each other... You may have heard in the media of the high suicide rate during the holidays. This message is especially powerful for anyone feeling that down in your life. If that's you, make sure to email me after you read the rest of this message, and I'll share something special with you. It is my hope to share some positive strategies and ideas with you in this message to give you, your family members and friends the tools to help cope at this holiday season and any time. "It is not what happens to us in life that counts, it is how we handle what happens to us." Here is one strategy or method that I use to cope with challenges in my life and one that helps me start my day on a positive note. It is my hope and affirmation that you will do this exercise and share it with others and reap the wonderful blessings and joy that I do. "This my Christmas Gift to you, all wrapped up with my love, hope, joy and God's richest blessings for you!" Magic Magnetic Christmas Circle Exercise Get up in the morning, stretch, take several deep breaths, breathing out gativity and breathing in positivity, happiness, peace and joy. Stand in front of the window and with both your arms outstretched from your sides, turn slowly around from left to right (clockwise) and say, "I, (your name), now magnetize from the sun, moon, stars and the entire Universe into my Magic Magnetic Circle peace, joy, love, health, happiness and prosperity to myself, which extends to everyone I meet. Thank you, thank you, thank you." And so it is! Then go on about your day and really see and feel how different you experience your daily life. Let me know how it goes... Ideas on how to create the best ever Christmas Presents even if you don't have a single cent in your pocket! Yup, you guessed it right, make homemade presents... You'll be surprised how powerful this can be. It can be more powerful than giving your loved one a giant diamond ring. When wrapping your homemade Christmas gifts, this year, stop and put thoughts of love into the wrapping paper and the gift itself. As you tie the brightly colored ribbons saturate them with thoughts of love, peace, joy and happiness. Enjoy the greatest gifts of all at Christmas: