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Simple Indulgences for Autumn  by: Susie Cortright During this hectic time of year, it's vital to take some time each day to simply enjoy your life and your family. Here are a week's worth of ideas, especially for autumn. Day One Grab a friend and set out for a brisk autumn hike in the prettiest area you can think of within a few minutes of your home. On your walk, make an agreement with your friend to neither gossip nor complain. See what new conversations arise under these guidelines. Day Two Invite over your next-door neighbor for hot-mulled cider. Need a recipe? Here's a good one: http://www.mixed-drink.com/NonAlcoholic/HotDrinks/hotmulledcider.html Day Three Buy three copies of your favorite novel. Give one copy to your best friend, one to your mother, and one to your mother-in-law. You'll trigger an interesting book discussion (or an enriching tradition of book-swapping). Day Four Treat yourself to a fall flower arrangement, complete with vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange. Set the arrangement on your desk, windowsill, or kitchen table-- wherever you're sure to see it throughout the day. Day Five This evening, gather your family and decide on one charity that you will sponsor this holiday season. Each family member can brainstorm ways that they can personally raise funds or put aside a few resources for the cause. Day Six Take out a simple piece of paper and tell a relative - whom you don't expect to see during Thanksgiving - all the reasons that you are grateful for him or her. Mail it. Day Seven Challenge yourself to offer a sincere compliment to each person you speak with today. Work on weaving the kind words into each conversation. Such a habit will transfer a feeling of goodwill to everyone around you, and it may help you overcome shyness. After all, now you've always got something to say! Now make up your own simple indulgences and bring the magic of the season to your every day. About The Author Susie Cortright is the founder of Momscape.com and Momscape's Scrapbooking Playground - sites devoted to celebrating life with children. Learn more about her scrapbooking club here: http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/scrapbook-club or learn about starting your own scrapbooking business on Susie's team: http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/business.htm This article was posted on November 22, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Self Improvement and Motivation" Category: Why It’s Important to Make Your Idea Real by Tony Papajohn Make Your Life Easier by David Wood Self Control by Steve Gillman Letting Go of Clutter In Your Office by Angie Dixon Setting Goals for Success by Gerri D Smith1 Try This Subliminal Persuasion Technique by Steve Gillman False Prophets by Wayne and Tamara Rebirth from the Ashes by Denni Gill Race and Racism – Some Concepts Defined by Glenn Murray The Crisis of Stress by Len McNally << Back to "Self Improvement And Motivation" Index

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