< PreviousLET’S BREAK DOWN THESE ROLES: ¾The roles I had in 2017 were... ¾The roles I wish to show up as in 2018 are...(list no more than 8!) ¾Now pick a word (only one) which describes how you want to show upMAKE YOUR PROMISES FOR 2018A Promise differs to a goal in that it is a personal commitment you make to yourself about what your heart desires. It should describe your intention and the impact you want to make in the world – this year. The difference in energy is subtle and should leave you free to receive opportunities that come your way this year. Promises also to support your more gentle way of treating yourself. You can, of course, still share your promises – in fact I would encourage you to do so as this helps people to be able to support you with them. IN YOUR JOURNAL◊ Make one or two promises for each of the roles that you have listed. ◊ Once you have done this, rank them. This will help you determine which promises are your priority◊ Take the above and write yourself a letter about the year you have just had, as if it is the end of 2018. • (Make sure you describe all the amazing things that you have experienced, what you are grateful for, the support you have received, the people you have attracted and connected with, your magic moments, and so on.)Put in place the support systems to make work with easeNow for both the lead up to your end of year celebrations, whatever they involve over December and January lets see what you need to put in place to make it work with your strengths and make it a real celebration rather than a dive into stressed insanity!Now that you have taken the time to get the image of not just your best End of Year Celebrations but also your best year ever, it is time to move forward and make it happen with ease. Remember, go back to the letters when you need to remind yourself to celebrate and make sure it is for you.RELATIONSHIPCELEBRATIONby Melissa FerrariMost of us look forward to the December Holiday break all year. Traditionally it’s a time to slow down and unwind, but for many it’s also action-packed with lots of things to organise, social engagements, hosting duties, family functions and children needing entertainment.Although you may be intending to spend more time with your partner over the holidays, once the silly season starts it can be easy to forget about making them a priority amid all the chaos. There can also be a lot of stress at this time of year which is sadly why December and January are the most common months for couples to break up.So don’t become a statistic and make sure you celebrate your relationship this festive season with these simple tips: 1Acknowledge your love It’s easy to become complacent in love, especially when you’ve been with someone for a while. So use the holidays as a reminder to tell them how much you love them and what they mean to you, write a beautiful card or love letter, pull them under the mistletoe for a kiss, or simply thank them for being the special person in your life.2Give thoughtfully You don’t need to spend up big when it comes to presents, but putting careful thought into what they might like is a nice way to acknowledge your love for one another and bring more joy into the season. Other ‘gifts’ outside of the season are a great idea too, even if it’s as simple as bringing them pancakes in bed.3Embrace the memories Use this holiday downtime as an opportunity to reflect on the year and bring out old photos and videos to enjoy reliving cherished memories of good times spent together. Playing favourite songs or watching movies you both love, are also other examples of ways to remind each other of your bond you have. 4Plan special activitiesFamily functions, work Christmas parties and summer barbecues with friends are all great fun but don’t forget to schedule in a few date nights for yourselves or other activities where it’s just the two of you. Give your relationship the dedicated and uninterrupted celebration it deserves. Another good idea is to revisit a popular date destination from the early days you were together to help boost old feelings and the experience of ‘limerance’ (which is the desire to form or maintain a relationship with the object of your love), because that’s how the brain is wired.5Do something newThere’s nothing like mixing things up to add some fresh spice to a relationship whether that’s simply repainting the house, trying a new fitness regime together, taking that trip you’ve always wanted to do or buying new sets of clothes. The brain loves novelty so doing anything with your partner that feels ‘new’ can also help enhance a more positive experience for you both which is what you want over the Christmas holidays.`Use this timeto reminder eachother of thebond that you haveNext >