Traci Lynn Legacy Creator

Simple Ways to Give Back During the Holiday’s

Best Self

I absolutely love this time of year. Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve is full of the holiday spirit. Pumpkin Spice Latte’s, Holiday music, and daily deliveries from Amazon.  I used to love going to the mall with all the big decorations and seeing the line of kids waiting to meet Santa. I even love the busyness of it – long lines and all! Call me crazy.  

But now that malls in my area are extinct, I do most of my shopping online and it doesn’t feel the same and kind of makes me sad. However, I love decorating my house, love going out for Holiday cocktails with friends, and can’t wait to see family again! I am blessed to be able to do all those things. And if you are someone who can shop, decorate your house, see family, and visit with friends – you are blessed as well. 

Sometimes we can be so wrapped up in the craziness of holidays that we forget there are people who do not have a family to spend this time with. For many people, the holidays are a lonely time of year. 

Here are three ways to give back and make a big impact for someone else this holiday season!    

  1. Call your local assisted living facilities and ask who you can visit. They will know which resident does not have family or who’s family is far away and will not be visiting for the holidays. One visit would make their day so much brighter. Ask about their favorite holiday memories and tradition’s. I used to volunteer at the Cedar Valley Hospice visiting older people who have less than 6 months to live. They love to tell stories! They just need someone to share them with. 
  1. Check on your single friends, your friends who lost parents or who will be far away from family during the holidays. Invite them to a holiday gathering or send a simple text letting them know you are thinking about them. Little gestures can make a big impact. 
  1. Volunteer or donate items to places such as a homeless shelter, battered women’s center, or a Food Bank. 

Giving of your time is great for the community but what it does for your soul is so much greater.  

Happy Holidays!

Your Life Coach – Traci