12-days-of-christmas Archives

Perseverance: 11th Day of Christmas

Posted on 23rd December 201917th December 2019 by K.C. Cade

On the 11th day of Christmas, I choose to give myself the gift of perseverance. It's not the sexiest sounding thing, but it makes a big difference to happiness, contentment and satisfaction--something I'm sure we'd all like for Christmas. I...Read More

Distractions: 10th Day of Christmas

Posted on 22nd December 201923rd December 2019 by K.C. Cade

This article is about a very specific and simple technique we can use to try to stop doing things we don't want to do. Anything from going onto our phone and wasting too much time on social media, to staying...Read More

Honesty: 9th Day of Christmas

Posted on 21st December 201923rd September 2020 by K.C. Cade

On the 9th Day of Christmas, I will give myself (more) honesty. The first time I heard that addicts sometimes agree to have a lie detector test as a way to reassure their partners that they are being honest, I...Read More

Connecting: 8th Day of Christmas

Posted on 20th December 201917th December 2019 by K.C. Cade

It can be particularly painful facing loneliness at Christmastime. Adverts and media show idyllic scenes of family and friends eating and drinking together. I try to remember these perfect images, whether on social media or television, are there to sell...Read More