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Give the Gift of Self esteem for Christmas!

By: Dorothy Lafrinere, Fri Dec 9th, 2005 11:46:54 PM

It is definitely moving in on us like a wonderful winter storm.

Christmas is just around the corner and we all know what that means.

It means that we have to think and re-think about what to get him and

her, for Christmas. It means that our energy levels will be stretched

way out. With all the preparations and money spending that we all

will be involved with, one thing is certain. A kind word to boost our

self-esteem and Christmas cheer will be more than welcomed by all.

I have always been a firm believer in the fact that everyone loves to

have a self-esteem boost. Even the most confident appearing person

needs a little feel good nudge now and then. If your piggy bank is

low on jingle, or if you just do not know what to get that special

someone for Christmas, why not try to just make them feel good about

themselves.

While shopping for that special gift, choose something that will send

a self-esteem thought. A thought to just tell them that you are

thinking about them and how much you treasure their friendship, or

just their smile. You can send that in a card, either store bought or

hand made by yourself.

People are so lost these days in the real tradition of Christmas that

they feel it is all in the gift and/or the price of the gift. A very

sad thing. I have always been the type of person to spend a few extra

minutes and write what was in my heart when I sent cards out. Stores

have very nice cards, but they can just seem to lack that personal

touch. A hand made card will give them a special feeling and lets

them know you took some extra time just for them. Your gift, what

ever it may be, should be a true show of your thoughts, and how

special they are you. We all love to know that we are special in some

way to others.

If you want to send more than a card, then get inventive. Maybe you

can support that certain someone in their desires to learn something

new or add fun to their day.

Throughout the year, if you were inquisitive enough, you may have

stumbled onto their desire to start a new hobby or a new interest

they wanted to start, but just never had that certain push to do it.

You can be that push for them just buy making their gift a book or

video with all the instructions they would need to fulfill that

interest. There are all sorts of not so expensive craft kits out

there also. Take a photograph of yourself being happy, or doing

something silly. That is sure to send a very heart warming message

and create a very nice smile.

Another way you can share your positive self-esteem is to simply

invite a few friends over and bake some traditional ginger bread

cookies, or a Christmas cake. Don't forget make some eggnog and share

a Christmas baking cheer with each other. It's a very good Christmas

feeling, one that is surely going to strengthen every ones self-

esteem and Christmas cheer.

Remember to make time to visit your family and remind then how much

you love them. It is after all Christmas time, a time of giving and

spreading Christmas cheer. What better time to forget all the

nonsensical family dynamics and just enjoy this special season as one

heart and one appreciation of life.

Here is another way to put a nice self-esteem smile on a face. Call

someone that does not have a car and take them shopping with you.

Maybe share a quaint bite to eat with them and tell them this is your

Christmas gift to them. They will surely remember this day. It's the

people that expect nothing that really appreciate the smallest of

gifts.

When did a good deed, hug or even just a smile and good cheer become

so low on our Christmas List? Are we only made to feel important by

the value of a gift that we receive? That is such a sad notion.

To show someone appreciation and love, is itself a true gift. It has

no cash value. The value that it carries, is one of true positive

meaning and the desire to make a person feel accepted and unique. How

could this not make a persons self-esteem soar?

Christmas time is about giving and receiving. When we give, we feel

good in ourselves, so in actual fact we are receiving at the same

time. We are receiving a positive feel of self-esteem, from the act

of giving. To see a smile and to know that we have just made someone

happy with our gift no matter how small it is, will definitely make

us smile in return.

Each of us who receives a gift, will experience those feelings of

uniqueness. Our self esteem increases because we know that someone

values us as a person. It is a true Christmas feeling, one that can

spread positive self-esteem world wide.

Also, don't forget to treat ourself throughout the Christmas

holidays! Tell yourself that you deserve whatever your little heart

desires. Spoil yourself. Take the opportunity to love yourself a

little and thank God for who you are and for giving you His gift of

life and be thankful for your family and your friends. Remember to be

thankful for the gift of Christmas! It truly is a day that brings

everyone together to share their hugs and smiles!

Lets all make our self-esteem a gift to give and receive. I hope that

this Christmas and your self esteem this holiday season, is the best

one ever! Christmas is a celebration of birth, so let us also

celebrate the birth of a newer, stronger self-esteem, both for you

and that special someone.

Merry Christmas to all, from all of us at

http://www.womensselfesteem.com

About the author: Dorothy Lafrinere is the owner and operator of

http://www.womensselfesteem.com. She has been working to help build

women's self esteem for many years and is considered an expert in her

field. Dorothy's website is filled with information, forums,

articles, a chat room for women only and much more. The theme of her

website is based on Women helping women build self esteem and

confidence.

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