Life is busy for all of us. Especially this time of year. So much to do before Christmas and everyone is busy trying to accomplish a list that is a mile high and needs to be done before next week. We go and go and go and most likely overlook a lot of details or events that are happening right now in the lives of people around us.

There’s a pretty good chance a family member or friend of yours is struggling with an issue that is making their everyday tougher than usual right now. Whether it is losing a pet, wanting to have a baby, trying to get a job, etc. My challenge to you is to stop and think about your family and friends and try to see what is going on in their lives. I unknowingly did this by accident today and I’m so glad that I did.

Just a little while ago I finished putting the kids to bed and I was revved up and ready to get working on my never-ending to-do list. However, a friend of mine popped into my head and being the professional procrastinator that I am I decided to give her a call and see what’s new. It just so happened that she wasn’t having a good day and I could tell that she needed someone to talk to. She talked and I listened. It was equally as healing to her as it was to me. Having that connection with a friend was rejuvenating and I’d like to think that she felt a little bit better after we talked as well.

In any case, there is most likely someone right now that would be delighted to get a call from you or would love to know they are being thought of. You’ll feel so accomplished by giving support to a friend who needs nothing more than someone to listen, over running around trying to accomplish something off of your to-do list.