We have talked recently about preparing for Christmas and our latest challenge on our new life for the new year, I have had a few mails regarding this and some of you are concerned about time,keeping everything in your head and generally are overwelmed, there is a very simple solution to this, list it, make a list for everything you wish to do and achieve, your could use a gift list if you like to share presents at Christmas time, list all those lucky people and the gift you have in mind, a simple tick will keep you on track,a food list is very important if you are in charge of entertaining this season,I list everything and work my way through it,including my table decorations, we have wonderful ideas that come to us at all times,(we think we will remember,but,we forget)so write it on the list,again a simple tick assures you that you have taken care of it, one down and ……….to go, its far better on paper than swimming around in your head, and if you are taking the new life-new year challenge, the last thing you want is thinking of your savouries and sweets  when visualizing and meditating !!! I even make a cleaning list, If I list, my mind is free to do other things I love my lists, I also carry a note book, this is where I write ideas and tip bits during my day,this way nothing is forgotten,so clear your mind make your lists and sail through this busy but lovely season.