Today, marks the 1st of Advent, that we celebrate in Sweden as a countdown for Christmas. Traditionally, we light the first candle of four, and continue each Sunday, as a preparation for its arrival. It’s a time, when everyone pulls out their stars, or candleholders, and put them in their windows. Advent simply, means to acknowledge the wait. So, how can we use this as a metaphor for our own personal development too, according to wanting to live by season? Is there something you are waiting for in particular? What can you do meanwhile, instead of becoming frustrated?

Our waiting time, can be used as a time for preparation. Here are some things you can consider:

• Get your physical needs met, by sleeping enough, eating better, resting up, and exercise
• Organize your home and office
• Sort through your e-mails
• Update your online profiles, with your latest information
• Go through your wardrobe
• Cultivate a feeling of readiness; open yourself for new things or relationships
• Save up some resources
• Look up any information that might be needed
• Do some research with other people, who have already done what you’ve set out to
• Prepare a presentation, such as by writing a speech or making slides
• Come up with ideas to reward yourself after, as well as what to do after

And most of all, enjoy your time!