Years ago I never would have given myself a gift during the holidays. I had too many judgments about doing something like that for myself, and I had too many fears of what others would think of me if I did.

I used to sit back and feel disappointed when my needs and desires didn’t get met – almost like that kind of experience was some sort of validation from the Universe that I didn’t deserve or couldn’t have what I really wanted.

The reality of it all was that I wasn’t really open to receiving – what others gave to me, and what I really desired for myself.

Thankfully, my perspective about giving gifts to myself has changed, and today I not only give myself a gift during the holidays (sometimes even more than one…) but I make a wish list and give it to my loved ones so that they know what to gift me as well. I get clear in myself about what I desire (which is a very good thing to know!), and I also give others an opportunity to gift me something they know I will really enjoy.

Being generous with myself in this way has opened me up to receive more – more love, more abundance, and more of my dreams – because I no longer limit the flow of abundance from the Universe into my life. Instead I tap more deeply into through my own generosity with myself.

What present are you going to give yourself this year? I’ll be announcing something very special in the next few days, so stay tuned to learn more. It’s quite spectacular, and I can’t wait to reveal it to you soon!