After researching the 12 Days of Christmas song, what I learned was simple.

A sincere greater appreciation for actual birds.
Time well spent. Learning. About birds.

Which is better than thinking, watching, or talking about today’s drama. Time is short. Therefore,

I declare an I.School Holiday.

A holiday just for you! The I. Self.

A prescription.

“Take a Vacation from my problems.” Bob

In the Mean Times. 10 Days of I.

I give the gift of Time. To myself, and others (I wish). I will not be exchanging gifts this year with anyone. I will use my time to,
Think about what I want to think about.
Plan out 10 days. Build a solid foundation prior. What I (really) want, to do.
Plan backwards. What simple Truths do I want by December 25?
Plan one day of Silence. Word- fast. (Plan accordingly to minimize drama).
How do I want to balance out 10 days? Maintenance. Learning. Play. Skills?
Now choose. Make decisions to minimize wasted time. Commit.
Daily strengths include: Sleep, nourishment, physical activities, learning (research is I passion), drawing, meditation (quiet time), writing, play, my friendly people connections (or lack there of- solitude).
Value Time above all, these 10 days.
Write your I.Story. Privately.

I prefer themes. It keeps me on course. Reduces distractions. Easy to remember. Colorful.

If you don’t know what to do, do what you know. 10 in 10 Plan: I.Sample.

Day One. Clean the grounds. Focus is One space, clutter free. Relax.

Day Two. Focus on writing. One Blue book, One Red book. Read.

Day Three. Outline I.School’s 2025 Foundation. Learn. (Set up my 2025.I classes)

Day Four. Express Emotions. Craft Day focus. Project I Book; Paint Draw.

Day Five. Day of Silence. Focus on as few interactions as possible. Music, activities welcome.

Day Six. Spend the day outside. Focus on nature. Return, retreat, express.

Day Seven. Choose anything day. Free Day (within a free day). Imagine that.

Day Eight. Gym, swim. Pick a favorite meal. Date night movie.

Day Nine. Spend some time with friends family. Meaningful. (*December 25th)

Day Ten. *December 24th. I.Day favorites. Repeat 1-8. Mix and match. Light candles to reflect Inner-light, meant- during darkest days of the year. What do you want? What do you need? What do you want to return to? Just You. I.

*Days reflect my 10~10, I.School self grounding numerical order; but may not necessarily be in order of the days. We’ll see.