Lessons learned

Just because you think that something fits or works doesn’t mean that it will be practical or serve its purpose well. I should have spent more time ensuring that the waistline was beyond being comfortable — it was too loose!

3. Life gives us opportunities to choose our emotions. We choose to feel happy, sad, guilty, or embarrassed. In this case, I chose to laugh.

4. Family members are never too busy to have fun. Often we ask the same questions and have difficult starting or maintaining a conversation with younger generations. Tell them a funny story or get into their world of interests and they have lots of time to participate!

5. Relationships are often strengthened by sharing trivial adventures. We have all had crazy things happen but don’t share them because we feel vulnerable. It’s OK. Vulnerability opens channels for good communication. I am not afraid of publishing this story because I know that every reader has had something similar happen to them and will relate.

6. Most difficulties can be resolved. When I got home, I just put a new elastic in the waistband!

7. There is always a “next time.” I will be more diligent in the future and make sure that there is less risk of another “incident.”

As we step into the Christmas season, let’s adopt the lessons we have learned in life so we can combine practicality with joy!

Dr. Linda Hancock, the author of “Life is An Adventure…every step of the way” and “Open for Business Success” is a Registered Psychologist who has a private practice in Medicine Hat. She can be reached at 403-5296877or through email office@drlindahancock.com