• Skip to navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

AAEPA, Inc

Find a Member Member's Login
Call Today (800) 846-1555
  • Membership
    • Membership Membership
    • submenu
      • Why Join?
      • Member Requirements
      • Become A Member
      • Meet the Team
  • Estate planning software
  • Education
  • Practice management
    • Practice management Practice Management
    • submenu
      • 11 Essential Systems
      • Coaching
      • Law Firm Marketing
  • Resources
    • Resources Resources
    • submenu
      • Live Training
      • Blog
  • Contact Us

Finding Joy in Transitioning Holiday Traditions

Home » time and planning » Finding Joy in Transitioning Holiday Traditions
Traditions

The Holidays are here, although it’s possible that they don’t necessarily feel the same as we’re accustomed to. Traditions are often the backbone of the holiday season, and for the first time, many of us are finding ourselves in a position where some (or many) of these fondly anticipated celebrations are temporarily infeasible in the ways we may have come to expect each season. However, just as we have adapted our lives in numerous ways over the past year, we will continue to celebrate, connect, and share the season with those important to us in ways that are possibly even more meaningful than we have done before.

It’s time to get back to basics. As an Event Manager, before I start planning the details of an event, I always ask myself, “What is the purpose of this gathering? What is our ‘why’?” Take some time to consider what your holiday traditions were intended to convey or produce, then brainstorm how you can accomplish these goals in a more simplified or direct way if the inability to gather in-person or travel impedes on your plans.

Here at the Academy, everyone looks forward to our annual holiday luncheon. We normally get dressed up and go out to a nice restaurant where we eat, play a White Elephant gift exchange, chat with our colleagues, then enjoy the remainder of the afternoon free from work. When the decision was made to transition the event online, we set out to identify the goals of this gathering — celebrate our team, create an opportunity to socialize, reflect on the year, and have a relaxed afternoon. To accomplish this, we scheduled a Zoom meeting, mailed each of our team Members a nice basket of goodies, encouraged them to get cozy or festive with their outfit or backdrop, and sent them a simple prompt to prepare an answer ahead of time: “What is something you have learned this year; a new skill, life lesson, or something about yourself?”

We opened the “Holiday Happy Hour” with an inspirational message from our President, Robert Armstrong, and CEO Sanford M. Fisch, and then while everyone sipped on their drink of choice and snacked, we went around the “room” and shared what we learned this year. Let me tell you; we laughed, we cried, we cheered. We learned new things about each other and made connections that we didn’t know we had. At the end of the party, we realized that we had in fact fostered an environment that was even more conducive to the spirit of the event we had wanted to host all of these years. The quality of socializing along with the focused opportunity to really reflect on the year prior accomplished our goals in a way that truly exceeded any of our prior years’ celebrations, despite the physical limitations we faced.

Change can be challenging, and during the holidays we all feel pressure to create the most picture-perfect and memorable experiences, but by being in the present, those memories create themselves. We often speak about it in the realm of Estate Planning; “The best things in life are not things.” It is important to shift your focus away from what could be better, to what is already good and positive, in order to experience the best of what the holiday season has to offer.

Chloe Slovinsky
Event Manager
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc.
9444 Balboa Avenue, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92123
Phone: (858) 453-2128
www.aaepa.com

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Chloe Slovinsky
Chloe Slovinsky
Event Manager, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Chloe Slovinsky
Latest posts by Chloe Slovinsky (see all)
  • See Y’all in Austin! - March 10, 2022
  • Same Same, But Better: A 2021 Fall Summit Recap - October 28, 2021
  • 2021 Fall Summit Planning Update - September 9, 2021
SHARE

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our blog

Recent Posts

  • Spring Summit 2022: Celebrating Friendship in the Lone Star State
  • Aging Parents and Estate Planning
  • How Do I Title Thee…Part I
  • Turning Stalled Out Goals into Actions
  • What Makes a Will or Trust Invalid

Categories

  • Academy Girl Friday (33)
  • Client Services (238)
  • Coaching (33)
  • Consumer Advantage (3)
  • Counseling (21)
  • Elder Law (5)
  • Estate Planning (921)
  • Estate Planning Documents (5)
  • Estate Planning Education (199)
  • Financial Analysis (3)
  • Financial Services (1)
  • General (19)
  • Law Firm Marketing (281)
  • Law Firm Net Revenue (7)
  • Law Firm Staffing (99)
  • Law Firm Technology (45)
  • Law Firm Web Tips (185)
  • Leadership (191)
  • Legal Education (646)
  • Marketing Tools (2)
  • Medicaid (1)
  • Member Services (1)
  • Owners Compensation (1)
  • Peak Performer Focus (1)
  • Practice Building Calls (1)
  • Practice Management (496)
  • SEO/Social Media Support (3)
  • Software (6)
  • Strategic Planning (9)
  • Uncategorized (15)

Footer

logo of American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

About Us

  • Meet the Team
  • Site Map
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy

Explore Our Services

  • Coaching
  • Estate planning software
  • Events
  • Legal education
  • Marketing
  • Web and SEO

Keep in Touch

Mon-Fri

9444 Balboa Ave. Suite 300

San Diego

(800) 846-1555

info@aaepa.com

Take Back Control of Your Business and Your Life

+

footer section | American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

© 2022 American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc All rights reserved.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Don't sell my personal information.
Cookie Settings Accept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Save & Accept