How To Get Off Santa's Naughty List

When Christmas comes around, there's one question that is always asked. Have you been naughty or nice this year? Santa sees everything, like it says in the song, he sees when you're sleeping and he knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been bad or good. So have we all been good for goodness sake?

Let's take a moment to think about this, were we good people this year? Some definitely have not been, others have been good, and others have been medium. If you think about it, every action we make can have either a negative or positive value. Every action either contributes something good or bad into the universe.

Now it is fair to say that people can't be perfect all the time. Human beings make mistakes, that's how we learn and evolve. So if you haven't been the best version of yourself this year, it's never too late to turn over a new leaf. Here are some suggestions to help you go from naughty to nice.

Be Positive. If you want to be a nicer person, the first and easiest step to do is to just be a positive person. If you're constantly negative, you're only bringing yourself and others down. Getting into a positive mindset will do wonders!

Do Something Selfless. One quality that always gets someone on the naughty list is selfishness. If you have some self absorbed tendencies, try cutting back. Stop thinking about yourself and think about others. Go out of your way to do something for someone else. Even the smallest gesture will give you that warm fuzzy feeling inside.

Be Grateful. Instead of focusing on what you don't have, take a second to appreciate everything you do have. Be grateful for your friends, family and all the other great things in your life. Show your gratitude daily, and never take anything for granted.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. Throughout our lives we all experience moments that just make us angry and upset. Instead of lashing out and harping on those experiences, it's better to just brush it off and keep on living life. Of course if something does happen that really hurts you and you need to address the matter, try to do it in a positive way. Instead of focusing on the pain, use it as a way to grow.

Admit Your Mistakes. If you know you've been a complete nightmare this year, own it. Apologize to whoever you hurt, make it up to them. But most importantly, forgive yourself. As long as you own up to the mistakes you've made and are ready to make amends, you're on your way to becoming a better person.

If you want to be a better person this year, the first step is to realize is that everyone makes mistakes. Life is all about self improvement, and Santa knows that. Just because the year is almost over, that doesn't mean it's too late to start being the best version of yourself. Start now and take that mindset into the New Year. Until tomorrow.