Choosing Joy: A Framework for Intentional Holiday Happiness

Women outdoors shopping at an oudoor holiday shop. looking at glass decorations. They are wearing hats, coats, gloves indicating winter and cold.

Discover the transformative power of intentional choices and mindful celebration in the holiday season through this insightful blog post. Delve into the personal journey of navigating grief, expectations, and joyful experiences during the holidays. Learn how a coaching-inspired tool—TRYING ON/SETTING ASIDE/DOUBLING DOWN—became a beacon for crafting intentional, family-focused, and purposeful holiday moments. Embrace mindful decision-making, emotional wellness practices, and family-centric celebrations while shedding light on coping mechanisms for grief during the festivities. Explore how to create meaningful, joyful experiences while nurturing a holiday mindset that aligns with your values and vision.

Oh, the Stories You Tell Yourself.

What are the stories that you tell yourself? The ones that keep you from taking action, or the ones that make you feel uncertain? We all have them, and often we don’t even realize it. While some are based on truth, many are fictions we’ve created based on our experiences, and the stories we have been told from our families, schools, and society. These ideas float around in our subconscious and shape our emotional and mental responses to change, desire and action.

Own Your Holiday Experience

The holidays are filled with lots of merriment, fun and well,…expectations.  It can be a real challenge to stay positive and optimistic when there are so many people we are trying to please.  For the last several years, I have found that taking a few specific actions really help me find and create a beautiful […]