Welcome to Week 6 of the Holiday Countdown!

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This week I am going to challenge you a bit. You have suffered a tremendous loss, and your holidays are not the same, so a small change in perspective by trying something different may be just what you need. Baby steps are OK. 

Don’t worry if you are just joining in this week, that is OK. Here is the link to what we have covered if you would like to take a look back, or you can just jump in today.

Last week we talked about:

• Commitments
• Planning Your Exit
• Gifts 

Remember to keep the intention that you set for this holiday in mind every day so you can keep focused and grounded on your north star. This will help to lead you to your finish line. 

I am here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ve got this.  💪🏻

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On to the nitty gritty of the week. Here is what I would like you to think about this week:

December 9:

Try something new.  Life without your loved one is different. It is impossible to pretend like you can do everything the same. What do you want to do differently this holiday? Maybe you decorate your home differently, or not at all? Maybe you are going to skip New Year’s Eve and take a trip instead? Maybe you always went to see a certain holiday play; do something different. Start to think about something new you want to try this holiday. Don’t overthink it. There are no wrong answers. If you try it this year and it does not sit well with you, don’t do it next year. 

December 11:

How are you? I know that this can be a loaded question. How about, How are you today? What do you need more of? What do you need less of? How are you going to get that? I am here to remind you to take care of you. How are you feeling? Are you overwhelmed? Are you feeling more emotional than you have been? Are you taking the time you need to be alone with your emotions? If you live alone, have you been deliberately isolating in a way that is not serving you? 

December 13:

Abundance.  Even if you are in the throes of the deepest grief, it is possible and important to find and express gratitude for even the small things in life. You have suffered a significant loss, and I know the hole in your heart is deep, but taking the time to think of the things around you that you are grateful for helps with your healing. 

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You are invited...

...to join my FREE Coaching & Community Zoom Session on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m. CST or on Wednesday, December 18, at noon CST for widows who are also working.

Let’s come together as a community and share how we can honor our loved ones and manage our emotions through the coming holidays.

Come with any questions you may have—nothing is off limits.