Hello again! I'm sending blessings to all for a beautiful holiday season full of moments of connection and calm. I know that may seem impossible as we race to the finish line of 2023, so I thought I'd give us all a few gentle reminders of the importance of taking time for ourselves to release, reflect and refresh so that we are truly ready to begin our New Year with a fresh start!

The Power of Release
As entrepreneurs, we carry a lot on our shoulders. The holiday season can amplify our workload and stress levels, making it even more important to find ways to release and let go. I have found that movement is an amazing elixir. Whether it's going for a walk in nature, practicing yoga or playing pickle ball, the physical activity helps us put down whatever we're carrying in our head or on our heart and helps to release tension and clear our minds. Another necessary release is whatever isn't serving us in our life...what fears or doubts do we want to let go of? What forgiveness do we need to extend? What bad habit are we choosing to release to get us closer to our goals and dreams? Take some time to think about what you will leave in 2023. 

The Art of Reflection
While we are at it, this time of year provides a natural opportunity for reflection. It's a time to pause, look back on the year, and celebrate our achievements. Even if it wasn't your best year ever, you did a lot of good. Make the list, I promise it's extensive and full of great impact.
Also, journal or meditate on the lessons you learned. What worked well? What challenges did you overcome? What insights did you gain? Reflecting on our experiences helps us gain clarity, identify areas for growth, and set intentions for the upcoming year. It's a powerful practice that can guide our decision-making and propel us forward on our journey.

Refresh for the New Year
Making time to refresh is about more than just taking a break; it's about intentionally engaging in activities that nourish our mind, body, and soul. Take care of YOU. Take a nap, indulge in a massage or pedicure, curl up with a good book, or hang out with your favorite people. So many fun choices! ;))

It is also a brilliant time to refresh your commitment to the good work that you do. What is your focus going to be for 2024? How will you help and serve others? Where will you invest your time & energy? What boundaries do you need to refresh for you and your family?
Give yourself permission to unplug and refresh so that you can bring renewed energy and creativity to your business and life.

This holiday season, let's prioritize ourselves and create the space to release, reflect, and refresh. It is essential for our well-being and long-term success and it allows us to enter the new year feeling inspired, and ready to take on new opportunities and challenges. Let's finish well and good...to begin strong!

Wishing you and yours all the very best, J'aime xo

One more thing...I'm developing a live, online 8-week course for the New Year going deeper into the strategies and tools to bring more calm to the chaos! We will work through it together, with like-minded, brave entrepreneurs who are looking to create more focus, fulfillment and fun in their days! The collaboration and exchange of ideas and wisdom is sure to be epic! If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reply "YES!" to this email. You Rock!

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