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In our pursuit of becoming the best versions of ourselves, there's often a silent struggle that hinders our path to true joy and fulfillment—a struggle we might not even realize is there.

Today, let's delve into a topic close to our hearts: the art of making time for what truly matters in life. It's not just about managing our schedules; it's about nurturing our souls and finding fulfillment in the things that bring us joy and meaning.

Take a moment to reflect on what truly matters to you. Is it spending quality time with loved ones, pursuing your passions, or making a positive impact on the world around you? Prioritizing these aspects of your life is crucial for your overall well-being and happiness.

So why do so many of us struggle to prioritize what matters most? Life has a way of keeping us busy, caught up in the daily grind and societal expectations....

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, achieving balance often feels like an unattainable goal. The constant hustle and growing responsibilities can lead to overwhelming stress. However, amid this chaos, a potent tool can help us regain equilibrium: mindfulness. In this blog post, we will delve into the practice of mindfulness and its pivotal role in stress management. Hopefully, this exploration will provide valuable insights into finding balance in our busy lives.

Understanding Mindfulness

Mindfulness, deeply rooted in ancient Buddhist traditions, is often associated with the image of a Buddhist monk sitting in peaceful meditation. This practice revolves around being fully present and aware of the current moment, without judgment. It entails deliberately paying attention to our thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and the world around us. By fostering a non-judgmental awareness, mindfulness empowers us to observe our experiences without becoming entangled in them.

In the blog: 

• Certified High-Performance Coach, Leigh Wilson, shares 5 ways to manage the holidays so you can enjoy them, rather than survive them!
• Whether you love the holidays or despise them, you know they are coming, so plan for it.
• The holidays come with stress and pressure, there is no doubt. Make a list of these things to get ahead of the chaos and get your mind wrapped around it.
• Setting aside time for your personal needs is crucial when running on overload - do not neglect your own needs.
• You are in charge, and you control your holiday. It all starts with your mindset.

Oh, the holidays are here. Time for gift-giving, holiday meals, gleeful gatherings and oh, what fun it will be!

But first, the chaos. The frantic gift purchase for that uncle you forgot was coming to dinner this year. The fourth trip to the store on Christmas Eve, this time, for tape. The multiple dietary needs one menu must meet causing you to jump through culinary hoops....

Full Transcript

Holiday Stress is a real thing and learning what you can do to make this time of year not only manageable, but enjoyable is key to truly believing it can be the most wonderful time of the year and living in the Tis the season to be jolly moments.

I am Leigh Wilson and this is Focus Forward Business Design.

We all know that the holidays in the best of times bring stress, but the past couple of years have had their own unique stressors with COVID adding travel restrictions, masking, group limits and event cancellations.  As we move into the 2021 holiday season it does seem that we have progressed past last year and a bit more normalcy may be present for this year, but that does not eliminate all the holiday stress that has been around since Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays added the expectation of joyous gatherings, large meals, gifts and extended family.

I am going to wrap up an early Christmas gift for you and give you 5 reminders to reduce...