Here's what we know to be true... this year has been full of unexpected twists and turns, life altering changes and so many people in the world, myself included, are simply looking to have some semblance of "life as it used to be". Whatever that means to you.
I was sitting at my desk one day and read an article that Hallmark was releasing 40 new movies this holiday season and the sheer JOY I felt in that moment was almost indescribable... SERIOUSLY! As I sat with that for a moment, I realized how something that was seemingly so small, really meant so much. A few days later, I was in a conversation with a client who is also a coach and we were discussing some of the emerging data that points to how "challenging and dark" this upcoming season could be with regard to mental health for many people.
Among the reasons cited were things such as grief, (which we know is wishing things had been better, different, or more), unexpected major life changes, the inability to plan long term, and things feeling "out of control". The list went on and on and on.
A Season of Hope was born out of a desire to bring intentionality and JOY to our upcoming holiday season by giving ourselves the opportunity to ask and answer the question, "What can be done, right now, to bring positivity, hope, and happiness into our homes?"
Over the 10 weeks, we will build community with one another, share fun holiday ideas, and practice supportive, uplifting positive mindset practices. With a focus on gratitude, self-care and the belief that you have everything you need to create magic moments for your family this year as you have in years past, A Season of Hope is for any woman who needs a bit of lifting up herself so she can continue to lift those around her. Won't you join us?
Fall Into Your Best Self
Week 1: What You Nurture Grows- How pouring into yourself first keeps you ready to fill others up! (self care) AND... Harvest Happiness- Setting seeds of intention for the holiday. Planning. (scents, foods, routines, loving others)
Week 2: Autumn Action- Power of routine and time management. Meal prepping, holiday lists, special treats in the afternoon, Hallmark movies, Instacart, (frees emotional space, take action) AND... Unmask- It's time to prune, unmask and speak your truth. How's it going? You've spent three weeks "Falling into your best self" ... what's left to prune so the rest grows deeper and continues to flourish?
*plan your Thanksgiving meal*
Week 3: Cultivating Your Circle Of Trust- Investing in your social network is one of the greatest predictors of success and happiness. Do you have the right people in your circle? Building Community (Shawn Achor).
Week 4: There's Beauty All Around- What brings you joy? Hair, decorations, Hallmark movies, cooking? Not cooking? Where is the beauty in your life? Outside in the snow? Leaves on the ground? Phone calls home to friends? Pleasure. Pamper yourself.
Week 5: Warming Hearts- Random acts of kindness or consciousness. Happiness and joy are contagious... Practicing intentionality for 6 weeks. It's time to take a mid course "pause" and see what's working and what needs a revamp! Execution (How's it going?)
Week 6: Gobble, Gobble- Attentive eating (BARE principle). Hunger scale. How to enjoy your holiday and not hate yourself on Black Friday! Loving yourself.
Week 7: Magic Moments- What are your Magic Moments this year? Will you mail "home in a box" packages to your loved ones to bring a bit of the comfort of home to those who cannot travel? Will you decorate traditionally, do an advent calendar, bake Jesus a birthday cake, make apple cider or s'mores? This week we recreate the Magic we always dreamed we had time to spread each holiday season! Traditions, comfort.
Week 8: Wrap it up!- Tying up our loose ends so we don't see the crazy! Organized, managing time- what does your December look like? Now is the time to plan. Sleep, meals, schedules, what's different, who's open/closed, where is your meal coming from? Wrapping gifts, mailing gifts, organization and time management.
Week 9: Sleighing it!- This is the week you commit to SLAY it and go "all in" on whatever you've created for your holiday. You've worked 11 weeks on setting loving intentions for yourself and others, and now is the time! You WILL see others travel when perhaps you're not, you will see pictures you wish you were in BUT this is your beautiful holiday with magical moments and you must COMMIT to not backing down, not second guessing and going all in and SLEIGHING it!- Belief, mind detox
WEEK 10: Comfort and Joy. Exhale. You made it. Congratulations. Though Christmas is still 4 days away, my highest intention for each one of you is that over the last 11 weeks. you've allowed yourself to create A Home For The Holidays that is filled with love, comfort, joy and most of all- HOPE in what otherwise could have been a much different time. As women, we have so much "influence" over our home's energy and love and you have all done such a great job. It's time to relax, exhale and enjoy your hard work.
As a full-time Entrepreneur, married mother of 5, and a grandmother to two adorable twin boys, I've experienced all sorts of stress and burnout.
I'm talking about the kind of stress that makes you think you're having a heart attack or stroke, or places you in the ER with symptoms that make you pray for good health, rethink all your current "over-commitments" and PROMISE you'll make better choices if you simply "live through" the experience! Sound familiar?
Question? Why does it take experiences like this to get our attention? For me, I felt trapped. During part of my career, I was a single mother of 4 children who depended on me.
After I was remarried and climbing the Corporate ladder, my husband and I counted on my high income for the family... my high income, several thousand miles per month commute and 70+ hour work weeks! #nothanks
I knew I had a limited runway for my own peace of mind and that runway was running out FAST! While my mind pushed higher and higher, my body had had ENOUGH!
I began a journey to uncover what I needed. To ask and answer the question, how do I live: Life... as you love it?
That journey, step by step, moment by moment, has led to momentous and life-altering changes! I was able to reap the rewards of a JOYFUL life lived where pleasure and prioritization changed EVERYONE'S life for the better!
We will enjoy 10 weeks together using the principles from my numerous certifications and my coaching expertise to navigate through this Holiday Season. My goal is that everyone finds Joy and Happiness as we discuss a new topic each week, ultimately allowing you to take control of this Holiday Season and make it yours!
I will send each of you two SWAG boxes filled with, "Theresa's Favorite Things"!
Each week, we will meet online for one hour in my Zoom Room.
If you upgrade to the VIP Package, you will receive the following items:
- Additional gift to compliment your season
- $100 gift card towards any of my other offerings
- 30 minutes of 1:1 coaching with me
(*over $500 value)