4 Timely Tools for a Hectic Holiday Season

We're closing in on the end of the year! Have you ever noticed that while full of fun and festivities, this time of year also seems to accelerate at warp speed? If Santa hasn't yet granted your wish to clone yourself, here are a few "tools" to help you navigate stress, company holiday parties, grief, and time management. You've got quite the variety here and we hope it gives you the gift of 'comfort and joy' over the weeks ahead! 

TOOL #1: THE BRAVE MEDITATION

This calming and empowering guided meditation is designed with the busy professional in mind. Borrowed from a lesson inside the Speak UP to Level UP® online course, enjoy this opportunity to plug in yourself and be fully charged for the day ahead!

TOOL #2: NO MORE AWKWARD HOLIDAY EVENT CONVERSATIONS!

Calling all introverts and extroverts and anyone ready to take their "small talk" skills to the next level. Test drive these '5 Non-Awkward Questions' at your next holiday party and feel the holiday cheer without feeling forced or cheesy!

TOOL #3: NEED MORE TIME? TAKE ADVICE FROM ED AND BRENDAN.

Receive immediately applicable tips to 'Master Time Management and Time Sanity' as shared by the #1 and #2 Mindset and Performance Coaches in the World, Ed Mylett and Brendon Burchard (by USA Today). The podcast episode may be found here.

TOOL #4: ARE THE HOLIDAYS NOT LOOKING SO HAPPY? HOLIDAYS AFTER LOSS ARE TOUGH.

My heart goes out to anyone who's recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Navigating the change, especially during the holidays can be extremely challenging, frustrating, and confusing. A big lesson learned when my therapist diagnosed me with 'complex grief' was to give myself massive grace. In this episode of The Hidden Brain podcast, you'll hear from a mom and resilience researcher who shares her journey. Note: Sensitive content is shared in this podcast.

We hope you find value in the tools shared here and you experience a joyous holiday season ahead!