Before the ball drops, choose a one-word mantra for 2026. Something you want more of in your life — ease, boldness, joy, abundance. Say it out loud. Toast to it. Claim it.

Lean into the tiny rituals that bring you comfort. Light that candle you've been saving, make your favorite warm drink, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket. These micro-joys matter — they reset your nervous system and refill your cup.

Slow down today and take in the beauty around you. The twinkling lights, festive displays, and thoughtful decorations — all created by someone hoping to bring you a smile. Let them.

Take a quiet moment to send a mental holiday message to someone who has shared joy, support, or laughter with you — whether they're from your past, present, or future. A little intentional kindness radiates inward, too. #HolidayHeart #MindfulConnection #SpreadKindness #SoulFuel #SeasonOfGiving

Surprise yourself with tiny moments of joy this season. Write a heartfelt wish or affirmation on a sticky note and hide it somewhere you'll stumble upon it — near your toothbrush, inside a coat pocket, or on your laptop. Future-you will love the boost.

Think about the “ends” of your body parts - toes, fingers, top of your head. Pick one and start moving the joints around slowly, stretching different parts of your body. This can be done at work, in the restroom, in a vehicle. Take a moment to stretch, and start with an extreme extremity to guide you around your body. Follow for more tips.

"Calm is a superpower. In business, it lets you see clearly when others can’t." “It is one of the most difficult things in the word to look at anything simply.” – Jidda Krishnamurti Pause. Don’t mistake urgency for importance. Calm leaders make the best decisions. "When you slow down, you speed up the right things."

Close your eyes, then cover your eyes so no light can enter. Pick a peaceful place to go in your mind - your favorite vacation spot, man cave, hike, view. Enjoy it in your own dark movie theatre of the mind.

Stop the madness of racing thoughts! Imagine you’re picking a watermelon to cut up and bring to a friend who requested it. What senses do you use?: - See it - does it look like a good one? - Touch it - is it heavy, meaning juicy? - Hear it - knock on it - does it sound solid or flat/mush inside? - Smell it - open and smell for sweetness - Taste it - for its juiciness and flavor - and cut it up to bring. Next time you have racing thoug

Get Calm Quick Tip: CHANGE your Body Chemistry With This 1-2 min Breathing Trick!      1) Slow nose-inhale through nose on a slow 4 second-ish count, hold for 2 seconds-ish     2) Don’t exhale! Do a second small nose inhale to expand lungs to the max, hold 2 seconds-ish     3) Slow exhale through the mouth 8 seconds-ish     4) Repeat 3-5 times. Slow inhales promote deep oxygenation, slow exhales lower heart rate, and activate the vagus nerve. The result is a legitimate calmin

As leaders, staying calm under pressure isn’t optional — it’s a skill. 🧠 Here’s a quick reset you can use anytime: When stress hits, your body sends blood away from your brain (fight, flight, or freeze mode). To interrupt it, ask yourself a hard question. It signals your body that your brain is needed — and helps you calm down fast. Simple. Science-backed. Effective.

“Our life is frittered away by detail...simplify, simplify.” -Henry David Thoreau “Great memories are learned. At the most basic level, we remember when we pay attention. We remember when we are deeply engaged.” — Joshua Foer “Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind.” — Roy T. Bennett

Memory Tip: Stop The Madness! If you’re not remembering, and have a pattern of it, you can find lots of resources for pattern-breaking ideas. At a certain point, you have to stop the madness, stop the self-abuse, admit it, and shore it up. Example: “Sometimes I’m on to the next thing and completely forget what I promised to send you. So I have to pause our conversation and write it down while we’re talking. I’d much rather give you what you need, and not abuse my brain th

Memory Tip: Mnemonic Shortcuts: “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos" It’s a classic way you may have been taught to remember the planets as a kid: (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune). It works at work well! If someone gives you a list of things to remember, try the Nacho tip! It’s fun, and it works.

Memory Tip: Memory - Lies Like A Rug!! Our memory is only as good as the mental note we attach to it, and under stress, it’s can be a liar! Feeling insecure, judged, threatened, wanting acceptance or accuracy can trigger us. Remember The Invisible Gorilla experiment? (You can YouTube it.) Results were 50% saw something different than the other. Countless DNA investigations are disproving eyewitnesses and releasing innocent victims. So check in with others - your memory m

Memory Tip: First-Time Introductions - How To Remember Their Name?! Saddle-up and listen-up when the intro’s start! There’s some evidence that remembering the first letter of someone can help recall their name, then attach it with something else: A physical feature: Greg is Grey-haired A feeling they give: Greg is Groovy A feeling you get: Greg is Gregarious Find the hook, then write it down - anywhere - ASAP! Phones are great for lists like this.

October Challenge

✨ “Innovation is saying no to a thousand things.” — Steve Jobs
👉 Every yes divides your focus. Every no sharpens it.
#Leadership #Focus #BusinessGrowth 💬 “Saying no to the wrong opportunities allows you to say yes to the right ones.”
Remember: every no creates space for what truly matters.
#BusinessWisdom #EntrepreneurMindset #Focus 💬 “Saying no is the ultimate productivity hack.” — James Clear
Your calendar should reflect your priorities, not everyone else’s.
#TimeManagem

Quick Tips: Saying No 4/4 - and saying Yes Sometimes ending on a harsh note can feel damaging to a relationship. You can say no, and follow it with a yes. Here are some examples: 💬 “No, I can’t do that. However, what I can do is…” 💬 “It’s clear to me that this cannot happen right now, so the answer is no. It’s entirely possible that in January when things are calmer, we can revisit this with better odds."