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Emerging from a joyful Thanksgiving spent with loved ones, we’re filled with gratitude and ready for new beginnings. Let’s embrace what’s next with renewed energy and a positive spirit. Here's to making every moment count after such a fulfilling break. How has the holiday refreshed your outlook?

Rewriting Holiday Traditions: A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for many—filled with family, food, and festive traditions. But for me, it’s never been quite like that. For most of my life, I’ve struggled with the pressure to celebrate in a "traditional" way, but over time, I’ve realized that what matters most is creating a holiday that reflects my needs and values. In my latest blog post, I share my journey toward embracing a non-traditional Thanksgiving, letting go of societal expectations, and learning to celebrate on my own terms. If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to meet others’ expectations during the holidays, or struggled to make peace with family traditions that don’t serve you, this post is for you. I’m challenging myself (and you) to be intentional about how we spend this time of year—whether it’s with loved ones or in much-needed solitude. After all, self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Check out the full post to learn how to experience Thanksgiving on your own terms. https://lnkd.in/g6dTxg29

For people in recovery, staying sober during the 🎄 holidays 🦃 can be challenging. Old traditions, football games, festive cocktails, and the stress of being around family that might ask questions about your newfound love of seltzer and lime. Don't fret. Sober Not Subtle will be here to offer tips and insight based on the experience of people in recovery who have been there before. Check out today's post on SNS about staying sober during Thanksgiving! You got this! 👍 💪 #recoveryduringtheholidays #soberholidays #soberlifestyle #recoveryispossible #sobernotsubtle ⬇️ Read ⬇️

Here’s our final tip for creating a sensory-friendly Thanksgiving celebration for your loved one. We hope these suggestions make your holiday enjoyable and less stressful for your loved ones!

The Holidays can bring joy and laughter, but can also stir up tension during family gatherings (unless you're planning to curl up on the couch alone - maybe a nice option??). This article sheds light on managing political tension with relatives, offering tactics that have broad applications that are wide reaching and can be applied to many scenarios outside of political friction. Wishing everyone a Happy, Joyful, and Stressfree Thanksgiving! https://lnkd.in/gcUjShyC

Friendly reminder that there’s no right way to do the holidays. Asking yourself how you most want to spend the holiday and then communicating your boundaries in advance to those you plan to be with can go a long way towards mitigating stress, anxiety, and dare I say, resentment. Even if you have always done the holidays a certain way doesn’t mean you need to continue if it’s not enjoyable. Wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! 🦃 🍂✨🥰 #robynneweavercoaching #portlandlifecoach #settingboundaries #lifedesign #happyholiday

Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year? Check out these tips for creating an affordable, welcoming Thanksgiving table for your loved ones.

So, with that in mind, I’d like to make a list of things which I recommend for this Christmas season. The list is in no particular order and reflects my own predilections this time of year, for good or for ill. Some items might be more fitting than others, but you won’t really know until you try them. You are free to hold off until December 25th before cracking into them, or you can work them into your Advent celebrations (some of which are very appropriate to Adventtide and its themes). Regardless of your choice in terms of timing, everything here is definitely Christmas related. https://lnkd.in/gXsJGihE

🌼🍀 Wishing you all a marvelous March! 🌸 What's your favorite thing about this vibrant month? So many reasons to love it: March Madness excitement, the festive celebrations of St. Patty's Day, perhaps it's your birthday month, or the anticipation of longer days as we spring forward into daylight saving time. And let's not forget about welcoming the first day of spring with open arms! 🌷💫 Share your favorites in the comments below! #MarchMadness #StPatricksDay #SpringForward #FirstDayofSpring 🌼🍀

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, but the reality is that while it's a period of celebration for some, it can absolutely be a period of sadness for others. I've experienced both joy and sadness across the years over different holidays, and I just wanted to put this out as a bit of a gentle statement to my network. -- If you've lost a family member or close friend and this is your first Thanksgiving and Christmas without them, I am thinking of you today. -- If you've suffered a major setback in the last year job-wise or otherwise, and find yourself in this season of the year reflecting on that in ways that are painful for you, I'm thinking of you today. -- If you're in spot where little joy is visible today, my hope is that you are able to find joy in the cracks and spaces where joy exists and that you are able to extrapolate that feeling into other areas of your world. In short, if you're in my network, I wanted to extend a Happy Thanksgiving from my family to you and yours today. As we near the end of 2024, I wish you fulfilment, contentment, and peace in the days ahead. May we balance the wheel between celebration of our accomplishments, fellowship with our loved ones, and (where necessary) learning our lessons along the road from here to 2025.