Special Holiday Edition: Spotlights & Insights – December 2017

Special Holiday Edition: Spotlights & Insights – December 2017

Do you hear that? It’s the New Year approaching! While this monthly wrap-up post is usually filled with new ideas, updates and helpful links, I thought this month called for something different. As the dust settles on another holiday season, and we prepare to turn the calendar page to a new year in just a few days, it’s important to find some space to appreciate all you have and all the year has brought you. For some of us, the year may have been one of progress and growth, of discovering new opportunities or connecting with new people. But mixed in with all that, there were likely moments of sadness and struggle, where unexpected events brought challenges to your life that perhaps you’re still working through. It’s easy at this time of year, on the threshold of the New Year, to get stuck on those challenging memories. This is often what happens to us when we’re feeling drained and low on energy – usually...
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Holiday Happy – A Holiday Recovery Guide

Holiday Happy – A Holiday Recovery Guide

Happy Holidays! Whether your calendar is full of events, parties and family dinners, or a long “to-do” list of everything that needs to be accomplished before the end of the year - there’s no doubt that December is a busy month. It’s this busy-ness that also makes December a month all about performing – and not necessarily in the way you expect it. Sure, if you’re an artist you may have a couple extra gigs on the go, or if you’re a winter sport athlete a couple of tournaments coming up. Maybe you have a few speaking gigs, or a couple of last minute presentations to help seal up some new deals before the end of the year. All this in a regular month would be enough of a workout for our performing muscles. But in December, there’s more. For many of us, all these events and holiday parties are not just about getting into the festive spirit. They’re networking opportunities. They’re places we can sidle up...
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