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A gift from you to you...

12/22/2025

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It's that time of year again. We ask each other, 'Are you all set for Christmas?'. 'Do you have all your shopping done?'. I ask you now, are you set for Christmas? Have you scheduled in time for self care? Have you planned a Christmas that is in line with who you truly are? Have you found a way to give without giving too much of yourself? Have you allowed time for reflection upon the lessons learned and successes you should bank from 2025? 

Regular daily practices and intentional living can be life changing. I want to introduce you to the GRACE Method. I'll go into more detail on this another time, but for now, I invite you to take a few moments every day over Christmas to check in with GRACE.

Ground
Begin and end each day grounded. This might be through meditation, stepping outside into nature, or simply pausing to breathe. Throughout the day, return to your body: take a breath, feel your feet on the ground, do a gentle march on the spot, then stop and notice your feet again — grounded, steady, alive with energy.
Reflect
Reflect on the day that has been: the lessons learned, the moments that mattered, and the successes worth banking. Also allow yourself to reflect on the possibilities of tomorrow. Choose a fresh notebook — one that brings you joy each time you see it — and begin writing. Let the words take you where they need to go.
Act
Actors get to become new people with every role they play. Begin acting as the best version of yourself. In show business they say “fake it ’til you make it” — and this works in life too. Let’s start simply with posture. Does the best version of you stand small or tall? Before leaving the house, stand in front of the mirror and channel your inner hero. It’s time for the Superman or Superwoman pose.
Create
Creating doesn’t have to mean painting a masterpiece or writing a number one hit song. Creation is about making something that sparks something within you or others. For some, that might be writing; for others, it might be creating a beautiful space at home where you can light a candle and enjoy a quiet coffee. Keep creating. Find your way.
Embody
Gently integrate groundedness, self-reflection, intentional action, and creativity into your everyday life — allowing GRACE to become not just something you practice, but something you live.

I hope you enjoy trying out this method and I would love to hear how you're getting on with it.

Before I go, I'm going to start you off on a little 'Creativity Task'. I want you to sit down and write a Christmas card to your December 2026 self. In this card you will write as though 2026 is almost over. You will write about all your achievements as though they all happened. I want you to dream BIG here. Tell yourself about the dream job you got, the incredible holiday you went on, the fun times had with friends etc. The joy of this task is there are NO LIMITS. When you have finished writing the card, seal the envelope with all it's wonderful positive energy inside, write your name on it and store it away until December 2026. Let it work it's magic!

Until next time, I wish you a peaceful Christmas and will be back again as we dig for the magic of January :)

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