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Written by: Claudia Haller NBC-HWC  Most coaches I talk to agree on one thing: it’s not the coaching itself that’s hard, it’s putting ourselves out there. Visibility feels uncomfortable. Self-promotion feels awkward. Social media feels overwhelming. And yet, the truth is, what we have to offer is deeply needed.
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 Life happens. Even with deep breathing exercises, daily yoga, meditation and journaling - stressful situations will find ways into our lives. Unfortunately, we don’t get to control what happens to us, but we get to choose how we react to it. The more balanced and grounded we feel, the better we can handle all the things that get thrown at us.
 A couple of months ago, during a coaching conversation I asked my client what she would like to focus on during the session, and she said: “I think I am suffering from cooking fatigue, is that a thing?”
Her comment took me back to the days when I would cringe when my kids asked: “What's for dinner, Mom?” It was a question that could take me from being totally fine to all stressed out in an instant. Can you relate?  Practicing gratitude has been shown to have many benefits for physical and mental health. From reducing stress to improving sleep, gratitude can be a powerful tool for transforming your health. One way to practice gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal is simply a place to record things you are grateful for in your life.
 I know it gets said all the time but: “Where did this year go? How is it December already?” And yet here we are, in the middle of the most wonderful time of the year.
Family, friends, and good times are what the holiday season is all about. However, it's also a stressful time of year for a lot of folks. Many people feel stressed and nervous as the holidays approach for a variety of reasons, including the fact that they are having trouble finding the ideal present, that they are coping with family troubles, or that they are balancing an overbooked schedule. You'll be relieved to know that there are actions you can take to make this holiday season less stressful for you. The following are a few of my go-to strategies for maintaining an optimal level of stress-free living during “the most wonderful time of the year” and beyond. |