A Fresh Start to the Day: Wednesday, December 25th
Confidence is built one action at a time.
Good morning friend,
It’s Wednesday! Halfway through the week—take a few moments to breathe and remind yourself how far you've come. You’re stronger than you think, and we’re proud of you every day. Check below for some self-care tips, and remember, we’re always just an email or DM away.
Self Care:
Love yourself
Affirmation: I am strong, courageous, and full of hope.
Organize your life
take 9 minutes and clean out a drawer full of stuff!
Simple support
How to develop healthy and helpful sleep habits and prevent insomnia with psychologist Robert Yeilding (4 minutes) - listen here!
Feed yourself
☕️ french toast sticks + apple wedges + turkey bacon + cottage cheese
🥗 butter lettuce + shredded chicken + honey mustard dressing + shredded mozzarella + croutons + diced cucumber
🥪 ham + provolone cheese + mustard + white bread + cucumber slices
🍽️ lasagna + garlic bread + steamed broccoli + Caesar salad + rice pudding
Cheap and Easy Self Care
Try journaling: write down your thoughts and feelings to release pent-up emotions.
Conversation starters:
Tell a joke
How did people see in the dark during medieval times? They used knight lights.
Podcast
Chaz Thomas is a self-taught artist and maker currently living in New Jersey. We chatted with Chaz about growing up as a Black student in a predominantly white school, his love of reading, how he weaves art and nostalgia together, his journey as a professional athlete, parenthood, and how he’s stayed true to himself through his life – listen here!
History Facts
In 1644, English statesman Oliver Cromwell banned the eating of pie. He declared it a pagan form of pleasure. For 16 years, pie eating and making went underground until the Restoration leaders lifted the ban on pie in 1660.
Quirky Facts
New York drifts about an inch (2.5 cm) farther from London every year.
What’s happening?
Free events and communities:
Are you considering divorce or heading down the divorce process? Fresh Starts Registry’s co-founder and CEO, Olivia Howell is offering FREE 15 minute Divorce Resource Consults through January. In these 15 minutes, you’ll talk about the support you are looking for, and Olivia will follow up with an email with links, experts to contact, and resources. This is not therapy or divorce coaching, it's helping you get the support and resources you need for divorce. She is a certified life coach, so these consults are 100% confidential and safe. Book your time HERE.
Business coach Meg O’Neill hosts The Board Meeting, a FREE VIRTUAL networking opportunity for women business owners to show up and practice taking up space and connecting with other incredible, heart centered business owners. Tuesdays at 9:30 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Lorraine Connell of Peers not Fears is hosting "Teen Leadership Program Info Sessions" a FREE VIRTUAL Live Q&A on January 8th at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Lorraine Connell of Peers not Fears is hosting "Teen Leadership Program Info Sessions" a FREE VIRTUAL Live Q&A on January 14 at 6:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Candice Erickson-Perham of Indiglow Soul is hosting "Courageous Healing Conversations" Support Group, a VIRTUAL event on January 15 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more HERE! (sliding scale pricing, with option to join for free if you need to)
Lorraine Connell of Peers not Fears is hosting "Teen Leadership Program Info Sessions" a FREE VIRTUAL Live Q&A on January 16 at 5:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Laura Gattuso of Human First Counseling Services is hosting “The Embers of Hope Support Group” a FREE VIRTUAL support group on December 16 at 8:00 PM. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Events, courses, and community support:
Start your week on a fresh note with accountability, goal setting, and community. Join certified Life and Success Coach Olivia Howell for a 45 minute Monday morning meeting to set yourself up for a successful week! Each session includes guided 10 minute co-working sprints to organize and clear your desk for your personal life, professional and business stuff, and setting goals and making your to-do list. Each session will end with a 5 minute hype-up for the week. Mondays, 9:00 AM EST - 9:45 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Looking for affordable coaching and community? Join Weekly Circle, a support group for connection, community, and coaching, hosted by Olivia Howell. If you are craving community and connection without spending your time on social media, come join us on Zoom for this special space. Weekly Circle is held on zoom on Wednesdays from 8-9PM EST. It is $15/month. We would love to have you there. Sign up HERE!
Maureen Magauran of Dr. Maureen Magauran is hosting "Breaking Free, A 6-Week Group Journey for the powerhouse woman who desires to release stress, find daily peace, and make space for what truly excites her." a 6-Week Course starting on January 9 at 7:00 PM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Kristin Bjornstad of It's Kristin Hope is hosting “Flirty Finance Club.” Try a one week FREE trial and sign up at any time! Learn more and sign up HERE!
Nervous System Coach Jessica Addeo of Jessica Addeo Coaching is running “Nervous System Mastermind” starting in September (through December 2024). Learn more about it and sign up HERE.
Janice Holland of The Art of Healing Trauma is hosting "Trauma Model Certification" course. Enrollment is open! Save 50% until December 31! Learn more and sign up HERE!
Maureen Magauran of Dr. Maureen Magauran is proud to share the “Holiday Mindfulness Toolkit, Your mindfulness toolkit to bring inner peace and joy this holiday season.” a special Holiday BUNDLE with INSTANT access. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Oona Metz of Oona Metz, LICSW is hosting the "2025 Beacon Group Fellowship" a training program for mental health clinicians in Arlington, Massachusetts January 31-February 2. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Dr. Robert Yeilding hosts CBT for Social Anxiety Group; learn skills to help manage social anxiety and the fear of being judged by others. Improve self-esteem and practice strategies to help initiate and maintain social connections.
When: Weekday evening for 12 weekly meetings, typically Monday 5:30 PM EST -7:00 PM EST. This group is limited to those in California. Dr. Yeilding offers a free consultation to see if this group is the right fit for you! Learn more HERE!
Therapist Oona Metz hosts Divorce Support Group for Women+; these confidential, weekly, in person groups are designed to support the emotional journey of divorce. Groups are limited to 6 members and are led by a Certified Group Therapist. When: Tuesdays 10:45am-12:00PM in Brookline, Massachusetts. Please note: Two individual sessions are required before joining the group. The group cost is $65/session and is billable to some insurance plans. Learn more HERE!
Therapist Oona Metz hosts Divorce Support Group for Women+; these confidential, weekly, in person groups are designed to support the emotional journey of divorce. Groups are limited to 6 members and are led by a Certified Group Therapist. Fridays, 11:00 AM -12:15 AM in person in Arlington, Massachusetts. Please note: Two individual sessions are required before joining the group. The group cost is $65/session and is billable to some insurance plans. Learn more HERE!
Bethany Fiocchi Root of Oceanview Marketing is hosting "Winter Content Workshop" January 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Jo-Anne Suriel of The Energetic Well is hosting "Sound Ceremony" a VIRTUAL on January 11 at 5:00 PM. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Whitney Cardosi of Wellness with Whit is hosting "Bloom Retreat" a one day mother-daughter retreat, on February 9 starting at 10:00 AM in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Learn more and sign up HERE!
Alexandra Plante of Alex Plante Yoga is hosting "Books + Yoga Retreat" a TWO night retreat in Pond Eddy, New York, March 7-9, 2025. Learn more and sign up HERE!
See you tomorrow morning - you got this!
xox
Jenny & Olivia
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