think about what is truly important for the holidays for you

All the best from your coach,
Amy
Founder, Empowered Motherhood LLC

Amy with her son, Matthew

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The heart of your holiday!

Most women I know don’t always stop to be crystal clear on what they want out of their holiday – whether it be Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's or any other special occasion. Instead, they tend to dive in head first and hit the ground running. There is a lot of busyness, a lot of bustle & that wicked affliction of most women – trying to do too much & not asking for enough help.

I have a gift to help ensure that you honor the holiday season in your own way  - a lovely free coaching booster that helps you find the heart of your holiday and make it a priority. Just click here to go to our website. Waiting there is a free 5-minute coaching audio & a nifty worksheet that will help you figure out what you need to let go of, embrace and commit to in order to honor the heart of your holiday.

I’ve done this exercise with many women and I want to share a few real mom holiday intentions:

Lydia:
Nothing is more important than time together this Christmas.
I let go of too much elaborate food preparation.
I embrace lower standards!
I commit to doing a potluck for Christmas dinner!
I am sending out emails & making phone calls by Dec 10tht stating that we will be doing a potluck for Christmas dinner.

Sara:
Nothing is more important than being together with family this Hanukkah –not fighting & really enjoying the holidays.
I let go of family turmoil, past issues & the baggage.
I embrace serenity, peace & acceptance.
I commit to asking for help.
I am asking my mom this weekend for help throughout December with my little boy so I can do what I need to do – clean house, go shopping, take a quiet moment, to be able to be in that head space.

Amelia:
Nothing is more important than a fresh start this New Year's.
I let go of control.
I embrace partnership.
I commit to talking with my husband about what we both want for 2008.
I am going off with my husband New Year's day to have that conversation.
 
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