Michelle Devaux Davey’s Post

Every year, it happens like clockwork. As the holiday season approaches, we hear the same excuses: “It’s too busy to stay on track.” “I’ll just start fresh in January.” “Christmas is meant for indulgence—why bother now?” But here’s the truth: these excuses are just that—excuses. They’re the little lies we tell ourselves to justify taking the easy road. And while it feels harmless in the moment, each excuse is a step further from the goals you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Think about it: you’ve been showing up, making sacrifices, pushing yourself to feel better, look better, and be better. Are you really willing to throw all of that away because of a few cookies or a busy schedule? The holiday season doesn’t have to mean giving up. It doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the festivities. It just means choosing balance. Making smarter choices. Staying consistent in small but meaningful ways. Because here’s the truth: there’s never a perfect time to prioritize your health. Life will always be busy. There will always be celebrations, challenges, and temptations. What matters is how you show up—how you choose to keep your commitments to yourself even when it’s hard. This Christmas, give yourself the gift of discipline, self-respect, and perseverance. Imagine waking up in January ahead of the game, proud of the progress you’ve maintained, and ready to take on the new year stronger than ever. Excuses might feel comforting today, but they won’t serve you tomorrow.

🎄 Does the holiday season feel more overwhelming than magical? Let’s face it—between high expectations, endless to-do lists, financial strain, and emotional triggers, the holidays can feel like a marathon 🌀. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are two simple shifts to help you reclaim your joy: ✨ Tip #1: Pause and Ground Yourself Find a quiet moment to breathe deeply. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, and exhale for 6-8 counts. Let your shoulders drop with every breath and ask: What’s one thing I can let go of today? What’s one small step I can take to feel more in control? This practice takes just a few minutes and helps you reset and refocus. ✨ Tip #2: Flip the Script on Overwhelm Write down everything on your to-do list and break it into three categories: Must-do: Truly essential tasks. Nice-to-do: Optional activities that don’t HAVE to happen. Not necessary: Tasks you can eliminate or postpone. Delegate where you can and let go of perfection—it’s not about doing everything. It’s about enjoying moments that matter 💛. This year, let’s shift from “StressMas” to a season of peace, presence, and connection. You deserve it! 👉 Need more support to calm the holiday chaos? Let’s chat! I offer complimentary discovery sessions to help you reclaim your joy this season. 📞 Call or text me at (425) 941-2051 or email me at Jackie@JackieFoskett.com to schedule a session. ✨ Wishing you a season filled with warmth, laughter, and ease. You’ve got this! 💖

🎄 Does the holiday season feel more overwhelming than magical? Let’s face it—between high expectations, endless to-do lists, financial strain, and emotional triggers, the holidays can feel like a marathon 🌀. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are two simple shifts to help you reclaim your joy: ✨ Tip #1: Pause and Ground Yourself Find a quiet moment to breathe deeply. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, and exhale for 6-8 counts. Let your shoulders drop with every breath and ask: What’s one thing I can let go of today? What’s one small step I can take to feel more in control? This practice takes just a few minutes and helps you reset and refocus. ✨ Tip #2: Flip the Script on Overwhelm Write down everything on your to-do list and break it into three categories: Must-do: Truly essential tasks. Nice-to-do: Optional activities that don’t HAVE to happen. Not necessary: Tasks you can eliminate or postpone. Delegate where you can and let go of perfection—it’s not about doing everything. It’s about enjoying moments that matter 💛. This year, let’s shift from “StressMas” to a season of peace, presence, and connection. You deserve it! 👉 Need more support to calm the holiday chaos? Let’s chat! I offer complimentary discovery sessions to help you reclaim your joy this season. 📞 Call or text me at (425) 941-2051 or email me at Jackie@JackieFoskett.com to schedule a session. ✨ Wishing you a season filled with warmth, laughter, and ease. You’ve got this! 💖

Happy Monday! It’s officially that time of year—the holidays. And while we dream of peaceful moments by the fireplace, the reality can feel more like chaos. 🎁🎄 Here’s a surprising stat: 79% of people find the holidays more stressful than tax season. 😳 And 71% wish they had taken more time to relax and truly enjoy this time of year. ✨ So here’s my challenge to you: Pause. Breathe. Be present. Stop striving for perfection and start soaking in the moments that matter. Because the best gift you can give yourself is peace of mind. Let’s make this holiday season one to enjoy, not just endure. 💕 What’s one way you’re planning to de-stress this holiday season? Share in the comments below! Wishing you an amazing week ahead. 💪 #MondayMorningMindset #HolidayStress #BePresent #SimoneKnego

Last year, a client told me about the holiday meltdown of all meltdowns: She had meticulously planned a family dinner—table set like a Pinterest board, turkey cooked to golden perfection, candles lit. Then her cousin showed up… with a surprise deep-fried turkey and declared, “THIS is how it’s done!” Cue the chaos. Tensions flared, mashed sweet potatoes were flung (okay, just threatened), and she ended up eating dessert in the bathroom for some “me time.” Sound familiar? Holidays can bring out the best—and the stress—in everyone. But what if this year, you knew exactly how to handle those moments with grace, confidence, and boundaries that actually work? Join me on November 25th at 8 PM for The High Achiever’s Guide to a Stress-Free Holiday—a 90-minute workshop where we’ll tackle everything from family drama to overbooked schedules. Learn how to: ✔ Set boundaries that keep your sanity intact (without feeling guilty). ✔ Communicate your needs—even when Aunt Karen starts her holiday tirade. ✔ Focus on what really matters (hint: it’s not the perfect centerpiece). Let’s make this the year you enjoy the holidays your way. Where: Online Can’t make it live? No problem—I’ve got a replay for you. Sign Up Now and reclaim your peace this holiday season. P.S. No deep-fried turkeys will be harmed in the making of this workshop. Post your favorite holiday dish below and I'll send you the details for the workshop.

Holiday Self-Care Tips You Need This Season 🎄✨ The holidays can be magical, but they can also feel overwhelming. Here are 7 quick tips to help you stay grounded and take care of YOU: • Prioritize what matters most – Focus on what truly brings you joy. • Set boundaries – Protect your energy by saying no when you need to. • Prepare for tricky topics – Have a polite script ready for stressful conversations. • Take breaks – Step away for a moment to reset and breathe. • Embrace your feelings – Let yourself feel without guilt or judgment. • Create new traditions – Start something that feels refreshing and meaningful. • Keep it simple – You don’t have to do it all to have a special holiday. This season is about celebrating, not stressing. Which tip will you try? Let me know in the comments!

As some of the Holiday chaos dies down with Christmas now being over, let me make an ask from my LinkedIn network. Continue checking in on your people. Continue reaching out. Continue calling and texting people that you haven't heard from in awhile to see how they're doing, and just letting them know you hope they're doing well. There's a long list of songs about how the Holiday season is the best time of the year. And I love all those songs. The list of songs about just how insanely difficult the Holidays can be for people who are going through it is a much shorter list. You likely underestimate the impact a surprise phone call from an old friend, or a kind text can make for someone that is down during the Holidays when it's cold outside, and every external stimuli is telling you that you should be happy--but you're not. So continue the spirit. Continue checking in on people. Don't use "I don't want to be intrusive or out of line" as an excuse. I promise you, your people will appreciate it, and you'll be glad you reached out. The Holidays are awesome. But they're also difficult and complex. Continue taking care of each other.

🎄 The Holidays Are Coming… But Are You Ready for the Stress? Let’s face it, the “most wonderful time of the year” often feels more like the *most overwhelming* time of the year. Endless to-do lists, crowded shopping centers, family dynamics, and the pressure to make everything perfect—sound familiar? Here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be this way. What if, instead of being buried under a pile of expectations, you could actually *enjoy* the holidays? Imagine feeling calm, present, and connected instead of frazzled and burnt out. This year, I’ve made it my mission to help people break free from the holiday chaos. In my latest YouTube video, I share unconventional but highly effective strategies to transform holiday stress into holiday joy. From redefining your expectations to prioritizing self-care, these tips will help you reclaim the season on *your* terms. Because the holidays shouldn’t feel like survival mode—they should feel like something to look forward to. 🎥 **Click the link in the comments** to watch the full YouTube video and learn how to thrive, not just survive, this holiday season. Let’s make this the year we celebrate the holidays with joy, not stress. Who’s with me? #theclearcoach #lifecoach edited by Pratham

🎄Release the Holiday Pressure to Please Everyone 🎄 🍁 The holidays often come with unspoken expectations—the need to make everyone happy, meet every demand, and say “yes” even when it stretches us too thin. But here’s a gentle reminder: you are not obligated to please everyone around you. ‼️You are allowed to enjoy the holiday season on your terms. When you let go of the pressure to perform or meet every expectation, you create space for something more meaningful—authenticity. ❤️ And when you show up authentically, honoring what you want and need, you give others permission to meet you exactly where you are. ✨ This holiday season, prioritize: ✨ What feels joyful and nourishing for you. ✨ Saying “no” to things that don’t align with your needs. ✨ Trusting that true connection comes from being real, not perfect. ➡️ You deserve a holiday season that reflects who you are, not who others expect you to be. 💛 ➡️ How are you showing up for yourself this season? ⬇️ Share your thoughts below! #HolidayAuthenticity #LetGoOfPressure #HealthyBoundaries #JoyOnYourTerms

🌟 The holidays are over, and as we step into a new year, I can’t help but wonder: Did you allow yourself to rest? Not the “I’ll just scroll through my phone for 10 minutes” kind of rest, but true, meaningful rest that leaves you feeling recharged, present, and at peace. For many of us, the holidays feel like a whirlwind 🌬️ —shopping, gatherings, deadlines, and endless to-dos. I know how easy it is to get caught in the hustle, telling ourselves, “I’ll rest when everything is done,” or “I don’t want to let anyone down.” But slowing down and rest is essential❗ slowing down and rest : ✨ Grounds you in the present.  ✨ Allows you to connect and spend time with loved ones. ✨Recharges you.  ✨Creates space for reflection. If the holiday season left you feeling overwhelmed or drained, here’s a gentle reminder for 2025 🙏: Schedule time to pause. Say “no” when you need to. Unplug and enjoy the present time. So, here’s my question to you: How will you gift yourself rest this year?