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🎄✨ How to Enjoy a Stress-Free Christmas Season ✨🎄 The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, love, and togetherness, but for many, it can quickly turn into a whirlwind of stress. Between gift shopping, hosting gatherings, and juggling finances, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Here are my top 3 tips for a calm and joyful Christmas: 1️⃣ Plan Early & Budget Smart: Avoid the last-minute rush by planning your gifts, meals, and activities ahead of time. Set a budget and stick to it—peace of mind is the best gift you can give yourself. 2️⃣ Focus on Experiences, Not Things: Instead of stressing over the perfect presents, create memories with loved ones. A cozy movie night, a stroll to see Christmas lights, or baking cookies together can be far more meaningful. 3️⃣ Say No When Needed: You don’t have to attend every event or meet every expectation. Prioritize what brings you joy and let go of the rest. Let this Christmas be about cherishing the simple moments and finding peace in the present. 🎁❤️ What’s your go-to tip for a stress-free holiday? Share below! ⬇️✨ #StressFreeChristmas #HolidayJoy #SimpleLiving

Would You Rather… Wednesdays Would you rather have endless holiday cheer or peace and quiet? The holidays bring a special kind of magic. The laughter of family gathered around the table, the excitement of kids opening gifts, and the warmth of shared traditions—all part of the endless cheer we treasure this time of year. But as a parent, I’ve also come to appreciate the gift of peace and quiet: the moments when the world slows down, and we can pause, reflect, and just be. Life is about balance. Holiday cheer fills our hearts with joy and togetherness, but peace and quiet help us recharge and remember why those moments matter so much. It’s in the stillness that we find clarity, and in the cheer that we build connections. This season, I’m reminding myself—and my kids—that it’s okay to embrace both. Let the laughter fill the house, but also make time to sit by the fire, take a deep breath, and soak in the love around you. Whether you find your joy in the hustle or the quiet, what truly matters is the people we share it with. Family, love, and connection are the constants that make this season shine. What about you—do you prefer endless cheer or peaceful moments? #WouldYouRather #HolidayBalance #FamilyFirst #LoveAndConnection #WednesdaysWithWisdom

⏰ Tick Tock! Time is ticking, are you ready to ace your Christmas campaign? Even though it's July, the holidays have a way of sneaking up on us faster than Santa down a chimney. Avoid the last-minute rush and stress with our FREE Christmas Campaign Playbook. Discover everything you need to create a festive season that boosts team morale and showcases your company's spirit. ✨ Inside, you'll find: - Step-by-step guidance to craft a standout Christmas campaign (more cheer, less chaos!) 📝 - Innovative solutions to tackle common challenges (goodbye, holiday headaches!) 🛠️ - Expert tips for a seamless, enjoyable holiday experience (more time for indulging in holiday treats!) 🍬 Don't let the holidays catch you off guard. Download your FREE Playbook in the comments below and plan a Christmas campaign to remember! #christmasplanning #corporategifts #teamspirit #holidayseason

Wintering has well and truly begun. The lovely warm Autumn days have shuffled out replaced instead with cold, windy and grey days. Over the weekend, Big Coat season officially opened. Blow up Santas and Christmas decorations are starting to pop out on quite a few houses. A sign perhaps that as a nation we are craving the cheer and joy the festive season brings with it - something special and uplifting to look forward to. As the nights draw further in, it feels as though we should start to dial down our energy and embrace quieter times, however work tempos don’t normally align with this and if anything everything seems to ramp up between now and the break for Christmas. Ideally, we then all get to down tools and have some respite and time off as we roll out of December and into the New Year. For me, this is when wintering becomes really beneficial. It becomes a time for stillness, reflection and planning. Embracing nature, shifting perspectives and stepping away from the day to day routine, allows me to tap into my creative thinking space more completely. Returning more energised for the year ahead. I look forward to this time of year immensely where I get to hold my own internal AGM. I already have some themes I know I want to pick up, explore and chew over. Reflecting inward, I want to look at how at Modular we can deliver more value through our digital products and website support services. Looking outwards, I will be thinking about the relationship between tech, communication, and innovation. I will be thinking about communities and change and what the future of our connectivity might look like. Social media is shifting. What else is going to change? I will also be eating lots of chocolate. #wintering #reflection #planning #change

✨ A Christmas Eve Reflection: The Fragility and Resilience of Our Human Journey ✨ Today, on this most extraordinary of nights, millions of us pause to marvel at the season—a moment of connection and reflection under the same vast sky that has inspired humanity for millennia. But let’s take a step back and consider something profound: the delicate balance that allows life to flourish. Whether we’re talking about the cosmos or the workplace, this balance is safeguarded by our actions, big and small. Safety, like the stars, is something we rarely think about—until it’s not there. 🌟 As we celebrate tonight, think of how small actions ripple outward: A worker taking a moment to check their gear before climbing. A driver choosing not to rush, ensuring they’ll arrive safely to share the day with loved ones. A family testing the smoke alarm, protecting what truly matters. Each of these decisions may seem insignificant, but they’re part of something much larger—a collective effort to preserve the fragile beauty of our shared existence. And isn’t that what Christmas is about? A reminder to cherish the small moments, the acts of kindness and care, that make life not just safe but meaningful. So tonight, as the stars above light our way, I invite you to share: What’s one small action you’ll take this holiday season to safeguard those around you? Let’s celebrate not just the joy of Christmas but the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit—ever curious, ever caring, and ever connected. Wishing you all a safe, reflective, and awe-filled holiday season. #ChristmasEve #HSE #SafetyInWonder #ConnectedByCare

The holiday season brings unique opportunities and challenges for blended families. With careful planning, open communication, and a positive outlook, you can create a joyful and memorable Christmas experience for everyone. Key Tips: Plan Ahead: Coordinate schedules early to ensure quality time with all loved ones. Respect Traditions: Honour old traditions while creating new ones that bring everyone together. Be Flexible: Embrace change and focus on what truly matters—building memories and connections. Check out the infographic created for more insights on making this festive season magical for your blended family. Let’s celebrate the beauty of coming together this Christmas! #TheChangeBuilders #BlendedFamily #StepFamily #FamilyLove #ModernFamily #FamilyGoals #FamilyBonding #FamilyUnity #StepParenting #BlendedLife #FamilyMatters

The Countdown is On: Is this gonna be a magical or a magically stressful season? With 44 days until Christmas, holiday lights are up, decorations are already (already!!!) everywhere, and for many, the anticipation is building. While some embrace the festive atmosphere and all the little things that come with it, others may find this season brings stress, anxiety, or loneliness. Wherever you find yourself, the secret to a fulfilling holiday lies in thoughtful preparation. Studies show that we often feel happier in the anticipation phase than in the event itself. So, why not make this entire season as magical as we hope Christmas Day will be? Explore these 7 steps to stay grounded, simplify, and truly connect - creating holiday magic on your own terms.

Christmas is coming fast and all you want is out! The tree, the lights, the gatherings, it’s meant to be magical, but all it feels like is a heavy weight. The kind that settles in your chest and grows with every forced smile, every awkward silence, every moment of pretending things are okay. You don’t need another holiday where the joy feels fake. Because this isn’t just about Christmas. It’s about the undercurrent, the tension, the miscommunication, the disconnection you’ve been carrying all year long and the strength and force of being all together is making you spiral. And if you’re honest? The idea of being on a desert island, completely alone, sounds more appealing than spending one more holiday like this. But running away will just defer it to another year just like this. — What you need is to stop the cycle. The replaying arguments, the walking on eggshells, the emotional exhaustion of trying to hold it all together. In one transformational session, we’ll shift the dynamic. Not by ‘fixing’ anyone else. But by helping you reclaim your calm, clarity, and power, no matter what happens around you. This isn’t about surviving another holiday. — It’s about changing the way you experience it entirely. The holidays will never be too hard, as they are right now, again. Don't let Christmas circumstances define you - you define it. DM me to book your session (I have a few dates left before Christmas, so be quick if you’d like some timely support 🎄)

🎄 The holidays are here—full of colors, decorations, and celebrations… or is it just a whirlwind of stress? If you’re feeling the weight of endless shopping lists, packed schedules, tough family dynamics, and the constant thought of “there’s not enough time,” you’re not alone. Even though I love decorating my home and seeing my favorite ornaments sparkle, if I’m honest—it can feel like a lot! But the good news? It doesn’t have to feel this way. With a few small, intentional shifts, you can transform the season into one of peace, connection, and joy 🌟. ✨ This year, let’s rewrite the story of “StressMas” and create a holiday experience that feels calmer and more fun. 🎁 Stay tuned! My next article explores why the season can be so overwhelming—and I’ll be sharing simple, actionable tips to keep you in a more HoHoHo spirit. Plus, a very special offer is on the way! 📞 Looking for immediate support? Call or text me at (425) 941-2051, or email Jackie@JackieFoskett.com. Together, we can help you move from holiday stress to holiday cheer 🌿. ✨ Let’s embrace this season with calm, joy, and connection—you deserve it! 💖

🎄✨ Advance Merry Christmas! May your holiday be filled with love, laughter, and all the magic this season brings! 🌟 Even during this festive time, I’m here to assist and support you. If you need help with tasks over the holidays, you can always count on me as your Virtual Assistant. 🎁 Let’s make your season stress-free! How are you planning to celebrate Christmas this year? Comment below! ⬇️ #MerryChristmas2024 #HolidaySupport #VirtualAssistantLife #StressFreeHolidays