Maybe you are all set for a perfect Hallmark Christmas (is that even a thing?).
Maybe work, life, finances and joy are all a perfect match right now.

But if not (and if you are like me) and ALSO are experiencing the dissonance of complexity, grief, partially-realized aspirations blended with awkward and really tough challenges - then use whatever strength and agency you can access, and check in with someone from your support team over this Christmas season.

(The tinsel and the turkey can wait for the gift of your presence.)

Your body, brain and mind will appreciate a non-judgemental, safe place of refuge to process peace and wisdom.

If your support group is not available to you right now, what else might give you a felt sense of support in leading yourself?

Notice.
Name.
Choose.
With grace.

You have my best.

You've heard it said, 'what you focus on will grow'.
You've heard it said 'what you focus on repeatedly, day in and day out, will grow'.

Think about your lived experience to date:
* You've experienced what it is to focus on a worry, and have the worry grow.
* You've experience what it is to focus on fear, and have the fear grow.
* You've experienced what it is to focus on a goal, and taste the outcome of that goal.

As you focus on your deeply-held core values, meaningful purpose, your highest priorities and 'why' the desired new reconstructed neural connection is important - neuroplasticity will support the reframe, rewire and redirect process of lasting change.

Ways of being and ways of thinking have been shaped in your brain, body and mind over time and repetition (consciously, subconsciously or nonconsciously).

Leadership and neuroplasticity can be directed to be the best of friends in a dynamic, evolving world of work and life.

Lead yourself well.

What if there was a way to communicate more authentically more often, while maintaining dignity without oversharing?

Ooooh wait, there IS a way to do that.

It involves personal growth.
It involves leaving the comfort zone of "I'm fine. Everything is fine."
It involves having the will to be authentic and to bear witness to the authenticity of others.
It involves doing the work of discovering the language that reflects how you are, in a way that connects with others, but doesn't require a deep follow up conversation of therapy or positive thinking or solution finding.l

Authentic connections. It's one of the many things that business and life cultures long for. Do the work. Be more you, more often, with respectful authentic language.

Lead yourself well.