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How to cool it with the Grinch attitude this holiday season
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Hey Reader! I've been so grumpy about the holidays coming. Normally, by this point in the season, I'd be fully decked in jingle bells with Michael BublΓ© Christmas music oozing from my pores. Instead, I've been like Grumpy Elf over here, downing Peppermint Jojos and grumbling about the price of Scotch tape. Well, this weekend I had a remarkable turnaround and it's all due to...The Jonas Brothers. Now, in the spirit of full disclosure, I should tell you "Summer Baby" was my #1 most listened to song on Spotify Wrapped this year, a fact that should make me way more embarrassed than it does. So, yes, I'm a bit of a fan and maybe gave a little shriek when I heard about their movie, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. IT SAVED MY CHRISTMAS (ATTITUDE). π It's exactly what you want from a holiday movie - ridiculous plot, cheesy love story, Santa hijinks, love winning out. But, you also get musical numbers, so much self-deprecating humor, and Will Ferrell as a crazed Jo Bros fan. It's holiday camp at its best and it restored my Christmas soul. Afterwards, I ended up throwing together a list of holiday ideas that we may or may not get through, but it's always good to have a visual nudge on the fridge (and then the kids will bug me about it). So, here is your reminder for this (overwhelming) season: You don't have to do it all.
So, go watch those crazy Jo Bros hijinks and give yourself a big, ole break. You're doing a fantastic job. xx. Kara PS: You want to talk about making things easy? Let someone who's rockin' it give you the cheat codes! π Once a year, my mentor Laura Belgray, rounds up her Shrimp Club Mastermind's incredibly helpful, free resources that include things like: π how to pack light for a trip π how Human Design can help with procrastinating π how to book your first 4-figure speaking gig π even, how to stop peeing when you sneeze! π₯³ This is a legit crowd who walks the talk (I'm in Shrimp Club so I've seen BTS!) and did I mention it's all free? Head over here to see the full list of Shrimpmukkah freebies and start learning! PPS: You're not allowed to make any of this hard, okay? KARA (and Santa probably!) IS WATCHING! π |
π Hi! I'm Kara and I can't help being myself.
Walking through the world as yourself is no joke. It takes courage, self-awareness, and lots of practice. Inbox Shindig is here to guide you and make you feel less alone with relatable stories, small shifts, and ideas + inspiration so you can start showing up as your most true self.
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