In The Long Run

IMPACTful THOUGHTS:

(IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?)

Hello Reader,

It's Christmas Eve, and I'm visiting family at my parents beautiful log home in Pueblo, CO.

I was thinking about an email from one of my favorite entrepreneurs, Amy Porterfield:

"This is the week to unplug.

❤️ To be with your people.

💚 To laugh way too loud.

❤️ To play games that get a little out of hand.

💚 To eat alllll the food.

❤️ To enjoy slow mornings without an agenda.

This week is about being, not becoming."

Normally, I would be focused on a run while outside.

Instead, I wanted to touch base with a few friends and wish them a Merry Christmas.

The message I received from Amy Porterfield's email was about being present -for yourself, or for someone else.

This time of year can bring a flurry of emotions, and no matter if/how you celebrate, please know that I'm here to wish you rest and peace.

We will get after it again next week, but this week, I'm taking Amy's advice and sharing her parting words:

This week, we eat. 🍰

This week, we rest. 😴

This week, we unplug. 🧘🏻

Keep moving forward my friends, one step at a time.

Coach Nicole

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