Leah Powers

At this point in the year, planning isn’t about grand resolutions; it’s about recalibration. Start by looking at the big three pillars: family, friends, and employment, because if those are out of alignment, no productivity hack will save you.

Leah’s Holiday Note: The post-holiday fog is real, so take conversations slowly and leave room for grace. Not every comment needs a response; sometimes calm is the gift.

Christmas has a way of arriving loud and leaving louder; too much noise, too much cheer, too much food, too many opinions, and zero recovery time.

Leah’s Holiday Note: Christmas energy runs high, but it doesn’t need to run wild. Keep expectations realistic, emotions steady, and remember: peace is the real luxury.

Thought #2: How to Manage Christmas Day with Family and Friends... Leah’s Overview: Holiday mastery isn’t about perfection; it’s about preparation and emotional discipline.

Leah’s Holiday Note: Today favors steadiness over spectacle and sincerity over show. Manage emotions like a pro: pause before reacting, soften your expectations, and remember that presence is the real gift.

Before you start plotting 2026, take a hard look at what you’re dragging into it. Not every habit, commitment, client, or strategy deserves a renewal: some things were useful for a season and are now just expensive nostalgia.

Leah’s Holiday Note The holidays are officially knocking, and so are everyone’s opinions. Pace yourself, protect your peace, and remember, you don’t have to show up perfectly, just intentionally.