Avoiding Holiday Pressure and Maintaining Peace in the Season (Part 1)

Anchored in Him

* Why remembering who God is and who we are before Him matters * How anchors shape what holds us steady during life’s storms * Scripture as an anchor that centers us in God’s presence * Worship as an anchor that realigns our hearts and focus * Prayer as an intimate anchor that reminds us we are not alone * A gentle invitation to reflect on what is truly anchoring you right now > Anchors don’t stop the storms—but they keep us from drifting. Episode Credits: Produced and Edited by JaQuez Marshall Artwork Designed by COV Branding Connect with Blunt Approach for Transformational Life Coaching, Speaking, or Consulting Website: https://paperbell.me/felicity-blunt-1 Instagram: @blunt_approach Email: felicity@bluntapproach.org

Pause. Praise. Prune. A Gentle Reset for the New Year

In this episode, we explore: * Why reflection matters before goal-setting * How slowing down creates clarity and alignment * The difference between pressure-driven change and intentional growth The three anchors for a gentle reset: * Pause — Reflect honestly on what the past year held, what worked, and what drained you * Praise — Name and honor your wins, including growth that didn’t feel obvious at the time * Prune — Release habits, patterns, and expectations that no longer serve where you’re headed Key reminders: * Alignment is built one small choice at a time * Wins don’t have to be loud to be meaningful * Letting go is often preparation, not loss Included in this episode: * A spoken affirmation for the new year * A short closing prayer * Downloadable one-page reflection and alignment assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K270M8i9z8-5-d5IR0v6qnpkEi25N0vc/view?usp=drive_link * Join Peace Practice Circle https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/183660 Episode Credits: Produced and Edited by JaQuez Marshall Artwork Designed by COV Branding Connect with Blunt Approach for Transformational Life Coaching, Speaking, or Consulting Website: https://paperbell.me/felicity-blunt-1 Instagram: @blunt_approach Email: felicity@bluntapproach.org

Avoiding Holiday Pressure and Maintaining Peace in the Season (Part 2)

* Boundary Scripts for Every Situation - Get exact phrases for time boundaries, topic boundaries, criticism, emotional labor demands, and guilt trips. Practice them until they feel natural. * Your 5-Step Peace Plan - Know your non-negotiables, prep your scripts, identify your exit strategy, build your support system, and plan your reset tools before every event. * Exit Strategies That Work - Create soft exits, firm exits, and partner code words so you can leave when you need to without drama. * Guilt is Normal - If you've been managing everyone's emotions for years, boundaries will feel selfish at first. That doesn't mean you're doing it wrong—it means you're doing something different. * Anchored in God's Peace - Jesus offers peace that doesn't depend on circumstances. Before events, surrender outcomes to God. During events, breathe and pray "Jesus, Your peace." After events, release it and don't replay endlessly. * Download the Personal Peace Plan template https://drive.google.com/file/d/19L7wue3YjH7HJbPOo02BlQXVYLbA32ck/view?usp=drivesdk * Fill it out before your next difficult event * Practice your boundary scripts out loud * Join Peace Practice Circle for ongoing support   Episode Credits: Produced and Edited by JaQuez Marshall Artwork Designed by COV Branding Connect with Blunt Approach for Transformational Life Coaching, Speaking, or Consulting Website: https://paperbell.me/felicity-blunt-1 Instagram: @blunt_approach Email: felicity@bluntapproach.org

Avoiding Holiday Pressure and Maintaining Peace in the Season (Part 1)

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Perfect Storm - Three forces create holiday pressure: high expectations, old family patterns, and relationship pressure. When you see the storm, you can prepare for it. * Know Your Triggers - Criticism, comparison, control, and emotional labor demands are the most common holiday triggers. Your body tells you before your brain catches up. * The 3-Breath Reset - Between trigger and reaction, there's a space. Pause, breathe three times, and choose to respond instead of react. * The One Shift - You are NOT responsible for managing everyone else's emotions. You're only responsible for your own peace. * Peace That Transcends - Real peace doesn't depend on perfect circumstances or everyone behaving well. It's anchored in something deeper. WHAT'S NEXT Part 2 goes deeper with practical boundary scripts, your personal peace plan, and how to anchor yourself in God's peace when pressure hits. Episode Credits: Produced and Edited by JaQuez Marshall Artwork Designed by COV Branding Connect with Blunt Approach for Transformational Life Coaching, Speaking, or Consulting Website: https://paperbell.me/felicity-blunt-1 Instagram: @blunt_approach Email: felicity@bluntapproach.org

A Heart Full of Thanks

WHAT WE EXPLORE IN THIS EPISODE * Why gratitude matters, especially in busy or emotionally full seasons * How gratitude helps soften stress, lift the spirit, and shift perspective * A simple, fun, reflective activity — “Three Little Blessings” * How to find joy in the small things without forcing perfection * A gentle reminder of God’s presence and goodness in this season * A practical gratitude challenge for the week * A short Thanksgiving prayer to close out the episode Episode Credits: Produced and Edited by JaQuez Marshall Artwork Designed by COV Branding Connect with Blunt Approach for Transformational Life Coaching, Speaking, or Consulting Website: https://paperbell.me/felicity-blunt-1 Instagram: @blunt_approach Email: felicity@bluntapproach.org