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12/31/2025

As you continue to enjoy the festive season, take a moment to focus on a powerful way to make the holidays even more meaningful: the joy of giving yourself! By embracing acts of kindness, you can foster a sense of community that extends far beyond your own celebration.

Being kind is the most generous gift you can give—and the best part is, it’s completely free! We know that being alone during the holidays can be especially difficult. Look for opportunities to bridge that gap for others. Consider how you might spread a little extra cheer:

• Extend an Invitation: If you or someone you know will be alone this year, invite them to join your holiday meal.
• Show Gratitude: Drop off baked goods to your local fire department or police station and thank the first responders who keep your community safe.
• Practice Patience and Put Yourself Second: Give up your spot in a long shopping line, hold the door open for someone whose arms are filled with packages, or find a local organization where you can volunteer for a fresh perspective on the season.

As you look for ways to help others, remember to exercise self-compassion, too. It's essential to take care of your own spirit; it provides the foundation you need to show genuine compassion to those around you.

Whose life will you change today with an act of kindness?

"Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person's life." -Jackie Chan

Holiday Gift Just For You!

The holidays are often a time of joy, but they can also be a season of intense stress. This December, make a commitment to self-care instead of letting stress take over.

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond! (For new individual coaching clients only). Book now at https://conta.cc/44Inml3

12/30/2025

As wonderful as the holidays are, they can also be incredibly difficult when you are missing a loved one. Whether you are navigating your first holiday without them or have been on this journey for years, the weight of that absence is real.

It is okay to feel both joy and deep sadness at the same time. In fact, research shows that the more willing you are to accept your feelings rather than push them away, the more effectively you can heal. Allow yourself the space to cry if you need to; it is a vital pathway to your well-being.

You can also use your creativity to honor those who are missing from your table this year. Finding small, tangible ways to include them can bring a sense of comfort and peace. Here are a few ways to keep them close:

- Bring out the "good stuff": Use your late mother’s china to add a touch of her elegance to the meal.

- Wear a memory: Put on a loved one’s favorite piece of jewelry or a signature scarf to keep them "with" you all day.

- A seat for the heart: Place a photo of a deployed grandchild or a distant relative at the table so they’re part of the conversation.

- Celebrate the quirks: Share those "remember when" stories—especially the funny ones that always make the room laugh.

By weaving these memories into your current traditions, you keep their spirit alive and a part of your celebration.

What's one small happy way you can honor a missing loved one this holiday season?

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." — Helen Keller

Holiday Gift Just For You!

The holidays are often a time of joy, but they can also be a season of intense stress. This December, make a commitment to self-care instead of letting stress take over.

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond! (For new individual coaching clients only). Book now at https://conta.cc/44Inml3

Wishing you joy, peace, and relaxation throughout the holiday season, and may you find comfort in special memories of loved ones you are missing.

12/19/2025

There’s no doubt that 2025 was a continued journey of adaptation and growth; a year of creating new solutions in the face of rising prices, job losses, changing policies, and a government shutdown. Our times have made it a necessity to move forward in novel ways, to put our creativity to work, and to focus on the end result we desire vs. marinating on those things we can’t control. When we take the time to reflect, we allow ourselves to see how far we’ve come, to celebrate that, and quite importantly to acknowledge those who helped us get there.

Research reminds us that practicing gratitude is one of the best gifts we can give as it strengthens our physical and emotional well-being and that of others. Given the holidays, let’s put gratitude at the top of our lists for what we give this season. I’ll get us started!

First, I’m grateful to my clients for their motivation and perseverance to make important shifts in their lives – I’m continually inspired by your commitment! Without you, I could not have earned the renewal of my Professional Certified Coach credential. Thank you for your confidence and trust in me, and for allowing me to be your “thinking partner” as you chart new territory.

Thank you to those who embraced my new programs! In my Masterclass for Resilience, we practiced a 7-step process for developing positive habits, and learned how the right habits, sleep, and curiosity add to our resilience. In my Webinar, Take Back Control: How to Build Resilience to Calm the Chaos in Your Life, 115 people signed up to learn 3 easy-to-implement skills to build resilience and regain control over unpredictable change in your lives. Also, many thanks for sharing how you look forward to your weekly “shot of resilience” in my Weekly Newsletter! So glad it gives you a lift!

This year, I learned more about neuroscience, or brain science, and the added value it brought to my coaching. By understanding how the brain functions optimally, you can achieve behavioral changes more quickly and easily with remarkable results! Many thanks to James Garrett’s Brain by Design trainings.

To my colleagues, I’m especially grateful to Lisa Burn, Her Path, and Heather Scurti, Slutsky Elder Law, who managed the logistics for my Take Back Control Webinars so capably. Many thanks to Katherine Rosenblatt, Professional Daughter for Hire, for helping my clients with caregiving needs. And thanks to Lindsay Reichard, Friends Life Care, as we worked on resilience programming for them.

To additional colleagues, I’m forever grateful for your collaboration, brainstorming, and continued encouragement to “go for it”. Tremendous thanks to leaders of Life Planning Network, Joyce Cohen, Bruce Frankel, and Barbara Shaiman. Also, much gratitude to Joyce Cohen and Vicki Thomas of My Future Purpose, Wendy Green, Hey Boomer Podcast, Terri Phillips, and to Judy Lobis for bringing How to Be Resilient Through Unexpected Change, Loss, and Uncertainty Workshop to Green Hill Condos.

To my outstanding Marketing Manager, Kaitlyn Hill, of Constant Contact, thanks for your responsiveness, positive work ethic, and technical expertise – what a difference you make!

Finally, to my family, thank you for your unending love, support, and encouragement. Last month, we lost my brother-in-law, Harry Zacharjasz. Harry was one of a kind and we will love him and miss him forever. Our family grew, too, with the birth of our granddaughter, Selena (aka Lena, our bambina) who makes us happy every day! Shelly and Devin, you’ve adapted to parenthood seamlessly, all while Shelly opened her Executive Function Coaching practice for children with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions. We’re so proud of you both!

To Mindy, you continue to do it all so well as a Mom, Director at Penn, and technical savior! And to our grandson Shane, and grand-pups Watson and Nugget, thanks for filling our lives with so much love and laughter! To our nieces and nephew, Shai, Lily, and Becky Korman, thank you for producing your movie! The Floaters, a coming-of-age film about Jewish overnight camp, that is warming hearts across the country. We're so proud of you! And finally, to my husband, Mario, thanks for being my best cheerleader and the love of my life. I love waking up next to you every day!

As you reflect on your 2025, I hope you will give pause and embrace the highs and lows you may have experienced. Learn from them, relish them, and move forward because of them. Please take time to thank those who have helped with your journey this year. Practicing gratitude is the gift that just keeps on giving. As we approach the Winter Solstice on December 21, the longest night of the year, challenge any darkness you may experience knowing there will be more light in your life each day going forward.

Wishing you good health, connection, and purpose in the New Year - the best is yet to come!

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond!

(For new individual coaching clients only). Click here to register: https://bookwithjanforresilience.as.me

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12/11/2025

How can you keep the holidays simple this season?

As the holiday season picks up, remember that done is better than perfect. Letting go of perfection can help you navigate holiday stress with more calm and ease.

So, where in your life can you let go, just a little bit?

Consider this: Can store-bought cookies be just as satisfying as homemade ones? Can your everyday dishes work instead of your good china? How about paper napkins instead of cloth ones? Can “good enough” be acceptable in some areas? Embracing imperfection allows you to focus more on what really matters -- spending quality time with loved ones.

Research shows that true joy comes from how we feel inside, not how much we do. This season, manage your expectations, take breaks when needed, and give yourself the gift of simplicity. You'll thank yourself for doing so!

"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure." — Oprah Winfrey

Holiday Gift Just For You!

The holidays are often a time of joy, but they can also be a season of intense stress. This December, make a commitment to self-care instead of letting stress take over.

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond! (For new individual coaching clients only).

Click here to schedule now! https://lnkd.in/gH7ByZhG

12/04/2025

What will your theme be this holiday season to help you manage stress?

The holiday season is a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring overwhelming stress
and unattainable expectations. What should I get my partner that will totally surprise them? How can I make the most delicious meal ever? How can I make sure everyone gets along and has the best time?

Create a theme for yourself to manage holiday stress!

What’s most important to you this holiday season? Replenishment and rest? Fun? Quality family time? Being present, calm? Whatever it is, jot it down and let it be your guiding principle as you decide what to do or not do. Let go of past holidays and look to the future. Changes are a part of life. This type of self-regulation enables you to make good choices that are aligned with your current priorities and helps prevent you from feeling overwhelmed.

"For fast-acting relief, try slowing down." Lily Tomlin

What is your theme for this holiday season?

Holiday Gift Just For You!

If you can use additional support managing the stress in your life, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session during the month of December as my gift to you! (For new individual coaching clients only).

Click here to schedule now! https://bookwithjanforresilience.as.me/1hourcomp

11/26/2025

How can you contribute in these difficult times?

As we approach Thanksgiving, we often pause to count our blessings, but this year, that pause feels more crucial than ever.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the world, wondering how one individual can possibly help. Yet, the true spirit of resilience and the holidays is found in grounding ourselves in gratitude and purposeful action, right where we are.

"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." — Desmond Tutu

This Thanksgiving week, as you gather with family and friends, what intentional act of kindness or connection can you contribute?

The world needs your little bits of good now more than ever.

11/20/2025

How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: A Mini-Series

Welcome to the final installment of our mini-series, How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty! Over the past few weeks, we’ve tackled the demands of this busy season by building essential habits such as getting outdoors and prioritizing rest, to giving kindness and making intentional connections.

The external pressures of new routines and uncertainty won't vanish, but you now have 7 simple, actionable habits to meet them. This week is dedicated to ensuring this strength lasts with our final tip, Resilience Through Seasonal Change.

Resilience Through Seasonal Change

Resilience is your ability to adapt and move forward through life’s unexpected changes. This Fall, let it be your guide. Refresh your mindset, take consistent steps toward your goals, establish healthy routines, and make time for rest, connection, and self-care. Take in the crisp air, colorful landscapes, and comforting flavors. Most importantly, approach each day with kindness toward yourself and others. Let this season be a time of strength, renewal, and steady growth despite the unsettling climate we’re living in.

"Some of us think holding on makes us strong but sometimes it is letting go." — Hermann Hesse

Looking ahead to the upcoming holidays and end-of-year rush, what is one commitment you will let go of this month to prevent depletion and preserve your energy?

Resilience is all about positive adaptation through change. As you settle into the rhythm of Fall, it’s a perfect time to refocus, recharge, and recommit to the habits that support your well-being and protect you in these uncertain times. Embrace the season as a chance to start new initiatives, follow through with intention, and cultivate healthy routines that ground you. Let the cooler weather inspire deeper rest, more outdoor activity, vibrant seasonal meals, and meaningful connections with loved ones. Above all, lead with kindness as you strengthen your resilience one thoughtful step at a time.

If you’d like to receive the entire Free Guide, How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: 7 Ways to Fuel Your Resilience, click here https://conta.cc/481pN4l

11/13/2025

How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: A Mini-Series

The transition from the slower days of summer to the accelerated rigor of Fall often leaves our emotional energy running on empty. If you're currently feeling stretched, drained, or finding it hard to cope with unpredictable routines and financial anxieties, it's time to stop powering through and start refueling. Our resilience isn't infinite; it needs to be recharged by positive human interaction.

In this week's mini series, How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty, we are tackling emotional maintenance head-on, sharing two essential practices to boost and strengthen your resilience: Connecting with Loved Ones and embracing the profound Gift of Kindness.

Connect with Loved Ones

Fall is filled with opportunities for connection and fun. Bonfires, apple-picking, hayrides, football games, and festive holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving invite us to spend meaningful time with others. Even the anticipation of these events boosts happiness. When you connect with loved ones, you not only strengthen relationships, but you also reinforce emotional resilience and fend off loneliness. Make time to gather, celebrate, and build special memories!

The Gift of Kindness

Kindness is one of the most powerful and accessible ways to boost resilience and your ability to shift gears quickly when needed. Whether you give or receive it, kindness releases feel-good hormones like serotonin and endorphins, enhancing your well-being and reducing stress. Small acts such as offering help, expressing gratitude, or giving a compliment can make a huge difference. Being kind redirects focus outward, lightens your emotional load, and even benefits your physical health. Want to feel stronger and happier? Practice kindness daily, it’s a gift that keeps on giving!

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." — Dalai Lama

• Who haven't you spoken to in a while who could benefit from a spontaneous 15-minute call from you this week?

• What is one small, unsolicited act of appreciation (e.g., a thank-you email, a compliment, or a cup of coffee just the way they like it) can you give a colleague, friend, or stranger this week?

If you’d like to receive the entire Free Guide, How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: 7 Ways to Fuel Your Resilience, click here https://conta.cc/49iRN4j

Stay tuned next week for our final resilience-building strategies!

11/06/2025

How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: A Mini-Series

It’s the time of year when the professional and personal demands ramp up simultaneously. If you feel like your energy, focus, and attention are being stretched thin by new routines, economic headlines, and the general unpredictability of life, you're not alone. This constant pressure can tax your system and leave you depleted.

The way forward isn't to hope for less chaos, but to build your internal capacity. That's exactly why I created this mini-series: How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing 7 simple resilience habits designed to help you strengthen your core and find unwavering stability for the rest of the year.

In this week's segment, we're sharing two essential practices to build your foundational health and energy: Getting Outdoors and Boosting Your Immune System with Fall Foods.

Get Outdoors

There’s nothing quite like the crisp autumn air to lift your spirits and energize you. Nature has a remarkable effect on mood and stress levels. A brisk walk, a hike through colorful foliage, or even working out in a park can do wonders. “Green” (outdoor) exercise” improves mood, self-esteem, and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Even better? Exercising near water, such as lakes or rivers, amplifies the benefits. For a deeper experience, try “Forest Bathing,” a mindful, sensory walk where you take in the smells, sounds, and sights of the changing season. Get outside and let nature recharge you!

Boost Your Immune System with Fall Foods

As the temperature dips, our bodies begin craving heartier foods. Luckily, Fall produce is packed with nutrients that naturally support your immune system. Think apples, squash, pumpkins, pears, and sweet potatoes—all bursting with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. These superfoods help guard against seasonal colds, balance blood sugar, and reduce inflammation. Spice it up with cinnamon, ginger, garlic, and cayenne, powerful ingredients that soothe, protect, and invigorate. Let healthy, hearty food be your Fall fuel.

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." — John Muir

• When this week can you block off 10 minutes to walk around your neighborhood for an outdoor "brain break" to reground?
• What is one immune-boosting Fall food (e.g., squash, apples, sweet potatoes, root vegetables, etc.) you can intentionally add to your grocery list and meals this week?

If you’d like to receive the entire Free Guide, How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: 7 Ways to Fuel Your Resilience, click here https://conta.cc/43foHyW

Stay tuned next week for more resilience-building strategies to fuel your Fall.

10/30/2025

How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: A Mini-Series

Resilience isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about learning to stand steady when the ground shifts beneath you. Fall is the great transition, replacing the slower pace of summer with the accelerated rigor of a new season. If you're feeling the pull of new demands, economic uncertainty, and general unpredictability, it's time to build your internal strength.

In this mini-series, How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty, I'll be sharing 7 simple practices to help you regroup, ramp up, and cultivate fresh energy this Fall. This week, we begin by focusing on two essential tools for that steadiness: The Power of Persistence and Rejuvenating Your Sleep Routine.

The Power of Persistence

As you set fresh goals this Fall, resilience means staying committed even when challenges and unexpected changes arise. Persistence is the key to progress and confidence. Facing a big project? Break it down into small, manageable steps, reframe setbacks as learning moments, and find an accountability partner to stay on track. Research shows that consistent small actions lead to the greatest impact, making your efforts feel more achievable and rewarding. Steady effort wins the game!

Rejuvinate Your Sleep Routine

With cooler weather and shorter days, Fall is a great time to recalibrate your sleep. Your body naturally adjusts to the shift, allowing for deeper rest. Take advantage of this by establishing relaxing evening routines such as unplugging from screens, enjoying a warm bath with Epsom salt, cracking a window for some cool air, or diving into a good book. Quality sleep supports everything from cognitive clarity to heart health and emotional balance. Rest well and let sleep become one of your superpowers this season as you navigate the abundance of uncertainty in our world. Being well-rested helps you to pivot more easily.

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." — Nelson Mandela

• What's one large project you've got on your plate you can break down to bite-sized pieces?
• How can you adjust your rest and/or sleep routines to better support your energy and health?

Stay tuned next week for more resilience-building strategies to fuel your Fall!

10/23/2025

How to Ramp Up This Fall Despite So Much Uncertainty: A Mini-Series

As we “fall back” into Fall, we’re met with more than cooler temperatures and changing leaves.

We’re navigating new routines, unexpected changes, and a world that is simply unpredictable. Fall is a season of transition from the warmer, slower days of summer back to the rigors of work and school. Add in today’s uncertain times, even seasonal shifts can feel disorienting. What do I need to get back to now? How do I ramp up and tackle all those procrastinated “to do’s”? How do I dive back in when it’s unclear what the next cut will be in our economy, and what will be the the ripple effect of all this?

Managing new demands, juggling work and personal priorities, and responding to the unknown can tax your energy and focus, and deplete you. When change is so constant, how do you move forward in this “new normal”?

In this mini-series, I’ll be sharing 7 simple resilience habits you can build to ramp up this Fall with grounding, momentum, and resilience in these uncertain times.

Adopt a Positive Fall Mindset

Fall is a season of change, of new beginnings, of purposefulness. As “summer hours” fade and routines pick up, whether for the new school year, business cycles, or personal projects, it’s the perfect moment to refresh your habits.

Studies show that consistent routines support mental and physical health and help you reset your sleep and mealtimes. On top of that, Fall’s vibrant colors have mood-boosting effects. Yellow radiates energy and cheerfulness, while red can enhance attention and confidence. Embrace the season’s natural cues, refresh your mindset, focus on where you want to be instead of where you are stuck, and wear the colors of change both figuratively and literally.

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” – Maya Angelou

Stay tuned next week for more resilience-building strategies to fuel your Fall!

10/16/2025

How do you set boundaries?

“Setting boundaries is not about saying ‘no’. It’s about saying ‘yes’ to what is most important to you.”
- Nataly Kogan

What do you need to say yes to?

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