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Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:December 30, 2024 Hey there Reader, On the Eve of Possibility: Reflecting on the Year Past and the Year Ahead As the last hours of 2024 fade, we find ourselves drawn into the space between reflection and hope—a time to pause, look back, and dream forward. It’s a universal ritual, this examination of highs and lows, triumphs and trials. We hold tightly to the memories that warmed our hearts, the lessons from our challenges,…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:December 16, 2024 Hey there Reader, Anchoring Into Traditions and Honoring Loved Ones As we approach Christmas, it’s easy to feel the season’s conflicting emotions—joy and excitement mingled with memories of loss or longing. The holidays often illuminate the gaps left by loved ones who are no longer with us. It’s a time when the past and present collide, and for many, it can feel bittersweet. Yet, amidst the busyness and…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:November 11, 2024 Hey there Reader, November 11: Reflecting on Sacrifice, Compassion, and Living Authentically This week is a meaningful one for me—not only because it’s Remembrance Day, but also because it’s my birthday week. I’ve been feeling especially reflective, thinking about what this day of remembrance really means, and how it connects to living a life that feels true to who we are. Remembrance Day is a time to…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:October 28, 2024 Hey there ,Reader When Your Coping Skills Desert You Hopefully you can relate to this. It is a vulnerable share based on a real event, but I find those are the most valuable and honest teaching moments. Have you ever had one of those days where your usual “I’ve got this” turns into “Oh, no, I absolutely do not got this”? Recently, I found myself in exactly that spot, and it was an experience that opened my…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:October 14, 2024 Hey there Reader, Celebrating the Small Things As we come to Thanksgiving, we’re all encouraged to reflect on the big things in life—family, home, comfort—and feel grateful. But today, I want to go deeper. I want to invite you to pause and consider the small things. The moments we often overlook, even though they are the threads that weave our lives together. For those of us navigating the chaos of…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:September 30, 2024 Hey there Reader, The Cost of Not Keeping the Promises You Make to Yourself Have you ever made a promise to yourself, only to break it before you’ve even gotten started? Maybe you planned to prioritize your health, reconnect with an old friend, or finally take that trip you’ve been dreaming of. Yet, when it comes to the promises we make to ourselves, we often let them slide. If it’s a promise to someone…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:September 16, 2024 Hey there Reader, Embracing the Ordinary: Finding Magic in Everyday Moments In a world that celebrates the extraordinary, it’s easy to overlook the quiet beauty in our daily routines. We get so caught up in chasing milestones and reaching for the next big thing that we forget there’s magic in the ordinary. The soft glow of morning light, the sound of your favorite song playing in the background, a shared…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:September 02, 2024 Hey there Reader, “7 Essential Tips for a Life-Changing September—A Personal Reflection” As I sit here on this warm, final day of August, I can’t help but reflect on the whirlwind of emotions this month has brought. Maybe you, too, have felt the turbulence—busy days, unexpected challenges, and the ever-present pull to reset and start fresh. Just now, I heard the soft clicking of a grasshopper nearby, a…

Marianne Preston Coach- Life Transitions & Burnout Recovery Newsletter:July 29, 2024 Hey there Reader, On a celebratory note Today marks a very special day for me—my 24th wedding anniversary. Reflecting on the years with my amazing husband, George, I’m reminded of the great highs and inevitable lows we’ve faced together. George, there’s no one quite as wonderful, funny, loving, and connected to my spirit as you. I send you all my love and thanks for being by my side through it all. Embrace…