2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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Obviously, the holidays this year aren’t going to quite look like they have in years past…
It feels almost surreal that we’ve gone almost an entire year without having our normal holidays with family + friends. While I’m a little upset that Thanksgiving + Christmas won’t be as exciting + fun as they typically are, I am thankful that we at least have my brother + sister-in-law back in town for the holidays after 3 years while they lived on the West Coast.
And while our holiday celebrations might not look like they normally do, one thing that hopefully isn’t changing much for you is the GIFTS!
I’m one of those people who not only loves to get gifts, but I love to GIVE gifts too! I pride myself on finding the best presents for each individual person - and get really frustrated when I can’t think of a good gift (I’m looking at you, Dad).
That being said, I wanted to give YOU a guide of some of MY personal favorites for the people in your life - or yourself - this holiday season!
But, I wanted to point out my TOP FOUR if you’re like me and struggle to make a decision. But, I’m going to do this in the way I give my kids gifts… something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read.
SOMETHING YOU WANT
I see you… you WANT to be a faster runner, but you also don’t want to spend a ton of time logging miles, because, well, you don’t have time for that. You can never figure out the perfect training plan for you, but you also want one that includes strength training +/or nutrition.
Well, friend, I’ve got you covered! You can grab my Elite Running Academy Program for just $27 (regularly $47) through Tuesday, December 1! This is the perfect gift for YOU - or the runner in your life!
**From now until Tuesday, December 1, 40% of all proceeds will be donated to St. Louis Area Food Bank to help give meals to those who need it in my local area.**
SOMETHING YOU NEED
Something I never talked about that happened this past year (actually, just a few months ago) is that I had a pretty big mental breakdown. My depression is alive and well, and there was a point this year where I was trying to dig myself out of a really deep hole that just seemed to be getting deeper. Nothing was going my way and I was feeling pretty hopeless.
I had hit my breaking point and knew that I need SOMETHING more than just medication to help get me through, which is why I started working with my friend Jessica Stong. Jessica is a Cognitive Behavior Specialist. She has helped me actually look into the way that I was feeling, put a name to it, actions behind it, and finally get past what I was going through.
For the first few weeks, it was a lot of talking through my feelings and creating “anchor thoughts” to help me get past them. Now, we are working on goal setting and helping me get to where I want to be in my life + business.
She is offering a Goal Setting for Results Masterclass right now at a really great cost that I think everyone should look into! Plus, you’ll get a coaching session with Jessica - and I’m telling you, that coaching session is a GAME CHANGER!
SOMETHING TO WEAR
So, if you’ve been following me for awhile, you might know that I HATE shopping. Unless I’m looking for something specific, I just hate going. Sure, walking around Target is nice, but I’d rather spend my time at home than spending money shopping.
But, once the weather started to cool off, I knew that I wanted a pair of shoes that would look super cute with jeans OR leggings. I’ve been a TOMS girl for a few years now, but I wanted something different - something a little more trendy.
A friend recommended the Dr. Scholl’s Madison Sneaker, and at first I was a little skeptical because they’re Dr. Scholl’s, but these are some of the cutest + comfiest shoes I’ve ever owned! Get yourself a pair this holiday season - or give it as a gift to your mom or BFF!
SOMETHING TO READ
I’m still not quite to my 20 books for the year yet - it’s going to be close - but there is ONE BOOK that I truly feel everyone needs to read this year. And guess what?
I haven’t even finished it yet! That’s how much I like it!
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer is speaking to my soul. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out, you NEED to read this! It’s exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life.
Plus, the way he writes is very similar to my writing, making it super easy to read. (One day, I WILL write a book similar to his to help busy, overwhelmed mamas…)
I hope this helps you knock some gifts off your list this year! I have a bunch more stuff for you in the Gift Guide, so be sure to download it today!
