Episode # 62 Relax and Refocus for the Holidays with guest speaker Susan Bear

Hey! It's me, Jackie --- host of the BE ENCOURAGED! Podcast.  You are listening to episode # 62! And can you believe that Thanksgiving is around the corner!? Before we know it, we will be ringing in a new year! The holidays seems to go by so fast! It's packed full of everything, including planning parties and going to them!  Wouldn't it be nice to be less stressed throughout the holiday season!?  I couldn't agree more with you!  That's why you'll love this conversation, with guest speaker, Susan Bear! Susan is a mom who raised two wonderful young woman. Susan knows what it's like to raise a family and all the busyness that this season brings. Now that her girls are older, she is finding ways to help relax, refocus, and reconnect, without so much unnecessary stress!  Susan also is an event planner, day of coordinator, and business owner of A Step Above by Susan. In this conversation, she dives into some tips and tricks, to help keep us doing the same thing, during the holidays!  This is an episode where you'll feel like you are having a chat with a genuinely kind friend, who knows the importance of keeping life simple and making what matters most, at the core of living life!  So grab your coffee, tea, or get going on your walk or run --- but wherever you are, BE ENCOURAGED!  Jackie  Resources:  Learn more about Susan Bear and A Step Above Susan by clicking the link below!  https://www.astepabovebysusan.com/ or follow on IG @astepabovesusan  Books/Articles Referenced:  Psychology Today - "6 Ways to Stave Off Holiday Stress" by: Andrea Bonior Ph.D.  Bible Verses to Reference:  - Luke 2 and Psalm 19:7