Why I’m writing to you at 2 AM on Christmas Eve

You might be wondering what the hell I have to say to you that’s important enough that I’d post something on Christmas Eve. CHRISTMAS EVE!! A day often, rightfully reserved for last-minute shopping, cooking, seven fishes dinners, holiday movies, and maybe some semi-peaceful (or at least tolerable?) time with loved ones.Or maybe - you’re excited to be hearing from me, in which case…Either way, I deeply value your times so I’ll get right to it.If you’re having an amazing holiday season devoid of stress, stop reading and go enjoy yourself. Seriously. No sarcasm intended. I am SO happy for you. And deeply envious. But seriously - go enjoy yourself!But also — would you forward this to anyone you suspect might not be having an amazing holiday season devoid of stress? And if you’re reading this on Substack, would you share it with your community on notes? I would be SO grateful! Thank you!!Okay, so for those of us still here…I have promoted my Holiday Survival Kit more than anything I have ever created in my entire life. Not just as a coach, but also as a writer, and actor, and in all my endeavors. And a lot of the time, self-promotion feels really really icky. Like, I’m writing this at the last minute at 2AM on Christmas Eve. I did not plan to write to you today. I also scheduled an Instagram post that’s going out today. I feel icky and weird about that too. Maybe I’m not supposed to admit that, maybe the sales influencer people would yell at me. Oh well.Despite my discomfort with self-promotion, here’s the thing —If I don’t tell you about the value of the Holiday Survival Kit and all of the insights, tools, catchphrases, strategies for hard conversations, and real-life stories I poured into the on-demand bite-sized videos…If I don’t tell you about my personal survival guide with my favorite resources…If I don’t tell you about the guide full of prompts designed to help you figure out what you need to take care of yourself right now, and how to get it…If I don’t share any of that with you…Well, you won’t know about any of it!Maybe you don’t need a Holiday Survival Kit. If that’s the case, go ahead and click out of the tab and enjoy yourself.But if you could use some extra support…I’m here to help. And I’m not going to let my self-consciousness get in the way of reaching people who could this resource that I’ve poured my heart into. Inside the Holiday Survival Kit Party, you’ll learn…* how to stop stressing out about being a perfect hostess aka how to get out of the kitchen, avoid a mid-party meltdown, have fun at your own gathering, and even let your friends help you clean up (wild, I know. I did it and lived to tell the tale). * what to do when you’re dissociating at a holiday party and would rather be home watching Netflix * how to stop fixating on creating the “perfect holiday” * how to not lose your mind when your aunt (once again) tells you not to eat too much * how to avoid a trip to the ER over a peach cobbler (true story) * how to hold space for all of the fa la la la feelings that don’t quite seem to fit in with the tinsel and cheer, when the world tells you to put on a happy face (ex: loneliness and grief). * how to create authentic traditions * how to deck the halls with BOUNDARIES Okay, sounds intriguing but like, what IS the holiday survival kit party? Is it an actual party? Are you trying to get me to go to a party right now, Alexa? With other people? In clothes that aren’t sweatpants?Of course not. I would NEVER. Here’s how it works. Once you’re inside the “party”, you’ll get…* PRACTICAL TOOLSOver ninety minutes of carefully curated, on-demand recordings, broken down into eight sections. Inside, I share tools, tips, insights, mindset shifts, affirmations, and more, for navigating the holiday season with more intentionality and authenticity. (Scroll down to the ‘all the merry details section here for details on exactly what I talk about in each video). * THE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL KIT WORKBOOKa downloadable guide with thirty pages of prompts to help you create your very own custom kit!* MY HOLIDAY SURVIVAL KITwith allll of my custom recommendations. Sections include, but are not limited to, my favorite podcasts, TV shows and movies, books, tools for hard conversations, tips on setting boundaries, wellness tips, activities etc.* COMMUNITYaccess to our exclusive holiday survival kit facebook group, where you can share tips and commiserate! Maybe you think that it’s too late to benefit from a resource like this. I would probably think that, if I received an email like this. But here’s the thing — The story of the time I landed in the ER because of a peach cobbler, might reframe the way you look at other people’s needs vs. your own. And maybe that shift will change the way you interact with people for these last two weeks of the year and beyond.The resources I’ve collected for tending to the big, messy emotions like loneliness and grief, might be the very resources you’ve been needing to help you feel seen in your pain.I’ve been told by many, many people that my synopses of holiday movies (Christmas Inheritance and Princess Switch to be exact) are the funniest thing they’ve ever heard. You will definitely walk away from that video realizing just how ridiculous holiday movies can be, and that real life is quite different. And that the holidays don’t have to be perfect to be fun, cozy, or whatever you want this time of year to feel like.Oh, and the Deck The Halls with Boundaries section will *definitely* leave you with some new, unique, very effective ideas for what to say or do during impossibly uncomfortable conversations. The mindset shift/tools/insights you need to avoid a screaming match might be just a click away!It is definitely never too late for any of these things. Here’s what definitely WON’T happen after you watch the Holiday Survival Kit Party:All your stress will be goneYou’ll have a perfectly magical holiday seasonHere’s what WILL happen: You’ll have the tools to reduce your stressYou’ll learn what your priorities are for the end of the yearYou’ll develop more compassion for yourselfYou’ll get permission to take care of yourself and have whatever kind of holiday season you wantYou’ll spend time with someone who loves and hates the holidays, who is tired of the pretenses and bullshit, and ready to get real about what’s hard about the holidays + how she handles it(It’s me, the someone is me.)You can pay in full for $222 or two installments of $111.If cost is a barrier, please please email me back at [email protected] or DM me over on Instagram at @alexajordancoaching.If you want the Holiday Survival Kit Party, I want you to have it.I want you to have access to this resource, and I want to meet you where you are. It’s that simple. That’s what Holiday Survival Kit Party is all about. I’m 100% confident we can figure something out.You can also totally reach out if you have questions. I’ll be a little slower to respond due to holiday festivities and merriment- but I *will* respond when I see your message!You can also check out these FAQs (abbreviated here, full version on my website).* What if I’ve never taken a course like this before?Think of Holiday Survival Kit Party as less of a sit-down, traditional course, and more of a long Facetime/zoom chat with a friend who gets it, and tells it like it is. Consider me your go-to BFF for all things Holiday-related!(I honestly even hestitate to call it a course - that is just the closest thing I can describe it as!) * I’m so busy already — how will I find the time for this? Why should I add another thing to my calendar/to-do list this holiday season?!The longest video is 20 minutes. I designed these recordings to be bite-sized and digestible for even the busiest schedules.You can literally watch/listen to these modules on your lunch break, on the plane ride home or on the car ride over to your friend’s house. You can even listen on the subway if you want!* I’d love to join, but I’m not sure if the Holiday Survival Kit will speak to my situation.The Holiday Survival Kit Party is designed to meet you where you are — whether you’re hosting, visiting family, dreaming of a solo holiday, or sick of the holidays. I focus on tools and strategies you can adapt to your unique needs, and use in a wide variety of scenairios. Also, there are SO many resources included. There is truly something for everyone in hereOkay, that’s all I’ve got for you.I hope you love hanging out inside the Holiday Survival Kit Party and that it brings you more of what you need right now, whether that be peace, validation, tools, laughter, solace etc.No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone in your struggle. Even when it feels like it. I can promise you that.Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.To those who don’t celebrate — Happy December 25th.Happy Kwanzaa. Happy Hanukkah. Merry Happy Everything.PS Can I ask you a quick favor? I know, I’ve already taken quite a bit of your time, I’ll be quick!Would you send this to someone you think might be interested in the Holiday Survival Kit Party? And if you’re reading this on Substack, would you share it with your community on notes? I would be SO grateful! It seriously goes a long way. Thank you!!PPS I wrote a book that’s perfect for the 20-somethings in your life, if you’re still looking for a gift! PPPS I’m so deeply appreciative of everyone in the Wild Cozy Free communiy. Seriously, you’re the greatest. FREE RESOURCES This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenuancediaries.substack.com/subscribe