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There is so much this time of year, right? So much to see, so much to take in, so much to do,

so much love to give. Sometimes I feel like when we get to the end of the

calendar year my days feel like drinking through a fire hose of hot chocolate

and merriment and while I love those things sometimes they feel like too much along with the

deadlines coming from the fire hose as well. I love my life I love the people in

it I love the work I do even if sometimes I want to check the problems that sometimes come with it at the door.

I want to do everything I can to soak it all up to make it the best that it can be.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing enough this time of year.

If I, as a mom, partner, daughter, friend,

entrepreneur or writer, am I enough of who I need to be in these areas of my life?

How do I make sure that I make enough magic for my kids for my family for my team and vendors and community?

How do I make sure they're all okay and happy this time a year?

How do I make sure I'm also building a foundation for the next year to

make sure we launch into January feeling fresh and strong, rested and

rejuvenated, excited for the year ahead. Am I wanting too much? Am I asking too much of myself? These are hard questions to answer,

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