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Happy Saturday! 🌜
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When we can show up vulnerably and in our connected humanity, everything is possible. 💖

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Whether you celebrated a Merry Christmas 🎄, are amidst the celebration of Hanukkah 🕎, Kwanzaa, or if you celebrate nothing at all, I hope you are having an excellent week. ✨

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Earlier today, I texted a friend the above Gabism in the context of songwriting and life. This is how these little sayings (now about 100 of them) come to me—in conversations with the people in my life.
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As I often do, I decided to share this on Threads and Instagram, and the comments started flowing in, which got me thinking. If this resonates so deeply, why do we find it so necessary to hide the messier truths of our lives? 🌍
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Through coaching hundreds of clients and leading both large and small teams, I’ve realized that it’s often in the messiest parts of life that we are most the same.
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As we approach the close of 2024, perhaps it’s time to reflect on how we want to show up in 2025. How will we shape our relationships? How will we spend our time—with ourselves, our loved ones, our work? How do we earn and spend our money? Maybe it’s time to slow down and process our lives in real time.
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So often, when life starts life-ing—a health crisis, a breakup, parenting challenges, navigating neurodiversity, death, birth—we hide it away. When someone asks, “How are you?” we respond with, “Fine, how are you?” even if our heart is breaking. What if we answered truthfully? Imagine saying: “I just got crushing news. I’m trying to keep it together, but my mind is racing.” Here’s what I think might happen: the person across from you would likely lean in with kindness—a hug, soothing words, a common story, a connection. 🤗
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Ways to Try Vulnerability Without Freaking Out the Neighbors 😅

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Start small. Begin with those closest to you. When asked how you are, pause, think, and answer truthfully.
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Ask for what you need. If you crave eye contact and deep conversations, seek out friends who can provide that space.

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Find your people. Build a community that sees all of you—a space where you can thrive and connect with others doing the same.

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Get curious. Where in your life are you falling short of being authentic?

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I believe one reason anxiety runs so high in our society is that we’ve stopped connecting in deeply meaningful ways.

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I must be honest, I'm not interested in meaningless chit-chat. As my friend Tracy recently said "I like to go deep!"

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Remember a time before technology? We gathered around tables, fires, living rooms, beaches, forests—and we talked. We shared stories, saw one another, and were truly seen. That is what I am committed to and here are a few other things I'm excited about for the coming year.
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My 2025 Vision 🌍

Word of the Year. 📝​
​Actualize.​
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​Ease & Flow, ✨​
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Optimal Health. 💪
I’m committing to fewer processed sugars 🍬, more juicing 🍇, fasting, and whole grains. Continuing my workouts and weightlifting routine is a must!
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Launching my Beta Group Coaching Program 🎉​
​A virtual chance to work together in community to uncover what keeps you from living joy-first everyday no matter what life tosses your way. See below for more details.​
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My Misogi - Running a 10K! 🏃‍♀️
Training starts in January—race suggestions are welcome, local or not. The last time I challenged myself athletically was doing triathlon sprints before turning 45. Let’s do this!
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Romance. 💖​
​I’m excited to call in meaningful connections with amazing men ready to level up. (Yes, feel free to set me up!)
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Serving more Clients. 🌟
Whether through strategic marketing, biz dev, event work, or coaching,
I’m excited to serve more people and companies in impactful ways. 🚀
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Releasing my First Book. 📖
Formal announcement: The Intro to The Global Joy Project is 90% written! Check out the P.S. below for details.
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More time with loved ones. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦​
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Travel. 🗺
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Upholding boundaries. 🚫​
If it doesn’t add joy or money, the answer is a hard NO. No is a complete sentence.

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What About You? 🧐

What will you take on in 2025? How will you move closer to your truth and your most authentic self?
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Remember, FAFO: F*ck Around and Find Out. 🎩

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With joy and authenticity,
xo, Gabrielle 🌸
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P.S. Be the first to access my upcoming interactive workbook, Introduction to The Healing Power of Joy: Gabisms and Other Musings. ⭐ Sign up here to get on the list.
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P.P.S. Ready to make joy your compass? Join my beta group for the Chasing Joy Incubator & Community, launching in 2025. Prioritize joy—one pivot at a time! 🎉 Click here for more information.