The holiday season is notorious for turning you into a checklist machine. You wake up with a mental rundown of what must be done: complete Cyber purchases, groceries, school events, meal prep, work deadlines, holiday gatherings, gift wrapping, and on and on. By the time Tuesday is here, that list is already gnawing at your energy and your spirit. You're already wiped out just thinking about the week ahead. Sound too familiar? Well, here's your escape: Your to-do list does not anchor your life—your heart is the anchor.

Psalm 46:10 reminds us to "Be still, and know that I am God."

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Stillness isn't about ignoring responsibilities. It's about pausing in the chaos to reconnect with what truly grounds you.

It's not the frantic crossing off of tasks that fuels you—it's the quiet connection to yourself and those you love.

When did you take a moment over these past few days to take in the beauty that surrounded you?

Max Lucado once wrote, "You were made to be loved. You were made to love."

When you lose touch with your heart, you lose touch with the very purpose that carries you through the overwhelm.

Your presence—the real you, not the spinning to-do list version—is what matters.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Your heart is the anchor!

Zig Ziglar nailed it when he said, "Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."

When the weight of the holiday hustle presses down, your mindset is the rudder. Choose to see your heart as the anchor. Choose presence.

This week, before you dive into the endless lists, take a moment. Pause. Breathe. Feel your feet on the ground, your hands holding someone you love, your heart beating strong beneath it all.

Your to-do list will still be there tomorrow. But your heart? That's what will keep you steady, strong, and fully alive to whatever comes next.

No more burying yourself in excuses or drowning in overwhelm. Your heart is your power. Anchor there first—and find the peace in your presence for today.

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

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