Okay, here is a detailed timeline of events and a cast of characters based on the provided sources.

Timeline of Events (Late 2024 - February 2025):

• December 8, 2024: Stacy Braiuca publishes "Find Better Work Life Balance with Less Anxiety: Conquering Your Distractions" on Medium, focusing on improving productivity and creativity.
• December 12, 2024: Stacy Braiuca publishes "Find Better Work Life Balance with Less Anxiety: Join the 'Calm Through Change' Support Group" on Medium, advertising a support group to navigate change with calmness.
• December 31, 2024: Stacy Braiuca publishes "Find Better Work Life Balance with Less Anxiety: A Squirrel Wrangler’s Guide to Renewal" on Medium, offering a guide to finding a better work-life balance with less anxiety.
• December 31, 2024: Stacy Braiuca publishes "Embarking on a Journey Through Squirrels in Wonderland: A New A-to-Z Adventure and Celebration of…" on Medium, beginning her "Squirrels in Wonderland" series.
• February 2025: Stacy Braiuca creates the video "Squirrels in Wonderland: February 2025 — Anxiety." Podcast Episode focusing on anxiety (Letter A) is likely released around this time.
• February 2025 (3 days prior to publication date): Stacy Braiuca publishes "Break Up with Your Anxiety Today: Embrace Mindfulness and Resilience" on Medium, based on the February 2025 video, offering strategies for managing anxiety.

Cast of Characters:

• Stacy Braiuca (Squirrel Wrangler™): A self-described "Squirrel Wrangler™" who guides people to manage their anxieties and achieve personal growth. She uses the "Squirrels in Wonderland" metaphor to frame her approach. She is the host of the "Squirrel Wrangler Podcast" and author of articles on Medium. She offers free "anxiety-busting" sessions and a free self-care planner (via text).
• Connect with Stacy at @stacybraiuca on all social media and at https://stacybraiuca.com/connect

🌿🐿️ Squirrels in Wonderland: February 2025 - Anxiety 🐿️🌿

Welcome back to Squirrels in Wonderland, where we navigate life’s adventures one mindful step at a time! This month, we explore Anxiety—that uneasy feeling when life’s gusts of wind shake our sense of control.

🌬️ What happens when anxiety strikes? Our furry friend starts its day in peaceful Wonderland, but an unexpected gust of wind sends a ripple of unease through the trees. Just like us, anxiety can catch us off guard—but there’s a way through it.

💡 Lessons from the Squirrel:

🔹 Mindfulness – Find your breath, ground yourself, and let the storm pass.

🔹 Boundaries – Protect your space, energy, and focus on what truly matters.

🔹 Resilience – Build your rhythm, take small purposeful steps, and trust your journey.

🌳 Anxiety is a part of every adventure, but it doesn’t have to stop you. Watch as our squirrel navigates its way back to balance—so you can, too!

👉 What steps will you take today to manage stress and build resilience? Drop a comment below and let’s talk about it!

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🔹 Break free from anxiety with a personalized Anxiety Breaking Session! Book a session with Stacy Braiuca, The Squirrel Wrangler™, at [stacybraiuca.com/book](https://stacybraiuca.com/book) and start your journey to calm today.

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Title: Squirrels in Wonderland: Episode B - Accountability [Opening Scene: Whimsical Forest Setting] [Soft, determined music begins. The camera follows a squirrel weaving through a forest trail. It occasionally pauses, glancing at a glowing path marked by faint paw prints—a nod to staying on track. Nearby, the whimsical Cheshire Cat appears, fading in and out of sight, as if guiding the squirrel forward.] Narrator (Voiceover): 'Welcome back to Squirrels in Wonderland, where every letter of the alphabet uncovers a new tool for navigating the twists and turns of life. Today’s letter is B... for Accountability.' [Scene Transition: The squirrel stops at a fork in the road, hesitating. The glowing paw prints illuminate one path, and the squirrel follows.] Narrator (Voiceover): 'Accountability is about following the right path—even when distractions beckon. In Wonderland, Alice had to trust the Cheshire Cat’s guidance to avoid getting lost. Like her, staying focused on your goals requires self-discipline and clarity.' [Cut to: The squirrel finding a stash of acorns. It carefully counts and organizes them into small piles, nodding with satisfaction.] Narrator (Voiceover): 'Achieving your goals starts with setting clear intentions and tracking your progress. Our squirrel knows the importance of keeping tabs on its stash. Without a system, how could it prepare for winter?' [Scene Transition: The squirrel encounters a group of mischievous birds scattering acorns. The squirrel pauses, adjusts its pile, and secures it safely in a hollow log.] Narrator (Voiceover): 'Distractions and challenges are inevitable. Accountability helps you stay grounded, ensuring that the time and energy you invest in your tasks lead to meaningful results.' [Cut to: The squirrel systematically gathering acorns, batching them by size and type. Nearby, another squirrel observes and follows suit.] Narrator (Voiceover): 'Productivity thrives on systems. Batching tasks—like gathering all your acorns at once—saves time and sets you up for success. Effective systems prepare you for future challenges, just as storing acorns ensures survival through winter.' [Scene Transition: The squirrel sits atop a branch, surveying its organized stash and the glowing paw prints leading toward the horizon.] Narrator (Voiceover): 'Accountability is your compass in Wonderland. It’s about being intentional with your actions, tracking your progress, and building systems that support your journey. When you hold yourself accountable, the path ahead becomes clearer.' [Closing Scene: The Cheshire Cat reappears, giving a sly grin before fading into the trees. The squirrel confidently hops down the path, tail flicking with determination.] Narrator (Voiceover): 'So, what’s your accountability system? How will you track your progress and stay on the right path? Join us next time as we explore the next letter in our adventure through Wonderland. Until then, keep moving forward—one step, one acorn, one goal at a time.' [Closing Text on Screen: 'Squirrels in Wonderland: A to Z with the Squirrel Wrangler™—Mindset, Strategy, and a World of Possibilities.' [Music fades out as the video ends.]

Title: Squirrels in Wonderland: Episode A - Abundance

[Opening Scene: Whimsical Forest Setting] [Soft, upbeat music begins. The camera pans through a vibrant, magical forest. Gigantic mushrooms glow softly, vines sway gently in an imaginary breeze, and beams of sunlight illuminate scattered acorns hidden among the roots of towering trees. A curious squirrel appears, darting through the scene.]

Narrator (Voiceover): "Welcome to Squirrels in Wonderland, where every letter of the alphabet leads us to a new adventure in mindset and strategy. Today, we begin with A... for Abundance."

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As you watched the whimsical journey of our adventurous squirrel, you may have wondered how to apply this abundance mindset in your own life. Let’s break it down further:

1. Recognize Your Acorns: Every challenge you face contains an opportunity, much like the acorns hidden throughout the forest. Start a daily habit of identifying your "acorns"—the small opportunities that might be tucked away in your routine challenges.
2. Collaboration Over Competition: Notice how the squirrels shared their paths and worked together? Collaboration often leads to greater rewards than going it alone. Seek out partners who share your vision and complement your strengths.
3. Invest Strategically: The squirrel didn’t gather randomly; it was purposeful, investing its energy where it saw the most potential. Similarly, focus your time and resources on opportunities that align with your goals and values.
4. Innovation Fuels Growth: Abundance doesn’t mean sticking to the same old path. Sometimes, you need to leap into uncharted territory. Think creatively about your challenges and explore innovative solutions.

Take Action: To dive deeper into mastering this mindset, grab your free copy of the How to Wrangle a Squirrel Roadmap at stacybraiuca.com/roadmap or text ROADMAP to 866-393-4242.

This guide will equip you with the tools to navigate distractions, uncover opportunities, and align your actions with your vision. Remember, the forest is vast, and so are the possibilities within it. Go out there and wrangle your squirrels—abundance is waiting!

🌰 Squirrel Wisdom: Turning Acorns into Intentions to Reset Yourself for 2025 🐿️

As the year winds down, it’s time to hit the pause button and embrace a magical reset. In this episode of The Squirrel Wrangler Podcast, we’re diving into the transformative power of reflection, intention-setting, and letting go of the “negative stuff” holding us back.

Join me as we explore: ✨ How to gather your “acorns” of wisdom from 2024 🌱 Turning those insights into intentions for 2025 🏡 Refreshing your personal "treehouse" and sacred space 🧠 Techniques to clear your mind, ground your spirit, and align with your true self

This isn’t your average year-end routine—this is a whimsical, heartfelt journey into renewal, inspired by the enchanted world of squirrels and treehouses. Whether you’re ready to declutter your life, plant seeds for your future, or just wrangle your inner squirrels, this episode is packed with actionable insights and a sprinkle of magic to help you leap forward into 2025.

🎧 Ready to reset and refresh? Press play now and let’s wrangle your year-end reset together! 💬 Don’t forget to comment below: What intentions are you planting for the new year?

🔗 Let’s Connect: ✨ Book your session with the Squirrel Wrangler™: https://stacybraiuca.com/book 🌐 Explore more magical insights and resources: https://stacybraiuca.com/ 📸 Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/stacybraiuca/

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Are distractions stealing your focus and joy? 🐿 Discover how to turn pesky diversions into powerful allies with my Squirrel Wrangling techniques! In this video, we redefine what it means to manage distractions and bring them to heel for creativity and productivity. Learn about the Acorn List, Squirrel Hours, and the innovative CAGE method to capture, categorize, and explore distractions on your own terms. Let's embrace those shiny ideas not as interruptions but as inspiration! Ready to wrangle your squirrels? Watch now and take control of your creative focus!

Imagine your life as a magical garden within a grand, interconnected forest. Each plant in your garden represents an aspect of your internal world—your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. If you nurture your plants with care, watering them with positivity and sunlight from hope, they grow vibrant and robust. These healthy plants emit a gorgeous fragrance that wafts through the forest, attracting beneficial creatures and resonating with the beauty of the outer world. Now, the grand forest surrounding your garden is the larger universe—or the macrocosm—that mirrors your inner garden, the microcosm. When you care for your inner garden, you're also contributing to the harmony of the forest. Conversely, if your garden is tangled with weeds of doubt and fear, that negative energy contributes to the disharmony in the forest, making it less inviting. Just as the tiniest seeds in your garden can grow into towering trees, even your smallest intentions and daily habits have enormous potential to reshape your world. A single effort to water a positive thought can lead to a cascade of external changes, just like how a nurturing gardener transforms a barren plot into a lush paradise. So, as you cultivate peace, love, and discipline within your personal garden, you'll find the grand forest around you becoming more peaceful, loving, and orderly in response. Thus, as above, so below; as within, so without. The way you tend to your inner world will always reflect in the world around you, intertwining both into a harmonious and flourishing whole. Find your inner peace when you break up with your anxiety. Schedule an anxiety busting session with the Squirrel Wrangler™, Stacy Braiuca today at https://stacybraiuca.com/book

Sure, let's dive into a fun analogy to explain Stacy Braiuca's Purple Elephant Communication Technique: Imagine you and your friends are playing a high-stakes, fast-paced game of musical chairs. The music is blaring, everyone is laughing, but amidst the excitement, you start to feel overwhelmed. Maybe it's the noise, or perhaps the intensity of the game, but you notice your heart is racing and your thoughts are scattered. Now, let's introduce the concept of a 'Pause Button' in this game—enter the 'Purple Elephant.' Think of the Purple Elephant as a magical remote control that anyone can press to pause the game instantly. When someone calls out 'Purple Elephant,' all players stop moving, the music stops, and everyone takes a brief, calming break. During this pause, each person takes a moment to catch their breath, reflect, and calm their mind. The person who called the Purple Elephant then explains why they needed the break, applying 'I statements' like 'I was feeling overwhelmed by the noise and needed a moment to reset.' This pause gives everyone a chance to understand and respect each other’s boundaries, effectively preventing any stress or frustration from building up. After the explanation, everyone resumes the game, feeling more relaxed and in tune with each other's needs. In this way, the Purple Elephant acts like a magical tool that helps maintain harmony and understanding in the game of musical chairs, making it enjoyable and stress-free for everyone involved. It's a simple, yet powerful technique to ensure that all players feel heard and balanced, allowing them to continue the fun with a clear mind and a joyful heart. This analogy captures the essence of the Purple Elephant Technique in a playful and relatable manner, highlighting its importance in fostering better communication and emotional well-being in any group setting. Push past communication anxiety, book an anxiety busting session with Stacy Braiuca, the Squirrel Wrangler™ at stacybraiuca.com slash book and foster better relationships and well being for yourself.

Imagine you're about to throw a big party and you want it to be the best party ever. But before anything, you write a detailed guest list because you want to make sure all the right people get invited. In this analogy, your brain's reticular activating system (RAS) is similar to this guest list. It's like a bouncer outside the party, deciding who gets in and who doesn’t based on the names you’ve written down. When you consciously choose what to put on this list, you make sure the right 'party guests'—like positive thoughts, opportunities, and things you want to manifest—get into your mind, which is your party. This approach is like someone giving you a VIP list to help get your party started. The list starts with something simple and neutral, like inviting purple flowers, so you can see the proof for yourself without the stress of wondering if the most important guests will arrive. Once you see how easy it is for purple flowers to 'show up,' you're more confident in inviting more significant guests, like abundance, success, or love. By staying neutral and not stressing over each guest's arrival, you ensure that your RAS, or bouncer, lets in all the positive and desired guests to your party smoothly. Soon enough, your party, which is your manifestation journey, is filled with everything you wanted and more, making it the best party you could have ever imagined! Need to get over more anxiety before you manifest your party? Book an anxiety busting session with the Stacy, aka the Squirrel Wranger at stacybraiuca.com slash book

Imagine you’re a knight in a medieval kingdom. Each morning, the kingdom’s council hands you a scroll containing your tasks for the day, written in elegant calligraphy. At the top of the scroll is an intimidating beast—the dragon. Your mission is clear but daunting: slay this dragon to save the kingdom. The dragon represents your biggest, most significant task—the one you tend to avoid but is crucial for your success. Now, if you start your day by facing off with this dragon and defeating it, the rest of your day feels like dealing with minor squabbles and mischievous goblins. But if you delay this encounter, the looming presence of the dragon makes every little task harder and fills your heart with trepidation. The key is to harness the courage of a knight—take a deep breath, draw your sword, and confront that dragon first thing in the morning. Just like the knight uses specific strategies and tools to slay the dragon, you can employ Brian Tracy’s methods to conquer your daily dragons. Define your goals clearly, pick your battles wisely, and eliminate distractions. Break the dragon into smaller pieces—like scaling down those fangs into manageable quests—and find your peak energy times to strike. Protect your focus as if it were your kingdom’s last fortress. Set deadlines, visualize your triumphant victory over the dragon, and reward yourself for every dragon you slay, no matter how big or small. In this way, eating your frog—conquering that dragon—sets you up for a day where you rule your kingdom (your tasks and goals) with confidence and prowess. By practicing this bravery daily, you build the discipline and focus of a legendary knight, ready to achieve the impossible. Are you ready to conquer your life? Let's bust any anxiety you have left, book an anxiety busting session with Stacy at stacybraiuca.com slash book