Ever notice that the best part of a holiday treat isn’t actually eating it...

The best part is the anticipation leading up to it!​​​​​​​

It's like that cookie exchange you and your friends have been planning all week? 

Somehow, those cookies end up tasting better in your imagination than they do in real life.

Funny how anticipation works, right?

So here we are in the holidays.

And it's a minefield packed with challenges as irresistible as they are delicious.

Everywhere you turn... it's temptation.

Cookies piled high at the office. Big family dinners you can’t escape. Drinks that insist on refilling themselves.

And let’s be honest, we’ve all made those promises to “be good” only to watch it all unravel.

But think about this… maybe the key isn’t swearing off treats or dodging the dessert table? 

Maybe the key is leaning into the lead-up!

Think about it.

The magic of the holidays isn’t just about the cookies on your plate. 

It’s the smells. 

The anticipation. 

The story you tell yourself about what’s coming.

Here’s a scenario for you—

You’re at a party. The dessert table is stacked, and every treat has your name on it.

But instead of diving in, you pause.

You tell yourself, “Ehh. Not yet. I'll hold off for a minute.”

So you sip your drink, chat with friends, and soak it all in.

And when you finally grab that treat, it’s not just dessert anymore.

It’s a moment.

And in that moment, you’re calm. You're in control. And you're actually enjoying it.

Feels way different than the stress of avoiding everything, doesn’t it?

Anticipation is your secret weapon.

It’s not about saying no—it’s about saying “not yet.”

And that tiny shift of what we tell ourselves turn impulsive moments into intentional moments.

So… how would your holiday season look if you made anticipation part of your plan?

Tune in and let's dig into this strategy and share how you can make this your most mindful—and satisfying—season yet.

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