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I just returned a few days ago from my third trip to the Costa Rican jungles and it was such an awesome trip \u2013 even though every time I go, I feel a ton of resistance around it. And that\u2019s because it throws me out of my routine (and it\u2019s a LONG journey to get there).\n \xa0\n But here\u2019s what this trip helped me with this round \u2013 it forced me to take time for myself. It forced me to just sit in quiet in nature (with the occasional monkey making his presence known). You see up until Costa Rica, I was a feeling a little blocked creatively, which was super frustrating because I had a talk to prepare for and an eCourse to come up with. But on the flight home \u2013 because I allowed myself the space to let that creativity come flowing back in \u2013 the ideas poured out! I couldn\u2019t believe how easy it felt.\n \xa0\n Now, you might be saying, \u201cThis doesn\u2019t apply to me because I\u2019m not creative.\u201d Newsflash \u2013 you ARE creative!\n \xa0\n \u201cWe are all creative beings.\u201d\n \xa0\n You create and put things out in the world every single day \u2013 and there are more forms than you think. It\u2019s not just writing, designing or painting. There is an outlet that makes you feel alive \u2013 you just need to tune in to find out what it is.\n \xa0\n Now as you can imagine, while we need to practice creative space all year round, with the holiday upon us, it\u2019s more important than ever to create space so we don\u2019t lose our marbles when family and friends visit. So just like I stated above, you must carve out time just for you.\n \xa0\n Schedule in your time and practice fierce boundaries for parties or other commitments that don\u2019t excite you. No is a complete sentence and you aren\u2019t responsible for making everyone happy. Use the holidays for what they were meant for \u2013 joy and connection.\n \xa0\n Ask yourself, \u201cWhat do I need each week to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season for myself?\u201d\n \xa0\n I challenge you to look at your calendar and make those unbreakable \u201cspace making\u201d appointments with yourself. In order to create and transform we must find that space.\n \xa0\n Let me know how you do! I love hearing from you!\n \xa0\n Happy Thanksgiving!\n \xa0\n \xa0\n \xa0\n In This Episode You Will Learn:\n \xa0\n Why we need to create space for ourselves regularly \u2013 especially during the holiday season\n How scheduling appointments for yourself is crucial\n How to set fierce boundaries\n \xa0\n Resources:\n \xa0\n Free 14-Day HoliBurn Challenge\n Nov. 27-Dec. 10 \u2013 Go to https://loriharder.com/challenge to register!\n \xa0\n Check out my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.