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Do’s and Don’ts to stay BREEZY during Christmas 🎄 “It’s the holidays, and we’re all in misery.” 😂 Christmas Vacation is the first movie we watch every Christmas season. Personally, our Christmas plans have already changed three times (there are 18 of us between our kids and their partners!), the tree lights have gone out twice AFTER decorating, and the outdoor lights—stretching a quarter mile down the driveway? They’ve shorted out twice, too. 😑 As we say at the Gray house, I’m determined to keep it “BREEZY.” Channeling Clark’s excitement, “We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas!” Here are some Do’s and Don’ts to help make your holidays more joyful and less stressful: Do’s 🎁 Be clear about expectations upfront. Whether it’s deciding who’s cooking what or clarifying schedules, open communication avoids confusion. 🎁 Take intentional breaks. Step away from the noise to recharge so you can show up as your best self. 🎁 Appreciate the effort, not just the outcome. Celebrate the crooked star, the half-lit lights, or the burnt cookies—they’re part of the story. 🎁 Practice patience. Slow responses, late arrivals, or mismatched priorities are inevitable—respond with grace. 🎁 Lead with kindness. Whether it’s your family, your coworkers, or the person bagging your groceries, small acts of kindness set the tone. Don’ts ❌ Don’t micromanage. Let others decorate, cook, or organize their way—even if it’s not your way. ❌ Don’t say yes to everything. You can’t be everywhere or do everything—prioritize what matters most. ❌ Don’t engage in unnecessary drama. Not every comment or disagreement needs a reaction. ❌ Don’t overextend yourself financially. Focus on meaningful gestures instead of trying to wow everyone with gifts. ❌ Don’t forget to reflect. Take time to pause and remember why you’re celebrating in the first place. I LOVE Christmas time! What’s your go-to tip for keeping things “BREEZY” during the holidays? Olivia Gray Olivia Godfrey TJ Gray Christian Gray ❤️ #ProTips #Family #Relationships #Communication #Connection #Leadership #Holidays #Love #Trust #ThinkDifferently #SeniorLiving #Nurses

With each passing day, our interactions are increasingly moving to digital platforms, and we often overlook the importance of face-to-face communication and the personal touch it brings. Talk to someone today that you have not talked to in a while Visit someone this week and experience the magic of human touch in action This article from Uma Sankar Sekar is one of my favorites.

As we gear up for the 4th of July celebrations, remember #SafetyGeorge's advice for a safe holiday weekend. Whether cooling off by the water or enjoying fireworks, let's ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for everyone. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3W79Gw1 #SafetyFirst #4thofJulySafety

As we gear up for the 4th of July celebrations, remember #SafetyGeorge's advice for a safe holiday weekend. Whether cooling off by the water or enjoying fireworks, let's ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for everyone. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3W79Gw1 #SafetyFirst #4thofJulySafety

The Holiday Season is upon us. Let’s make this time of year less stressful and more enjoyable. (1) Create a calendar showing when each parent will have the children for certain holiday events. (2) Be willing to start new family traditions. (3) Remember the holiday season is a special time of year not just a specific day of the week. Celebrate over the course of the month. (4) Have open communication and be flexible as needed if and when reasonable.

🎄 Is he ruining your holiday plans? Does it feel like every time you’re looking forward to a special holiday moment, something always goes wrong? During the holiday season, he might sabotage your plans—“forgetting” an important task, starting a fight out of nowhere, or refusing to participate in your traditions. Here’s what you can do: Stick to your plans no matter what. Stay calm, call out the behavior without engaging, and protect your peace. You deserve a joyful holiday. Comment “JOY” below, and I’ll send you the full Holiday Survival Guide Series to help you navigate this season. #HolidaySabotage #NarcissisticAbuse #ProtectYourPeace #HolidaySurvivalGuide #SetBoundaries

As the holidays approach, let's remember to express our appreciation to those who make our lives better. Give a shout out to someone you appreciate below 👇 #avalonriskmanagement

Who's ready to kick off the May long weekend? 🌞 Whether you're starting the garden, firing up the grill, or just enjoying time with loved ones, this weekend is all about soaking up the sun and making memories. Let's embrace the extra day off with some well-deserved relaxation and adventure! How are you celebrating? Drop your plans in the comments below! 🎉☀️ #LongWeekend #SummerStartsNow"

Memorial Day 🇺🇸 is the first holiday weekend of summer ☀️ break with celebrations 🎓🎉 abound. As millions of people are traveling 🚘 ✈️ this weekend are you being dynamic with your rates AND min stays? Maybe you are thinking most people have already booked? If you have available nights this weekend do you even want to fill those nights or are you using dynamic gap night strategies ? 🤔♟️ Whatever your strategy is … just have a strategy or you could be leaving money 💴 on the table. #revenuemanagement #dynamicpricing #gapnights #dynamicminstay #peakseason #vacationrentals #revenuestrategy #RevPAR #norevenueleftbehind