+ Be filled with hope that lasts beyond the Christmas Season.

+ Carve out some time for yourself to take a deep breath.

+ Gather in community with like-minded women.

+ Set your heart to a posture of grace + joy to begin this season free, light, and unburdened.

Rachel Macy Stafford is the author of New York Times Bestsellers Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, Only Love Today, and her latest book, Live Love Now released earlier this year.