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Last month I shared how some simple yet powerful words can preserve my sanity, "NO MORE, NO MAS".

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I tasked you with taking a moment and assessing your current situation to see who might be in your space draining your positive energy and happiness. Did you find anything out? Were you able to take a good moment to see if your space was being invaded by those who are emotionally depleting you? If so, did you try one of the tips, as well as found a space to shout out, "NO MORE, NO MAS!!!!!!"

You still have some time. This is not just a one month, one time activity. This is something that you can do at any time. No one knows you best other than you, so take a chance on yourself and make sure you have full control of your space, mind and body.

Hope you are ready for this months letter, I am truly excited about this letter because it involves bringing you ideas, tips, resources, and so much more.

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Letter #5

So this month is about the "RE".

• Renewal
• Rebranding
• Relaxation
• Reach
• Replete
• Real
• Reflect
• Rejoice
• Refresh
• Reassess
• Realign
• Relatable
• Reaffirm
• Ready

These are just a few "RE" words, but I am sure you can find some more that relate to your journey. This past year, my journey has been about all of these words. You see after my mother passed last year, I needed a break. I needed to replete all of the energy that I lost. I decided to take on less work so that I can take some time to reassess and realign how to move ahead.

You see the truth is that my husband and I knew that it was a matter of time before my mother was going to leave this earth, so we were not taken back by her passing. The reason I felt depleted was because of the prior five years I shared with her. My mother was diagnosed with the "D" word -- Dementia. And like all other types of illnesses, unless you have experienced it, you really can't understand what that person or their caregivers are going through.

I was the "caregiver" trying to make sense on how to best help my mother navigate her journey with dementia. It was hard on all of us. Every day was a new and different experience, some days were worst than others. We did have some great days, but more heavy days than great. I share this not to make you feel sad, but because this is where my "Re" moment began. When my mother passed, I had to reevaluate my personal and professional life. Being a caregiver can affect so many things. Thankfully my husband was my rock throughout the entire journey, but I felt drained, depleted, fried, and so forth. This is why I needed some time to take care of me, and reevaluate my business and the projects I was working on. I took a pause and after my evaluation, I decided that I would take some more me time, and rebrand my business.

That word rebrand was easier said than done but fast forward today I can share that it has been the best thing that has happened to me. I had a clear mind, thoughts and vision as to what I wanted to do. It would not be easy, but I am not one to back down from a hard task.

Fast forward again, here is what I have been up to:

• Re-Evaluate: After re-evaluating my three businesses, Lifetime Events by Jacqueline, Classy and Inspiring, and Inspired by Jacqueline, I realized I felt a bit overwhelmed when it came time to explaining what I do. After a few sessions with my coach I decided to create a platform, "a new home" to redirect people to. One pitch versus three.
• Re-Align: The Catalyst Bridge Agency was born. This is the new home that helps me restore the value and clarity of my three businesses. www.catalystbridgeagency.com
• Re-Newal: I could not see where all of this was going until recently. I felt a sense a renewal and a moment to rejoice because I finally saw the purpose for all of the hard work and sweat I put into all four platforms during this past year.

It was truly refreshing. I am READY.

So when you have a moment take a look at the website and stay tuned as I am in the middle of the launches. On August 19th was the launch of the Catalyst Bridge Agency, CBA for short. Today August 26th is the relaunch of Lifetime Events by Jacqueline, and the other two will follow on September 2nd and 9th so stay tuned for those.

In the meantime I would love to leave you with these thoughts. There are moments in our lives that require some of those "RE" moments and/or actions. TAKE THEM. Allow yourself to take a moment to list your top "RE" words that best connect with you at this moment. So this month, your task is to find a journal or an area in your phone where you can start listing these words so you can reflect on them until the next letter.

Till the next month.

Love, Hugs, and Kisses. xoxo

P.S. While I will not be back until next month, we can meet every week on my podcast or follow my journey via my Instagrams on @JV_NextLevel @LEBJV @ClassyJV @InspiredbyJacqueline​

P.S.S. Letter Archives: If you have missed the other letters, here's a cool feature I have created for you. The ARCHIVES https://www.catalystbridgeagency.com/monthly-letter-archive​

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Love, Hugs, and Kisses. xoxo

Jacqueline