We are in Full Glimmer Season – Hope in the Smallest Moments

As we walk towards Christmas, there can feel like an immediate, collective increase in pace. We can feel the pressure to be ‘on,’ to be festive, and to have every single detail perfect. It’s easy to get swept up in the frenzy and lose sight of the quiet joy the season is supposed to hold.

Instead of chasing the big, elusive moments of perfection, the ones that can sometimes be too loud or too demanding, let’s look for the Glimmers.

A glimmer is a small, hopeful moment of connection, clarity, or peace that reminds us we are grounded and strong. These are tiny pops of positive emotion that are everywhere if we intentionally slow down and look for them. These aren’t luck; they are the intentional reward of living with awareness.

Glimmers and for Your Joy Moments

These glimmers directly feed the foundation of your well-being. By finding them, you’re actively scoring highly on your own resilience.

Here is where we find hope in the small actions, aligning them with the core of our work –

1. The Glimmer of Clarity (THINK)

Your biggest feelings of hope come from being able to think clearly. The noise of the year-end sprint can threaten that, but your glimmer might be the 15 minutes of quiet concentration you protected for quiet thought, or the clarity that comes from putting down your phone and seeing the simple, right next step for your business. That thoughtful THINKing is what sets you up for an incredible 2026.

2. The Glimmer of Intentional Rest (PAUSE)

Rest is not a luxury. It’s the quiet power that ensures you have capacity. Your glimmer is the intentional PAUSE you create today, the simple act of sitting still for five minutes without music, a podcast, or agenda. This is the moment you nourish your capacity and fill your cup, ensuring you have more joy and energy to share with those you love. That intentional stillness is pure, quiet power.

3. The Glimmer of Self-Trust (Self-Management)

Your most reliable source of hope is the trust you build in yourself. Your glimmer is keeping a commitment to yourself, whether it’s choosing a healthy boundary or stepping away from a draining situation. That moment of Self-Management(a promise kept) builds unshakeable confidence. When you trust yourself, you can handle what’s thrown at you on a hundred different days, one hundred different ways.

4. The Glimmer of Financial Harmony (Balance)

Financial hope is found in balance, not just abundance. Your glimmer is choosing presence over presents (using your money to create experiences and memories that last long after the wrapping paper is gone). This is balance in action, showing respect for your future self while fully enjoying the present moment. That mindful spending creates true, lasting festive joy.

5. The Glimmer of Authentic Connection (Social Awareness)

I think we can all agree that we live in a world of digital noise, and a genuine human connection is the deepest form of hope. Your glimmer is the deep conversation you have with a friend, or the moment you dedicate to listening fully. This is the beautiful practice of Empathy, fueling your well-being by connecting authentically with the world around you. We are wired for this kind of hopeful, mutual connection.

6. The Glimmer of Small Victory (NOW ACT)

Hope is built on momentum, and momentum is built on small actions. Your glimmer is that one tiny, focused task you finished today that moved the needle forward. Don’t wait for a huge win to feel hopeful; celebrate that small, consistent NOW ACT effort! That steady, intentional pace is what creates a powerful reality.

7. The Glimmer of Generosity (Relationship Management)

This Christmas, your glimmer might be the quiet joy of giving, not necessarily money or gifts, but your time, your focused attention, or your emotional energy. Relationship Management is about giving generously when it aligns with your values. That act of kindness or giving is a powerful boomerang of hope and well-being right back to you.

Your Hopeful Closing

Sweet friend, this season can be ig in many different ways, but you have the map to navigate it with grace.

Focus on the glimmers, protect your PAUSE, and know that every intentional step you take is creating a beautiful, sustainable future.

2026 is waiting for the clarity you create right now.

RESOURCES AND NEXT STEPS

If you’re looking for more support and guidance, here are some valuable resources:

• Book a conversation to see how we can help you with your next steps HERE.
• Use our Flip The Thinking Tool Kit. Connect with your people deeper by sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Use our Flip The Thinking Tool  kit HERE and share it with people around you. See how it helps you enrich the connection and conversation.
• Follow along on LinkedIn HERE
• Find out more about our women’s leadership programme HERE