Stay Calm, Shine Bright: 5 Days To Find Peace In The Hustle - by Lindsey O’Connell

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Stay Calm, Shine Bright: 5 Days To Find Peace In The Hustle

With Lindsey O’Connell

The holiday season is often a whirlwind of parties, to-do lists, and high expectations, but it doesn’t have to leave you feeling overwhelmed. In "Stay Calm, Shine Bright: 5 Days to Find Peace in the Hustle," you’ll learn simple, science-backed mindfulness techniques to help you stay calm, grounded, and joyful, no matter how busy life gets. Over the next five days, you’ll explore practices to ground yourself before social events using calming breathwork, the shift from holiday stress to intentional giving and deeper connection, and discover how to find moments of stillness even amid the chaos. You’ll also learn how to cultivate gratitude for the simple joys that make the season magical and embrace the beauty of imperfection by letting go of holiday pressure. Each lesson offers practical tools, guided exercises, and thoughtful insights that will help you feel more present, balanced, and at ease throughout the holidays. By the end of this course, you’ll have everything you need to navigate the season with calm, confidence, and intention—replacing stress with joy and finding peace in the hustle.

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Meet your Teacher

Lindsey O’Connell
New York, NY, USA

Lindsey Benoit O’Connell is a certified meditation teacher, sound healer, and breathwork specialist with over a decade of experience in health and wellness. She has worked with some of the most influential brands and leaders in the wellness industry, including Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, and thought leaders like Arianna Huffington and Gabby Bernstein. Lindsey is passionate about helping individuals find calm, balance, and clarity in their lives through mindfulness-based practices. With her expertise in guiding others to manage stress and cultivate inner peace, Lindsey combines practical techniques with a warm, relatable approach that resonates with participants at all levels. Having worked with individuals navigating busy and demanding lives, she understands the challenges of staying grounded during hectic seasons and offers tools that are both science-backed and deeply inspiring.

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5 Days

181 students

4.9 stars

8 min / day

Grounded

English

Lesson 1

Pause Before The Party

This lesson focuses on grounding yourself before stepping into the holiday hustle. You’ll learn a simple breathwork technique called the Centering Breath, designed to calm your mind and steady your body before social events or busy moments. Discover how to activate your “rest-and-digest” system and approach gatherings with calm confidence instead of stress.

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Lesson 2

Mindful Giving

This lesson helps you shift from holiday stress to intentional giving. Learn how to connect with the deeper meaning behind your gifts and experience the joy that comes from giving with gratitude and love. Through visualization and reflection, this practice will bring new meaning and mindfulness to your holiday traditions.

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Lesson 3

Finding Stillness In The Hustle

Amid the chaos of the holiday season, stillness can feel impossible—but it’s always within reach. This lesson introduces a Micro-Meditation practice, designed to bring moments of calm into your busiest days. By focusing on your breath and anchoring in the present moment, you’ll learn how to reset and recharge anytime, anywhere.

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Lesson 4

Gratitude Reset

Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools for shifting your mindset. In this lesson, you’ll explore a gratitude breathwork practice and reflect on the small joys that make the season magical. By actively cultivating gratitude, you’ll reframe stress and invite more positivity into your holiday experience.

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Lesson 5

Letting Go Of Holiday Perfection

Perfection can feel like the ultimate holiday goal, but it often leads to stress and disappointment. In this final lesson, you’ll learn the Breath of Release exercise, a practice to help you let go of unrealistic expectations and embrace the messy, imperfect magic of the season. By releasing the pressure to make everything “just right,” you’ll create space for authenticity, joy, and connection.

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4.9 (11)

Recent Reviews

Katy

September 9, 2025

I took this course during one of MY busiest seasons, the start of the school year! So while it's intended purpose was Christmas time, it still resonated with the timing I used it. I appreciated the insights and learned how to be present and not get overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of this time of year.

Fátima

December 12, 2024

Really needed this. It's been stressful getting everything ready for the holidays. Breathing, letting go of expectations had helped. Thank you.

Dana

December 10, 2024

This was a great course. Thank you!

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