Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

This year has not been easy for any of us. As the holiday approaches and some of us have decided to forgo holiday plans, we've had to focus on the other good things in our lives.

For the most part, my family has decided to not celebrate in person this year. Luckily we have contactless options to still do it up right.

A "virtual" Thanksgiving is in order for the Vella family. The whole family joins, including my 80-year-old parents and my 6-year-old son, on an app called "House Party". The app allows us to appear on video while we play online games together. It is always a great time.

This may be a good lesson in how some things find a way of working. After all, it looks like the entire apple pie will now be mine on Thursday. (Oh dear!)

This situation, in some ways, reminds me of my radio interview with WFLA. Then, I expected the worst and was delightfully surprised with the results. Read on for the story.

Wishing you health and happiness on Thanksgiving.

Here's to a Better Outlook

When Ryan Gorman of NewsRadio WFLA invited me on air to talk about my pro bono program called #GetMyGuardian, I was so excited.

Until I remembered that I often lose my voice when I become anxious.

Uh-oh! What if I lost my voice during the broadcast and had to keep clearing my throat on air?

I told a few friends about my concerns and each gave me a great tip:

- Tea and lemon to soothe my throat

- Singing octaves to warm up my voice

- Stress Meditation

- Face Reflexology

- Deep breaths

- Drinking honey to coat my throat

- Guided imagery

I decided to try not one, but all of the tips! I sat in my car in the parking lot of the news studio, sipping tea and lemon while slamming honey from the bottle.

I sang octaves in intervals and visualized myself being successful in the moment.

Ultimately, the interview went very well but now I wonder if I need to repeat every practice before future interviews, as I have no idea which tip did the trick!

As I reflect back on the radio interview, I know that sometimes our outlook, and resulting anxiety, may be hard on us.

As we gather around in small numbers, or choose to spend the holidays alone this year, I hope you find other ways to connect and remember your blessings.

Wishing you well this holiday season.

-Lori

Listen to the Radio Interview Here.

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