A Thanksgiving Check-In: What Pace Do You Want to Set This Week?

Thanksgiving week has a way of speeding up, even when we want it to slow down. Between travel, gatherings, food prep, and expectations, it’s easy to lose your own rhythm.

At Forte, we see the holidays differently.
They’re not a break from mental fitness — they’re part of the training.
Every moment is a rep.

That’s why our team made something special for you:
👉 A light, joyful Thanksgiving video — a reminder that mental fitness includes laughter, community, and the small moments that bring you back to yourself.

https://youtube.com/shorts/GznXHNFndoI?si=_-AU4aCPjcc8EH0_

Why Thanksgiving Is a Mental Fitness Training Week (Not a Stress Test)

Most holiday content focuses on managing overwhelm.
At Forte, we focus on building drive, clarity, and presence — the qualities that help you become who you're meant to be.

Thanksgiving gives you a real-life training ground for:

• Awareness (What matters to me today?)
• Flexibility (Plans shift. People shift. You adapt.)
• Capacity (Holding energy, not burning it.)
• Endurance (Pacing yourself through a full week of activity.)
• Connection (Not just being with people—being present with them.)

These aren’t therapy skills.
They’re mental fitness reps — and every rep builds inner strength.
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A Quick Thanksgiving Encouragement

This week isn’t about perfect moments.
It’s about chosen ones.

You get to set the pace.
You get to choose what matters.
And every small rep builds strength.

One pause counts.
One breath counts.
One moment of presence counts.
That’s a rep™.

A 1-Minute Mental Fitness Exercise (PACER x ALIGN)

Use this before a meal, a conversation, or a moment that usually drains your energy.

1. Pause (P)

Take one slow breath before walking into the next room.
Let your body arrive before your mind reacts.

2. Act with Purpose (A)

Name your “why” for today:
Connection? Joy? Rest? Curiosity?

3. Connect (C)

Choose one person you want to genuinely check in with — even for 30 seconds.

4. Engage (E)

Put your phone down for the first five minutes of the gathering.
Presence is a performance enhancer.

5. Restore (R)

When you feel your energy dip, step outside for 10 slow breaths.
This is how you keep your inner life strong.

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