Category: inspiration
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I can’t carry all these rocks.
Imagine that all of your priorities are like rocks. You have big rocks, like work, parenting, being a good partner, and good pet owner. And then you have little rocks, maybe tasks such as cleaning the kitchen, grocery shopping, dropping off the dry cleaning, you know – things on the ‘to-do’ list. And then there…
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Moving Forward (onward and upward)
I’ve made my share of mistakes in life. I’ve said the wrong thing, done the wrong thing. I’ve acted selfishly. I’ve had one too many drinks before and thanked the lord I woke up safely in my home. I’ve blown up in anger, I’ve missed opportunities, I have been stubborn once or twice in my…
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Where the Energy Goes.
We are more visible now to others than we ever were before. Our world is shrinking in a way, thanks to social media. Our daily routines and events can now be followed by people all over the world. It’s an interesting time to be alive, isn’t it? And to think that this wouldn’t have any…
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Hitting Rock Bottom
Bad days come and go, difficult things happen in our lives, but we work through them. Hitting rock bottom is entirely different. I can pinpoint events in my life that served as catalysts for change. In reflecting on those times, I notice that it was not the great and wonderful events in life that changed me,…
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Tips on working through that shitty thing that happened to you
A part of what I do, aside from writing to you lovely people, is work with individuals in crisis. It’s not easy work, but it is rewarding. I have learned so much in this particular environment that I couldn’t have realized otherwise. Today I want to share with you one of those key pieces. Because…
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Need a little push?
Ever just wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Of course. It happens to all of us. We all have different techniques to turn our day around. Today, I’m sharing one of mine. When I first started my health journey, I was introduced to motivational videos on Youtube and I fell in love…
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I’m back where I once was before, but I’m not.
I strongly believe that the Universe gives you exactly what you ask it for. For the past few weeks I have been feeling like something is missing. I workout, I eat my greens, I play with my dogs. Life is good. No, life is great. But I’ve been wondering: where is my fire? Where is…
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Loving ourselves : A Physical Thing?
There is an idea suggesting that our own self-love sets the stage for all other relationships in our lives. I mean, of course: If you don’t know your own self-worth, how can anybody else see it? I love exploring the idea of self-love and encouraging it in others, and I feel like this is a…
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Is Self Love a Physical Concept?
Does our own self-love sets the stage for all other relationships in our lives? Of course – If you don’t know your own self-worth, how can anybody else see it? I love exploring the idea of self-love and encouraging it in others, and I feel like this is a movement that is gaining a lot…
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What is Work/Life Balance?
Hey everyone, If you have a spare 13 minutes today, watch this Ted Talk on work/life balance. It’s awesome. I love the conclusion, because I feel like it is very unlike the impression that we have of what it means to have that work/life balance. Enjoy!
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