A few years ago I discovered Brian Tracy, an author, motivational speaker, and personal development teacher. I have adopted many of his lessons over the years, but one in particular, has helped me tremendously. Tracy tells us this—eat that frog. Tracy uses this comparison to tackle the most challenging tasks first, the ones that have …
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Setting lofty goals for ourselves can be undeniably exciting, but they can also be downright exhausting. No matter how much energy and enthusiasm we muster up, showing up every day can be draining. Many times, it takes a daunting effort to see big goals come to fruition. Seeing our goals through can be difficult because …
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“Through darkness comes light, through fear comes love, and through pain comes triumph.” -Lilly Atlas This past year is one we never saw coming. The little things we were once accustomed to became far out of reach. Perhaps unknowingly, we were all comfortable with the immediate gratifications in life. These past months have awakened us …
In a world full of trying to do it all in less time, racing through life instead of finding our calm and sleeping less to achieve “more,” we may find ourselves exhausted and defeated. We often run on the thought loop of “I feel tired” or “I am feeling low on energy.” One of the …
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Affirmations can be used to alter our lives. They are positive messages we repeat to ourselves and can help deflect away from self-sabotaging thoughts. We can then turn those beliefs that bubble to the surface when we are alone in our thoughts into action. The action is where real change takes place. Creating an ideal …
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Why Strength Training Should Be A Part Of Every Woman’s Workout As a woman more than halfway through her thirties, my body has started to need some extra love and support. I have spent most of my life mainly focused on cardiovascular activity, but I failed to incorporate strength training, and lately, it has caught …
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” -Benjamin Franklin As a former childhood education teacher, I loved nothing more than watching my students get lost in a good book. Independent reading was my favorite time for them. What I found necessary was to help each of them discover what inspired them. It didn’t matter …
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There are many ways to show your loved ones you care without giving the traditional Teddy Bears and $5 cards. Less-conventional gifts are not only creative and fun but can show you have put extra thought into how much you care. Here are 14 ideas to help celebrate the people you love this year: 1. …
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How to Snack Better During The Super Bowl This Year Sometimes, you crave (or at least I do) some salty, crunchy deliciousness, and that’s alright! When it comes to food and lifestyle, I think it’s important to strive to be better—not perfect. I am a firm believer you can consciously snack while maintaining your healthy eating habits. There are often many nutritious options and substitutions we aren’t always aware of because we become set in …
I can still remember the anticipation and excitement of wanting to get my driver’s license. I vividly recall sitting on my couch daydreaming about the freedom and “coolness” of being able to hop in my own car, pick up my friends, and go for a drive. And I found myself saying— “I’ll be happy once …
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