Category Archives: Encouragement

Reentry

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Susan Ekins

“I think we’re coming to the end of an adrenaline-fueled crisis and we’re going to have to find a way to settle into this rhythm. . . .We’re trying to find our footing in a new normal.” – Brene Brown … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned From Living Through a Pandemic

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Susan Ekins

“Life has got all those twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight and off you go.” – Nicole Kidman When I wrote the previous blog post, we were at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Now we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad days, Challenges, Comfort, Encouragement, Healthy living, Proactive, Running, self-care | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Navigating the Highs and Lows

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Susan Ekins

“I like to go out there looking like a strong woman, because I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows.” – Katy Perry My husband Ken and I … Continue reading →

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Finding Support

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“Was it you or I who stumbled first? It does not matter. The one of us who finds the strength to get up first, must help the other.” ― Vera Nazarian We all try to do things on our own … Continue reading →

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Are you a Leader in Your Own Life?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.” – Margaret Wheatley Are you a leader? Google this question and you’ll find articles and quizzes to help you determine the answer. But even if you are not … Continue reading →

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Reason to Celebrate

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” – Edith Lovejoy Pierce  New Year’s Eve is for … Continue reading →

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Assessing our Attitudes

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“Individuals need to be willing to face truth about their attitudes, behaviors, even what we want out of life.”  – Joyce Meyer A friend of mine, Joann, has always had a positive attitude. She volunteered at a nonprofit organization where … Continue reading →

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Paying it Forward – Inspiring Blog Award & Liebster Award

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“Awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.” – Joyce Carol Oates I value blog awards because they are recognition from my … Continue reading →

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Choosing Our Role Models

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.” – Meryl Streep Our parents teach us how to live, and often we follow their example. In some … Continue reading →

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Life is an Adventure: Ann

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“Let go of your baggage so you can see how far you can fly.” – Ann Ann is one of my role models. She exercises, eats healthy food, takes steps to improve herself, and enjoys hiking in mountains. But she … Continue reading →

Posted in Body, mind, spirit, Challenges, Empowerment, Encouragement, Gratitude, Healthy living, Inspiration, Job loss, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, positive-thinking, Proactive, self-care, Self-compassion, Stress, Weight, wellness, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments