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Category Archives: Intentional Living
Reentry
“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
Posted in Challenges, Encouragement, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Proactive, self-care
Tagged Blogging, Life lessons
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Hope for a New Year
“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 There are many ways to … Continue reading
Posted in Discipline, Empowerment, Goals, Holidays, Intentional Living, Motivation, personal leadership
Tagged Blogging, Life lessons, New Year
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Doing by Your Own Choice
“Being solitary is being alone well: being alone luxuriously immersed in doings of your own choice, aware of the fullness of your own presence rather than of the absence of others.” – Alice Koller November was National Novel Writing Month, … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Comfort, Intentional Living, journaling, Self-compassion
Tagged Blogging, Life lessons
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Strengthened by Our Challenges
“We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” — Eleanor … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Body, mind, spirit, Challenges, Intentional Living, personal leadership, Proactive, self-care, Stress
Tagged Blogging, Life lessons
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Thriving . . . Not Just Surviving: Rachell Kitchen
“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” – Brené Brown Rachell Kitchen has faced significant trauma in her life, more than most people. She has not only … Continue reading
Posted in Bad days, Body, mind, spirit, Challenges, Empowerment, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, personal leadership, Running
Tagged Blogging, life, Life lessons, Lifestyle, Motivation, personal, spiritual, Women
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead
“It’s better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.” – Jackie Joyner-Kersee I’ve started a blog post on another topic, but this time of year, I feel compelled to write about the New Year. In this … Continue reading
Posted in Goals, Holidays, Intentional Living, Proactive
Tagged Blogging, Challenges, life, personal
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Lead Your Own Life
“I don’t think we realize just how fast we go until you stop for a minute and realise just how loud and how hectic your life is, and how easily distracted you can get.” ― Meg Ryan The title of … Continue reading
Chasing Our Dreams
“I wish you: Courage to dream. Confidence to chase your dream. Commitment to eagerly achieve the dream.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita Lately, I’ve noticed people who are chasing their dreams, regardless of their age. Some examples: My sister Mary retired from her … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Intentional Living, Proactive
Tagged Inspiration, Intentional Living, Proactive
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Our Best Intentions
“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” – Beverly Sills When someone is going through trauma, I often say, “Take care of yourself during this traumatic time.” I wrote a blog post … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Intentional Living, self-care
Tagged Holidays, Intentional Living, Self-care
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Changing Our Routines
“I recommend that people try new stuff or take new fitness classes all the time. It’s important to mix up your routine, not only for your body, but also for your mental state.” – Alison Sweeney Routines can be beneficial. … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, Renewal
Tagged Attitude, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, Renewal
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