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Tag Archives: Leading Ourselves
Honoring Our Commitments to Ourselves
Last month, two close friends said they’d be singing in a choir event in a few days. Could I go? No, I could not. It was a difficult decision because the only event on my calendar that afternoon was, “Go … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Lifestyle, personal leadership
Tagged Discipline, Goals, Integrity, Leading Ourselves, Self-care
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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
Discipline for Reaching Goals
“Live your life while you have it. Life is a splendid gift. There is nothing small in it. For the greatest things grow by God’s law out of the smallest. But to live your life you must discipline it. You … Continue reading
Posted in Discipline, Goals, Leading Ourselves, Weight
Tagged Discipline, Goals, Leading Ourselves, Weight
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Coaching Ourselves In Our Journals
“Self-coaching is what I teach coaches and clients to do. . . . We each have the ability to learn wisdom, and as we learn wisdom, we become our own counselor.” – Martha Beck, as quoted here. We’ve talked in this … Continue reading
Posted in Goals, journaling, Leading Ourselves
Tagged Goals, journaling, Leading Ourselves
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Still Unwritten
“Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.” – Natasha Bedingfield Some years ago, I faced a milestone birthday. I thought, “If I’m ever going to get my teeth straightened, now is the time. It is less … Continue reading
Posted in exercise, Goals, Leading Ourselves, Proactive, Self-compassion, Support
Tagged exercise, Goals, Leading Ourselves, Proactive, self-compassion, Support
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Holding Each Other Accountable
“Obligers do things more easily for others than for themselves. For them, the key is external accountability.” – Gretchen Rubin I am more likely to get something done if someone else asks me to do it. If I agree to cook something … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Ourselves, personal leadership, Support
Tagged Leading Ourselves, personal leadership, Support
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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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Needing to Focus
“Listen for the call of your destiny, and when it comes, release your plans and follow.” ― Mollie Marti The end of summer always makes me feel restless. I ask myself what do I want to do this fall? Some … Continue reading
Making the Commitment
“Commitment fuels action. Get clear about what you want to do and why you want to do it. Take action. Your time is now!” – Julie Connor, author We are past the midpoint of 2014. How are you doing on … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Healthy living, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, self-care, Weight
Tagged Empowerment, Healthy-living, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, Self-care, Weight
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Are you a Leader in Your Own Life?
“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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