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A Change of Seasons
“When the seasons shift, even the subtle beginning, the scent of a promised change, I feel something stir inside me. Hopefulness? Gratitude? Openness? Whatever it is, it’s welcome.” – Kristin Armstrong Over the summer, my daughter’s manager asked me to … Continue reading
A Place of Comfort
“The path of least resistance has a lot going for it. The comfort zone isn’t where you lose yourself. It’s where you find yourself.” ― Meghan Daum We often talk nowadays about the need to get out of our comfort … Continue reading
Posted in Bad days, Comfort, Leading Ourselves, Nature, self-care, Stress, Uncategorized
Tagged Blogging, life, Life lessons, Nature, personal, personal leadership, self-help
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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
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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Navigating the Highs and Lows
“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
Posted in Bad days, Encouragement, personal leadership
Tagged Bad days, encouragement, personal leadership
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When Work is Pleasure
“Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.” – Sadie Delany “Am I going to change the world, or am I going to change me? Or maybe change the world a little bit, just by changing … Continue reading
Posted in Intentional Living, personal leadership, Work
Tagged Intentional Living, personal leadership, Work
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A Tool to Shape A Life
“This pouring thoughts out on paper has relieved me. I feel better and full of confidence and resolution.” – Diet Eman Journaling expert Dawn Herring invited me to write a blog post on life lessons that I’ve gained from journaling. The … Continue reading
Posted in journaling, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, Running, self-care, Weight
Tagged journaling, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, running, Self-care, Weight
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Choices Matter in the Long Run
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt A few years ago, I signed up for … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, personal leadership, Running
Tagged Challenges, personal leadership, running
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Walking the Talk
“How can you sing of amazing grace and all God’s wonders without using your hands?” – Mahalia Jackson Thanksgiving Day is over in the United States, and we’ve talked about thankfulness a great deal. But do we act grateful? A … Continue reading
Posted in God, Gratitude, Healthy living, personal leadership, Running, Weight
Tagged God, Gratitude, Healthy-living, personal leadership, running, Weight
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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
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