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“The happiest people I know are always evaluating and improving themselves. The unhappy people are usually evaluating and judging other people.” ~The Minds Journal January is often seen as a time for renewal and setting goals. But for me, it’s less about charging forward and more about stepping back. After the busyness and indulgence of… Continue reading January Self-Evaluation: A Path to Clarity and Growth
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain Feeling stuck in life is a common experience… Continue reading Getting Unstuck Through Self-Discovery: Rediscovering Your Goals and Dreams
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. When you are born a lotus flower, be a beautiful lotus flower, don’t try to be a magnolia flower. If you crave acceptance and recognition and try to change yourself to fit what other people… Continue reading Self-Confidence: Was she born with it? Or maybe, she just did the work!
"In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." ~ Alice Walker The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi suggests that there is beauty within the imperfections of life, of accepting your imperfections and making the most of life. This Buddhist teaching is all about transience and… Continue reading A beautiful, messy, imperfect life!
“Give yourself permission to live a big life. Step into who you are meant to be. Stop playing small. You’re meant for greater things.” - unknown Once upon a time, there was a twenty-something year old woman. She was passionate, charismatic, and fun; she was independent, opinionated, and driven; she was hardworking and ambitious. She was excited… Continue reading The Incredible Shrinking Woman
“Always be yourself, retain individuality, listen to the truest part of yourself.” ~ Marilyn Monroe Do you know what makes you unique? Each of us is born perfectly unique. We can see this unique beauty in babies and children who are happy and free within their own skin. Then over time and as we grow… Continue reading What makes you unique?
“What is the why behind everything you do? When we know this in life or design it is very empowering and the path is clear.” ~Jack Canfield Did you set new years’ resolutions for 2020? If you did and you’re still on track, then give yourself a pat on the back because you’re one of the few.… Continue reading How do you stay motivated?
“Before anything else, find yourself. Be yourself. Love yourself.” ~ Anonymous With Valentines in mind, it seemed fitting to talk about love and relationships. What I’ve learned from being married for over 25 years, and absolutely know to be true, is that marriage can be hard, but if we want to have a healthy, satisfying,… Continue reading YOU, before Us
"I allow myself to set healthy boundaries. To say no to what does not align with my values, to say yes to what does. Boundaries assist me to remain healthy, honest and living a life that is true to me." ~ Lee Horbachewski In my previous blog post I discussed how healthy boundaries are essential… Continue reading How to set & honor your boundaries
"Daring to set boundaries is having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others." ~ Brene' Brown I struggle with boundaries in certain areas of my life. And I'm quite certain that I'm not alone. I believe that a lack of boundaries is at the center of so many of the issues… Continue reading We’re better with boundaries
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