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Why I Am Starting This Year Without New Goals

Why I Am Starting This Year Without New Goals

Sometimes we get so excited to execute new goals that we set ourselves up for failure. When I was a…
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You Are Not Responsible For the Emotions of Everyone Around You

You Are Not Responsible For the Emotions of Everyone Around You

I’m a fixer. I’m a doer. Perhaps you are too. I see the bed unmade and I make it. The…
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The Secret of Unconditional Love on You and Others

The Secret of Unconditional Love on You and Others

Sometimes a movie inspires you and to be a change maker. I am talking about the documentary movie about Fred…
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5 Tips for a Mostly Balanced Life

5 Tips for a Mostly Balanced Life

  Do you ever dream of a perfectly balanced life? One where you are well-rested from self-care, well-dressed because the…
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When We Are Misunderstood

When We Are Misunderstood

We have this deep need to be understood. To be approved of. To have others relate and agree with us….
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Will the Real You Please Stand?

Will the Real You Please Stand?

  Do you ever see someone else and suddenly do a double take? Maybe they look like your twin. Are…
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How and Why We Must Learn to Say No

How and Why We Must Learn to Say No

  We women are nurtures, caretakers, lovers of others, and let-me-help-you serving machines. And that is wonderful and good. But…
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The Illusion of Control

The Illusion of Control

  When we were dating, my hubby-to-be said that no child of his would pick their nose. How this conversation…
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Striving for a life of perfection has no story. No humor. No memories. Forget perfection and go for human. Embrace the mistakes. No one remembers the nearly perfect Thanksgiving. But everyone talks for years about the Thanksgiving where Mr. Tom jumped from the platter while dad was attempting to carve him, slid across the table, and landed in Uncle Frank's lap. Ten years later they are still laughing about it, connecting over the story, and rejoicing in the adventure.

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