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Stress Less Driving
When people get in the car, their first thought is how can I get to my destination as quickly as possible. Most people aren’t thinking about their well being, how to make the trip more enjoyable or how...
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Cabin Fever
I had a bad case of cabin fever. Schools were closed, churches, even the court system. Turns out Michigan got the most snow out of any state in the nation. And right now the city 20 miles from us is...
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Love letter to my readers
You are loved. You are beautiful. You are enough. You have unlimited potential. You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing. You don’t have to apologize for you you are. Be kind to yourself and...
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Habit of the Month: Take at Least 5 Minutes for Yourself
Many women say they have no time at all for self-care. If you are one of them, start with taking at least 5 minutes every day for yourself. You can… pray hula hoop read a magazine article take 10 deep...
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Your heart and self-care
If you are feeling dry and stale or thinking that your life is nothing but drudgery, a great question to ask is, "Where is my heart?" When you disconnect what you do with purpose, your senses or joy,...
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I am renewed
After a wonderful church service, the beach calls to me. I drive there with the windows down. When I arrive, I leave my shoes in the car. When my feet first melt into the dry sand, it is immediate...
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They make us
“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us. ” ~John Dryden What are some bad habits you have? What good habits can you replace them with? Here are some suggestions: 1. Get up ½ hour earlier...
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Why time alone is essential for a simpler life
It’s exhausting to go through the motions in our day, dealing with whatever is screaming the loudest and feels the most urgent. Our soul craves purpose, meaning and connection. Following our soul leads...
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Fascination
I had been feeling a little jaded and cynical. Life didn’t feel very sparkly after a period of overwork. Then a ran across the word fascination Giggles bubbled up. What would it be like to allow...
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The Soul Speaks
I was on my way to the grocery store and passed by one of my favorite renewal spots, the wetlands. My soul said, "Please may we stop." My ego replied, "But, I’ll get all hot and sweaty then when I am...
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Getting Things Done in the Heat
After a few 90 degree days here in Michigan and some accountability clients struggling with the heat, I decided to ask our southern friends how they deal with the heat. Cooling Off When you take your...
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The Present Moment is Colorful
Too much in my head and I don’t see. The views of nature, the sound of birds and frogs, the smell of clover all fade away into dark grey as thoughts take over. Thoughts mute the beautiful present...
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Stressed is Not an Emotion
Stressed is not an emotion. It is a vague description that allows you to use “bad” coping mechanisms like overeating, shopping and zoning out. You aren’t dealing with the real problem only a symptom....
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Short Work Breaks
I shared the method I use for my work: Pomodoro Method. 25 minutes work – 5 minute break. But, what to do on your break? It seems like such a short time. Yet even 5 minutes can bring your focus back....
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Rest was my prescription
(resting with my cat last night) I was exhausted by Sunday afternoon. I had a full weekend of social activities, making Thanksgiving cards with my daughter, cleaning, and singing in the choir. So after...
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Spa Day
I used to have a Self-Care schedule. Sundays – nails Mondays – deep condition hair Tuesdays – exfoliate Wednesday – Alpha Hydroxy arms Thursday – face mask Friday – Use Back Buddy Saturday –...
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Favorite Spot in my Home
This roll top desk is my favorite part of my home. Ever since I was little I dreamed of having a roll top desk for a place to write. But, those things are expensive so it stayed a dream. A few years...
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What I Learned on Vacation
My daughter and I took a 5-day trip to Chicago recently so we could connect and I could show her the city I grew up near. As always, traveling was a way to expand and to learn. I learned… Always double...
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I Am Walking More – Yea Olympics!
I’ve been watching some of the Olympics and am currently enjoying the swimmers and gymnastics right now. Such drive and hard work! They are focused and lean into the support of the team, coaches and...
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