Have you seen them? Are you fretting over them? They are now filling your social media feeds, Pinterest, favorite magazine, and holiday ads on TV: perfect versions of Christmas. While they are nice to look at and can inspire your holiday decorating, cooking, and gift-giving, there’s a hidden danger in these perfect depictions of Christmas […]
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Are you someone who seeks out new possibilities willingly and with excitement? It is often said you need to keep an open mind when it comes to having success in life. But what does it mean and how do you manage it? Many people go through life with a very limited view of what they
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If you look up the definition of the word “Change” you will find it described as making something different than it was. Change is all around us, in every aspect of our life. You see change in nature, in relationships, in your job, etc. Almost all change is out of your control. Even the most
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Winston Churchill once said, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” The problem is, that enthusiasm can be hard to come by, especially when yours has taken a beating. Setbacks and disappointments have a way of knocking you down. We start doubting ourselves and lose sight of who we are.
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A Choice You Can Make in Life Is to Be Happy or to Be Sad Most of the Time This knowledge doesn’t come to everyone. Some people live their entire lives embracing negativity and believing that the world is out to get them. They don’t realize that happiness is a choice. Let’s imagine for a
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Why Self-Confidence Matters What is self-confidence? What does it look like? It seems to me confidence is elusive, something you can reach for but cannot hold in your hand. Sometimes, when experiencing it, self-confidence can feel magical and wonderful; other times it can be frustrating. Something I have learned and continue to work on –
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Are you someone who seems to always be down in the dumps or fear happiness is always being ripped from you just as you get something great? Do you, like many others, feel that life is just against you being happy? Could there be another perspective? Let me ask you this: Are you, perhaps unknowingly,
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Everyone has one. That friend, family member, or co-worker. You are discouraged because of some failure. And while you are going through a rough time with the challenging emotions dealing with this thing that went wrong, they say things like You are thinking of that person right now, aren’t you? You grit your teeth. You
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How do you talk to yourself? The way you talk to yourself along with your personal beliefs, are related to your mindset. Why? Because your actions are dictated by your thoughts and feelings. It affects everything from your self-esteem and confidence to how successful you become and how healthy your relationships and friendships are. So
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We live in a fast-paced world. The technological advances that were touted as ways to offer more free time have instead left us constantly tied to work and performance. Even in our ‘rest’ time, vacations, and even going to bed, we are plagued by thoughts and connections that keep us busy. I don’t know about
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As autumn begins to take shape here in the Midwest I see many small changes taking place. It starts with the weather, then I notice the leaves begin to change color and the trees dropping them away. It isn’t a sudden change, it is a slow process. It’s the little things that often catch us
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I just looked at my calendar and noticed that there are 12 weeks to Thanksgiving, and 17 weeks from today is Christmas!! 18 Mondays from now it will be 2024! Just saying that I am starting to fret about getting this year’s goal completed. What will I do? Before I allow myself to get into
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Proverbs 29:18 reminds us “where there is no vision, the people perish”Vision is defined as “the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom” What is your ‘vision” for your life? your family? your career? your business? You probably spend a lot of time imagining these things, but where is your
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I have become very aware that if my work area – whether it be my craft area, kitchen, home, or desk – is cluttered, I am not productive. It’s the clutter, the lack of organization that halts me from completing even the smallest task. Have you found the same in your life? For some people,
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My name is TerryAnn and I am struggling to overcome feeling like an imposter. Do you experience the same? Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, or everyone is going to find out that you don’t deserve your achievements? If you can relate to those feelings of chronic self-doubt, you too, may be experiencing
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