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My Dirty Shower Was Yelling at Me- So I Fired (Promoted) Myself and Shut It Up
Every time I got in the shower, it yelled at me. The scum on the tiles, the grime in the grout lines, and the water spots on the door spoke words of worthlessness. “You’re not good enough. You don’t deserve to have a clean shower. You’re a terrible housecleaner.” I would close my eyes, breathe in the rose-scented soap, and…
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HealthGrades Post: Breast Cancer- It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted
As a mom of two, I thought that I understood fatigue, especially since my first son didn’t sleep through the night until he was 14 months old. However, I was completely unprepared for the fatigue that came with my breast cancer diagnosis. This was not exhaustion fixed by napping in the afternoon or going to bed early. It was more…
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HealthGrades Post – Breast Cancer: The Size of Our Cancer Doesn’t Equal the Size of Our Support Needs
My breast cancer was caught early, while it was still non-invasive. It was so small that I initially thought it wouldn’t affect my life too significantly. Read more and get the full link to HealthGrades in the post
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Confessions of an Anxious Traveler: Is It Possible to Avoid the Pre-Vacation Panic?
I have a confession to make. I am an anxious traveler. There, I said it. Beneath the smiling faces I share in the photos, there can be an undercurrent of panic and anxiety. Sometimes I think I like the idea of traveling rather than the actual traveling part. I’m especially prone to pre-vacation panic.
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Fatigue Strategies: What Size Battery are You Today?
Communicating our fatigue level can be challenging. How do we make the invisible, visible? Let's use batteries as a visual aid!
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Specialized Walks for Creativity, Connection, and Cooling Off
Specialized walks for inspiring creativity, building connection, or cooling off emotionally are important to have in our well-being toolbox.
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Encouraging Reads: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof
Recently, I read At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof. It has had a significant impact on how I think about my time and energy.  I’m excited to share this book as the first in my Encouraging Reads series.
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Poise: Gracefully Prepared- My Third Word of Focus and Intention
My third word of intention and focus for the year is poise. Poise means that I strive to be gracefully prepared for what comes my way.
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My Second Word of Intention and Focus for the Year: Presence
My second word of intention and focus for the year is presence. Presence will guide me to more intentional choices with my attention.
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Words of Focus and Intention for the New Year
Instead of making a list of resolutions that won’t last through the end of January, consider the practice of choosing words of intention and focus to guide you through the new year.
