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Why I Make New Year’s Resolutions
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ~ Tony Robbins I’ve always believed in the power of visualization! If you listen to most inspirational coaches they too will tell you that in order to achieve the goals you set out for yourself you need to visualize yourself realizing your dreams. Let me explain why I think it is healthy and beneficial to set new years resolutions for yourself. Goal setting is always a good thing because it focuses your mind on working towards something in your life you want to accomplish. Having goals in the first place is always good! I can’t ever…
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When You Know Better, Do Better ~ Maya Angelou
“Friends… they cherish one another’s hopes. They are kind to one another’s dreams.” ~ Henry David Thoreau The holiday season is upon us! I don’t know about you, but the holidays have snuck up on me and we still need to get the tree (and decorate it) and buy some presents! We’ve really have cut back over the years on gift giving and focus more on spending time with friends and family. Of course the kids will get presents but what really leaves a lasting impression is the time you spend with those you care about. It got me thinking about the people in my life who have…
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Start Walking and Reclaim Your Mind and Body
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein A few months ago I decided to take time out for myself and get back in shape. I was SO over carrying this extra weight I gained from my neck injury and taking steroids (it is a real thing people) and I wanted to find a form of exercise that would fit into my busy lifestyle. Heck, we are all too busy these days, but finding time to take care of our body is so very important. I think many times…
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Here’s To All The Sensitive Types
Fear itself made her daring. ~ Ovid As far back as I can remember I have not been a fan of large crowds. When I was younger I tended to have a few close friends and steered away from being in large group settings. But in high school, I went go outside my comfort zone and tried out for the cheerleading squad. But this was somehow different. I was in front of people that I didn’t really see. The crowds were just a blur while I was having fun with my friends being a goofy kid! Flash forward through the years and I am seeing a pattern of avoidance. Avoiding large group…
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Melissa’s Musings :: 5 Tips To Stay In The Moment
“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” ~ Rose Kennedy Lately I have been thinking about how great it would be if I could just freeze time or at least slow it down and keep my little girl from growing up too fast. She just celebrated her 8th birthday last week and I really can’t believe how quickly it goes by. You hear that from mom’s who have older children but don’t really understand until you too, see your toddler suddenly go from shaky steps to running around on the soccer field in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately, I don’t have a magic wand that will allow me to…
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Musings :: How Becoming a Mother Changed Me
The journey to become a mom was not an easy one for my husband and I. It wasn’t until the 9/11 tragedy that I woke up and realized how life can be so uncertain and that not only did I want to get married (had been with my now-husband for 7 years), but I also wanted to have children. Yes, it was 9/11 as well as a quote I read in an article that completely altered my life. I was reading a magazine article that was written by a playwright who talked about all these experiences she had in life, traveling the world, dinners at castles, etc., but one thing she wanted more…
