You may not realize why you need to follow your own rules. Quick story: I tried to return an item this week at a popular big box store. Prior to heading to the store, I checked the return policy online and learned that it was a 90-day return window. I checked my receipt and confirmed […]
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Forming new habits isn’t always easy. You may be wondering how to be more successful with new habits. First, it can be difficult to be consistent. Life just gets in the way and the best intentions go right out the window. Second, I think sometimes our goals are just a bit lofty and when it […]
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Are you looking for an easy way to make more money? Maybe you’d like to save some money on groceries but hate to clip coupons? Okay, maybe nobody actually clips them anymore! I guess nowadays you just load them onto your supermarket savings card. There were two reasons why coupons never really worked for me. […]
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Do you want to learn how to make better use of your time? Have you ever had those days when you felt super busy but got nothing accomplished? I know I sure have. And why is it that some people seem to get so much more done in a day? I mean, we all have […]
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Do you want to know how to expand your comfort zone? I’ve never really considered myself an adventurous person. I mean, sure, I like to have fun like the next person. But you won’t catch me jumping out of an airplane or eating some exotic insect that is being passed off as food. You might […]
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Have you been struggling with how to not let your past dictate your future? Sometimes we convince ourselves that we won’t be successful at something simply because that’s the way it’s been in the past. It’s important to remind yourself that past choices don’t dictate your future. Just because you have acted a certain way […]
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A friend of mine was mentioning that she often struggles with how to stay motivated to lose weight. I totally get that. Motivation is wonderful when you have it. I think most people can relate. You get a new idea, whether it’s for a diet or a new project. In the beginning, motivation is high. […]
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I have struggled on and off over the years to lose weight. One thing I noticed was that I often spent more time planning than I did actually doing. I was always really good about the planning phase of various goals/aspirations, but my follow through was a little lacking. Or perhaps short-lived is a more […]
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Sometimes it can feel like the world around us is moving at warp speed. Just a few hours away from home can make you realize that you need to learn how to make your home a sanctuary. A quiet haven, to get away from the noise and chaos of the outside world. But what if […]
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Many people are realizing that there are lots of benefits to a minimalist lifestyle. Let’s face it, we usually buy stuff because we think it will make us happy. Rates of depression are higher than ever, though. Our culture encourages us to buy more stuff and to even live beyond our means. We no sooner […]
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