Are you surviving or thriving? Not sure? Ask yourself, am I: Getting through the day or approaching each day with a plan? Feeling powerless or powerful? Reacting or acting intentionally? Dreading or excited about my future? Complacent or pro-active? Make no mistake, you can be in survival mode, accomplishing just as much as someone who […]
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Often, I am asked the question “why should I journal?” and “what should I journal about?” Before I answer and share my personal experience with journaling, I want to share the science. Scientific studies have shown that journaling: improves psychological well-being increases immune system functioning decreases blood pressure improves sleep reduces stress Prior to discovering
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Today’s moment becomes memory of tomorrow. Embrace each moment with happiness, joy and fulfillment. Strive to enjoy your day to the fullest. ~ Anil Sinha I have been silent the last few months and with good reason. Life has been challenging. My mother’s health took an abrupt turn for the worst, elevating my caregiving responsibilities.
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An author talk for Queens Public Library! Yay! I was just as excited by the opportunity, as I was honored to have my book, The Gift of Knowing You, placed on their shelves earlier this year. To be perfectly honest, as I got closer to the presentation day, I realized my excitement was morphing into
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What if you could be a part of a creative, think tank, mastermind, accountability group? A group whose sole purpose is to motivate, support and offer accountability to each participant in the execution of their goal, project, or idea. You know how it is. You have a passion project you want to pursue or a
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Some people make resolutions, some set goals, some set intentions while others choose a FOCUS word. No matter your preference, all are rooted in what is important to you. I prefer to set an intention and strengthen my pursuit of my intention with a FOCUS word. Honestly, it took a great deal of thought and
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What are your plans for 2022? Resolutions? Intentions? Focus Word? Not quite sure? Goodbye 2021! The last two years have been crazy! Wouldn’t you agree? All the ups and downs, twists and turns, and continued uncertainty ahead. It’s so easy to slide down a slippery slope of emotional fatigue, boredom, social disengagement, and maybe even
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By late November, early December, I reflect on the year to prepare for the New Year. I review my list of goals and acknowledge what I’ve accomplished. Rather than dwelling on uncompleted tasks, I think about whether they should carry over into the New Year. My 19 for 2019 list spearheaded by author, Gretchen Ruben
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