Need More Time? Quit Doing These Five Things
As I shared Monday, we all have the exact same amount of time each week. As I’ve struggled to add hours of rehab time for my knee to an already full weekly calendar, I’ve frequently felt like I just...
View Article10 Secrets for Staying Motivated in the Gym
Recently, I shared that (much to my confusion) I was turning into somewhat of a gym bunny. It was a tongue and cheek post (I still shop in the plus size department, there’s no way anyone would look and...
View ArticleBut what if I’m not strong enough…
When I’m faced with new challenges, I like to take a step back before I embrace them. Sometimes, it’s just to get a running start. More often, I’m dealing with some version of the question “but what if...
View ArticleFour reasons to STOP keeping a to-do list
When I decided to quit keeping a to-do list, it felt weird. It felt like it should be this shameful, hidden secret. I was definitely out of step with a world where everyone is focused on doing more,...
View ArticleGot Goal? The exciting next chapter
Way back at the beginning of February, I shared with a post titled “It’s almost Febraury – Got Goal?” It was all about how I set goals for the month and what I thought I’d be able to accomplish. Right...
View ArticleHappy Half-Year Day
Today should be celebrated as “Half-Year Day.” I’m officially adding it to our family calendar and traditions. It’s July 1st. That makes it as close to half-way through the year as I care to...
View ArticleIt turns out I don’t do I can’t
Here’s the deal. I know it’s two weeks from Thanksgiving and I “should” be writing about all things Thanksgiving. But I can’t. Why? As it turns out, I don’t do well with “I can’t.” Since I can’t do I...
View ArticleResolution 2.0
Last year, I wrote an extended series on goals and New Year’s Resolutions. While I didn’t finalize my resolutions in time for New Year’s Day, my theory was that the new year didn’t officially begin...
View Article10 Opportunities for a Fresh Start
Today is the day my kids (finally) headed back to school after a long Christmas break. It’s also the day my husband (finally) went back to work. Tomorrow, I get a fresh start. Since we live in...
View Article168 Hours – That’s all I Get
If you are trying to figure out the significance of 168 hours, it’s the number of hours in a week. 24 x 7 = 168. For the past nine months, the number has haunted me. 168 hours? I can squeeze it all...
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