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People Can Change – 10 Pillars to Self-Discovery, Journal Prompts Inside!

April 26, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

At the end of the day, what we talk most about here at Confessions can be condensed down to two words: self-discovery. I don’t mean self-discovery for the benefit [...]

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Empowerment Over Approval – Choosing the Right People to Trust

April 12, 2024

Here is a phrase that I never thought would pass my lips: “I absolutely care what other people think about me” The other day, after a lovely gathering with [...]

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Motherhood & Chaos: Why It’s Not Our Fault

March 22, 2024

Today, I’m circling back to a topic near and dear to my heart: the whirlwind of overwhelm. Specifically, the overwhelm that stems from navigating life’s incessant household chaos. For [...]

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Passion’s Power: Easing the Grip of Obsessive Thoughts

March 15, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Ever find yourself stuck on a mental merry-go-round, fixating on the same thoughts over and over? Yeah, me too. I’m like a teenager, Danny Zuko-ing relentlessly about my Summer [...]

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Losing Money – From Financial Faceplants to Silver Linings

March 1, 2024

Money. It’s a topic that can evoke a lot of emotions. Today, I want to delve into these: guilt, shame, embarrassment, and regret. And TeamConfessioners cry out with elation: [...]

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Mags’ Self-Kindness: Navigating Weekday Resets

February 16, 2024

Here I go again, Team, declaring more Mags Holidays. As most of you know, my made-up holiday on December 26th, Fend for Yourself Day, was motivated by my complete [...]

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MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – Why Mission Statements Matter When it Comes to Achieving Goals

January 26, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Welcome back to Mission Statement Month here at Confessions. If you haven’t had a chance, pop back and listen to the previous January episodes so you can get yourself [...]

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MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – How to Write a Personal Mission Statement

January 19, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

This week in Mission Statement Month at Confessions we’re going to talk about how to write a personal mission statement. In the first week of January I shared the [...]

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MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – Beyond Business, Mission Statements for Personal Success

January 12, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Let’s begin Mission Statement Month at Confessions by reminding ourselves that Mags learned about mission statements from a friend at a party in the late 90’s. While I won’t [...]

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An Introduction to Mission Statement Month at Confessions – Come with an Open Heart and Mind

January 5, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Hey there Team—Happy New Year! Originally my plan was to take this week off, but I just couldn’t stay away from you all. I’m excited because over the next [...]

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