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The Fear of Dying – From Comfort Zone to Living Zone

April 8, 2022

Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go

We have some travel coming down the pike and, for whatever reason, I got on the tract of projecting scary scenarios that no one wants to think about. While [...]

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April Fools – I’ve Been Focused on the Wrong Darn Thing

April 1, 2022

When it comes to any cleaning project, I bring in the big guns. Before grabbing the trash bags, I make sure to listen to The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying [...]

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Where Are You Picking Up the Idea That Something’s Wrong with You?

March 18, 2022

Someone asked me this week, “Where are you picking up ideas that something’s wrong with you?” Here’s an example from our family that I think perfectly illustrates how I [...]

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Should I Even Bother Giving if I Can’t Give With Love? My Foolproof Giving Meter

February 18, 2022

While recovering from knee surgery, I’ve realized how horrible it feels when someone acts stressed, annoyed, or put out while helping me. On the other hand, when people offer [...]

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Rejection – What I Can Learn from Assertive People

February 11, 2022

Years ago, when I was taking photographs for one of the kids’ sports teams, I was struck by one of the athlete’s assertiveness. While I was clicking away, a [...]

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All I Want for Christmas V – Standing Up to the Bully of My Inner-Voice

December 24, 2021

Recently, I started a new workout routine. I do pretty much the same thing everyday. But, the other thing that happens everyday? This little negative voice pops in my [...]

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Living in a Dyslexic/ADHD Marriage – Happy Anniversary To Me

December 3, 2021

While I’d love to go through the entire explanation, it would simply take too long. The short story is, after celebrating 20 years of marriage this fall, with my [...]

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Trying to Prove Myself – Where it Gets Me and What I Can Do About It

September 24, 2021

Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care

The big discovery I’ve made during my time off this summer is in regard to the amount of time and energy I spend trying to prove myself to those [...]

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Feeling Trapped by Urgency – And What I Can Do About It

May 28, 2021

As the world opens up more, and all of the end-of-the-year activities are a’ glow, I’ve been getting nostalgic. Remember when all we did was sit around in our [...]

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Reconciliation – A Love Affair With a Journal

July 31, 2020

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Journaling has been a part of my life since 1988. It started when I watched Winona Ryder’s character Veronica Sawyer pour her soul out into the pages of her [...]

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April Fools – I’ve Been Focused on the Wrong Darn Thing

Where Are You Picking Up the Idea That Something’s Wrong with You?

Should I Even Bother Giving if I Can’t Give With Love? My Foolproof Giving Meter

Rejection – What I Can Learn from Assertive People

All I Want for Christmas V – Standing Up to the Bully of My Inner-Voice

Living in a Dyslexic/ADHD Marriage – Happy Anniversary To Me

Trying to Prove Myself – Where it Gets Me and What I Can Do About It

Feeling Trapped by Urgency – And What I Can Do About It

Reconciliation – A Love Affair With a Journal

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