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  • Stay Focused on Your Goals

    February 12, 2020 by

    We all have goals in life. Even if you haven’t taken the time to set them, and formalize them, I can assure you, that you have goals. Goals are always something that are in the future. It is something that we want to achieve or obtain. They can be tangible or intangible. Goals have a… Read more

  • Grateful Mornings

    January 19, 2020 by

    There is no denying, life can be stressful. There are times when I wake up in the morning feeling anxious and stressed thinking about work and my long to do list. I’m working hard to eliminate the excessive stress at my job, but some things are out of my control. I do, however have complete… Read more

  • The Trouble with Streaming

    January 2, 2020 by

    Are you still trying to adjust to the way we watch shows and movies today? So many options to choose from, and even more changes in the way we socialize it. For many years, during the 90’s, I rarely ever watched television shows. I watched sports and movies. That was it. But then in the… Read more

  • Spinning for the Health of It

    December 11, 2019 by

    Spinning has become one of the hottest exercise trends, and for good reason! It’s fun and it’s challenging. Spin is low impact and is a dynamite cardio workout. You can also burn some serious calories, so if you are looking to fast track weight loss, spin can help produce great results! If you haven’t tried… Read more

  • First Impression

    November 13, 2019 by

    Too often, especially as we get older, we fail to recognize the importance of making a good first impression. For some reason, we may fall into a trap of waiting for someone else to impress us rather than for us to make a good impression on them. Not sure if it is some type of… Read more

  • My Guilty Little Pleasure

    November 5, 2019 by

    I’m going to share with you one of my guilty little pleasures. I would think that everyone has a few, and if you don’t, it’s not too late to find one.

  • Ever Feel Like a Pretender?

    October 25, 2019 by

    Impostor syndrome. We all suffer from it. It may show up in different places in our lives. It may show up at work, in our relationships or possibly any activity that we participate in. We may not recognize it right away, but it is the result of self-doubt, low self-esteem, or a lack of confidence.
    Impostor syndrome is that feeling we get that tells us we aren’t good enough or that we aren’t qualified to be doing something.

  • Spread a Little Kindness

    October 13, 2019 by

    How do you feel after you just did something nice for someone? Pretty good, right? Did you walk away with just a little smile on your face, or maybe a little extra spring in your step? That’s the way I always feel, and If it makes us feel good, and lifted our spirits, why don’t… Read more

  • Are You Getting Sweaty?

    October 7, 2019 by

    I’m talking about getting sweaty at the gym, not the other kind you might have been thinking of. As we age, going to the gym and getting a good workout is critical for our overall health and longevity. I’ve heard it said that sitting is the new smoking. It’s time to keep active and as for me, I love going to the gym and getting in a good workout.

  • Money-Saving Travel Tips 101

    September 27, 2019 by

    I love to travel, and I love to save money when I do. It takes some time and effort, but if you are willing to roll up your sleeves a little bit, there are always ways to get where you want to go for a lot less money than you think. Here are some tips… Read more

  • Do Daily Affirmations Work?

    August 31, 2019 by

    Like many people seeking to improve our lives or heal old wounds, I have sought out self-help books and many other resources over the years. Some ideas have been very helpful over the long term. Many, either helped me short term, or truthfully, not at all. One practice, that has stuck with me over the… Read more

  • Breaking Down a Fear of Mine

    July 27, 2019 by

    Starting this blog is one of the most challenging things that I’ve ever done. But it is something that I must do. There has been a little voice encouraging me to create something, anything at all. It’s been after me for a very long time. My plan is to make up for all the years… Read more

  • Wonderful Wonderful Copenhagen

    July 13, 2019 by

    When I stepped out of the taxi, I was startled when I saw this huge furry creature barreling toward me at a very high speed.  I froze for a second, only to realize it was an old woman in a thick fur coat and hat. She casually tweaked the bell on her bicycle handlebar as… Read more

  • Wonderful Copenhagen

    July 13, 2019 by

    When I stepped out of the taxi, I was startled when I saw this huge furry creature barreling toward me at a very high speed.  I froze for a second, only to realize it was an old woman in a thick fur coat and hat. She casually tweaked the bell on her bicycle handlebar as… Read more

  • The Art of Single Tasking

    July 11, 2019 by

    I am my best when I work on one thing at a time, period. However, in today’s world everyone is forced into multi-tasking. The Digital Age has transformed daily activities in such a way, that I struggle to remember how I felt and what life was like before I had a smart phone invisibly chained… Read more

  • Adventure In Budapest

    July 3, 2019 by

    This past winter, I traveled to Budapest. I loved it and I look forward to returning one day. I enjoy traveling to Europe in the winter. The crowds are smaller, and overall, travel is less expensive than the summer months. The weather gets cold off the Danube, so I packed clothes that layer well. I… Read more

  • Quick Trip to Barcelona

    July 2, 2019 by

    On a recent visit to see my daughter stationed at an Air Force base in England, we took a quick 3-day excursion to Barcelona. The base is an area that is on the quiet side and there is plenty of English Countryside to take in, but I knew she needed something a little more lively… Read more

  • The Art of Single Tasking

    July 1, 2019 by

    I am my best when I work on one thing at a time, period. However, in today’s world everyone is forced into multi-tasking. The Digital Age has transformed daily activities in such a way, that I struggle to remember how I felt and what life was like before I had a smart phone invisibly chained… Read more

  • Do Daily Affirmations Work?

    June 26, 2019 by

    Like many people seeking to improve our lives or heal old wounds, I have sought out self-help books and many other resources over the years. Some ideas have been very helpful over the long term. Many, either helped me short term, or truthfully, not at all. One practice, that has stuck with me over the… Read more

  • Excursion to Barcelona

    June 26, 2019 by

    On a recent visit to see my daughter stationed at an Air Force base in England, we took a quick 3-day excursion to Barcelona. The base is an area that is on the quiet side and there is plenty of English Countryside to take in, but I knew she needed something a little more lively… Read more

  • Adventure In Budapest

    June 24, 2019 by

    This past winter, I traveled to Budapest. I loved it and I look forward to returning one day. I enjoy traveling to Europe in the winter. The crowds are smaller, and overall, travel is less expensive than the summer months. The weather gets cold off the Danube, so I packed clothes that layer well. I… Read more

  • Part III: Feeling Uninspired? 🤔

    June 6, 2019 by

    There are times when I don’t feel inspired at all, do you know what I do? I procrastinate. Yep, There. I said it. I prefer to look at procrastination sometimes as a positive action. My mind telling me, that I am not ready yet. I stall until inspiration strikes. I don’t put on the TV… Read more

  • Part II: Sources of Inspirationđź’ˇ

    June 5, 2019 by

    There are two definitions for Inspiration: The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. A sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea. Which definition is more fitting for you and what you are trying to do? The first one refers to it as a process, and the second… Read more

  • Part I: When Inspiration Strikes…

    June 4, 2019 by

    If you’re like me, ideas may pop in your head at some of the most random or inconvenient times. Like in the morning when you are getting ready for your day, sitting quietly with a cup of coffee, or maybe driving in the car on your way to work, but then some type of distraction… Read more

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