positivity
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New Beginnings With Our Big Move
“Every new beginning comes from other beginning’s end.” Moving, moving and more moving as we celebrate lots of new beginnings. That seems to be the theme over these past few months. First, we helped my daughter with a big move from home in New Jersey to West Palm Beach, FL in November.…
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Are You a Food Addict? My Personal Journey
Do you experience any of these on a regular basis? Cravings and Obsession: Frequent and intense cravings for specific types of food, often high in sugar, fat, or salt. Persistent thoughts and preoccupation with food, even when not hungry or full. Loss of Control: Difficulty stopping or controlling the amount of food consumed, often…
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My Sister Did What?
“Sorry I didn’t call you back earlier. It was a bit of a busy day.” “What did you have going on?” “Just a few volunteer things but not a big deal.” “You downplay everything. Whose life did you change today?” “Yeah, right! Just a few things to help out. First, I…
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Valuable Lessons Learned on our Vacation
My husband and I just got back from a 5-day getaway in Tucson, AZ to “get away” from the cold. While some of the days away out west were actually colder than in the Northeast, we loved our visit. Tucson is such a beautiful area rife with cactus-filled National Parks and monuments. We drove…
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You are Going to Love This
Love. It’s the basis of countless works of art, film, books, and it is a part of our everyday lives. It’s what drives us and makes us feel good, makes us feel bad and motivates us. What exactly constitutes love? It is defined as a strong affection toward someone or something. What isn’t defined is…
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I Am So Grateful for This
(please click on image above to play video) Every night before just before I close my eyes to go to sleep, I take 30 seconds to say my gratitudes. No matter how tired I am, I force myself to curve my lips up into a smile and say how grateful I am for…
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What Happened to Us on Our Anniversary (Funny!)
Mike and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary last night. It was certainly not as momentous as renewing our vows last year at Delicate Arch in Utah (yes, that’s our family cheering at the base!), but it was something we will never forget. We were meeting our daughters, Rachel and Jennifer at…
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What’s the Best Way to Take Back Control (Of Anything!)
We have millions of thoughts every single day that influence our behaviors. And believe it or not, our bodies listen and then respond to those thoughts. So, the best way to take back control of your thoughts which then extend to your behaviors, is to know what you can control and what you…
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How to be Inspired Every Day
You are where your focus is. And when your focus is on words of inspiration, you will become more and more inspired. That’s why I absolutely love inspirational quotes. The more you read them, the more they become ingrained in your subconscious mind and the more inspired and confident you become. My…