Essays
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Happy Monday! I will never forget this Thanksgiving . We were both down at my parents’ and he asked the question early last week, right before my mom’s birthday dinner (which was the perfect celebration to go to after!!). In the days that followed, his parents and one of his brothers landed in Orlando for the Thanksgiving holiday and to keep…
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For the past couple year (2020, 2021, 2022), I’ve loved making these annual bucket lists as they prompt me to think about the things (ranging from big to small) I want to do in the year ahead – and – having it all down on paper makes me much more likely to complete them. I’ve already started to keep a list of…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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The month of November is synonymous with giving thanks and gratitude. “Gratitude lists” are a fairly mainstream idea – and for good reason – expressing what you’re thankful for is a powerful tool for reminding you of the good and encouraging you to look for what’s going right, even when things are though. Recently, I came across a new-to-me approach for a…
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about three work-related routines that I was currently enjoying. Routines and rhythms are subjective to so many factors – and really do ebb and flow based on what else is on our plate, our season of life and other factors. So, I think it’s fun to capture in real-time what’s working well and where there might be…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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I’m writing this on a chilly, rainy Sunday, cozied up with a cup of coffee, thinking about how Wednesday is NOVEMBER 1! November is the kickoff to some very fun and festive months, followed by the lovely return to routine and fresh start of January. I love this time of year and cannot wait. Traveling and plans-wise, November will start off…
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From time-to-time, I love reflecting about what routines or rhythms are working well for me at the moment. Routines and rhythms are subjective to so many factors – and really do ebb and flow based on what else is on our plate, our season of life and other factors. That’s why I think it’s fun to capture in real-time what’s working well…
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The other Sunday, I unexpectedly had two similar experiences. I was excited that the yoga studio by me was offering a morning class, so I got up early and made my way there. However, as I turned the corner to the studio, I could tell something was wrong. At 15 minutes before class, the studio is usually bright, open and…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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