Essays
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I was doing some research for work this weekend and came across an article titled “8 Tiny Things I’ve Tried To Make Mondays More Pleasant.” Obviously, I loved the article and knew I wanted to include in this week’s newsletter. And while the tips are great (I personally am going to test out #1 and #2 on Friday), a lot 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…
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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…
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“He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.” – Chinese Proverb Let me tell you a quick story about a fool who did not ask a question: When I was in Florida, my younger brother and I decided we wanted ice cream one night. So, we…
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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…
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As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I recently watched Hamilton for the first time (thanks, Disney+!) and loved it. And due to the fact that I’ve been listening to the soundtrack on my runs (Non-Stop and Yorktown are the best for running IMO), I’ve had a lot of time to think about the story and the different themes presented throughout the play. Even if you haven’t…
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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…
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This newsletter is intentionally only sent on Mondays. In part, it’s because of my love for Mondays and because of the alliteration with my name/the word “motivation.” But there is also a deeper meaning for why this email is not a daily motivational newsletter. At my core, I am passionate about making an effort to start the week on 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…
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Today, I’m sharing three random things I encountered over the past couple of days. At first glance, these things may appear unrelated. But keep reading as I believe there is a common thread connecting the three. One: Last Thursday’s weather in Chicago was magical. The sun rose early and the piercing blue sky stayed with us all day. It was warm,…
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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…
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When was the last time you felt envious? Maybe you’ve felt envious scrolling through social media or hearing about someone else’s career advancement. Maybe you felt it while in conversation with a friend or family member. We all feel envious from time to time. And I think we can all agree it’s not exactly a pleasant feeling, right? When I…
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