Essays
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What did you think of the story from last week about how your goal makes you feel? Did it resonate with you? Give you that goosebump reaction I described? Or… did anyone else panic a bit at first question (What’s one goal you want to achieve)? Did you think to yourself, I honestly have no idea? Because I’ve thought that…
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This weekend was my mom’s annual “girls weekend.” Her and her five friends from grade school have been getting together once a year, every year for the past 25 years. The idea is very simple. A weekend is selected months in advance, a location is determined and flights are booked. Significant others, kids and work all know the weekend is…
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I woke up last Monday more excited than usual. It was the first time this newsletter was being sent out! My eyes snapped open when my alarm went off at 5:10 am (central time) and I quickly grabbed my phone, checked my email and breathed a sigh of relief when I saw the newsletter was in my own inbox. Minutes…
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Happy Monday! It felt strange to type the words “Happy Monday” today. Because the world is not happy right now. It’s heavy with challenges and dark times. If you are hurting today, I want you to know that I see you and I stand with you. I’m sorry for your pain. I feel heartbroken – but at the same time –…
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This essay first appeared in the Monday morning newsletter on 10/28/19. Last week I went on a date. It was admittedly my first date in a while so I was pretty nervous. I think of myself as a confident person, so I was really surprised when I found myself having negative self talk about not knowing more about things I…
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Happy Monday! And Happy Memorial Day! Taking time today to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you. We remember you. We are grateful to you. It’s also 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…
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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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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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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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