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Lights and Thermostats
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” - Edith Wharton
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The best gift to give yourself
Giving the best gift to myself this Christmas…
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Let’s get moving
Movement is an essential part of our well-being. I think we should know more about it, don’t you?
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The Mindful Introvert
What happens when an introvert becomes mindful?
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Strong enough!
When the gifts we receive become too heavy to carry.
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Where thoughts come from
Thinking about thoughts and thoughts about perceptions
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Accepting my imperfections
Finding a new way to look at my imperfections and what perfect looks like
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Thinking about food & eating
I’m thinking a lot about food and eating these days.
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Ultimately hopeless?
To my body, I might be or seem ultimately hopeless. Is that really the case?
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My well-being checklist
Last week, I identified a few things which give me energy and contribute to my well-being. Turns out that was just scratching the surface! Questions began to form in my mind. What could I ask myself about my well-being – in order to lean into my personal agency?
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If only I had J.A.R.V.I.S.
In my perfect world, I would have my very own J.A.R.V.I.S. Instead, this is what I need to do.
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Beyond the struggle
How I am moving past the struggle and falling asleep
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A system worth investing in
My world opened up when I began to see my personal lifeboat as a system — one worth investing in.
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
What do I need to be at my best? This is a question I have been exploring for over a decade. Here’s how I turned it into a practice of daily affirmations.
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Bringing that vacation mindset home
I wanted to take that vacation mindset home. Here is what I’ve done so far.
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Upon Reflection
There isn’t just one thing you do to live with anxiety. I reflected on everything that set me up for success. It’s my own 12 step program.