Who You Are Meant To Be

As I browsed through my email today, I ran across a newsletter containing the following statement that stopped me in my tracks. "Make a sincere commitment to heal and grow and be who you were meant to be." It really is that simple, not that it is a simple thing to achieve, just simple...

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Keep your goals on track

"You can keep your goals on track by concentrating on the facts of the here and now rather than your reactions to the past or your anxieties regarding the future. By focusing on what you need to do in the present to attain your goals, you can avoid being distracted by the unknown."  Source:...

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Burning the candle at both ends!

Have I bit off more than I can chew?  That is a question I have been asking myself lately!   The Captain and I have finally opened our Etsy shop, Crows Nest Jewels. I've briefly written about my work obsession and my typical workaholic tendencies. In my professional life...

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Why Not Now?

We can procrastinate for an endless list of excuses, but why not empower ourselves to change our lives for the better now.  It doesn't matter what it is! I've written about procrastination before . . . it is like a ball and chain to hold you back from doing anything and putting it off until...

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Regrets . . . or Stepping Stones?

"Your regrets aren't what you did, but what you didn't do.  So I take every opportunity." - Cameron Diaz "You'll seldom experience regret for anything that you've done.  It is what you haven't done that will torment you.  The message, therefore, is clear. Do it!  Develop...

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Moderation and balance

"By approaching our work with moderation and careful planning, we can accomplish more and still retain a sense of mental, emotional, and physical balance. Few things are more exciting and energizing than setting goals and planning for a better future. However, our excitement can often be detrimental...

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Dreams are renewable

Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born. Dale E. Turner I’ve often been accused of living in a dream world, but who are we without our dreams? Dreams are just dreams if we only talk...

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