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Gratitude and Grief Can Coexist

Gratitude and Grief Can Coexist

My mom asked me the other day if I still remember what my step dad was like before he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s…because she feels like her memories of him pre-Alzheimer’s are slowly slipping away. I still remember what he was like back then, but...

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Why I’m Not Setting Big Goals This Year

Why I’m Not Setting Big Goals This Year

I’ve always been an overachiever, and I like to set crazy goals like paying off $127,000 of debt in 4 years (done), moving across the country just because we can (done), and going on an around the world cruise even though I get seasick (on my bucket list). But lately...

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Anxiety Isn’t a Problem

Anxiety Isn’t a Problem

If you google “how to deal with anxiety”, what you’ll likely find is a long list of things you can do to get rid of (or reduce) anxiety.  The authors of these articles might recommend that you exercise more, try yoga or meditation, pray, listen to music, make time for...

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20 Things I’m Learning Right Now

20 Things I’m Learning Right Now

Hi there!  It's been a while...but I'm back!  I took a hiatus from blogging for a while to study for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) exam and I passed! :) I hope everything is going well for you. During my blogging break, I spent some time thinking about the...

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Where Am I?

Where Am I?

Hi friends!  I am going to be taking a break from blogging for the next few months while I study for the PHR exam.  This will be the first real break I've taken since I started blogging several years ago. I hope you all have a wonderful late fall/early winter!  Thanks...

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21 Life Lessons Learned in 2021

21 Life Lessons Learned in 2021

What is your happy place?  Mine is going on a long walk while I listen to one of the many incredible podcasts I enjoy.  I am so thankful for technology and for the many talented podcasters who have so much useful information to share (for free!). Here are 21 life...

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