Thoughts of the Day
My life has qualified me as "experienced" on such topics as Army life, parenting, mental health, loss and grief, multi-tasking, and adapting to all things new (good, bad, or indifferent). I will share my thoughts on these topics and hopefully you will find some calm in the chaos knowing that others have been where you are.
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How to Stand Out with Your Personal Style
I think most of us would agree that when we get dressed we want to feel and look great. Getting dressed is something that most of us do on a daily basis and we want our appearances to accurately reflect our personalities and tastes. Of course, life is a series of good days and bad days and how we feel in our clothing each day is just one small part of that roller coaster journey. There are those days when magic happens in your closet and the most beautiful outfits are created from that space. But there are also those days when we may lack the confidence to wear what…
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A Daily Reminder About Humility with Mapiful & Link Up On the Edge #250
I have been struggling recently with self confidence and humility. I have long held onto the belief that confidence and humility are in direct opposition with one another. And rather than being perceived as a proud or overly confident individual, I would much prefer to be viewed as humble. As a result of my misperception, my self confidence sunk to a level of complete and total self deprecation in an effort to become a perfect example of humility. Up until about 6 weeks ago, I held very firmly to this belief that it was impossible to have both confidence and humility at the same time. Then I received my daily…
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How to Fake It ‘Til You Make It to Get What You Want Out of Life
One of the things we often hear about when it comes to our mental health and perception of ourselves is the notion of faking it ’til you make it. But it is one of those ideas that some may consider to be a bit dubious, especially if you don’t believe that you can manifest what you want in life simply by changing some thought patterns and behaviors. Acting a certain way gives your brain the opportunity to prepare itself for a new way of thinking which leads to the formation of habits that are better suited for reaching the goals you have set whether you want to get a new…
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How Guilty Are You of Dangerous Driving Habits?
There are certain driving habits that are not only illegal but can also be very dangerous. I think many of us can admit to practicing bad driving habits at least occasionally. Often it doesn’t matter how experienced a driver you are, breaking traffic and driving rules is a dangerous habit to get into. Traffic laws exist for a reason, after all, and the reason is generally your safety as well as the safety of others. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash due to the negligence in safe driving habits by another driver, someone like this car crash injury attorney Detroit can help you navigate the…
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How to Motivate Yourself for Success
Self-motivation can sometimes be really challenging. We all have those days when we don’t want to get dressed and we would rather sit on the couch and endlessly binge watch Netflix. The struggle is real when you find yourself having the internal debate between continuing your Netflix binge or engaging in a more productive task. I know this struggle well as I fight it almost daily. But most of us do have a desire to be productive in our daily lives even when the draw of Netflix is strong and so we have to find ways to get motivated. While it might be really nice to have a personal cheering…
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Helpful Tips for Reducing Entrepreneurial Stress
Very few of us are immune to stress in our lives. Even with adequate coping skills to manage and mitigate stress levels, it can still take over when you have the least time or patience for it. One major factor that leaves us vulnerable to additional stress is the fact that we are always juggling multiple tasks. And nobody understands the stress of multitasking quite like the entrepreneurial demographic. If you are a contractor or freelancer trying to make your way as a successful entrepreneur, there are outside resources that can assist you on your way to a reduced-stress work environment. Many contractors or freelancers have heard of umbrella companies…
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The Beauty in Strangeness & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #226
“There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.” Edgar Allen Poe This famous Edgar Allen Poe quote has been truncated to the shortened version on my tee shirt and, for some reason, it carries a bit more punch when it says, “There is no beauty without some strangeness.” Yet strangeness is a thing that makes many people cringe and run away in fear. I, on the other, find myself drawn to strangeness in very powerful and profound ways. I was having a little thinking session on a long drive the other day and it occurred to me that I have always struggled with conformity of any sort.…
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47 Years and Counting…Can I Make It to 150?
Today is my birthday. Somehow I have survived 47 years on this planet amidst a sea of seeming insanity. However, despite all the challenges that life dumps in front of me, I would still like to live to maximum life expectancy. By the way, researchers have recently identified 150 years as the upper limit of human life expectancy. I wonder if I can make that long. Before I was 30, I was absolutely convinced that I would not ever reach that milestone birthday. I lived a lost and reckless life back then and spent more time in the throes of depression and anxiety that was certain to eventually take my…
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7 Tips for Establishing a Successful Online Vintage Clothing Resale Business
If you are passionate about clothing and fashion, you may have considered different ways to generate some extra income from this passion. One way to monetize on your stylish pastime is to buy and sell vintage or other preloved clothing online. This article will outline seven tips to help you get started with an online clothing resale business. 1. Find your niche. The first thing you need to do is identify the style niche for your clothing resale business. You may want to focus on a particular style genre like bohemian dresses or maybe your focus will be on a certain fashion generation or decade. There are a variety of…
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Welcoming My Husband to the Fabulous Forties!
Forty years ago today, just four days before my seventh birthday, my favorite person in the whole world was born and I didn’t even know it. But I am grateful for it every single day. Happy, Happy Birthday to my amazing husband, Jeff. This year has been full of wonderful milestones for him. He has retired from the Army after 22 years of active duty service. He is starting a new job in the civilian world that he absolutely loves. He just turned 40 and that’s a big deal! And he is rediscovering himself in the context of not-a-soldier which is a really beautiful process to witness. I can’t wait…
