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Finding Gratitude
When I run, I typically find it’s the time I get my best ideas. Or, at least ideas. Maybe I’m the only one that thinks they are decent. Feet hitting the pavement, one step after another, music in my ears and alone with just my thoughts. It’s therapeutic for me. Sometimes when the world feels like it’s crashing in or I just can’t stand to be in my house for one more second, I can throw on a pair of running shoes and escape, even if only for a few precious miles. I wrote a post about making time for yourself and actually putting yourself first in order to fill…
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Putting ourselves first
Sounds selfish, huh? Almost even proud, cocky or a “more important than you” mindset. However, it’s something I try to do almost every day. Hardly ever does it disrupt my family life or the necessity to keep 500 balls in the air at all times. It does, however, fill me up and also sends a message to my family that I’m important too and taking care of myself is important. For me, it’s typically working out but I also consider date nights of the utmost importance. Years ago, I read an article that basically said you are doing your kids an injustice if you DON’T take care of yourself and…
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What is the opposite of regret?
I’m too old. I’m too young. It’s already been done before. No one will read it. No one cares. I don’t have any unique ideas. I’m embarrassed. I’ve started countless times already and given up. I can think of a million reasons to NOT do something. Regret. It’s a word we all know too well. And there’s one word that seems to always go with regret. Not. Think about it. If you regret something, it’s usually because you’ve NOT done something. Not taking advantage of… Not saying… Not doing… I don’t want to look back on my life with regret and while I’ve had plenty of it, I’ve learned a…
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Running Beautifully
Have you ever wondered “what if”? What if I actually chased that dream? What if I took that first step? What if I stuck with it? What if I trained for a 5K? What if I put some effort into my goals and dreams? What if I really dreamt big? So many possibilities. So many challenges. So many reasons to “not”. What if we just took a step forward and did the thing that is most on our mind? This has been on my mind for quite a while now…writing down the things that encourage and inspire me in hopes that it might encourage and inspire other women. So often…
