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Do you react or respond? It might seem like splitting hairs, but there is a significant difference between reacting and responding. To put it simply, a reaction tends to be spontaneous and driven by emotion, while a response is more thoughtful and logical. Let’s break this down even further and consider these 9 key differences: […]

Reacting vs. Responding

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Today marks my 8th year as a breast cancer survivor, and it remains every bit as surreal now to say that as it has the previous seven years.  As I reflect on everything that has led me to this moment, I feel a profound sense of gratitude, happiness, relief, and grief.  Yes, grief, but more on that in […]

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A few weeks ago, I saw a headline in my news feed that proclaimed, This is What Fifty-Four Looks Like!  I was fifty-four at that time, so, the headline definitely caught my eye, as did the picture that accompanied the article. It was a picture of Jennifer Lopez wearing a bikini and celebrating her fifty-fourth birthday. Jennifer […]

This is What Fifty-Five is . . . For Me

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What comes to mind when you think of the number seven?  If I answered this question on most days, one of the following would probably would pop into my head. Lucky number seven.  Seventh inning stretch.  Seven-year itch.  Seven Nation Army.  None of these come to mind today, though, because today is not like most days. It was seven years ago […]

Seven

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Happy first day of summer! Some people may be looking forward to enjoying the lazy days of summer, while others may be gearing up for a summer of non-stop activities and adventures.  No matter what your plans are, get ready to make this a meaningful summer.  The sunshine and longer days tend to leave us feeling […]

Summer Self-Improvement

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Please note that this blog post pertains to the recent shooting that occurred at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. This may a difficult topic for some people, so, please, feel free to skip today’s post, if needed. I wasn’t even sure, and still am not sure, if I should address the shooting, because I […]

Coping with the Aftermath of the Shooting at the Covenant School

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Happy first day of summer! Some people may be looking forward to enjoying the lazy days of summer, while others may be gearing up for a summer of non-stop activities and adventures.  No matter what your plans are, get ready to make this a meaningful summer.  The sunshine and longer days tend to leave us feeling […]

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Tomorrow is the moment that many people have been waiting for these past few months.  It’s the first day of spring, even if some places are still in the throes of winter or in the midst of a summerlike heat wave.  Spring, that beacon of light during the dark winter months, is almost here! While winter is […]

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January started off with a bang, literally. Fireworks exploded.  Champagne corks popped. The ball dropped in Times Square to the sounds of cheers, noise makers, and Auld Lang Syne.  After celebrating the holiday season and starting a new year, we then embarked on what may feel like the longest, slowest, and dreariest month of the year.  This year, […]

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Mindset is a term that gets used a lot these days, but what does it mean, and why it is so important in every facet of our lives? Just to make sure that we are on the same page, let’s define what is meant by the word mindset.  Merriam-Webster defines mindset as, A mental attitude or inclination. A […]

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Is it just me, or does it feel like New Year’s Day was a lot longer than one week ago?  Also, does it feel like 2023’s new car smell faded almost instantly?   I rang in the New Year on our couch with my youngest daughter and our two cats and didn’t stray far on the first full day […]

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We are in the throes of another hectic holiday season! The holidays are an interesting time, aren’t they? This can be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation. It can also can be a time of great stress. Sometimes, holiday get togethers are overwhelming, and some family gatherings may dredge up unresolved issues and stir up […]

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