Photo courtesy of https://unsplash.com/photos/87InWldRhgs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink I love to pamper myself from time to time. One thing I have learned, over the years, is to slow down and take time to do something good for your body; a workout, a facial, a pedicure, manicure, hair mask, or anything else that is soothing to the soul and good …
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Good times are a blessing, not a guarantee Oregon has so many opportunities to explore. Before moving to the South, my husband, dog and I lived there for 4 years. The Coast, the caves, the trails, the food, the wine….shall I go on? We had such a great opportunity to explore the beauty. We went …
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I am very confident in my fifties. Sure, my flexibility isn't what it was in my twenties or thirties, I don't have the stamina and strength when I first started working out, but I am proud to be able to do the activities I enjoy, while feeling great and energized. When I was in my …
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This is my first post in the food arena, and I promise you; this isn’t a recipe blog. If you are looking for those pretty, organized blogs with step by step instructions; you will not find it here. I’ve tried that route years ago, and I am not disciplined enough for that! Usually, I look …
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Why I became a trainer I have always been a very active person even as a kid I always loved playing gymnastics, ice skating, and ballerina. I was never scared to try to climb a tree and play all over the jungle gyms, it wasn’t until recently I realized that I always loved physical challenges. …
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Do you come from an outlook of abundance or scarcity? An attitude of scarcity is one that will leave you focusing on what went wrong and what you don't have. An attitude of abundance allows you to focus on the blessings in your life and to be thankful for what you have. Whether in work …
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What will you do this week that is fun? What will you do to take yourself, slightly, outside of your comfort zone? I want to challenge everyone to make a concerted effort to do something that makes you smile everyday or at least 3 times a week. Try to make one of these something that …
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Lisa has a tragic story that has led her to a place of inner thought, questioning what is most important in life, and what are my next steps. She, like so many others, had unexpected life changes that can leave us numb, unsure of what to do next, and feeling gut-punched. Laurie's story is another …
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Are you of that age when your body betrays you and starts sweating profusely at the most inopportune times? I remember times holding meetings or being in the middle of a board meeting and feeling that familiar heat start at my toes and travel all the way to the top of my head. There I …
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Grief is a game changer. Trials, tragedies, rejections, plans that never come to fruition, you name it, it can be heavy. I’m sure you’ve seen that person who is carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. It’s as if they have a backpack of every negative thing that has ever happened to them. …
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The Encouraged Woman 