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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What is something you do to volunteer your time and donate your talent back? I have been a volunteer dog walker since 2008. I volunteer for City Dog Facilities, Humane Societies and Dog Wardens to help keep the dogs exercised, trained and socialized while they wait to be adopted or go home to their parents. …
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Welcome to my blog. I am an encouraged woman who wants to lift others, encourage others, and share stories of overcoming with others. You will read real-life stories of (mostly) women who have found themselves in situations they never dreamed: some good, some bad, but all with a lesson. You will read stories that are …
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The Encouraged Woman 