Kristie’s Blog
We all have days when it seems like everyone is out to get us, but for some, the real enemy is the person we see in the mirror every day. Whether you know it or not, you might be the one standing in your way of achieving goals or moving forward toward the things you want out of life. Once…
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Whether it’s a friend or romantic partner, letting go of a difficult relationship can be tough. Identifying and ending a toxic relationship is a huge step that requires time for our minds and our hearts to process. At some point though, it’s time to move on and focus on the future instead of dwelling on the past. If you find…
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Your own instincts can be powerful as advice you receive from other sources if you take the time to listen to them! Make Time to Listen The first step toward following your gut is taking the time to listen to it. We all have a million things coming at us every day, and our instinct is often to react quickly…
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Whether you are up with the sun or enjoy sleeping in, there’s nothing better than starting your day with a clear mind. One way to do that is to establish a morning routine. Starting your day with a few simple rituals can help you set a positive tone for the day and ensure that it stays with you all…
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For many of us, our passions and our jobs are two separate things. We may work for 40 (or more) hours a week at a job that brings in a paycheck, and spend our time outside of work thinking about something completely different. As kids, we’re told to “follow our dreams,” but as adults we know that it’s easier…
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A lot of people come up with great ideas every day, but far fewer are able put them into action. Why? Because acting on your ideas is hard work. It requires time, effort, and dedication — things most of us are in short supply of thanks to our day jobs, family, and other obligations. But with a little forward…
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Marriage. Divorce. The birth of a child. The death of a loved one. These are all changes that many of us may face at some point in life. Change on any scale is scary, but things like this take things to a whole new level because they radically alter the way we conduct our lives day-to-day. Rather than feeling…
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Everyone wants to be liked by others, but in some cases that comes at the expense of our own happiness and well being. Whether we want to admit it or not, many of us have these perfectionist tendencies. We are raised to get good grades, play sports, serve the community, and do many other things that hinge on never making…
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Life is full of a lot of ups and downs, but there’s an awful lot of middle ground between them. Whether it’s getting married, having a child, or dealing with the loss of a family member, the emotion of those big moments eventually calms down and you settle back into “normal” life. But normal life doesn’t always have to mean…
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Whether we realize it or not, many of the choices we make every day are dictated in some part by our fears. Maybe you go to the same job day in and day out because you’re afraid of looking for something else. Maybe you watch your kids like a hawk because you fear for their safety. Or maybe you miss…
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