Anxiety
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Nothing Changes Until You Love Yourself
We spend years — sometimes decades — waiting for happiness to arrive. We tell ourselves, “When I meet the right person…”“When I get the dream job…”“When I finally have enough money…” Then I’ll feel complete. Then I’ll be happy. And yes, those things can bring joy, but they can’t be the foundation of it. They’re enhancements,…
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The Confidence Shift: Why Knowing Your Worth Changes Everything
Let me ask you something honest—What would your life look like if you truly believed you were enough? Not just on paper. Not just on good days.But deep down, every single day. Confidence isn’t about being loud, bold, or bossy.It’s about knowing who you are—without apology.It’s about standing tall in your truth and no longer…
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The Power of Words: Why I Don’t Complain and What It’s Doing for My Life
Let me start by saying this:It’s not that there’s never anything to complain about. Marriage can be hard.Kids can stretch us to our limits.Work can feel overwhelming.Life can be frustrating, unfair, messy. But I made a decision—a bold, powerful, life-altering decision—not to use my words to tear down what I’m trying so hard to build. I Don’t…
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You Were Sent On Purpose – Not by Accident
For the longest time, I believed I had simply gotten in the wrong line in Heaven. How else could I explain the family I was born into — one plagued by alcoholism, abuse, neglect, and deep, soul-crushing dysfunction? I carried the shame like a second skin. I looked at others with normal, loving families and…
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The Power of Resilience: How Forgiveness, Healing, and Intentional Living Lead to Miracles
Life has a way of testing us in ways we never expected. We experience heartaches, betrayals, disappointments, and losses that seem too heavy to bear. In those moments, it’s easy to believe that our past defines us, that our wounds will never fully heal, and that happiness is just out of reach. But here’s the…
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The Mirror Effect: When Their Cruelty Isn’t About You
Have you ever had someone lash out at you for no apparent reason? Maybe a friend suddenly became distant, a co-worker snapped at you, or a stranger on the internet left a scathing comment that felt personal. It stings, doesn’t it? But what if I told you that their words and actions actually have nothing…
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The Power of Checking In: How Your Thoughts Shape Your day
When you wake up in the morning, what’s the first thing you tell yourself? Do you groan, “I’m so tired,” or do you declare, “I’m awake and I feel great”? Believe it or not, your brain is always listening – and it believes whatever you tell it. The fascinating thing about our minds is that…
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Finding Joy in the Ordinary: Creating a Life You Love
As the final days of 2024 tick by, there’s a whisper of something exciting in the air – a new year, brimming with possibilities. But before we hang up the glittery party hats and start making resolutions we may or may not keep, let’s talk about something important: the power you have to create a…
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How My Pot Roast – and I – Evolved: A Story of Growth, Flavor, and Redemption
Let me take you back a couple of decades when my pot roast had the same emotional depth as cardboard. Yeah, it wasn’t my kids’ favorite meal growing up, and honestly, I can’t say I blame them. Picture this: a hunk of meat, slow-cooking in a crockpot with all the enthusiasm of a sloth on…
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