You’re A Mom!
Do you ever have days when you feel like no one is appreciating you? Do you ever have days where you feel like the laundry, dishes, toys, mail, bills, and errands are going to swallow you up? Well, I do! So, when I am having one of those days, I listen to this song and…
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There is an expression among even the most advanced runners that getting your shoes on is the hardest part of any workout. Kathrine Switzer Isn’t that the truth? I have found that if I wear my workout clothes to bed (or at least some of them) it is much easier for me to hop on…
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Monday’s can be tough for some people, but it is our attitude that really sums up how we react to things….challenges, Mondays, change, chaos, stress, etc. Our attitude in any situation CAN make a difference. Today’s inspiration is…. The only disability in life is having a bad attitude. Oscar Pistorius, South African Olympic and Paralympic…
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“One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.” -Iris Murdoch How do you treat yourself after reaching a goal, getting through a tough week, or just ending your day? If we don’t treat ourselves every once in awhile, life would just be dull. When we set goals, it is important to…
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“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” -Buddha I think this quote says it all. Holding onto anger, grudges, or revenge takes so much energy and can really make you a unhappy person. So, just… LET…
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“Everyone thinks of changing the world but no one thinks of changing himself.” -Leo Tolstoy We live in a world of constant complainers. It is so easy to fall into that trap of judging others and complaining about the state of whatever situation we are in. Take a moment today to stop and ask…
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MAKING LIFE MATTER By: Shane Stanford Published: April 1, 2012 ***** In a world of fast-paced schedules and priorities, conversations about what makes for a life well lived are a rarity and a luxury. But what if the daily pace of life held in itself the way to make choices more significant? What if the…
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After another long day in LaCrosse with my mom at the hospital, my husband sent me a text with the following story and it made my day. I hope it brings a smile to your face too. This afternoon the boys went to mow the church lawn. While Bennett was mowing the following conversation took…
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“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Anne Bradstreet If it wasn’t for the cold of winter, we wouldn’t notice the change of the grass turning to green, the smell of spring in the air, and the…
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“Everybody likes a compliment” Abraham Lincoln When was the last time you received a compliment? How did it make you feel? Who can you give a compliment to today? Your child, your spouse, a co-worker, your boss, a neighbor, the checkout clerk, the waitress, your child’s teacher? Getting a compliment can instantly give someone the…
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