Tag Archives: self-help

How to Conquer any Challenge

About a week ago, I was tumbling uncontrollably down a giant snow-packed mountain, attempting to do something I once thought I would never try to do again: I was skiing! The last time I tried to ski was on an … Continue reading

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Coming Very Soon: THE BOOK!!!

You probably have noticed that I haven’t posted in awhile. Part of that is because my husband and I were visiting our families for a couple of weeks over Christmas break. But the other reason for my lack of posts … Continue reading

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The simple thing you can do today to upcycle your life.

What’s the simplest thing you can do to upcycle your life today? Right now, get out a piece of paper, and make a list of the top three people in your life who make you smile. These are people who … Continue reading

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The Simple Trick(s) to Making Friends…

In my last post I said I was going to address a common negative thought: You know, the one where you tell yourself nobody at school or work (or anywhere) likes you? Maybe you walk into the office in the … Continue reading

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America Recycles Day: The perfect time to start “upcycling!”

Today, November 15, is America Recycles Day. Along with all the products you might be recycling today, why not upcycle your life? If you’re not sure what upcycling means, it’s basically taking something that isn’t doing you any good (like … Continue reading

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Commit to Connect

Today I want to challenge you to “upcycle” your relationships in an incredible way. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, dating, or married–there’s someone importantĀ in your lifeĀ that you can reconnect with on another level. Make the commitment to take at … Continue reading

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How I’m applying “Upcycle” principles in my own life

I’m fighting off a nasty cold (or possibly the flu) right now. I rarely get sick, which I usually attribute to both my positive thinking and my (healthy, not obsessive) germaphobe ways. When I do get sick, it’s usually because … Continue reading

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“Proactive Patience”: One of the best tricks I’ve learned

Okay, so maybe it isn’t so much a “trick” as it is a truly effective way to a successful, satisfied life. If you’re like me, you don’t always (or ever!) have a lot of patience. But it’s when you’re trying … Continue reading

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Upcycle Project: Make Over Your Thoughts

Enough with negativity already–today we’re “upcycling” your thoughts! How? Start paying attention to what you’re thinking throughout the day. The next time you notice something negative going through your head, upcycle that thought: Change it into something more positive, and … Continue reading

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What the heck happened to the “old blog?”

You may have noticed that things have changed a lot around here. Why? I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about what I’m trying to accomplish through my work and through my blog. I’ve realized that although some of … Continue reading

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