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Body Image: Let’s Take a Stand
We are headed out on a much needed family vacation for the next few days. The kids are out of school and we figured what the heck. We haven’t had a long family holiday in a while. I’ve been super stressed out and not feeling myself, so hopefully it will be just what I need…
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Fake It Until You Make It
I’ve always said that I will be honest when I take to this blog — the triumphs, the struggles, the shit times and the great moments of my life. So be warned… The past few months I’ve been struggling. Struggling to remain focused. Struggling to get my ass in gear — I’m not sure what’s…
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Tell Your Story and Let It Go
I regularly read the musings of an entrepreneur, writer James Altucher. He seems to have a really good perspective and gives good advice. Here’s a short excerpt from the Post by James Altucher. How do you prepare for a good death? I think we live in four dimensions at the same time. The physical world, where we…
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RIP To A True Artist: Oscar De La Renta
One of the things I loved to do when I was growing up was to watch fashion shows on TV during my weekends. I can’t remember the name of the show, but it was essentially a show of the latest runway fashions and a look at the designers. One of my all time favorite designers…
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Do you Plank?
If you workout a good amount, then you no doubt have been properly introduced to the plank. For something so simple, it is a really powerful exercise that can: Improve Flexibility Activate the Core Muscles and Improves Posture Improve Your Mood Strengthen the Midsection, Upper and Lower Body Muscles However, some folks say it may be the ‘best’…
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Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis
My company held a health and wellness fair yesterday and offered free 10 minute massages- a regular seated massage and also a shiatsu. I opted for both because a free massage is a good massage in my book. The regular seated massage didn’t do much for me- the women did not go hard enough for…
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Building New Habits Takes Practice
A few friends have shared with me the news that two people at my previous job are leaving the company. These were not ‘friends’, heck you could even say, in some part, I believe my parting ways was due to the relationship I had with both of them. There are three sides to every story and I…
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Bad Posture is More Than Just An Eyesore
It’s always peaceful and calm when the kids don’t have to rush and head off to school. Unfortunately, I have to head into work today which is a bummer because I could use at least one more day to my weekend. As expected, now that I am working full time, my house is starting to…
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Finding Your Passion & Making A Difference
“We’re successful if person by person we help make a difference in their lives.” Read this article about Elizabeth Holmes, who has made medical history and is now one of the youngest billionaires based on her invention. What’s amazing about her story is she took a risk, a leap of faith supported by a passion and a…