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Motivation Monday-what do you do?
What do you do when you need an extra push? Do you call it quits and give up? Or, do press on with a positive attitude, focused on achieving what you've set out to do? We all have choices... sit or be active be happy or not eat healthy or eat junk Question of the day: What choices are you making? How do you stay motivated? What's your attitude? … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday-what do you do?
Going forward-tips on how to keep moving ahead
Funny how normal conversations can lead to blog posts. I was in grocery store earlier talking about how even though I left my list in the car I was not going to go back out to get it, to come back in to finish shopping. Which lead to my remembering Gene Wilder saying something about only being able to go forward. Of course in middle of the grocery store I couldn't remember … [Read more...] about Going forward-tips on how to keep moving ahead
Thankful Thursday-are you thankful for the small things?
Today's Thursday...Thankful Thursday. While we remember to be grateful for BIG things, we often over look the small things. Today, I'm thankful for lots...big and small.... So, while I'm thankful to my dad, stepmother, brother, friends, GOD, work and..... the small thing (which isn't so "small" with current gas prices) a full tank of gas! (it's been awhile since my … [Read more...] about Thankful Thursday-are you thankful for the small things?
Who do you want to be? tips on how to be yourself
This weekend I had a lot of time to contemplate things. Remembering who I used to be, acknowledging who I am now, and contemplating who I want to be. And, now I know what I have to do to regain my self back and be the Tara I'm meant to be! Many are someone else to appease others in our lives...be it a parent, significant other, friends, etc. Are you being true to … [Read more...] about Who do you want to be? tips on how to be yourself
Fitness Friday-who are you holding accountable?
Accountability: the state of being accountable (explain, or justify something; responsible; answerable), liable, or answerable. This is just going to touch briefly on how we are accountable for our actions.... be it whether we workout or exercise or sit on the couch or glued to the keyboard doing nothing to what we eat and how much of it we eat. note: it can also make … [Read more...] about Fitness Friday-who are you holding accountable?
Thankful Thursday-July 21-Do you appreciate what you have?
Today's Thankful Thursday again! While I'm still dealing with a lot of nonsense and am standing and believing it'll all work out, I'm still thankful for so much. (in no particular order) -my kids -my brother -my dad -God's provisions (even if I don't think they're being provided quickly enough lol) -the wonderful companies I'm doing reviews for -for finding my … [Read more...] about Thankful Thursday-July 21-Do you appreciate what you have?
To-Do Tuesday–tips on using a to do list
Today's theme is To-Do Do you use a To-Do list? Or do you randomly go about the day with all the tasks you need to do running in your head, hoping you remember to do them all? I occasionally write a to-do list. I know when I do, I usually achieve more than when I don't! The to-do list can include everything from working out, running, going to the post office, making … [Read more...] about To-Do Tuesday–tips on using a to do list
Motivation Monday-what motivates you?
“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar What motivates you? I mean...really...really gets you going? What drives you? Is it a personal goal that you want to accomplish? Is it when you've hit rock bottom and have no choice but to make a change? Is it a new PR (personal record) when … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday-what motivates you?
Stumbling isn’t falling-tips to get back on track
“Stumbling is not falling.” ~Portuguese Proverb Often times when dieting (how I do not like that word....it should be a lifestyle change! but that's a whole different topic), exercising, giving up something that's bad for us and making changes we may regress a bit...but that doesn't mean you've fallen. We hear people say that they've "fallen off the wagon". Perhaps fall … [Read more...] about Stumbling isn’t falling-tips to get back on track