Tag: dailyprompt
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When Life Gives You Lemons
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. This quote has gotten me through some tough times lately. I’ve learned that sometimes life can give you “lemons” but what you do with them is entirely up to you. Sometimes it’s best to…
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Unwinding After a Demanding Day
Demanding days can come in all shapes and forms. Sometimes days can be physically demanding (hello there half marathon training) and some days can be mentally and emotionally draining. I often find myself gravitating towards a glass of wine or sweet treat while watching some TV. Some nights it’s just laying in bed and scrolling…
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Daily Prompt: Thankful
Sometimes good things come to those who wait. The last six month have been tough. I made a tough decision about a year ago to leave the job I had for almost nine years to pursue a new career opportunity. As fate would have it, I was laid off six months later. It was an…
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Daily Prompt: My Favorite Olympic Sports
My favorite Olympic sports to watch historically have been track and field, marathon, swimming, and gymnastics. In recent Olympic years I have discovered different sports that have caught my fascination. These are worth a watch: What are your favorite Olympic sports? Comment your recommendations for Paris 2024, I’m always looking for something new to check…
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The Best Compliments Come During Tough Times
The best compliments I’ve ever received have been during times when I’ve really needed to hear them. One instance that stands out was when my son was just an infant. I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that new mothers often feel insecure navigating motherhood. No amount of preparation can prepare you for the challenges…
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Slowing Down Enough to Take a Break
I recently saw a reel on social media that hit home for me. It was a mom saying that a day “off” without work or a kid isn’t a break. Going to the grocery store without your kid is not a break. Folding laundry in silence is not a break. The list goes on. I…
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Clutter Isn’t Always Physical
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? There are two types of clutter that affect me: mental and physical. While only one is physically seen on the outside, for me they go hand in hand. Mental Clutter Mental clutter is a constant in my life. I’m constantly juggling meetings, child activities, meal planning and…
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Daily Prompt: Something To Make People Smile
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? If I had a freeway billboard, it would either say a positive affirmation or a joke. I think everyone need to see something that makes themselves smile everyday. Positive Affirmations I can do hard things I am loved and worthy I am more than my…
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Daily Prompt: The Greatest Gift is Love and Support
What is the greatest gift someone could give you? This writing prompt had me thinking this morning. More so than any physical gift, two things came to mind. The first one being the gift of an activity or quality time spent together. Some of the best gifts my husband has given me has been concert…
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New Year Reset: My Biggest Challenges
For me, 2023 was a year of change, some good and some bad. Reflecting on the past year, here are two of the biggest challenges I hope to conquer in the coming year. Accepting Help From Others I have a wonderful support system. The biggest barrier I face regarding this? Myself. I don’t like to…