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only what you need

Buying only what you need instead of what you want can be a hard rule to follow. It’s OK to indulge in what you desire now and then, but the key is to be intentional. If you are unsure whether … Continue reading

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 Appreciate your body

 Appreciate your body for what it does for you rather than how it looks. It will shock no one when I say that we are an appearance-focused society. But trying to constantly control your appearance keeps you at war with your … Continue reading

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The Tuesday Club Murders

The Tuesday Club Murders (1928, 228 pages) by Agatha Christie. I have a confession: I know who Hercules Poirot is, but not Miss Jane Marple. This book changed that. I have to say, she reminded me a lot of Jessica Fletcher … Continue reading

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Look at the “big picture” of health

When you’ve set goals to “get healthy,” have they tended to focus on making changes to your diet and exercising more? Health does not exclusively hinge on diet and exercise. Of course, eating a variety of nutritious foods and moving your … Continue reading

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Truly caring for your body looks like…

Saying no without apology. Feeding yourself before you’re starving. Crying when you need to. Sleeping when you’re tired. Feeling without fixing. Touching your skin like it belongs to you. Turning down the volume of the world. Turning up the volume … Continue reading

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