30 Day Challenge Ideas: Try Something New for 30 Days

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30-day challenges are in vogue right now. There’s everything from decluttering to eating paleo to attempting a spending freeze being wrapped up in a 30-day challenge. You can focus on your mental health, weight loss, your health, or mindfulness. Aim for that six-pack with a bodyweight workout challenge or read every day. It makes sense. …

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

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“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt As true as that statement is, avoiding comparison is a challenge for most of us. Me, included. We’re constantly bombarded with images and information of people who seemingly have it all. It’s hard not to compare yourself. Even just a little bit. Can you avoid the temptation …

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Bullet Journal Tips to Help Keep Your Life Organized

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A bullet journal is a fantastic way to keep your life organized, collect inspiration and track your goals. Your bullet journal is also the perfect place to explore your creativity. So, how do you add your own personal flair to your bullet journal? We’ve got you covered! We’ve put together some basic suggestions for adding …

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Resolutions You Can Keep: Getting Healthy

Getting healthy: is it on your to do list this year? Or even just getting healthier? Instead of focusing on the outcome, try focusing on the process. Try...

Getting healthy: is it on your to do list this year? Or even just getting healthier? ‘Lose weight’ usually tops the list of new year’s resolutions and it’s probably the first failure you’ll rack up for the year, too. Instead of focusing on the outcome, try focusing on the process. At least, that’s what I’m …

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How Do You Want Your Life to Change in 2017?

How do you want your life to change? Use these 5 steps to clarify what you want and how to go about getting it.

This post “How Do You Want Your Life to Change in 2017” contains affiliate links Every year, around this time, I start thinking about how I want my life to look next holiday season. This has been a particularly challenging year for a lot of us. So, I’m determined to make sure my life changes …

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4 Tips for Seekers of Freedom and Fulfillment

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Freedom and fulfillment. Two words that define success for Hal Elrod, me and quite possibly many of you, too. Freedom is the external hallmark of success for me. Freedom to choose how I spend my time, my money and my energy. Fulfillment is my internal hallmark of success. I look for and need fulfillment in the …

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My First Year of Blogging

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The last day of January officially marked the end of my first year of blogging. Serious blogging. I’ve had other blogs over the years but I wasn’t serious about them. I didn’t have a vision for their future. I didn’t know my ‘Why’. And, they died from neglect. So, I consider this to be my …

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A Simple and Streamlined Life

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A Simple and Streamlined Life June Update/July Goals In June, my primary goals were to Simplify, Streamline and Sell Stuff. There’s still lots to do on all three goals, because, well… simplifying and streamlining your life requires a good deal of thought and planning. Sure, there’s been a lot of tossing of unwanted stuff and …

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June Goals – Simplify, Streamline and Sell Stuff

Another month has whizzed by and it’s time to think about my intentions for June. I don’t mind admitting to being a little dazed that it’s June already – this year seems to be on fast forward. For us in the southern hemisphere it’s the start of winter and while our winters are mild compared …

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7 Smart Money Moves to Start Your Year Right

7 smart money moves to start your year right

Looking for ways to make sure this year is your best yet? Here are seven smart money moves that will set the foundation for a successful year. Plus, you can use them at any time! 1 – Use Your Calendar Mark your paydays, regular and irregular bills, and the amounts (or estimates of amounts) coming …

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