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It doesn’t get easier, you get stronger

It doesn’t get easier, you get stronger

Remember, life isn’t getting easier, we’re just getting stronger through experience, through overcoming, through putting one foot in front of the other and going again, and again, and again! 
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Mirror, talk back to self doubt

Talk back to self doubt.

Time to talk back to self doubt. Comparison is truly the thief of joy, so turn it around. Tell yourself what matters and stop self-sabotaging.
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Favorite Podcasts

Favorite Podcasts

From a commuter’s companion to a great gym buddy, podcasts are an easy way to do two things at once. While keeping two hands on the wheel you can catch up on the latest news. While pushing through those last few reps of a workout you can take your mind off of the task at hand. Podcasts can give you the pep talk or encouragement you need, educate you on something you may not otherwise have known, or simply be a source of entertainment. The variety of podcasts are seemingly endless. So whether you need something to motivate or have...

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You set the temperature

You set the temperature

You can be the person who walks into the room and checks the thermostat OR you can be the person who walks into the room and changes the temperature. Read that again. You can be the person who walks into the room and checks the thermostat or you can be the person who changes the temperature. How many times have we walked into a birthday party, dinner date, networking or work event, school function and without even thinking about it we check the vibe or gauge the atmosphere? Maybe it’s a good vibe and you’re glad you showed up or...

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10 alternatives to saying "good job", "thanks for helping", "that was a really great decision", "that was thoughtful".

10 Alternatives to saying "good job!"

10 alternatives to praising your child with the words "good job!". Praise is crucial to helping to motivate and establish a healthy self-esteem within our children, but it's more powerful when it's specific. Specific praise doesn't need to be complex it just need to answer what it was, specifically, that your child did. Consider you child's kindness, courage and persistence when coming up with a praise. 
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