Tag: encouragement
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How to Enjoy Running (When You Really Hate Running)
When I talk about running, plenty of people immediately laugh and respond with, “Yeah, if I’m running, you all better be running too, because something is chasing me.” I laugh with them, because it’s funny and totally fine if they don’t want to run. But often times, those same people will follow it up with,…
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4 Unexpected Ways to Take Care of Yourself
The other day, I sat down at the kitchen table and did something I haven’t done in probably close to a year. Baby Girl was down for a nap, the Oldest was still at school, and the Middle was sitting with me at the table working with some play dough. I sat with a canvas…
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When Running Breaks Your Heart
Yesterday while on the phone with my mother, she offered a simple insight: “Maybe running has taken too high a place in your heart.” I had been crying, upset with my 3rd botched marathon attempt, and I was wondering what it was that wouldn’t let me successfully race a marathon. I have now completed 3…
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When You Feel Like You’re Burning Out
There is a little-known creature that lives in just about any habitat on the planet that has a very unique quality. The female of this creature can often be seen working furiously at building her nest, often into the late hours of the night when predators are most active. She will ignore every need until…
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5 Ways to Learn to Love Yourself
The other day, my husband remarked that he noticed some back muscles on me. “Really?” I asked, all excited. “Take a picture!” He obliged, and I attempted my best effort at flexing. When he was done, I grabbed my phone to look. And was suddenly mortified. I’ve had three kids and worked very hard to…
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On Life, Lemons, and Lemonade
I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer. It’s my absolutely favorite season. I know everyone is in love with fall and that’s fine; I like fall too, but I love the heat and the long days and the cookouts and lemonade and shorts and bare feet. I like tan legs and warm evenings. I…
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