Tag: Motivation
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Project NaNoWriMo: Finding the Time
What is the biggest hurdle to finishing your book? (Or heck, even getting started?) For most people, it’s finding the time to get writing. Everyone is busy, right? Whether you have a day job, kids, or a laundry list of responsibilities, there are a million things to get in your way. So how can you…
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Facing Failure: What You Can Learn from Failing
I just started training for marathon number four. The past three marathons have been absolutely terrible, so much so, I’ve questioned whether or not I should continue. Sometimes I wonder why I keep going after things that I fail at. And, oh yes, I have failed at many things. It hurts. It really hurts to…
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Creating Habits that Stick
Well, it’s February. I know, I’m shocked too. Did you January fly by as quickly as mine did? Did you know most New Year’s resolutions are broken by February? I don’t know the exact statistic, and I don’t really care, but it’s something I was thinking about at the beginning of this year. I don’t…
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When the Door Closes
I’ve been thinking lately about how God closes doors on us sometimes. In fact, there’s a story in Acts about Paul and Silas about that very idea. After driving a demon out of a young girl, Paul and Silas were thrown into prison – the very definition of closed and locked doors. Not only were…
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Half Marathon After Baby
The best laid plans of mice and men… I’m struggling to get my training in. Now, I didn’t mean to start out with a little poem; that’s just a happy accident, but it does sum up the past couple of weeks of training. My family took a road trip to Colorado for a wedding, and…
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How to Find Time to Do It All
Lately, on my runs, I’ve been listening to Laura Vanderkam’s I Know How She Does It. In her book, she shares the habits and secrets of successful working moms and how they manage to get it all done while still creating time for family and life. I find this idea fascinating. I thought I’d have…
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God Uses Growing Pains
The other day, I picked up some weights and decided to lift my lower body. As I try to get my fitness back after baby, one key component is building my muscle mass back, because pregnancy and breastfeeding do a number on your muscle. (It’s those hormones, man.) It was a tough workout, but that…
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The Mom Tool You’re Missing
I’ve been blessed with wonderful sisters who are gifted writers. Today my sister Anna, shares some of her struggles and some encouragement for you! Note: This post originally published on thedarlinggirls.wordpress.com Written by Anna Schaefer “I don’t know about you, but I have it all figured out. I know what motherhood should look like. I…
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How to Return to Running After Baby
The baby is almost three months old, and I have to admit something. I’m nowhere near where I would like to be, fitness level wise. I knew that returning to running after a baby would be hard – I’ve done it before, and it’s always hard. You’re carrying extra weight, your core is weak, and…
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What Happens When you Pray
I pray. Daily. Sometimes I pray for my husband, sometimes I pray for my kids. I’ll pray for my family, friends, and country. I pray for safety, health, and protection for everyone I know and love. But you know what? I probably pray for myself more than anything. I pray for strength and courage. I…
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