Tag: stress
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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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Something’s Gotta Give: A Mom’s Struggle
It’s the age-old mom question: Can we have it all? This dream of having the family, the prefect job, the great house, the relaxing vacations, the life-enriching hobbies and extra-curriculars, and intimate and meaningful relationships with our spouse and kids seems doable, doesn’t it? Not to mention a clean house, home-cooked meals, and a super…
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5 Ways to Fit Scripture in Your Life
Not too long ago, I use to start every early morning the same way: I would pour a hot cup of coffee with a heavy dollop of half and half, curl up on “my” side of the couch in my dark living room, and read a short devotion by the dim light of a table…
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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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Goals for 2017
Happy New Year! I have a confession. I hate making New Year’s resolutions. I think they’re kind of stupid. Most of the time when someone asks what my resolution is, I say, “To floss.” (That’s the truth, I do want to floss more.) But overall, I don’t hold my weight or faith in resolutions. Now,…
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Battling Excuses
The Rails to Trails half marathon is staring at me from Sunday. While physically, I know I’m set (provided my knee doesn’t give me any issues), and mentally I know I can rock it, I’m still surprised how easily excuses can creep into my mind, even days away from the race. I’m been running for…
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