I know, I know…you’re probably thinking, “Um, reluctant runners don’t run marathons, right?” If you’d asked me that a year ago I would have nodded my head enthusiastically and made a joke about only running if being chased. You know, the usual. The truth is, even though I’ve now run about 10 Half Marathons, a […]
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This year was a big year running-wise for me. I finally finished my first marathon after talking and thinking about it for years. I completed my first ever run-streak of 18 days. B and I decided to make running a half-marathon in each of the 48 contiguous states a team goal. 2018 was a year […]
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As I’ve been cleaning out my closet and embarking on the creation of my first ever capsule wardrobe the past few weeks, I’ve found myself falling into a number of what I call closet decluttering and purging traps. What’s a Capsule Wardrobe? Before I go too far, let me explain what a capsule wardrobe is […]
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This August marks the first time in my life (since I was pre-school age) that I am not preparing to go back to school either as a student, a teacher, or both. Even though I won’t be in the classroom, I’ve got some Back to School Advice to share. After leaving teaching last November, I […]
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been finding my way to minimalism. I believe that minimalism is not a natural concept for most of us. We are soaked in consumerism and constant marketing, advertising, and messages that tell us we are not enough, we don’t have enough, we don’t measure up to those around us. […]
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In less than two days, somewhere around 25,000 fitness-loving fiends will descend upon Downtown Indianapolis for four days of workouts, business workshops, and incredible motivational speakers. What is this madness? Beachbody Coach Summit, of course! I am super excited to attend my second Summit this year. Last year’s Summit in New Orleans was my first, […]
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In my last post I wrote about my decision to rid my house of what I’ve deemed unnecessary possessions in an effort to find some freedom from both owning and feeling owned by things. As I embarked on this path which feels very unfamiliar and even somewhat uncomfortable, although teeming with possibilities and the promise […]
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Okay, I’ll admit that the above title is somewhat misleading, but when I jump into things I like to really jump into them. I often feel overwhelmed and like I can’t keep up, and I recently realized that a lot of that was stemming from the stuff I owned. I’ve never been a fan of […]
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It happens every few months: I’m in the backseat of a car that I’ve never seen before. I can barely see out the windshield, and I have no idea how I’m reaching the pedals, but I’m somehow driving. I’m aware that there are cars all around me, and I also know that I’m dangerously close […]
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My mornings are works-in-progress, there is no denying it. For years I’ve tried to get around the fact that the way you start your morning has a major effect on the rest of your day. I’ve read book after book by very successful people who all have morning rituals. I’ve read article after article on […]
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