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Cate on Friday, August 27th, 2010 |
4 CommentsAll children love summer vacation. They are free from schoolwork. They are allowed to wake up as late as they want to. Plus, they are free to hang out with their friends any time. Summer vacation is usually the most exciting part of every child’s year. Every summer vacation, though, must come to an end. [...]
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Cate on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 |
13 CommentsAs the end of summer draws nearer, and thoughts of waiting classrooms loom heavy in our minds, we must once again turn our attention back to getting the books and our children ready for another year of school. Summer is a time that most kids look forward to. Free from the burden of school, kids [...]
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Cate on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 |
6 CommentsHave you been on a weight loss roller coaster, trying every new diet and crazy fad that comes along trying to reach your goals? Are you hoping that you have discovered the miracle diet to lose weight this time, even though you know deep in your heart that this is not the best way to [...]
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Guest on Saturday, August 21st, 2010 |
2 CommentsFun in the sun can be spiritually enlightening. Summer is a time for more than just meaningless activities with your friends. Instead, this summer can be packed with activities that can enlighten and empower you and your friends! Spiritual growth means more than simply sitting in church, attending a class, or meditating. Spiritual growth can [...]
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Cate on Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 |
11 CommentsGoal setting is one of the best ways to get ahead in life – but only if you’re setting your goals effectively! Are you trying for unattainable goals that you aren’t really passionate about? Do you quickly give up on your goals? It can be easy to get discouraged, but you don’t have to end [...]
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Cate on Monday, August 16th, 2010 |
1 CommentToo often we rush in, making decisions without reviewing all of the facts. Learning to stop and see all of the issues at hand is a valuable tool to have. Being relaxed and calm can lead to seeing the answers with more clarity, and making wiser choices and decisions. Consider your answers to the questions [...]
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Cate on Saturday, August 14th, 2010 |
2 CommentsHaving passion for your goals gives you the extra fuel you need to overcome obstacles and achieve success. How passionate are you about your goals? Is there anything you can do to keep yourself inspired and passionate? Take the time to reflect upon your passion, what it is for and where it comes from. Use [...]
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Cate on Saturday, August 14th, 2010 |
4 CommentsOne thing everyone has in common is the desire to succeed. It doesn’t matter what we want to succeed at, setting goals can help us to get there. So often, we manage to set goals that aren’t effective or achievable. This may be due to having unreasonable expectations, or simply never being taught how to [...]
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Cate on Friday, August 13th, 2010 |
2 CommentsHave you ever wondered what very successful people do different from the rest of us? Perhaps there are times when you think that they must possess some sort of super human powers or have some sort of magical abilities to accomplish what they do. While it may seem this way, you will be relieved to [...]
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Cate on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 |
No CommentsWhen the summer months arrive, so does the heat. The scorching summer sun can sometimes put a damper on your excitement and anticipation. Despite the heat, you can still make the most of your time during the summer and have a blast. Try a few of these heat busting strategies to enjoy your time indoors [...]
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Cate on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 |
8 CommentsTaking time to reflect on what you want and how you feel about it can help you to uncover your biggest obstacles. It can also help you take stock of your strengths. Read through the questions, and think about them as you read through the positive reflection below. You can succeed. Self-Reflection Questions: 1. Do [...]
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Cate on Friday, August 6th, 2010 |
13 CommentsFrom the time we were small, we have always had dreams. Unfortunately, somewhere over our years most of us allowed ourselves to be convinced that our dreams could not be achieved. Additionally, since we were told that our dreams were just silly fantasies, we did not put any effort into trying to achieve them. You [...]
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Cate on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 |
12 CommentsUnless you have been living under a rock, you have heard the word affirmation tossed about like dandelion seeds blowing in the wind. Eveywhere you turn, some one is telling you how great affirmations are. But what exactly IS an affirmation? An affirmation is a simply a statement which is specifically created so it can [...]
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Cate on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 |
21 CommentsHow often do we get caught up in life trying to do too much? So many of us want to be able to do everything, even when our skills and time do not allow for it. How much better would things go by knowing what we are capable of, and when to let someone else [...]
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Cate on Monday, July 26th, 2010 |
12 CommentsWhen you meditate, you should use your surroundings to aid you. Most people attempt to filter out everything around them and just look inside themselves while they meditate. Some times this is very helpful, although there are additional ways that meditation can be practiced. Whereas you probably want to keep away from noisy streets as [...]
