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Just “Start”
Like 99% of the American population, I’m sure you’ve got a long mental “to do” list when it comes to improving your life. “I need to get more organized.” “I need to start exercising.” “I need to start...
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The Flood
I was recently reminded of a fable/joke involving a man in a flood… Once upon a time, a man was trapped in a flood. In an effort to be rescued, he climed to his rooftop and began praying for the Lord...
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Take Action with a SMART Action Plan
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE “TAKE ACTION” WORKSHEET During a recent coaching session, a client told me that she feels she is being called to help people. She was reading and soaking up...
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Time to Trim
About two years ago, I went “public”, so-to-speak, about my financial difficulties. I chose to share my story because I knew there had to be others out there just like me, only maybe too ashamed to...
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Negotiate Your Best Deal
As I have mentioned, I went through a bankruptcy a couple of years ago. A couple of months after the bankruptcy was discharged, I had to take my car in for repairs. The following article was...
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HOW TO: Stretch Your Groceries and Plan Family Meals
I don’t claim to be an expert who has “the” answers, as I recognize that there are many people out there with lots of great ideas. Just check Pinterest to see all the crafty moms out there with...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 8
I woke up at 5:45am today with a migraine so bad that I couldn’t go back to sleep. I decided to go ahead and get up, only to see the temp on our outdoor thermometer sitting at 7 degrees. It’s hard to...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 15
Growing up, our family always struggled with money. My parents didn’t have the best financial skills, and therefore didn’t teach great habits to us kids either. As an adult, I continued to struggle...
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Journey to Gratitude: Days 30-35
Life happens. While I made a note of my gratitude items each day, I did not get a chance to post them. So here’s the past week: Day 30: Today, I saw AMERICAN SNIPER (which was excellent, by the way). I...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 37
What a roller coaster week this has been! As you know, we found a remarkable deal on somewhat of a “dream house” last weekend, and on a whim, decided to go for it. Our offer was considerably outbid by...
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