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We are all perfectly imperfect just as we are. Yes, it’s true. Sometimes hard to believe, but always the truth. Believe me. I’ve always recognized that I am a perfectionist. I was the little girl who wanted to know how to play the piano at my first lesson, how to roller blade the first time I tried, how to do the splits at my first gymnastics class. I’ve always wanted to do it right the …

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Sometimes life throws you a curveball and you can’t help but let it affect your mood. Whether you want it to or not, it can control you, it can affect how your day will pan out, basically you are at the mercy of a nasty, bad mood. But there are ways to combat the power of a bad mood. 1. Smile Even if the last thing you want to do is smile, make yourself do it anyway. Instead of crying or …

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“No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.” George Patton – June 5th, 1944 One thing Patton was not was politically correct. However, several of his quotes, including this one, speak to the false notion many have about the “romance” of war. While some speak highly of heroes, the truth of the matter is wars …

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Everyone wants to live an exceptional life. The problem arises when it comes time to define what that means to you. If you embrace someone else’s definition of what an exceptional life is, you will end up disappointed sooner or later, because you alone have to determine what you want. It can be tough to get clear on what you want, and you won’t always be perfectly clear, but the goal isn’t …

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Have you ever noticed that sometimes it can be incredibly difficult to stay positive and motivated? Perhaps you’re not getting the results you expected for your goals. Or maybe you’re getting results, just not the celebratory kind or magnitude you expected. Perhaps you’ve been trying to achieve a certain goal for a while now and everything is simply taking longer than you thought it would. …

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If you've got the basics covered - like being faithful, remembering to talk to each other and having great sex – you might be wondering what else you can do to make it through the years. Here are seven lesser known ways to keep the spark alive that have worked for me and my husband for over twenty years. 1. Have Secrets Everyone will tell you that good communication is vital in keeping love …

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Some people aren't really sure if they are happy. They feel like they're drifting through life, trapped in a sea of indifference. "Life's okay I guess," they might say, attempting to reason out their circumstances. But deep inside, they don't really know if they're happy at all. Maybe they feel like they shouldn't be complaining; they've got a big house, a nice family , a good paying …

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This year has taught me a lot about what it is to feel and embrace discomfort. My lessons came from needing to put my sick dog, Foxy, to sleep. He had a head tumor and a crippling back problem. Each day consisted of him laying on his side; unable to eat, drink, or use the restroom unaided. His circumstances were saddening to witness. Eventually, it was too much, and we knew what we had to do. …

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Have you ever been super motivated to accomplish a goal, only to find yourself completely indifferent about it only days later? If you’re anything like me, then the answer is a resounding yes. Unfortunately this scenario is all to common. During those days of motivation we become highly enthusiastic and are ready to take on any and all challenges. Sometimes we even enjoy doing the work …

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