As for so many others, the last six weeks of lockdown have been full of a range of emotions: anxiety, gratitude, fear, hope, grief, acceptance. COVID-19 has turned life on its head and I find myself wondering: will things really return to “normal”? But more than that, do I really want them to?
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12 (Technology Free) Ways I’m Savoring the Rest of Summer
As I flip the calendar to August, I find I’m desperate to hold onto this last month of summer before the rush of fall (and eventually the holidays) overtakes me. It’s been a season of transition for my family and me and we want to be present in our todays, living them slowly and intentionally. With that has come a purposeful decision to spend less time in front of a screen, and more time in relationship and outdoors. Here are a dozen ways I’m going to slow down and savor this last month of my summer. I hope these ideas inspire you too!
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You Have Something Unique and Beautiful to Offer
When we take a risk and make ourselves vulnerable, rejection or failure can cause us to believe Maybe I actually don’t have anything worthwhile to offer. But nothing could be farther from the truth.
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From Scarcity to Abundance: Choosing to Shift Your Mindset
Recently I listened to a podcast which was all about having a scarcity versus an abundance mindset. As I listened, I reflected on how much I had wrestled with these two opposing mindsets over the course of the last 12 months, and how I was able to move from scarcity to abundance in my own life.
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Sending ‘Bundles of Hope’ to Brighten Someone’s Day
Being a woman is tough. It’s easy for us to feel like we aren’t measuring up, but just imagine adding to the noise and challenges of daily life a debilitating illness that leaves you exhausted, isolated or in pain on a regular basis. Enter Bundles of Hope, a non-profit that exists to send care packages to those living with life-altering chronic illnesses to brighten their day. Read more to see how I got involved and how you can too!
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