How are you, friends? Have you all survived the post-holiday blues? January has been a little rough over here. We had a cold snap that lasted for two weeks straight where the temperatures didn’t rise above freezing at all. It was painful to be outside for even a couple of minutes. We’ve had several snow storms already and another one forecasted for this coming week. I am doing my best…
self love
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Put on your oxygen mask before helping others.
Read moreI’ve been wanting to write this post forever. I’ve started it in my head countless times. I kept stopping though, I could never get it out. I want to say so much and I want to say it well. It’s just that the message is…
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Beautiful like me.
Read moreSomething happened when I turned thirty. I started loving myself again. In the months leading up to Roman’s first birthday, I fell apart. It was a regular self-hate fest around here. I was angry, sad, and mostly — disappointed — in myself because I had…
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Focusing Inward
Read moreThis morning I spent fifteen, divine, uninterrupted minutes stretching and meditating. It was the first time, I’d done so in… a year or more? I mean, I’ve stretched, but not like that. Not with complete quiet and no distractions and the most blissful silence you…
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Everybody is a Genius & The Winner Is…
Read moreAnd now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for… The winner (selected by the random number generator at random.org) of The Willpower Book Giveaway is… Andra Watkins! Check your inbox, Andra. ♥
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You’re Not Your Valentine’s Day Present
Read more“You’re not your job. You’re not how much money you have in the bank. You’re not the car you drive. You’re not the contents of your wallet. You’re not your fuc*ing khakis.” —Tyler Durden, Fight Club One of my favourite quotes from one of my…
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Carousel — 08.27.10
Read moreEvery Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired! 1. What Perfect Is: Oh, this is lovely! This week I am drowning in the beauty that is self-love. 2. Couchsurfing for Solo Women…
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Review: Penelope & 3 Tips to Build Confidence
Read moreMy return flight from Columbus to Newark is delayed 4 hours. Lucky for me I have my laptop & the Columbus airport has free wireless. MacBook + Wireless + Netflix on Demand = a very happy Dena. 😉 I decided to watch Penelope because I’ve…
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Take Back Valentine’s Day
Read moreYes, I know – merely mentioning this Hallmark Holiday to some results in sneers and eye-rolling, while others simply feel sad and left out, or perhaps pressured to make precisely the right purchase to prove their devotion to a sweetheart. I’ve certainly experienced all three…