Staying Inspired for the Basics

by Vickey Pahnke Taylor January 21, 2012
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I’m trying to stay inspired for the Basics – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  It’s not so easy trying to stay “at the peak” instead of falling “down into the valley” of – for instance – exercising.

This is me, on a Monday: “I’m gonna exercise every single day! No big deal. Just twenty minutes of real exercise daily!”

This is me, on Wednesday or Thursday: “Well, maybe I’ll try to exercise three times a week. That’s better than nothing, right?”

This is me, on Saturday: …

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Clean out the Clutter

by Vickey Pahnke Taylor January 11, 2012
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I’ve been attempting to clean out the clutter. In the office [help!], the bedroom [How does stuff collect so quickly?], the “storage” [which can become a junk spot in no time flat], and inside myself.

It’s one of those New Year’s things. “Out with the old and in with the new.” Which would definitely be the case if I could truly dump all the stuff I don’t need, and organize what I do.

As I make yet another attempt at minimizing-for-more-peace, here are a few …

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Wonder Woman Motivation: The Bracelet Approach

by Andrea August 26, 2011
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I find it interesting how some days I am able to cope with stress so much better than others. On one of THOSE days, when I want to pull my hair out, and I feel as if I’m dodging bullets left and right, it’s imperative to keep things in perspective. Instead of tying a string around my finger to remind me of happy thoughts, I use the bracelet approach to get that oomph of Wonder Woman motivation.

The Silver Vault is an awesome little shop …

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