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Its hard to believe this all happened in a year...
 
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I hope to forever love running. This year after the loss of my mom I truly believe running and the therapy that comes...

 
Tiny steps 
As I examined my overflowing bookshelf a thought of dread washed over me. “ Will I ever get through all these books?”
One book in particular constantly caught my eye. The Encyclopedia of Me, a guided journal I purchased after reading the popular ‘Encyclopedia of an ordinary life’, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This blank journal taunted me with another reminder of my faltering...

The New Year provides a place of clarity where I gather the moments of my year to examine their purpose. I bet when written, gathering all the pieces into one space can awaken the peaks and valleys throughout a year. And with the evolution of a year, this awareness provides the steps to change that course. 
What did you do with your year? Did you challenge yourself, learn a new lesson or grow...

 
DRINKING | Water - lots of water
EATING | Panera strawberry salad
EMBRACING | the spontaneity of summer
CATCHING | little z's
ENJOYING | New writing course
COOKING | as little as possible
TRYING | healthy eating
MISSING |  slow days
FEELING | Relaxed
LISTENING | The moth
WATCHING | 
READING | Chasing slow
WEARING | flip flops
PLANNING | summer fun
WANTING | to run
NEEDING...

DRINKING | Arbonne citrus fizz
EATING | hard boiled egg whites
EMBRACING | where I am on my journey
CATCHING | Cavs fever
ENJOYING | the countdown to grandbaby
COOKING | chili for veterans
TRYING | to run more often
MISSING | My time to read
FEELING | Grateful
LISTENING | The Moth podcast
WATCHING | The flowers bloom
READING | Anonymous (local writer)
WEARING | running gear
PLANNING...

Currently:  April
Here is one way to document the months of your life with a list of what is CURRENTLY going on...
DRINKING | Water - lots of water
EATING | Panera strawberry salad
EMBRACING | the mess of construction
CATCHING | Spring fever
ENJOYING | New writing course
COOKING | 
TRYING | healthy eating
MISSING | My father
FEELING | Relaxed
LISTENING | Lilac girls
WATCHING | The...

My life currently - March
Here is one way to document the months of your life with a list of what is CURRENTLY going on...
DRINKING | Water
EATING | Yellow Apples and almond butter
EMBRACING | the mess of construction
CATCHING | Spring cleaning
ENJOYING | Warmer new writing course
COOKING | soup
TRYING | healthy eating
MISSING | 
FEELING | Relaxed
LISTENING | Lilac girls
WATCHING |...

My life currently - February 
Here is one way to document the months of your life with a list of what is CURRENTLY going on...
DRINKING | Arbonne Citrus
EATING | Yellow Apples
EMBRACING | Who I am
CATCHING | Up on books
ENJOYING | Warmer temps
COOKING | sweet potatoes
TRYING | more smoothies
MISSING | The sun of Florida
FEELING | Relaxed
LISTENING | Pachinko
WATCHING | The Voice
READING...

"You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to other people" 
Week 9: List your self care favorites
MeditationCoffee in the quiet of morningWatching the sunriserelaxing with a good booknature walka glass of wine, good book, warm bathjournalinglighting a candlecall a friendlisten to musiccoloringPrevious weeks:
GoalsWinterBooksFavoritesQuotesOn trackBlogs 2 readchangeself careWeek 10                                        

"The best way to achieve big goals is to take small steps." 
It is within those small changes where we create the biggest shifts in our direction. What are some small changes that you can make each day to bring you more health, happiness, and peace of mind...
Warm lemon water every morningMeditation - Check out the CALM appWalkingMaking time to readClearing out clutter - one thing a dayDrinking...