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Find Your Fitness: CrossFit
Spring is coming. So now’s the time that many people start looking at exercise regimens again. I have discussed walking already — partly because it’s my favorite type of exercise! Over the next few weeks, I am going to post several brief posts about some other popular forms of exercise. First up: CrossFit CrossFit has exploded in popularity since the early 2010s. It strays from many of the typical strategies for fitness that you’d typically see in other workout varieties such as bodybuilding or strongman, and even hosts its own competitions to see who’s the best at the standard CrossFit exercises. While it’s typically taken in the form of classes…
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Reclaim Your Power: Are You Surrounded by Toxic People?
Shannon ended the phone call with her friend and breathed a sigh of relief. She’d spent the past hour on the phone and felt drained and weary after the conversation. Every time Shannon tried to share something positive or upbeat, her friend countered with a negative reaction. The whole exchange made Shannon wish she’d never answered the call. Sometimes, Shannon would find her friend enjoyable to talk to. But most of the time, her friend was negative and wanted to argue. She was easily offended and constantly involved Shannon in her latest drama. Toxic People Steal Your Joy One day, Shannon looked up the definition of toxic people online. As…
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Understanding Mindful Journaling
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Mindfulness is about being present and more self-aware. To be more mindful, you need to spend time getting your mind into the present moment, including what you are feeling, thinking about, worried about, exploring, and experiencing in the moment. You put aside thoughts about the past and future momentarily while you enter a state of mindful meditation. This can also be useful when you are journaling. Here…
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National Muffin Day: Banana Nut Muffins
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Another day, another named day! This one is called National Muffin Day — February 20th. It sounds like a fun one, right? I missed it by one day but I think you will forgive me after you make this recipe! There are so many different types of muffins out there. Do you have a favorite muffin recipe? I have one that may just become that favorite one…
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You Don’t Have to Be Perfect When Journaling
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The reason why journaling is so versatile and can benefit everyone is that it isn’t about perfection or doing it right. It is about the journey and what you choose to get out of it that’s going to make it worthwhile. Your Journal is for Your Eyes Only I can’t emphasize this enough…if you don’t keep that in mind, your journaling won’t be as effective. There is…
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Include These 5 Heart-Healthy Foods into Your Diet
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Heart disease is still the top killer in the country. You can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease by adding healthy foods to your diet. There are a number of foods that can keep your heart healthy. 1. Yogurt Yogurt can reduce the risk of gum disease. People who have gum disease are more likely to develop heart disease. Yogurt has good bacteria, which helps keep…
