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Weekly Wins: Snowbirds, Full Circles & Joyful Mentoring

Posted on January 12, 2019January 28, 2019 by runningintofire

One of my favorite joy habits is ending my week by pausing to remember my three biggest wins of the week. No week is perfect, but I can choose how to end it: ruminating about everything that went wrong or celebrating what went well. I choose the latter. Win #1: Project Snowbird Eight years ago…

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Annual Planning Part II: How To Move From Goals To A Plan of Action

Posted on January 6, 2019January 28, 2019 by runningintofire

I’m delighted to see how many people have used our annual planning process this year to reflect on 2018, clarify your desired vision for every area of your life, and create goals for 2019 that will move you towards your optimal life. I’ve received many sweet thank you notes and lots of pictures of planning…

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Weekly Wins: Blog Growth, Mentoring, And Celebrating My Mom’s 80th Birthday

Posted on December 30, 2018December 31, 2018 by runningintofire

I love to end every week by celebrating wins! It’s a sure-fire way to practice gratitude and stimulate positive energy. And that’s a great way to start the week.

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3 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Your “One Word” For 2019

Posted on December 28, 2018December 31, 2018 by runningintofire

If you’re planning to replace resolutions with “one word” for 2019, make sure you avoid these three mistakes.

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Weekly Wins: Planning Complete, My Favorite Artist, And Change

Posted on December 22, 2018 by runningintofire

I have to admit, some weeks it’s more challenging than others to celebrate personal wins. That’s not because I don’t have anything to celebrate. It’s because there’s so much bad news and chaos in the world that expressing gratitude can feel self-indulgent. But I remind myself that joy is an act of resistance against despair…

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Why Retire From A Job You Love?

Posted on December 15, 2018December 16, 2018 by runningintofire

Since I retired, I’ve been having lots of conversations with people about the idea of early retirement generally, and the FIRE movement specifically. While many can’t imagine it’s possible to retire early for financial reasons, it’s also the case that many people scoff at the idea of early retirement because of how they feel about their current…

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Weekly Wins: A Beach, A Big Book and A Blogging Breakthrough

Posted on December 9, 2018December 20, 2018 by runningintofire

I love to start each week by pausing to celebrate my three biggest three wins from the previous week! It’s a simple habit I’ve developed that shifts my energy, busts up negative thought patterns and gives me a rush of joy as I prepare for the week ahead. This week: Win #1: Savored The Sunrise…

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Annual Planning That Works

Posted on December 7, 2018December 10, 2018 by runningintofire

After we quit Christmas 12 years ago, my husband and I started traveling to Mexico every December. And in place of all the holiday rituals we left behind (decorating, parties, baking, shopping, etc….), we created a brand new ritual of our own. We call it our “annual retreat”. I’ll warn you now, it’s intense! I’m…

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Weekly Wins: Mentoring, Mammogram, and Personal Maintenance

Posted on December 3, 2018December 20, 2018 by runningintofire

If you know me, you know I am committed to closing out every week by expressing some gratitude and appreciation for three biggest wins. Specifically, I ask myself: what went well this week? who did I support? how did I grow and inspire others? and how did I contribute to making the world a better…

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Why I Quit Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2018December 20, 2018 by runningintofire

Everywhere I go this week, I’ve faced the usual holiday small talk: What did you buy on Black Friday? Are you done with your Christmas shopping yet? Did you get a real or fake Christmas tree? Are you hosting a Christmas party? Are you putting up lights outside this year? Do you want some Christmas…

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January 6, 2019
3 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Your “One Word” For 2019
December 28, 2018
Why Retire From A Job You Love?
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Annual Planning That Works
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Why I Quit Christmas
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