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Don’t Let Winter Get You Down
As the weather turns cold (frigid) here in the mid-west and the darkness comes earlier I find myself leaning toward ‘hibernation mode’. More than one time today I thought that my ideal week would be one in which I didn't have to put on ‘real’ clothes or go outside -...
What is your passion
Do you have a passion that drives you or do you find it difficult to identify the deep forces that motivate you? I’ve struggled with being aware of my passions from time to time and have even lived parts of my life unaware of why I do what I do. I thought I would...
One Thing
What is one small thing that you can do this week that could make a profound impact - either on your life, someone you love, or something you believe in? You probably know by now that I believe that micro decisions create Macro Results and as I think about that today,...
Just this once
The other day Aaron and I were talking about doing something that, in a perfect world, we wouldn't actually do very often (probably grabbing dinner out, because really - some nights you just have to). One of us said something about it just being ‘this time’ and that...
Do I need Minute Movement if I hit the gym this morning?
Just how bad is a sedentary lifestyle? According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, prolonged sitting affected people’s fitness levels regardless of whether they exercised or not. In fact it looks like sitting for just two hours cancels out the...
Energy and Persistence
Energy and persistence conquer all things. I'm writing this post as I sit with my family, watching the KC Royals personify this perfect quote by Benjamin Franklin. Although I am a lifetime resident of 'The Paris of the Plains' I'm not really a big fan of watching...