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A Lesson in Giving Myself Grace
E.A.Fife
Two weeks ago, Kenny and I hit Sin City to celebrate my 40th birthday. We had a blast and, during our whirlwind trip, enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. And then we came home. I jumped right back into a hectic work and life schedule. My MIL was in town watching the kids while we were…
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You Need to Stop Trying
E.A.Fife
Last week, I was out on a run, my favorite place to think about life, and I pondered the question, “What does it mean to try?” This came to mind because I’ve been binge-watching the show Dropout where Elizabeth Holmes sets out to change the world before crumbling under the mistakes of her power. On…
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Celebrate Your Successes
E.A.Fife
Setting priorities, planning actions, and doing the hard work are all necessary steps for tackling big goals. Whether your goal is more time with your kids or discovering the next great scientific breakthrough, every goal requires some (or a lot) of hard work. Achieving goals requires day in and day out rising to the occasion.…
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Cleaning the Mind’s Clutter
E.A.Fife
Psychologists at Queen’s University in Canada, estimate that humans have 6,200 thoughts every day. That is a lot of material to fill the spaces of our minds. And much like our houses, the mind needs regular cleaning. Regularly cleaning the mind helps to eliminate the build up of dust and debris such as thought loops…
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When You Can’t Do What You Love
E.A.Fife
When you lose something you love doing, it is hard to not feel sorry for yourself. But this does nothing to get you unstuck. Reframe and you’ll find ways to keep moving towards your goals.