Tag: Personal Development
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Staying Out of Frustration: Like a Dog Avoiding the Bath”

We all know those moments the tiny, relentless annoyances that somehow feel like they could unravel your whole day. Maybe it’s the email that lands at the exact wrong time, the coffee you forgot on the counter, or the dog giving you that look like really? You left me alone for five minutes? Frustrations…
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The Thread That Ties Everything Together: How to Find It

Introduction: Ever feel like your life is a messy ball of yarn—half-knots, a few loose ends, and a cat (or giant Lab) running through it? Sometimes, the secret to clarity is finding the thread that connects it all. This “thread” isn’t magic—it’s your guiding principle, your core purpose, the thing that makes your choices line up…
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Sploot Happens: Life Lessons from a Dog Who Owns the Floor

Ok, I know this is totally random, but since we are dog people, these things pop into my head once in awhile so I thought I would throw it into my blog. I thought why not? If you’ve ever walked into your living room and found your dog stretched out flat like a pancake, back…
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The Art of Adapting: How Flexibility Fuels Growth

Life rarely goes exactly as planned—kind of like teaching a giant English Lab to swim. Whether it’s a career shift, a personal challenge, or even something as small as navigating a crowded coffee shop, the ability to adapt is what separates stagnation from growth. 1. Why Adapting Is a Superpower Think of it like your pup…
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Think Bigger: How to Break Free from Small Thinking and Level Up Your Life

Ever feel like you’re stuck playing it safe, tiptoeing around your dreams instead of chasing them full force? It happens to the best of us. But here’s a little secret: thinking bigger is the game changer that can turn “meh” into heck yes! Why Thinking Bigger Matters Thinking bigger isn’t just about setting lofty goals…
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It’s Never Too Late to Learn (Even If Your Brain Prefers Naps)

Ever catch yourself thinking, “Eh, I’m too old to learn something new”? Or maybe you’ve told yourself that you missed the “learning train” because school feels like a million years ago. Well, guess what? That train has no final stop, and it’s never too late to hop back on — even if your brain occasionally…
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What’s Your Wabi-Sabi Personality?

Take this completely unscientific quiz to find out if you’re still clinging to perfection… or fully thriving in beautiful chaos. First, a Quick Refresher… Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese concept that embraces imperfection, simplicity, and the beauty of “just as it is.” It’s the calm in the chaos. The chipped mug you love too much to…
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Set the Intention: Why Being Clear on What You Want Changes Everything

Because wandering aimlessly in your to-do list is not the vibe. What Are Intentions, Really? Intentions are like your inner GPS — only they don’t yell at you when you miss a turn. They aren’t about doing more, they’re about doing what matters (and maybe doing it in your pajamas, because growth doesn’t always look…
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Vision Over Perfection: How to Show Up Even When You’re Not Ready

Let’s get one thing straight: perfection is a trap. It’s the invisible monster that keeps amazing ideas locked in drafts, businesses stuck in “planning,” and dreams on the backburner until… well, forever. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll launch once it’s perfect,” “I just need to tweak it a little more,” or “Who am I to…

