Hard to believe we’re heading into the final two months of the year. We spent October “doing”–I hope you did what you intended. In November, our word is…. Take. As we begin the season of giving, we’ll actually focus on taking. Sounds odd but let’s see what happens if we put the spin on giving [...]

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Our action word in September for our Caregiving Happiness Project is Face. In September, what will you face? For me, I’m going to face: 1. My clutter and overcome it. What will you face? Please share your goals in our comments section, below. (Would you like to join our Happiness Project, now beginning its third [...]

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Our action word in August for our Caregiving Happiness Project is Start. In August, what will you start? For me, I’m going to start: 1. Planning a vacation. What will you start? Please share your goals in our comments section, below. (Would you like to join our Happiness Project, now beginning its third year? We’d [...]

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This month begins Year 3 of our Caregiving Happiness Project. Can you believe it? So, in July, our action word is Grow. You might want to grow something in your garden or house. Or, you may want to allow yourself personal growth. For me, I’m going to grow: 1. Opportunities which will net results for [...]

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In June, our action word for our Caregiving Happiness Project is buy. Buy? Yep, buy. Buying can be about money it also can be about giving to yourself. For me, I’m going buy: 1. More time in my day for activities I enjoy. What about you? What will you buy in June? Please share your [...]

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With our warmer weather here, let’s move! In May, our action word for our Caregiving Happiness Project is Move. For me, I’m going to move: 1. So that I ride my bike three times a week. 2. So that I walk and do Pilates three other days per week. Please share your goals for May [...]

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In April, our action word is Write. It makes sense to move from reading to writing. I hope what you read in March helps you understand the power of the written word. Writing can transform the writer and the reader. For me, I’m going to write: 1. The blog posts I’ve been meaning to write [...]

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In March, our action word is Read. We’ve got a longer month in March; why not spend it reading? And, you’ve been removing and organizing in January and February, so you’ve earned time to curl up with a good book. A great book is the cheapest trip you can take. For me, I’m going to [...]

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In February, our action word is Organize. After removing what’s in our way, it’s wonderful to organize what we have. With an organized home, day and mind, we can move more gracefully within our moments. For me, I’m going to organize: 1. My goals, so I know which to pursue first. 2. My paperwork, so [...]

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In January, our action word for our Caregiving Happiness Project is Remove. With the holidays behind us, let’s look at what’s in our way (in our house, in our relationships, in our life) and then remove it (or them). For me, I’m going to remove: 1. My worries. 2. My doubts. Removing what gets in [...]

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In December, our action word for our Caregiving Happiness Project is Create. With holidays and a New Year ahead of us, let’s create new traditions and rituals. I’m going to create: 1. A way to celebrate every day; 2. A ritual that reminds me of my priorities and values. Please share your action plan for [...]

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In October, our action word is Understand. When you walk down the path of forgiveness, you gain an understanding. You understand another–their perspective, their baggage, their reasons. More importantly, you understand yourself. We started the process of forgiveness during September to be ready for the holidays. The understanding you gain will also help you during [...]

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In September, our action word is Forgive. Forgiving is about releasing yourself from past pain and walking into your today with compassion and peace. I think September is a great month to work on forgiveness so that you can enter the holiday months with acceptance and calm. Forgiveness will help you enjoy the holidays. For [...]

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In August, our action word is Connect. Isn’t this a great word! Connecting can be about forming relationships. It also can be about connecting the meaning. This month, we can commit to do a bit of both. For me, I’m going to connect: 1. How thoughts about my challenges make my challenges harder. 2. With [...]

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