Tag: resilience
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National Get Up Day: The Quiet Strength of Getting Back Up
National Get Up Day lands at an interesting time of year. January ends, winter still feels long, and many people are already tired of pushing toward goals they set just a few weeks ago. The ice-skating connection makes sense because skating teaches something most of us resist learning in life: that falling is not failure.…
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National Hot Air Balloon Day
When 2009 Taught Us How to Rise Some years don’t arrive gently.2009 was one of them. The economy faltered, security felt fragile, and many people found themselves standing in the middle of lives that no longer looked the way they had planned. It was a year of recalibration, not by choice, but by necessity. Hot…
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Thankful Thursday: The Gift of Water
It’s November, a month traditionally steeped in gratitude, yet the world feels heavy right now. Wars rage across the globe, the economy feels uncertain, a government shutdown has disrupted travel and strained food banks, and late-season Hurricane Melissa has left communities reeling. In moments like these, it can be hard to find reasons to be…
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I’m So Excited, I’m So Scared: The Jessie Spano Moment Every Woman Has Had
I was a junior in high school when Jessie Spano unraveled on Saved by the Bell. The scene is etched into our collective Gen X memory: Jessie, panicked, overwhelmed, pushing herself to the edge and then breaking down in Zack’s arms.“I’m so excited… I’m so scared.” It was raw. Overacted, maybe, but real.And for me,…
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Tuesday Tip: Why Running a Small Business Feels Like March Madness — and How to Win Your Own Tournament
March Madness isn’t just a basketball tournament—it’s a rollercoaster of strategy, surprises, and relentless determination. If you’re a small business owner, that probably sounds very familiar. Here’s your reminder: Running a small business is like competing in your own version of March Madness every single day. The chaos, the hustle, the underdog energy—it’s all part…
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Dreams, Determination, and Make It Happen Monday
Today is one of those rare days where history and hope intertwine. It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day—two occasions that remind us of the power of dreams, resilience, and the courage to pursue what seems impossible. These days carry a profound message: no matter how daunting the path, you can achieve incredible…
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When Life Slaps You Like a Clown: Finding Illumination in the Unexpected
Life has a funny way of delivering its biggest lessons. Sometimes, they come gently, like a whisper in the wind. Other times, they hit you hard—like a clown slapping you in the face. You’re left standing there, stunned, dumbfounded, wondering What just happened? That’s the thing about illumination. It rarely arrives the way we expect.…
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Life Lessons from the Game of Survivor
In the wake of a disaster like Hurricane Helene, things can feel pretty overwhelming. Drawing on some strategies from the game of Survivor can actually offer helpful lessons for getting through tough times and ensure you’re taking care of yourself along the way. Just like in Survivor, navigating through a disaster requires a balance between…
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