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lyndakgiddens
Feb 5, 20243 min read
Multi-Journal Magic
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power and limitations of journaling. Today, I came up with an idea that enhances the power and...
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lyndakgiddens
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Happy New Year!
The new year is a time for new beginnings and that often includes New Year's resolutions. Here are some quick tips to help them be more...
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lyndakgiddens
Dec 17, 20231 min read
Great Thriving Definition
This is a slightly modified version of the front of a birthday card that I recently received from my brother. As I was reviewing the...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Now is the Time
Why do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow? That’s a great question and one that is often embraced by procrastinators like me....
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Motivation
A friend of mine once asked me to blog about motivation and I have to admit, I had some trouble getting motivated about the subject :)....
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Over-Achieving or Just Over-Doing?
Some of us pride ourselves on our busy lives, as though it is an indication of our importance. Some of us (like me) have so many things...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Smile!
What if I told you that your smile can light up a room? Seriously! Not your tired smile that lacks enthusiasm or your fake smile that...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Good for You and Tastes Good Too!
The results are in. “Eating dark chocolate can help reduce anxiety and improve symptoms of clinical depression.” How’s that for good...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Stepping Out
I was struck by this quote that appeared in The Week magazine 2/7/20 issue: “Self-consciousness is the enemy of all art, be it acting,...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
This is one of my favorite sayings for many reasons: It gives me permission to forgive and forget whatever happened before. It is an...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Take Time for Your Artistic Self
A couple of years ago, I painted rocks for the very first time. It wasn’t my idea or anything I would have thought of on my own. I wasn’t...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Love Unconditionally
This was one of the messages in my original Thrive by Wisdom Card deck. I dropped it from the current version because I think it's too...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Happiness for No Reason
After you read this article, you might think "No Reason" is the best reason of all to be happy. It is also very helpful for happily...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Gratitude
Here is a great quote about the importance of practicing gratitude. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Create a Happy Environment
One way to feel more joyful is to surround yourself with things that make you smile. One of the things that makes me smile is looking at...
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lyndakgiddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Embrace the Magic
This isn't about fairy-tale magic; it's about the magic of everyday life. I woke up recently to the sunlight glinting off of my car...
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lyndakgiddens
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Lighten Up
Don’t take things so seriously. Quit worrying. Everything will turn out okay. This is one of those pieces of advice that is always easier...
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lyndakgiddens
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Practicing Discretionary Responsibility
This is a fancy title for a very simple concept. One of the things that can get in the way of happily thriving is feeling undeservedly...
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lyndakgiddens
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Dealing with Unhappy Feelings
Although we can’t eliminate unhappy feelings, I believe we can reduce both the frequency of them and the amount of time we spend dealing...
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lyndakgiddens
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Get Enough Sleep
This may be the hardest habit to develop in our sleep-deprived society. However, it is essential to happily thriving. How much sleep is...
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