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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
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
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
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Finding Your Fun
I went for a walk in the rain the other day. Part of that was because I needed the exercise and there wasn’t a break in the forecast....
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lyndakgiddens
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Enjoy the Task at Hand
I got this bit of advice many years ago from Jack Canfield’s Self-Esteem and Peak Performance audio program. On its surface, this may...
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lyndakgiddens
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Be Your Best Self
The underlying message in today’s title is: Be Yourself. Unless you’re an ego maniac, you see people every day who you admire and wish...
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lyndakgiddens
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Get Off the Worry-Go-Round
We’ve all been through this. You’ve got an issue to address that you don’t know how to deal with and don’t really want to deal with it...
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lyndakgiddens
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Recognize That You Have Choices
It may not seem like it sometimes. Those other choices might be harder or have worse consequences – but they are choices, nonetheless. If...
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lyndakgiddens
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Dance to the Music
Music is a very powerful mood-setter. You probably already know about putting on romantic music for a special date. Maybe you go to a gym...
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lyndakgiddens
Nov 18, 20224 min read
Take Good Care of Yourself
Taking good care of yourself is essential to happily thriving. That’s because when you are tired, lacking energy, or can’t think clearly,...
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