Don’t Forget to Breathe!

Trying to live in today’s rapidly changing world reminds me of the first time I went snorkeling on vacation years ago. Both experiences can be stressful and downright scary. My mother always told me that if I put my...

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Bulldozers Are Not Your Friends! (2/18/22)

These days it seems like Baton Rouge is one never-ending “road under construction” zone. Crews are working to widen lanes on the interstate, so drivers are taking the side streets and “back roads” – leading to more congestion. You...

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Please Don’t Be My Valentine!

Have you ever had a day that didn’t go as planned? You created this perfect scenario in your mind, but the reality that unfolded didn’t even come close. My (very short) career as a first-grade teacher many years ago...

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Don’t Make Me Have to Stop This Car!

Looking through an old album this week, I enjoyed photos of our annual summer trips to Virginia for my dad’s family reunion. The drive from Louisiana was long and hot. Excited to see our cousins again, my siblings and...

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Winter Weather and the Road of Life (1/28/22)

Viewing TV weather coverage for the past few weeks, I’ve thought about the everyday conveniences I often take for granted - a warm home, a car heater that works, and travel that’s safe and painless. Lately we’ve watched video...

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It’s Easy to Lose your Balance! (1/21/22)

Remember when you first learned how to ride your bike without the training wheels? You were feeling so “grown up” and proud of yourself! Unfortunately, you didn’t realize you were losing your balance until the handlebars really began to...

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Put People in Charge of their Own Stuff! (1/14/22)

Last week I challenged you to “clean out your junk drawer thinking” and identify the negative attitudes, beliefs and behaviors we all carry around … those that can keep us from being our best, make us doubt ourselves and...

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Letting Go! (1/7/2022)

If you’ve taken time to reflect on last week’s issue I hope you’ve decided on that “Just One Thing” you can do to take better care of yourself this year. While it may mean adding something new, it can...

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