Notes To My Younger Self:

photo credit: pintrest.com “Your mind is like a parachute. It only works if it is open.”~Anthony J. D’Angelo E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Take a breath then pull the chute. aka The Glamorous Wife

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Notes To My Younger Self

photo credit: INspiredleadershipwithin.com “In every crisis there is a message. Crises are nature’s way of forcing change—breaking down old structures, shaking loose negative habits so something new and better can take their place.”~ Susan L. Taylor E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Sit with the feelings that come up during…

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Notes To My Younger Self

Be in the moment. You’ll have to remind yourself of this mantra hundreds—maybe thousands—of times a day since there will be to-do lists, ambitions, future plans, deadlines, and sensations forever vying for your attention. But the most effective way to avoid being anxious is to stop, breathe, and experience what’s around you in every moment.…

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Notes To My Younger Self

There will be many times you will feel not enough; Not strong enough, smart enough, brave enough, tolerant enough, patient enough, not producing enough, just not doing enough in general. Know that the quickest way to stop this thinking in a moment is to challenge those unproductive thoughts by repeating a few simple words: I…

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