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Fear can become a habit
When we do something over & over, consciously or not, it becomes habit. Believe it or not, a fear reaction can become habit – when we react with fear to certain situations, our minds and bodies become trained to respond … Continue reading
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Change is scary
Change is scary – even when it’s a direction you’ve chosen and a choice that will benefit you. You may know you need to take a different direction in your life … but when you actually screw up your courage … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety in Children, Childhood Fears, Children's Self Esteem, Confidence in Children, Empowerment, Goals, Healthy, Moving forward, Overcoming fear, Parenting, Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Strength
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Bravery ≠ Fearlessness
A synonym of bravery is fearlessness; but is that really accurate? Fear affects everyone. There is no getting away from it. Young, old, male, female, every race and religion – no matter who you are, you will experience fear at … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Goals, Healthy, Moving forward, Overcoming fear, Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Strength
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Don’t let your fears keep you prisoner
Last night’s episode of ABC’s Once Upon A Time featured a theme very close to our hearts: conquering your fears. In this episode, in the fairytale world parallel to ours, a magical root rumored to help you face your fears … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Fears, Children's Self Esteem, Confidence in Children, Empowerment, Goals, Moving forward, Overcoming fear, Parenting, Self Confidence, Self Esteem
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Good riddance, 2013
Good riddance, 2013. So many people have had such trouble with you. More than any other year, I’ve heard complaints about the challenges you wrought: death, sickness, emergencies, frustration, disappointment … did you bring anything good with you? Hmmmm. Of … Continue reading
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September Bloggers for Peace Challenge
The September Bloggers for Peace challenge is to post a quotation that will help bring peace to the world. Who better than Mother Teresa? Other peace posts for this month: * Glorious Mettle posts from Thich Nhat Hahn, another of … Continue reading
Posted in B4Peace, Children's Self Esteem, Confidence in Children, Empowerment, Healthy
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Peace through a song
August 31 – just under the wire for posting my August Bloggers for Peace post. It’s been a hard month – lots of new things going on, and lots of scary things. This post was the farthest thing from my … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety in Children, B4Peace, Childhood Fears, Children's Self Esteem, Confidence in Children, Empowerment, Family fun, Healthy, Moving forward, Overcoming fear, Parenting, Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Strength, Uncategorized
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I offer you peace through confidence
This letter to the children of our world is part of the Bloggers for Peace program’s July Peace Challenge. My dear children, As I look ahead to your future, I see so much opportunity. Every generation faces a “brave … Continue reading
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Empowering Tip: Bloom Where You’re Planted, a tribute to Jamie Weaver
My cousin Emily joins us this week to help explain the quote, “Bloom Where You’re Planted.” She started off terrified of marching band camp, but she decided to make the best of it … and she bloomed into a flower … Continue reading
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