Motivation

Building Healthy Habits

Happy Motivation Monday, and Happy Veterans Day!  A personal thank you to all of those who have served our country.  I'm sorry that I missed yesterday's post, but some unexpected twists and turns kept me from writing it.  Even though I've only been blogging for 6...

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DRC Half Marathon Review + Turning Fitness Into Your Lifestyle

It's another Motivation Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend!  In addition to the busy Saturday that I told you about yesterday, I also ran another half marathon yesterday!  As I've mentioned, I select my "A" races carefully and give them my all, but yesterday's...

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Making YourSELF Happy

Happy Motivation Monday!  I usually write my Motivation Monday posts on Sunday night, since Monday mornings are already early ones for me.  This often involves browsing through my Pinterest boards to see what inspires me, or thinking about my week and what is...

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Appreciating the Moments

It's Motivation Monday!  Did you know that there are only 49 business days left in 2013 (at least in the US)?  Time sure does fly!  And, we're entering such a wonderful season of the year, when time always passes even more quickly than usual.  I'm working on finding...

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7 Stories from Those Who Said “I CAN”

I've always found personal inspiration from appreciating the fact that I can run and exercise, and reminded myself to feel grateful that I am physically capable of doing the things that bring me so much joy, energy, and self-confidence.  (picture source) Hearing...

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Sunshine Award + A Debatable MMAZ Recipe

**Have you entered my giveaway for Nelly's Energy Truffles?  It closes tomorrow night!  Also check out my 7 Tips to Improve Your Running Speed!** Happy Motivation Monday! Today's Motivation Monday post is going to be a little bit different than most.  But hopefully it...

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National Mental Illness Awareness Week

I've said so many times before that I love Motivation Monday - it makes me happy, makes my outlook on the day a bit more positive, and brings a smile to my face. (picture source) But sometimes, a motivational quote or blog post is NOT enough to make you truly happy. ...

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Taking Steps to a Healthier YOU + Foodie Penpals

You probably already know from previous Motivation Monday posts, the images and quotes I share on Facebook, and my overflowing inspirational Pinterest boards that I love motivational quotes.  They inspire me to take a look at myself, my attitude, my goals, and my life...

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Resetting for Fall

Happy Motivation Monday!  There's nothing like a new beginning (beginning of the year, beginning of a season, beginning of a new job, or whatever it might be) to motivate us to get off to a fresh, new start.  So, with the start of Fall yesterday, I'm embarking on a...

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Everyone is Fighting Their Own Battle

**Have you read yesterday's post yet?  It has a review and GIVEAWAY for one of my favorite on-the-go snacks, plus 7 reasons your body needs protein.  Check it out! ** Just a quick post today, to encourage you to have patience.  Mondays are sometimes my most impatient...

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