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Maren Says...

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Maren says... You can only be your own kind of special. And you should learn to use your money the same way. If you love cats that are smart and beautiful, stop by to watch Maren's money-saving tips on YouTube, you will find them here:   Maren The Millionaire Cat How Not To Be Broke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZJUzx55CYs&feature=youtu.be  

Motivational Prompts to Do Some Journaling Or to Write

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  Choose to write or journal by choosing any or all the prompts based on the quotes I have enclosed in this post. "You are cheating yourself of your future when you just give up and quit:" What is your special and unique purpose in life, and how can you pursue it with renewed determination whenever circumstances or obstacles discourage you? What is draining your energy, your enthusiasm, and standing in the way of your ability to accomplish your goals?  What can you give up, say no to, or let go of in order to move forward toward your greatest goal or dream? What are your biggest fears and doubts, what things paralyze you and how can you confront them head-on in order to achieve your goals or at least, to reach a specific target? What do you want your life to look like now and in the near future, and how can you take actionable steps toward that objective? What accomplishment are you most proud of, what do you want to attain the most, and how can you use that as motivation to ...

For The Love Of Journaling---1

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If you love to journal and to be artsy with your pages but don't know how to go about it, check out my book, For The Love of Journaling---1. It will open worlds of possibilities to your creativity!   If you love journaling, then my book is for you. Use it as motivation and inspiration, that is what it's for. Find out more about it by watching this video. Thank you!  An ebook that was written especially for artists struggling with an inspiration block. Full of motivation and ideas for projects for an artist to try in a journaling mode until the block is broken. I'm very happy it's selling even in Japan (without advertising it!) If you have an artist friend that is suffering from a frustrating block this is a great gift for them! For The Love of Journaling 1 Buy it here on Amazon

Don't Cheat Yourself Of What's Good For You

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Don't cheat yourself of what's good for you. How do you do it? Do you know? How do you know what to do or how to get your act together when you're acting as your own worst enemy? Choose prompts from the following list that you want to write about to examine this the specific problem, when it comes to your goals, your dreams, and your insecurities. Think of 3 words that spell stress for you. Write down at least one and describe why you chose it. Think of 3 words that are synonyms of your greatest fear and write about them. Think of the ways in which you knock yourself down, and write what you would like to do to change your behavior. How do you cheat yourself of what's good for you? Pick one or more of the following suggestions and write about it: Lying on your resume or job application Cheating on your taxes Failing to prioritize your tasks and responsibilities Not taking care of your health Not taking breaks or resting when you need to Not eating right Binging on foods...

Don't Feed Your Fears!

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  Let's assume you have a special dream you're working towards. Let's say that fears and insecurities are bullying you into paralysis and you're scared to go forward and you don't want to go backward. So what do you do? Be honest with yourself, are you feeding your fears with unreasonable concerns that you repeat over and over to yourself? Why would you do that? Why would you sabotage your own progress toward a dream come true? Why would you barricade your hard work behind a defensive blockade of unreasonable fears and insecurities? Are you professionally stuck due to fear of failure? Let's talk about it! What are your biggest fears when it comes to your professional life? Write them down and explore them in detail. Be honest about them. Talk clearly to yourself.  How have your fears held you back in the past? What opportunities have you missed out on because of them? Do you have regret deep down inside that is eating at you right now? What would you do if you w...

Do Your Best to Begin Your Day With Joy and Hope

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  Do your best to begin your day with joy and hope. What do joy and hope mean to you? Are you ever intentionally hopeful and positive? How do you react to difficult or stressful conditions? What are three things that bring you joy in the morning? What is one thing you are hopeful for today? What can you do in the morning to face the day in a positive way? What is one encouraging pointer you can give yourself to start the day off right? What is one thing you are grateful for today? What is one thing you can do to spread positivity to others? What is one thing you are looking forward to today? What is one thing you can do to make someone else's day better? What is one thing about yourself you think helps you out when things get hard? What is one thing you can do to take care of yourself today? What is one thing you are proud of yourself for? What is one thing you can do to stay mindful throughout the day? What is one thing you can do to reduce stress today? What is one thing you can ...

The Time is Now, You Have What It Takes

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The time is now, you have what it takes, but you have to believe it! It is time, your time. Write what you think about that. Are fears and insecurities overshadowing your hopes and dreams and paralyzing you from moving forward? 1. What are your biggest fears and insecurities? Write them down and try to identify where they come from. 2. How have your fears and insecurities held you back from pursuing your hopes and dreams? Write about specific instances where you felt paralyzed. 3. What steps can you take to manage your anxiety and overcome your fears? Write down practical strategies that you can implement in your daily life. 4. What are some positive affirmations or mantras that you can repeat to yourself when you feel overwhelmed by fear and insecurity? Write them down and keep them somewhere visible. 5. How can you shift your focus from your fears and insecurities to your hopes and dreams? Write about the things that inspire you and make you feel hopeful, and make a plan to prioritiz...

Focus On What Counts

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Here are 15 journaling prompts with an emphasis on focusing on what counts in life. Take one, two, or more, and write at length in your journal. 1. What are the most important things in your life? 2. What values do you hold most dear, and how do they guide my decisions and your choices? 3. How can you simplify your life to to balance it out and focus on what truly matters? 4. What are some small things that bring you joy and special fulfillment? 5. How can you prioritize your time to focus on what counts the most? 6. What are some goals that align with your values and priorities and help you to focus on what is truly important? 7. How can you let go of things that don't matter in the grand scheme of things and place emphasis on what's really important? 8. What are some ways you can show or verbally express gratitude for the people and experiences in your life? 9. How can you be more present in the moment and appreciate what's happening around you? 10. What are some challeng...