Life

Extra Jewels

Have you ever heard the phrase “extra jewels in your crown in heaven”? It means you have done something nice, something kind, something good that will give you favor in heaven. There is nothing in the Bible that says this. However, going out of your way to be kind is never a bad thing. Being that person who is thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate, and compassionate jut makes you a better person. Doing nice things for people feels good. Whether it is helping a friend’s family when someone is sick, cleaning a friend’s house when they work too much, or picking […]

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How to Live

Sometimes I come across things that I just love and want to share. Today is one of those days. In the book Reasons to Stay Alive, Matt Haig details his story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over illness, and learned how to live again. It’s a book about living better, loving better, and feeling more alive. Matt Haig states, “I wrote this book because the oldest cliches remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven’t been able […]

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Get Back on Track

Do you ever just feel out of sorts? Life is crazy, and you have been on auto-pilot for days or weeks or even months. Here are a few things that should help you get your life back on track. 1. Give up on sticking to the person you used to be. Remember who you want to be and what you are capable of. If you are out of your comfort zone, find some joy for the person you want to be. You are capable of amazing things. 2. Give up thinking another’s life is easier. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. […]

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Pieces of Me

Have you ever thought of all of the things that have made you who you are? Your childhood, your family, your friends, places you have traveled, victories and losses, heartaches, accomplishments, songs, pets, fears, your faith and beliefs, your education, certain smells and sounds, that time you laughed so hard your cheeks hurt for an hour, the death of someone who meant the world to you, books you have read, your talents, your strengths, your dreams, the joy you have felt and so much more. These are the things that make you you. As life goes on, more pieces are […]

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Work Smarter, Not Harder

Work smarter, not harder seems to be a very popular catch phrase these days. Work is work. We all have to do it. In the past couple years, businesses and companies have found ways for employees to work smarter, including employees working remotely. But what are you doing to work smarter? Do you stop work at 5 p.m.? Do you leave work at the door? Sometimes it is not what your company has implemented. Sometimes it is just about you – your drive and your work ethic. Here are some tips on working smarter: Make a weekly plan. What is […]

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