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Focus on Your Own Journey: The Power of Self-Direction (And Stop Comparing Yourself to Others, You're Not Winning)

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As I write this, the world's top athletes are gathering for the 2024 Summer Olympics, a pinnacle of competition where every fraction of a second counts. Yet, in today's competitive world, it's easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to others, even when we're not vying for a gold medal. We often find ourselves wondering why someone else is achieving more, earning more, or succeeding faster. But as Evy Poumpouras, in her book, "Becomming Bulletproof," so astutely points out, "Every ounce of energy you waste worrying about someone else's progress or performance is one less ounce of energy you can spend on yourself, on building your skills and making your own strides forward." Let's take a cue from these Olympic athletes, who focus on their own performance and progress, and remember that our own journey is the only one that truly matters. To purchase, click the book which leads to my affiliate link on Amazon. I remember being an elementary...

From Shattered to Whole: My Journey Through Separation, Divorce, and Healing

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Introduction: Welcome to my corner of the internet! If you're navigating the messy, emotional, and sometimes hilarious world of separation and divorce, you're in good company. I'm thrilled to share my story, struggles, and triumphs with you. The Journey Begins: In March of 2023, in a very traumatic turn of events, my husband and I parted ways.  In the blink of an eye, my world was turned upside-down. The separation I never saw coming shook me to my core, leaving me to navigate uncharted territory and question everything I thought I knew about love, family, and myself.  As I struggled to find my footing, I realized this unexpected turn of events was also an opportunity for growth, transformation, and rediscovery. I've since experienced a rollercoaster of emotions - from shock and denial to fear, anger, sadness, and eventually, acceptance. But here's the thing: we are not alone in this wild ride. Finding Humor in the Chaos: Who says you can't find humor in heartac...