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Coping with Trump
Having trouble coping with the constant chaos emanating from the Trump administration? I have so far avoided discussing politics on this...
Lynda K Giddens
Feb 223 min read
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Multi-Journal Magic
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power and limitations of journaling. Today, I came up with an idea that enhances the power and...
Lynda K Giddens
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Happy New Year!
The new year is a time for new beginnings and that often includes New Year's resolutions. Here are some quick tips to help them be more...
Lynda K Giddens
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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Great Thriving Definition
This is a slightly modified version of the front of a birthday card that I recently received from my brother. As I was reviewing the...
Lynda K Giddens
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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Now is the Time
Why do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow? That’s a great question and one that is often embraced by procrastinators like me....
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Motivation
A friend of mine once asked me to blog about motivation and I have to admit, I had some trouble getting motivated about the subject :)....
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Over-Achieving or Just Over-Doing?
Some of us pride ourselves on our busy lives, as though it is an indication of our importance. Some of us (like me) have so many things...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Smile!
What if I told you that your smile can light up a room? Seriously! Not your tired smile that lacks enthusiasm or your fake smile that...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Good for You and Tastes Good Too!
The results are in. “Eating dark chocolate can help reduce anxiety and improve symptoms of clinical depression.” How’s that for good...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Stepping Out
I was struck by this quote that appeared in The Week magazine 2/7/20 issue: “Self-consciousness is the enemy of all art, be it acting,...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
This is one of my favorite sayings for many reasons: It gives me permission to forgive and forget whatever happened before. It is an...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Take Time for Your Artistic Self
A couple of years ago, I painted rocks for the very first time. It wasn’t my idea or anything I would have thought of on my own. I wasn’t...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Love Unconditionally
This was one of the messages in my original Thrive by Wisdom Card deck. I dropped it from the current version because I think it's too...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Happiness for No Reason
After you read this article, you might think "No Reason" is the best reason of all to be happy. It is also very helpful for happily...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Gratitude
Here is a great quote about the importance of practicing gratitude. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Create a Happy Environment
One way to feel more joyful is to surround yourself with things that make you smile. One of the things that makes me smile is looking at...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Embrace the Magic
This isn't about fairy-tale magic; it's about the magic of everyday life. I woke up recently to the sunlight glinting off of my car...
Lynda K Giddens
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Lighten Up
Don’t take things so seriously. Quit worrying. Everything will turn out okay. This is one of those pieces of advice that is always easier...
Lynda K Giddens
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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Practicing Discretionary Responsibility
This is a fancy title for a very simple concept. One of the things that can get in the way of happily thriving is feeling undeservedly...
Lynda K Giddens
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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Dealing with Unhappy Feelings
Although we can’t eliminate unhappy feelings, I believe we can reduce both the frequency of them and the amount of time we spend dealing...
Lynda K Giddens
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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