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Stacie Krajchir: The Month that Changed My Life
Spring is here, and when you purge items from your closet or garage—why not be conscientious about where you send those items? Conscious cleaning and even simply giving can bring unforeseen rewards—not to mention make a bigger impact on the world at large.
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Posted in Inspiration, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged cleaning, Clinton, closets, garage, gifts, Giving, giving back, love, nonprofit, producer, spring cleaning, Stacie Krachjir, Tsunami, TV, volunteering
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Melissa O’Neil: Resolving to Cut Yourself Some Slack
Sometimes what’s best for us is the opposite of what we think. And sometimes, doing less can bring us so much more. Here, one woman shares her lessons and shows exactly how and why you can reap the same rewards.
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Posted in Inspiration, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged 2012, 2013, dates, lessons, life, love, New Year's, New York, perfection, resolutions, San Francisco, social
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Rebecca Urban: 2013—Inspiration for Transformation
It’s still January, let alone 2013. Who says resolutions should be limited to New Year’s Eve? Here, a Bay Area yoga teacher and mom shares hers, and why she continues to set intentions all year long.
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Posted in Inspiration, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged goals, happiness, integrity, intentions, listening, love, New Year's, New Year's Eve, party, resolutions, wine, yoga
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Jennifer Andres: New Year’s Resolutions By the Month
Who says you should wait until January 1 to start making life changes? Any changes? Enjoy and live your life, and if you have goals, make them monthly. Keeping them especially ‘realistic’ also helps. A lot.
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Posted in Inspiration, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged balance, bullies, celebration, Fortytude, Ghandi, January, muffin top, New Year, New Year's, party, resolutions, spin, yoga, zumba
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August Authors: Katie Anderson: My First Novel
New author Katie Anderson shares how she conceived of her first book idea—and then followed through on the courage to write it. Prepare to be inspired!
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Posted in Adventure, Inspiration, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged Amazon, author, counseling, Fortytude, Katie Anderson, Kiss & Make Up, kissing, marriage, voice
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Guest Blog: Lulu Powers on Al Fresco
Time to take it outside. Now that we’re in the midst of summer, and the catalogs and magazines are already showing fall clothing, why not enjoy the last of our warm summer days? Here, The Entertainologist shows us how to do it in style.
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Posted in Inspiration, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged al fresco, dining, Lulu Powers, magazines, summer
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Poppy Love: Lessons from Nature’s Crimson Flower
The poppy graces the cover of Fortytude—a symbol of strength and grace, yet I’ve come to learn the crimson flower means so much more.
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Posted in Family, Inspiration, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged father, Flanders Fields, flower, Fortytude, Grace, Italy, pasta, strength, symbol, Tuscany, wine, women's, WW1
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Guest Blog: Anne Payne on Approaching Adolescence
When kids get older, moms make shifts, too. Here, one Fortytude reader shares how she’s adjusted her role as “Mom,” and how she hopes to inspire her children.
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Posted in Career, Family, Life Skills, Relationships, Sarah's Blog
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Of Underdogs and Matriarchs
Underdogs can be heroines, too. Who is an underdog whom you would like to champion? What is she capable of?
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Posted in Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged courage, exemplar, Fortytude, humanizing, Lizzie Velasquez, matriarch, strength, underdog, woman
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Guest Blog: Jennifer Pate: Making Money as Mom
This Mother’s month, while we’re honoring our matriarchs, it’s important to examine all that mothers do. Here, a Fortytude exemplar shows us how it’s possible to create and maintain a successful, fulfilling career, too.
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Posted in Career, Family, Life Skills, Sarah's Blog
Tagged career, family, financial, husband, job, matriarch, money, mother, success, wonder woman
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