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When You Like People (But Deep Down You Don’t)

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I recently tried out the Noom App. This is the lose weight through psychology program. Believe you can reach your goal. One of the first things you do in the program is set your “Ultimate Goal.” The goal is a separate thing besides losing weight. I put, “Run a 5K.” Then the program has you

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Thanksgiving Everyday

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I keep a gratitude journal. I have for several years now. I have posted about it on this blog before. It is a habitual-ritual which has waned at times but I have always come back to. And I am the better for it. Here are quotes about the power of gratitude. I hope you take

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Goodbye 2019

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Last night I told my mom. when she said she was grateful 2019 was almost over, there were good things which happened in 2019. Be grateful for the good things in 2019 and leave behind the rest. I say again: BE GRATEFUL FOR THE GOOD THINGS IN 2019 AND LEAVE THE REST BEHIND. Going further,

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Making The Bed

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This is my bed. It is a black metal futon frame with a Full size mattress on it. The futon came with a typical futon mattress and for over two years I slept on the futon mattress (though I added a foam eggshell mattress topper). Realized several years ago my mental health is going down

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Cleaning House on Christmas Eve

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Christmas Eve is a time for family and friends.  Gifts given and gifts received. Some people have already been frantically cleaning their house in preparation for the incoming relatives. This cleaning is done between rushing to buy food items and presents (both in big box stores and online).  Then cooking the said food items into

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