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Maria
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Sold on the wrong thing
I was driving by an adult-living centre and I saw an image something like this one. Seniors having an amazing time dancing, laughing,...
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Maria
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Questions I ask myself to keep my sanity
I have always been pretty impulsive with my purchases. I get excited by a lot of things and I have a major shoe fetish. I see something...
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Maria
Oct 22, 20221 min read
We were all abducted as children
Not that long ago I attended a talk by Dr Shefali. It was incredibly eye opening for me, so I decided to share my notes with you here....
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Maria
Oct 21, 20221 min read
I love myself just the way I am
Women come in all shapes and sizes. These days we are encouraged to embrace our looks and not to compare ourselves to the images that we...
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Maria
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Let go of your identity to create a new one
This is a juicy topic. So here you are, you know you have to do something about your health but man, it is hard to ditch the pasta (but...
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Maria
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Request your time off
I had this feeling that it's easy for me to say that you have to look after yourself but when you have been going one way for the past...
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Maria
Apr 21, 20211 min read
Curve balls and life
This morning I was thinking of how life is just a string of curve balls. You figure one out, it's quiet for a bit then the next one...
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Maria
Jan 6, 20212 min read
#4 The difference between dreams and goals
Let's talk about dreams first. Dreams have to be REALLY BIG!! Huge!! Exciting!! Dreams have to be made public. Tell your support circle...
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Maria
Jan 6, 20211 min read
#1 - Goal setting - part 3
We can only go forward if we know where we are starting. This post will talk about the goals we set when we hit milestones; new year's...
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Maria
Jan 5, 20211 min read
#3 Bubble bath, yoga mat, a good book and a little meditation
These activities might not be everyone's favorite self-care go-tos, but they cover the areas of self-care that we need to focus on. What...
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Maria
Dec 19, 20202 min read
#2 - Beeeee Social!!
Next step in the process of putting rocket fuel to the second half of our life is to stay social. It is vital to stay connected to others...
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Maria
Dec 11, 20202 min read
#1 - Goal setting - part 2
The question is NOT "Are you worthy enough to reach your goals". The question IS "Are your goals worthy enough of you?" - Bob Proctor I...
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Maria
Dec 11, 20203 min read
#1 - Goal setting - part 1
Why bother and what's in it for me? What is a goal? A goal is a dream with a deadline. A goal is a roadmap, a destination, a focus point....
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Maria
May 14, 20201 min read
Your body says "slow down!" but your mind says "hell no!"
Ever since the menopause rolled over your body like a freight train, nothing seems to be the same. Cramps, sore muscles, tightness in...
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Maria
Apr 3, 20202 min read
... when I'm 50 and old...
Do you remember saying this when you were in your teens? Back then I thought 50 was very old. I won't be 50 for a looooong looooong...
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Maria
Feb 16, 20202 min read
Why a size small is a lie!!
I remember shopping for my first skirt suit back when... well, over 30 years ago. I ended up getting a size 12 suit. I had my pre-kids...
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Maria
Dec 1, 20191 min read
Don't be like a spider
In the last couple of months I observed that a spider would find a spot, set up shop and wait for bugs to come, get trapped, hence, lunch....
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Maria
Sep 29, 20192 min read
Exercise v.s. Training
I listened to a podcast the other day and it made me think. A high level personal trainer suggested that as women who are after weight...
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Maria
Sep 7, 20194 min read
Weight loss... bla bla bla
If I see another "Do this super easy thing without changing your habits and you will lose 10 lb in 30 minutes" I will scream. I think it...
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