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Don’t Let Holiday Stress Freak You Out

posted 26th November 2008    Written by: Molly Hoyne    CATEGORY: All Posts, Tips & Tools

It’s the holiday paradox: In this time of festivities– why do so many of us feel stressed out?  Shouldn’t we be enjoying the extra days off of work, spending time with loved ones & traditions steeped in good memories?

In my case, the Big Man has left me with his family while he’s off fishing for two days.  I’ve had some delicious green chile, taken a beautiful drive to Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch, been homesick for my own family, done a little Christmas shopping, been bitten by a scary dog (I suppose it was more of a nip, since I just have a few tiny teeth bruises on my butt, but still–I don’t know the last time I actually screamed!) & taken some beautiful photos.

And yes, I’m a bit stressed by all of it.

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A Poem for Breaking Barriers

posted 18th November 2008    Written by: Molly Hoyne    CATEGORY: All Posts

Back in January of 2007, I quit my job.  It was a time of excitement because I was leaving to travel the world for a year with the Big Man.  It was also a time of straight up terror- because Hello!- I quit my job.

The terror came from the fact that I was breaking the mold of a traditional path: get your degree & get a job.  I had definitely done that.  But now I was leaving, selling my belongings & traveling the world.  I was, gasp, at odds with the status quo. And a surprisingly large number of people had no problem informing me of this fact…

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7 Ways Practicing Gratitude Makes You Happier

posted 10th November 2008    Written by: Molly Hoyne    CATEGORY: All Posts, Tips & Tools, What I've Learned

Were you ever told to count your blessings when you were a kid?  Especially when you didn’t get something you really really wanted?  And perhaps you rolled your eyes or stomped around for awhile because you didn’t want to count your freakin’ blessings.  What you really wanted was that new Paula Abdul cassette…

Okay two separate issues here:

1. That I just admitted I owned & lusted after Paula Abdul cassettes

2. That your parents were right about that counting of blessings thing

For the purpose of this post, we’re going to focus on #2.

Counting your blessings, in positive psychology speak, is called Expressing Gratitude.  And is has been scientifically proven to make you happier.

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Why You Should Question Yourself

posted 7th November 2008    Written by: Molly Hoyne    CATEGORY: All Posts, Tips & Tools

I imagine that several readers will look at the title of this post and exclaim, “Question myself?  Why would I ever do that?  I have all the answers!”  And you know what?  I agree with them!

By suggesting that you question yourself, I’m definitely not telling you to doubt yourself. (Come on- I know we’re just beginning this journey together- but doubt?  That doesn’t sound like me!  It’s not an emotion I suggest wallowing in very often.) In fact, I think doubting yourself can be highly toxic. If you make it a habit, it shadows every new thought or idea that pops into your pretty head. It poisons new paths before you even get the chance to explore them. Are we clear, friend?  I’m not suggesting doubt, just questioning…

How do I Question Myself?  And Why?

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