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I never said the phrase “no worries.” Then, one day, like everyone else, I just picked up the habit. It’s less personal than “you’re forgiven” and more casual than “it’s okay.” It’s a quick response to an apology. You forgive others easily via the “no worries” route because, in the big scheme of things, whatever… Read More “No Worries”- Martial Arts Woman Advice
There are some mornings when I wake up tired and in a bad mood. I know, that’s a terrible way to start the day! I have to remind myself that for many people I am a source of inspiration and encouragement. That is how I start to turn the negativity around. I remember that I… Read More Stretch Before You Practice
Today I checked out of a hotel after a four night stay. The vacation was mostly relaxing, although I did some work along the way, set a few appointments, and finished up a few projects. Well, that’s me. I cannot turn off my brain! Being away from home helped, though. I cut down on the… Read More Check-In To Your Best Life Ever
As an established blogger, I often get asked by new bloggers if they should promote their writing more via social media. Their first concern is criticism. Bloggers put themselves out there in the world in a number of different ways. Their grammar, their ideas, their opinions, their beliefs and their personalities are subject to criticism,… Read More Self-Confidence Trumps Criticism
Someone asked me recently when I was going to start saying “no” to all the different requests that I receive from people to write, review, or help in some way. He saw that I was starting to feel overwhelmed a little bit and pulled in many directions. It happens. I feel as if saying “no”… Read More Prioritize, Not Compromise
I admit it. I’m a peacemaker. Always have been. Always will be. I hate to see someone unhappy. I try to figure out why. I take the time to listen. I smile, I nod, I let them know it’s okay, whatever they are feeling. It makes me feel useful, to be a good listener, and… Read More Negativity In Your Face
Nothing in life is an accident. Your actions and words, behaviors and patterns all have a reason. Maybe it’s not the reason you like, but nonetheless, you being you is no accident. The day you were born there was a destiny set before you. Your likes and dislikes, emotions and truths, were already set in… Read More Meant-To-Be Martial Artist
I did something really cryptic yesterday and sat down at the table and played a….. board game with my family. It was a rainy day and we were stuck inside, so one of my kids grabbed a game out of the closet. When I saw it, I exclaimed, “I want to play!” then my husband… Read More Life and Words and Martial Arts
Recently I wrote a blog post called, The Martial Mode. If you didn’t have a chance to read it; or if you would like to hear me talk about some of the points in the post; or if you’d like to just enjoy a great 12 minute video on how to live by the martial… Read More Living by the Martial Mode- A Video Blog
In the boxing ring or during sparring matches, it may not seem like it, but there are many fighting decisions to be made. The problem is that time in the ring progresses so quickly that it is difficult to think and act and decide what technique is best for the situation at hand. A fist… Read More Fighting Decisions
