Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader, Self Defense

ORDER YOUR COPY! The Martial Arts Woman book

ORDER YOURS TODAY!  http://themartialartswoman.storenvy.com/   or on Amazon in the books section!  THE MARTIAL ARTS WOMAN Book I am so pleased to announce the launch of my book, The Martial Arts Woman! Full of martial art insights, everyday motivation, interesting stories, inspirations, and more, this book can be enjoyed by everyone. There are 30 contributors ranging… Read More ORDER YOUR COPY! The Martial Arts Woman book

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

From Struggle to Strength

It is not a coincidence that opposites attract. Colors on opposite ends of the spectrum look miraculously wonderful together. Different personalities in relationships complement each other. The sky and the earth are worlds apart, and yet they blend together effortlessly. Almost everything has an opposite. Happy and sad. Right and wrong. Light and dark. Up… Read More From Struggle to Strength

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Reader

The Storm

There is a storm always brewing, isn’t there? The recent hurricane in Florida and other coastal areas is a perfect example of how storms form, and follow unpredictable paths. They create stress and anxiety for our safety, or the safety of our loved ones. We try to anticipate what will happen, but we cannot. Thankfully,… Read More The Storm

Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Reader

The Martial Arts Woman book! Pre-Order NOW

For a limited time, Pre-Orders are available for the soon-to-be-released book, The Martial Arts Woman, by Andrea Harkins! Follow the link below if you would like to pre-order! Scroll down and you will see the “pay now” buttons to pay for a Pre-Ordered copy. Even if you are not ready to purchase, read the amazing… Read More The Martial Arts Woman book! Pre-Order NOW

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Philosophy, Reader

Success Takes Action

An action is an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or mental activity.  You may be called to action in a physical or a mental sense.  A martial art is one example of both. It challenges you physically and mentally. Being kind is a call to action. Volunteering is one, too.… Read More Success Takes Action

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Martial Art Instructors Change Lives

If not for my instructor, I would never realize how much potential I have. Every day you change lives. You may not always recognize that, but as an instructor, or a school owner, you are molding the future of your students. It is not the same as waving a magic wand, because that would be… Read More Martial Art Instructors Change Lives

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Better Perspective, Better Everything

Deciding on a great direction for your life often falls into place once you make a simple choice. Perspective and mindset are similar. Perspective is how you see yourself and the world around you. Mindset is about how you decide to the see yourself and the world around you. They go hand in hand, and… Read More Better Perspective, Better Everything

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy

Let’s Make Believe

When you were a child, did you ever say, “Let’s make-believe, or pretend, that we are…” and then you filled in the blank? It might have been a role you cherished, like a mother, or something different, like an Army man,  doctor, hair stylist, a musician, or a singer. The beauty of it is that… Read More Let’s Make Believe

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Empowered and Enlightened Through Martial Arts

It is so trite, isn’t it? To over and over again hear that martial arts empower? What exactly does that mean? Do you take a class and emerge a superhero? Do you kick a bag and feel like you can suddenly conquer the world? I am sure that there are several definitions of empowerment that… Read More Empowered and Enlightened Through Martial Arts

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Break Through

Have you ever had one of those days when you woke up and hoped that you could just get through the day? Maybe you had something difficult to face, or you didn’t want to participate in something, or you knew someone was going to be angry or disappointed in you, and the thought of it… Read More Break Through