Tag: mindset
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You need to learn to share
I couldn’t stand that I had gotten flustered by the curve ball thrown by my coworker. I hated that I let myself get so silent as the stress creeped up, and I became less sure of the right steps. “That wasn’t what we had agreed to do. Why is she countering all my statements? Aren’t…
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Today on, “Are you really lazy?”
I was down on myself this week. I couldn’t get my brain to rev up and get to work. I had sat at my desk for three hours with nary an accomplishment except for an impressive watch time on my phone. In situations like this, it is very easy for me to slap on the…
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Just a sample
I walked past the deli counter. “Would you like a sample? We’re having a sale.” With both hands, she offered a rolled piece of deli meat and a package of slices. “Just the sample, please.” I took the morsel and walked away. That might seem like an odd story. But as a shopper and people…
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A different reflection on skincare today
In an unusual turn of events, I have writer’s block here as I try to compose my “Skincare Sunday” post. I usually am ready with something. But I have nothing. It’s probably due to my level of exhaustion from choosing to over schedule myself. To fit it all in, I compromised my sleep. I ate…
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The first 5k
Over ten years ago, I decided to sign up for my first 5k. I remember that moment now, as I look down at the sweatpants that I bought to train all winter in. I was so excited by the prospect of the race that I went on a shopping spree to buy everything I would…
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Run your own race
I got up to the starting line, wearing basic gym clothes in a sea of coordinated sets. I took off walking while everyone else ran at a brisk pace. I went slowly, getting lapped, so many times. There were moments when I thought surely I should have dressed differently, I should have tried harder, I…
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You still lost
If I were to think about my current life approach as an athlete, taking on that that metaphor for my life, I would say that I lost the race. It wouldn’t be because I was ill prepared for lack of training. Nor would it be because I was bested by my fellow athletes. Not even…
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I wasted my time waiting in line, to get nothing but what I needed
While I was in Austin for SXSW, I got excited by the premiere of Holland, starring Nicole Kidman. I rushed over from my talk to make my way to the line. And then I was directed to the end. Several streets over. I held out hope, as I waited, telling myself the line wasn’t nearly…
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Walk inside
When I first learned that Louis Vuitton sold fragrances, I wanted to smell them for myself. I thought better of up and buying those expensive fragrances for just a quick sniff. I could just head into a store to smell them for free. While I walked around Aventura Mall, I finally had my chance. I…
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Scented and seen
Just a quick spritz in the crook of my elbow. And the other, and then here and there. But just as quickly as I come to enjoy my scent, the doubts start creeping in. “Was it too much? Will someone else notice my fragrance? I should try to tone it down.” As much as I…
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