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Whew...Made it through January

2/1/2011

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Research shows January is one of the toughest months of the year, including a high suicide rate.  We made it through, it is February and the sun is shining where i live.  Friend and coach Shannon Bruce posted on fb: "Hey women friends. Question for you: You juggle so many balls every day, right? Guess which one gets dropped the most? The ball named "you"! Stop it....Go ahead do one small thing for yourself today. Just like the McDonald's ad says, "You deserve a break today!" You'll be a better wife, mom, friend, business owner and more!"  It is true, we put ourselves last, but when we take the time to take care of ourselves we are better for others.  Funny huh, we think sacrificing ourselves makes us better for others and it drains us.  Taking care of ourselves gives us energy. Try it, and thanks for the reminder Shannon. Post here how you did some thing nurturing for yourself today.  I stayed in bed an extra half hour looking 
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2/1/2011 12:26:44 am

Thanks for sharing my Facebook post Laurie. Anything to bring hope and a gentle reminder that it's essential for us women to 1). Support one another and 2). Take action!

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