This Life's Journey

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My life's journey now in my 50s

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Ep 126: Influencing Kids Next Steps

This Life's JourneyAug 20, 2019

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Jan 24, 202111:08

Ep 185: Safety Outdoors | 75 Hard Day 19

One wrong turn can lead to calamity. That's what happened to someone in a FB group I'm a member of. A reminder on what can happen and how to alleviate some of the stress if it happens to you.

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Jan 20, 202113:00

Ep 184: We're At The End, So Now What? | 75 Hard Day 16-18

Death is a taboo subject to talk about in our society. Everything is hush hush. Until you're faced with it in your life. Then it's all about making hard decisions for a loved one. But what can we do to make things easier in our family?

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Jan 19, 202116:12

Ep 183: The Early Days | 75 Hard Day 15

Had a chat with my daughter earlier tonight and we reminisced about the early days of us as a family of 3. Interesting what kids remember and what they don't.

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Jan 16, 202113:51

Ep 182: A Healthier Focus in 2021 | 75 Hard Day 14

Some people think it's already too late to start working on their health in 2021. Seriously? It's only Jan 14th! There are 11 1/2 months on the year. It's not like you can only start a healthier lifestyle on January 1st.

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Jan 15, 202120:09

Ep 181: Pushing You Towards Your Goal | 75 Hard Day 13

No matter how passionate we can be about achieving a goal, we have days when we're not in the mood or feeling low. The question is... do you have friends or a group of people who can lift you up and get you hyped to take that still go out and grind away at your goal?

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Jan 14, 202110:41

Ep 180: And the Chapter Ends | 75 Hard Day 12

We had a major milestone happen in my family today. The end of an era. What do you think it was?

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Jan 13, 202108:34

Ep 179: Taking Care of Family | 75 Hard Day 10 & 11

It's been almost 10 months since lockdowns started happening here in the U.S. Many are having a difficult time with separation. Have you taken the time to reach out to anyone that you haven't seen?

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Jan 12, 202108:01

Ep 178: Another Loop Around | 75 Hard Day 9

How has it been watching your kids grow up? I'm having "fun" watching mine become young adults. Today was another milestone day for one of my kids.

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Jan 10, 202114:10

Ep 177: Ramblings About The Week | 75 Hard Day 8

Some days you just feel like rambling - today is that day.

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Jan 09, 202109:21

Ep 176: Find Your Motivation | 75 Hard Day 7

Since this is my second round of doing 75 Hard, I get DMs from people asking where I get my motivation from. Hmmmm... where do I get it from?

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Jan 08, 202106:02

Ep 175: How Is Your Digestive System? | 75 Hard Day 6

When I was a kid, I didn't like milk. Now as an adult, I know why. Nowadays, so many people have allergies or food sensitives. Do you?

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Jan 07, 202111:59

Ep 174: A Much Needed Rest | 75 Hard Day 5

Lots of people started on a health journey on the 1st. It's now Day 5, so I just wanted to talk about that tired feeling you're in. Be sure you recognize the difference between feeling tired versus feeling exhausted.

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Jan 06, 202108:22

Ep 173: In and Out of the Kitchen | 75 Hard Day 4

Some of us are self-proclaimed non-cookers. I'm not the most comfortable in the kitchen, but I've found something that's helped me make kitchen time easier.

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Jan 05, 202112:43

Ep 172: Are You Aching Right Now? | 75 Hard Day 3

If it's your first time working out, your body has to get used to this type of exertion. And you're probably feeling some aches right now. I wanted to touch briefly on when you should stop working out.

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Jan 04, 202106:07

Ep 171: Gym Preferences | 75 Hard Day 2

For those of you on your health journey, do you have a preference between the gym vs home workouts?

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Jan 03, 202110:03

Ep 170: What's Your Health Focus for 2021 | 75 Hard Day 1

Entering a new year, so many create resolutions or goals for their health. Over the years my goals have shifted.

Here's where I'm at now.
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Jan 01, 202111:34

Ep 169: Reflecting on 75 Hard | Wellness 16

I never let y'all know how my 75 Hard journey went! Can't believe I forgot to fill you in on what I learned.

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Dec 27, 202018:34

Ep 168: Pre-Election Thoughts

These last 10 months have been rough. The Presidential election has really been at the top of everyone's mind this year. And the next chapter of our nation is going to be decided tomorrow. Here are some thoughts on what I've noticed this year.

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Nov 03, 202017:28

Ep 167: Common Obstacles during 75 Hard | Wellness 15

Just past 3 weeks on the 75 Hard program and here are some observations on typical obstacles people face. it. Remember that we can do hard things!

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Sep 23, 202018:58

Ep 166: The Journey to Change Has Just Begun | Wellness 14

I've been on the 75 Hard program for a couple weeks and wanted to chime in on some things about the program. I'll be continuing to give you input as I continue through it. So far, it's been so good. Remember that we can do hard things!

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Sep 15, 202023:58

Ep 165: Challenging Ourselves | Wellness 13

This is number 13 in my Wellness series. I'm jumping into a new challenge. Today was Day 1! Listen in to hear what I'm up to.

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Sep 01, 202016:51

Ep 164: My Latest Project | Wellness 12

Just like many of you, I've taken on a project or two during this pandemic period. Here's a bit on my latest project.

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Jul 14, 202019:39

Ep 163: Every Step Forward Matters

Chaotic times abound. No one would have thought that 2020 would make us change so much in such a short amount of time. Some are on the forefront, while others stand and learn. It takes all kinds for changes to happen.

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Jun 08, 202014:49

Ep 162: When People Behave Badly

When people behave badly, what do you do? Normally I back off quietly and disassociate myself. Arguments. Brawls. All that. If I can make an exit, then I do. But two situations have got me riled up.

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May 26, 202026:50

Ep 161: Waiting For The Gates To Open | COVID-19 4

We're on the cusp of opening back up. Just some rambling thoughts about what we've been through. But it's still a pivotal time for all of us. Keep making smart decisions for your safety, as well as for your loved ones.

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Apr 28, 202013:12

Ep 160: Self Discovery Revisited | COVID-19 3

Quiet moments are the best time to re-evaluate our lives. It's during the lulls that we can see our path more clearly. Take time now to figure yourself out and what path you want to move forward on this year.

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Apr 21, 202018:57

Ep 159: Sweating At Home | COVID-19 2

We're all still in the midst of our lockdown and people are already getting stir crazy. I think for some, it's because they're not able to go to the gym. Their bodies are just used to having daily activity! Here are some obstacles some are facing and a few answers for you.

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Apr 07, 202027:26

Ep 158: Schooling During Uncertainty | COVID-19 1

This worldwide scare has us all unbalanced. Especially those of us who have kids. Many states have already announced the closing of elementary, middle, & high schools. Here are a few ideas that may help keep your kids active. Physical Education ** The Body Coach - IG, Facebook, YouTube ENTERTAINMENT ** HomeschoolHideout - 150+ educational shows on NetFlix ART ** hellogiggles.com - search "museum tour" ** mcharpermanor.com - art tutorials ** YouTube - Doodling w Mo Willems ** khanacademy.com - art history class (as well as math, history, etc) MATH ** prodigygame.com - 1st-8th grade math games ** sylvanlearning.com - 3rd-12th grade math sheets ** Snapology of GILBERT on FB - STEM focused LEGO building challenges ENGLISH ** theteacherscorner.net - daily writing prompts Connect with me via: * Anchor messenger * IG: asinglemomsjourney * FB: asinglemomsjourney * Twitter: asinglemomsjrny

Mar 30, 202024:52

Ep 157: Life As We Know It

Our world has shifted on its axis in the last few weeks. It hasn't phased some people, but has really shaken so many. Just some thoughts on what's changed so far.

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Mar 24, 202031:05

Ep 156: Taking Care of YOU | Wellness 11

Here's Wellness Episode #11! Taking care of ourselves is something many people forget because they're so busy taking care of their families. But you NEED to take care of you in order to take care of others.

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Mar 17, 202021:14

Ep 155: Juggling Those Plates

Being a single parent can be HARD! Juggling time with your kids, as well as your job and the rest of your responsibilities. Looking at that juggling act.

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Mar 10, 202010:29

Ep 154: Don't Stop Believin' In...

Who do you believe in? We each have a choice and I'm hoping you believe in good person too.

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Mar 03, 202023:40

Ep 153: Showing Our Kids About Love

Post Valentine's thoughts above loving on our kids.

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Feb 25, 202014:04

Ep 152: It's a Love Thing

Just some rambling some Post Valentine's Day thoughts.

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Feb 18, 202012:52

Ep 151: Letting the Numbers Go | Wellness 10

This is #10 in my Wellness series! It's 6 weeks into 2020, how is your health resolution going? I'm weighing in on weighing in.

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Feb 10, 202013:04

Ep 150: Lemming Mentality

Are we one with the crowd or do we make our own path? We may not realize it, but in so many ways we stick close to societal standards.

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Feb 04, 202014:13

Ep 149: The Beginning of the End | Wellness 9

It's the end of January and I'm talking a bit about our wellness. My family is dealing with a major life change and I'm hoping you hear me out on my mission in life.

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Jan 28, 202019:05

Ep 148: Volunteering & Giving Back

How many of you has a goal to volunteer more this year? If you don't know where to start, this is the podcast for you!

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Jan 20, 202014:42

Ep 147: Observations From The Sidelines #5

You can learn so much about people just by quietly observing from the side. Here's the fifth item in my "Observations From The Sidelines" series.

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Jan 14, 202010:31