Gratitude for Your Body: The 21-Day Challenge to a Happier You
Gratitude for Your Body: The 21-Day Challenge to a Happier You

You are invited to participate in a 21-day gratitude challenge that starts on June 1st. The challenge involves celebrating and appreciating our bodies for all they do, big and small, with daily prompts and occasional optional exercises. By changing our perspective and seeing our bodies as superheroes that carry us through life's adventures, we can boost our mood, enhance relationships, reduce stress, and improve physical health. The challenge is a fun way to give our bodies the love and care they deserve, with a healthy dose of humor and playfulness.

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Goal Setting, Mental Fitness, Self-care, Selflove, Thought ManagementMelody Woolfordgratitude, gratitude challenge, self-love, self-care
Small Steps, Big Rewards: Why Breaking Down Your Goals Is the Key to Success
Small Steps, Big Rewards: Why Breaking Down Your Goals Is the Key to Success

Many of us have big goals and dreams we want to achieve, but the thought of planning and executing them can be overwhelming. It's easy to get stuck in the planning phase and never take action. However, breaking down your goals into small, manageable steps can make the process less daunting and more achievable.

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Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Time Management, Work ProductivityMelody Woolfordoverwhelm, Time Management, Big Dream, Goal Setting, Goals, small steps
Conflict Can Be a Gift - 6 Steps to Better Conflict Management
Conflict Can Be a Gift - 6 Steps to Better Conflict Management

Being in a conflict with someone is draining. It can leave you frustrated, angry, and resentful. As a result, we see it as a bad thing and tend to avoid it. This can lead to it festering and growing.  But what if we could see conflict as an opportunity to deepen our relationship with others or an opportunity for personal growth? Here's how.

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Mental Fitness, Overcoming Obstacles, Parenting, Personal Development, RelationshipsMelody WoolfordConflict, Relationships, Mental fitness, Conflict Management
Increase Your Self-Compassion
Increase Your Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is an overlooked skill that can really enhance the quality of your life. It gives you the strength you need to keep going despite life’s normal setbacks and obstacles. It also helps you be more compassionate with others.

And when you practice it, it can have a wonderful ripple effect on those around you - giving them the “permission” to be compassionate with themselves as well. It’s a win-win.

What exactly is self-compassion? It’s your ability to relate to yourself in a way that’s forgiving, accepting, and loving even when you fail, or when things are sub-optimal.

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Mental Fitness, Personal Development, Self-care, Thought ManagementMelody WoolfordSelf-compassion
10 Lessons from Our Trek to Peru
10 Lessons from Our Trek to Peru

I recently got back from an amazing 11 day trek to Peru with my teenage boys, 6 days of which were hiking the Ausangate trek at elevations of mostly 14,000-17,000 ft.

The trip turned out to be both extraordinary and challenging at the same time. A reminder that life can be extraordinary with all its imperfections.

Below are my top ten takeaways from our trip. You’ll notice they are applicable to our everyday lives as well.

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Goal Setting, Thought ManagementMelody WoolfordTravel, Thoughts, Dreams