Monthly Archives: December 2014

Saying “Yes” in 2015

Posted on December 28, 2014 by terriponce

It’s almost the turn of the year, and many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. But with those resolutions often comes the feeling that resolutions, aka change, come with giving up something in the process. Rather than focusing … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Need to Please

Posted on December 18, 2014 by terriponce

I found a blog post about needing to please and it occurred to me that many of us suffer from this, in some form. Here’s a thought from the blog that particularly caught my eye: “You may be surprised to … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons I Love Sheldon Cooper

Posted on December 14, 2014 by terriponce

Okay, I admit I’m late to The Big Bang Theory bandwagon, but I finally realized what all the buzz was about when I watched an episode a couple of months ago. I’ve been hooked ever since. Though the show is … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Keep Earning a Living as a Writer

Posted on December 9, 2014 by terriponce

Great advice here for writers from Bob Mayer, and it was well-timed for me. The one thought that stood out the most? “Understand that everyone else isn’t doing as great as they pretend they’re doing, so stop comparing yourself. You … Continue reading →

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Facing End-of-Year Stress? Tips for Mental Peace and Quiet

Posted on December 7, 2014 by terriponce

A few weeks ago, I sat in my car after a full day of errands and realized I was tired. It didn’t take long to figure out why. I’d released three books this year, held a full-time job, and managed … Continue reading →

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