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February 9, 2015

Motivation for Your Monday

by Jenni in Lifestyle


Keep Going
Keep Going

Happy Monday! I hope you have some fun plans this Valentine's Day week! If you are still looking for last minute gifts, be sure to check out our gift list for the yogi and the runner in your life. 

As for motivation, this week we are getting back into the motivation for your Monday spirit with this running quote from some unknown runner that I am so happy said something great! Even if you are not a marathoner, half marathoner, or runner at all, this quote can mean something. In life, there are days that we do not know if our goals are attainable, but then, if we are wise, we keep going and we get it. Sure, there will be moments of doubt in any pursuit of any goal. Keep going through that doubt; you will have moments of discomfort, but a lifetime of reward.

Keep going for those goals, aspirations, and dreams. Reach high. I believe in you and know you can get it!

 

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TAGS: runner's quites, quotes, quote, motivational, motivation, inspirational, inspiration, unknown, marathon, fitness, qorkout


December 22, 2014

Motivation for Your Monday

by Jenni in Lifestyle


A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol

Well, this is the last Monday before Christmas folks. In keeping with the Christmas theme, I wanted to have a quote from one of our family's favorite Christmas books/movies/stories- A Christmas Carol.

One of the hub's favorite authors is Charles Dickens and one of our Christmas traditions is to watch at least one movie version of A Christmas Carol every December. So far we have watched A Muppet Christmas Carol which is just so cute, have you seen that one? I just love it! And now, to prove we are adults, tonight's viewing will be the version with Patrick Stewart. I do not think I have seen this one in quite a long time but is the hub's favorite. 

As far as quotes go, this is one of my favorites from A Christmas Carol, it is just so good. Gifts are great and seeing family is wonderful, but nothing can lift or lower a mood like our attitude. This Christmas, my goal has been to stay relaxed, kind, patient, and nice. I would like to be solution oriented rather than basking in all the issues of the holidays. Sure we are giving family and friends gifts, but this really does seem like the greatest thing I can do for all of them- especially the hubs. Poor guy has had to deal with my Christmas craziness for too many years now. Not this time :)

Merry Christmas!

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TAGS: charles, dickens, christmas, carol, a, great, quotes, giving, laughter, attitude, motivation, inspiration, for, your, monday


November 18, 2014

Weekly Motivation

by Jenni in Health, Lifestyle


Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa

I recently found this quote and simply loved it. It has quickly become one of my favorite poems and my mantra during the holidays. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I could not be more excited! But, that excitement can so easily turn to stress with family in town, cooking to be done, more work than usual to be completed, plenty of parties to go around, and all those crafts! But, through all of this, it is equally as important to remember that our lives are for enjoying and for helping others enjoy theirs'.

This holiday season I have made it my goal to be happy, stress free, and continually in the pursuit of making my life and the lives of those around me better. To begin with, I have signed up for Elle's annual  Elf for Health challenge. You can read all about it here and sign up as well! This will be such a fun way to meet others, keep the holidays in perspective, and learn a bit along the way!

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TAGS: elf for health, elle penner, mother, teresa, quotes, inspiration, motivation, holiday, stress, free, how, to, have


November 3, 2014

Motivation for Your Monday

by Jenni in Lifestyle


I am a product of my decisions
I am a product of my decisions

I hope you Monday is filled with happiness and the joy that comes with knowing you made the right choice :)

Happy Monday!

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TAGS: stephen corey, motivation, inspiration, mondays, choices, quotes, about, positive, decisions, life, a, happy, living, live


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