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Identifying stress triggers and stress relievers

06.12.2008
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I’m feeling better and stronger everyday. I know my body is doing its best to heal itself. I know I’ll feel good as new when the week ends.
I’ve been reciting this mantra to myself for the past days, just a little something to shift my mood and attention away from pain.
I’ve been going through a [...]

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Making my first visual journal entry and self-discovery

04.23.2008
Visual journal

Remember how I wanted to make a visual journal?
Well, I finally got myself a box of colored pencils and made my first visual journal entry.
It reminded me of kindergarten art class when I was just learning how to use colored pencils and other art materials.
Even when I was a kid, I was intimidated by art. [...]

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Lists flying through my head

04.16.2008
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Have you ever had one of those nights when there are just so many thoughts floating in your head, you could hardly shut your eyes to sleep?
I’ve had one such episode the other night.
I tried turning off the lights and cuddling my favorite pillow but my brain was in extreme overdrive.
I kept on checking the [...]

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“Better Me” Mantra

01.05.2008
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It still amazes me how I’ve passed two very important milestones in my life in the past year.
In 2007, I did not only turn a quarter of a century older, I also became a wife and a mother.
So far, I think I’ve adjusted well to the new roles I took on. But I have to say [...]

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Musings after the New Year

01.04.2008
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I’m trying to keep this habit of writing in my journal and thinking about things to be thankful for. It really helps to keep things in perspective.
I’m thankful for quiet moments like this when I can stop and reflect about my life and the things happening around me.
I used to spend a lot of time [...]

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