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31 Ways to Spread Kindness and Compassion

Posted on by Kimberly Anne
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At the end of the day, I find myself happier if I have done something to spread kindness or compassion to others. Of course, it doesn’t happen every day, but I recommend doing it often, especially if you start your day in a not-so-cheerful way.

Some days something can happen where you are that gives you a split second to act on it. Try to be aware and take action when that moment happens. Other ways to show compassion and kindness may take a little more planning or doing on your part. Spread kindness and compassion to strangers and people you know.

I believe everyone has heard about paying for the order of the person behind you in the drive-through. These ideas will give you options of other things to do. I hope you consider picking out a few items to do. I’m sure they will give your day a lift and probably a smile on your face.

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2021 Goals July Update

Posted on by Kimberly Anne
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Here is my list for 2021

  1. Status: Complete our front yard landscaping. This is an absolute must since it’s carried over from last year. Maybe September when it cools down a bit.
  2. Status: Lose 5 pounds. I lowered this, but since I ended the year up instead of down, I will lose 5 pounds from my beginning weight of 2020, not 2021. I am currently gaining weight. That’s not good. July I started the old system I used, and I have made progress!!
  3. Progress: Ancestry: Type up the list I already have started on my mom’s mother’s side. Contact at least 2 cousins. I have made contact with two cousins; however, they have not answered me back.
  4. Progress: Read 45 books. I have finished 30 books. I am on track to make this one.
  5. Completed: Ride my bike. I did it on July 23 – it was a bit wobbly and I will have to practice my turning but I did it. I overcame my fear.
  6. Progress: Visit three states that I have not visited before. I have made all the plans, except for possibly finding restaurants. Now we wait for the trip to happen.
  7. Progress: Complete 3 quilts. I’m doing much better than last year. I have three baby quilts cut out already. I have started sewing one – it is now about 3/4 done. Adult or baby. Instead of all baby, I might get working on a quilt for my son-in-law and one for my daughter-in-law.
  8. Progress: Walk 1000 miles. I’m not as far as I should be, yet, I have walked 373 miles. I have attempted this for 3 years and never reached it. This year it is in writing, so I hope I will complete it at last. However, I have to speed things up to come close.

In July, I read 4 books. My big progress for the month was riding my bike. It wasn’t smooth and easy, but I did not fall. I am making progress on my weight. I feel like I am down a few pounds, and I’ll continue doing that for the rest of the year.

How are you doing with your goals? July was another busy month, so I’m hoping that maybe in July, I can make more progress. Hoping, however, is not enough. I need to be making progress. Do you have a secret that helps you accomplish your goals? Would you mind commenting below?

The Power and Pain Relief of Proper Posture

Posted on by Bonnie Yost

Today we welcome Bonnie Yost as a guest blogger. Bonnie Yost is a Physical Therapist, speaker, and author who helps people live in joy and vibrant health. Early in Bonnie’s PT career several challenging cases led Bonnie to explore the mind-body connection for total healing. Bonnie saw amazing results when combining treatment for the inter-connected nature of physical pain with deep emotional wounds. Bonnie offers free resources and the opportunity to take courses from Bonnie or work with her one-on-one at her website: 4x4Healing.

If you’re short and wish you were tall, there’s no changing that. But if you want to spare your body stress and improve your health through proper posture, that is within your control.

Proper alignment, posture, biomechanics (alignment and leverage as you move), and ergonomics (workspace design) are critical to avoid pain or relieve your pain and prevent injury.

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Goals for the Year – Are You Behind?

Posted on by Kimberly Anne
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Let’s face it; the year is over halfway done. Your goals aren’t even close to being complete. So is it time to give up and try again next year? No!!

Please don’t give up. I haven’t, and you wouldn’t believe how far behind I am. But, together, we can do this, or at least come out with most of our goals clicked off our lists.

We make goals so that by the end of a period of time (usually a year,) we will have achieved the goals, not failed most of them. It’s sort of like a broken promise to ourselves. And it’s not always easy. Especially if unexpected things get in the way. If something truly stopped you in your tracks and ruined your chances of completing all of your goals, I can understand that. My best excuse ever was my brain tumor two years ago. But I can’t continue to use that excuse every year. Do you have an excuse that you are using this year? Can you still complete some of your goals? What’s stopping you?

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Solvang, California – Something for Everybody

Posted on by Kimberly Anne
Something for everyone in Solvang

We recently went to Solvang, the “Danish Capital of America,” with our children and grandchildren. We spent four full days and five nights. Even though we saw many things, there is still a list of things that we could have done, but time ran out.

Yes, we spent a little bit of time relaxing, but there was a lot of time on the go. Since we had children ages 4 months to 8 years, we focused on mainly seeing things that interested the children and threw in a few things for the adults. We were also working around nap time on the two youngest.

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Retirement Plan Gone Awry

Posted on by Kimberly Anne
When a retirement plan goes wrong goes awry

Before I retired I was planning for my retirement. It seemed like the thing to do. It seemed the smartest thing to do.

I told my daughter on a Saturday that I planned to work another year or two and then retire from my part-time job. So that meant I would have worked for my current employer for about two years. For the most part, I really enjoyed my job. It was flexible, and the work was work I’d been doing for over 20 years, so it was not difficult or stressful. My retirement plan seemed like a good plan for both my husband and me.

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