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Wise Women Teach Us Valuable Life Lessons

Shelley Merchant — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:00:15 +0000

I’m sure that all of us have wise grandmothers. And if we will admit it, our mothers were probably pretty smart too (once we got past a certain age). Come to think of it, I’ve learned some pretty important lessons from my friends and even my own daughter. All of these women have wisdom to …

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5 Things To Let Go Of When You’re Drowning in Responsibility

Shelley Merchant — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:00:04 +0000

I know I’m not the only one who’s been here…you’ve got so much on your plate that you feel like you need to clone yourself in order to get it all done. In fact, you feel like you’re drowning at times. The responsibilities, the commitments, the chores, the activities…it’s often more than you can handle. …

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Say NO to Things That Steal Your Joy!

Shelley Merchant — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:00:43 +0000

Have you ever looked up and noticed how many things there are in your life that you don’t even like? Somehow they just appeared without you making a conscious decision to let them in. I call them “orange chickens” and you don’t have to keep them – especially if they’re stealing your joy. This post …

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Tips and Tricks to Survive Your PhD Residency Without Losing Your Mind!

Shelley Merchant — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:15:53 +0000

If you’re considering returning to graduate school, you’ve probably wondered how you’ll get everything done and keep on top of your already hectic life. It’s a struggle for all graduate students, but for working moms, it’s an even bigger challenge. When I was working on my PhD (which I chose not to finish and will …

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Quit Saving The Good Stuff For Later!

Shelley Merchant — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:00:34 +0000

How many of us know someone who saves the “good stuff” for later? They won’t use it now because it needs to be kept in good shape for some special time that hasn’t arrived yet. Perhaps you’ve done this yourself. Have you deprived yourself of enjoying the moment because you felt that “now” wasn’t special …

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The Most Important Lessons My Old Dog Taught Me About Aging

Shelley Merchant — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:24 +0000

Duke, our 18 year old Corgi’s days are numbered. The hair on his face has become a mixture of white and gray. His eyes have the film of cataracts and his ears no longer perk up when we come through the door. He doesn’t see or hear us until we’re close enough for him to …

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