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carolinacui · 3 years
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The Imperfections in Our Coffee Table
Last week, we finally received the coffee table that we had ordered a few months ago. We wanted it tall enough so that our golden retriever didn’t knock cups off it with her tail. We wanted enough storage in the bottom so that we could keep some blankets folded up for the cold Bendigo nights. […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3hAaC6r
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carolinacui · 3 years
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I’ll Never be an Olympic Athlete
I think that its time for me to admit to myself that I’ll never be an Olympic athlete. As I rapidly approach the age of 50, I need to realise that my body, even if I was to rigorously train, will never be able to achieve grand deeds in track and field, gymnastics, swimming or […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/2UWysBL
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Celebrate Someone Else’s Success
Wouldn’t it be nice, if instead of looking for the spotlight to be on us, we placed it on others for a change. It’s easy to feel envious of the success of others, but I want to encourage you today to celebrate when something goes their way. Cheer them on when they reach a goal. […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3hofgV1
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Be Ready
If a fisherman wants to catch a fish, he needs to cast his line. He then needs to be ready to reel in a fish if he gets a bite. If a lion wants to catch a gazelle, she needs to wait in a good ambush spot. She then needs to be ready to pounce […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3hiS22N
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carolinacui · 3 years
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While There’s Still a Chance, We Fight
When a team still has a chance to make the finals or the playoffs, they keep fighting. When a champion tennis player is down a set, but the match isn’t over, she keeps fighting. When a boxer is bloodied and bruised, but the final bell hasn’t rung yet, he keeps fighting. It doesn’t matter what […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/2T9Wn0f
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Two Versions of the Best
Some things are easy to measure. We can tell who the best hundred metre runner is. We just need a stopwatch. Some things are a matter of opinion. The best lemon meringue maker? The best newsreader? The best landscape gardener? That’s a little bit harder to define. The first one is a matter of fact, […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3gYUsV5
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Get Back on the Horse
OK, so you’ve fallen off. It hurt. You’ve looked around to see if anyone else has noticed. You lose a little bit of confidence. You wonder if you could ever ride a horse in the first place. Was is the horse’s fault? Was there something wrong with the equipment? Did you do something wrong? Whatever […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3A1p6oj
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Persistence Pays Off
The persistent writer ends up with a finished book. The persistent runner gets fitter and fitter until a marathon becomes possible. The persistent social worker impacts the lives of untold numbers. The persistent scientist solves problems that others give up on. The persistent teacher will eventually find the key to her students’ learning challenges. The […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3ql9QOS
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Perspective Matters
The farmer is grateful for the rain. The person who has just washed his car, not so much. Same outward circumstances, different perspective. Perspective matters. Attitude matters. If you can find a way to be grateful for something, you’re half-way to turning it into a blessing. But if you just shake your fist at the […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3gW5Yzq
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Conquer Yourself First
Before you conquer the world, you’ve got to conquer yourself. You’ve got to take responsibility for your current position. You’ve got to take charge of your attitude and mindset. You’ve got to be disciplined and focused. You’ve got to look in the mirror and like what you see (on the inside). You’ve got to take […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/35Miuwl
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carolinacui · 3 years
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The Sin and Folly of Depending on Future Time
The great preacher, Jonathan Edwards, had a famous sermon on the subject of procrastination that he titled, “The sin and folly of depending on future time.” The message was based on Proverbs 27:1, which says, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” The reality is that we […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3xByvkz
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carolinacui · 3 years
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If You Notice Someone Having a Bad Day
If you notice someone having a bad day, don’t just ignore them. Find a way to make it better. Listen. Smile. Encourage. Be there. Engage. Buy them a coffee. Send them a note. Show them how much they are valued and respected. We all have bad days and we all need someone to help us […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3zDMV5q
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Time is Priceless
Our time is priceless. You can’t put a value on it. How we use it is incredibly important. Our time at work. Our time with family. Our recreation time. Our sleep time. All of it matters. And all of it is limited. And we don’t get it back. We won’t be here forever, so use […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3wzw1mP
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carolinacui · 3 years
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The Disinterested Surgeon
If I’m going under the knife, I don’t want a disinterested surgeon, who is checking his phone and looking to get the procedure over and done with so he can go and play golf. If I’m going to a local café, I don’t want a disinterested barista, who can’t look her customers in the eye […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3xnRM92
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Don’t Just Turn Up
I’m reminded of Woody Allen’s famous quote that “90% of success is turning up.” It can be a helpful reminder, especially in a world that lacks reliability and consistency. But today, I want to encourage you to do more than just turn up. If you have a job interview, of course you’re going to be […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/35oqG5K
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carolinacui · 3 years
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Greatness is Never on Sale
Greatness is never on sale. You won’t find it in the discount aisle. You can’t wait until it’s half price. You gotta pay full price. No short cuts. No special deals. All in. That’s what it costs to be great. Are you willing to pay the price? from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/3zmCljc
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carolinacui · 3 years
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It Won’t Always Be Pretty
It won’t always be pretty. Your actions won’t always result in a nice outcome wrapped in a fancy bow. It won’t always be smooth sailing. Effortless, chilled, dreamy. I won’t always be successful. At least not to the outside observer looking for evidence of your capabilities. Sometimes it will be gritty. Ugly. Sweaty. Your hands […] from Better Life Coaching Blog https://ift.tt/2ToZDnV
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