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The end of 1×52

I’ve decided to stop the 1×52 project. If you’ve been following along, here’s the why, and a writeup of what I’ve learned. :)

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Why Words Matter: the Say This-Over-That Series

Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it. – Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II Many people who impress me care deeply about having the right words to use. This is fundamentally different from correcting spelling or grammar, in…

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10 Creative Thanks-Giving Ideas

Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to spread your gratitude! :D Particularly if you’re naturally just a little bit sheepish (as I am) about being vocal with your thanks. Read on for 10 creative ways to thank all the people that you appreciate. :)

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Wordless Wednesday: Leadership

A photo from San Francisco. I love the royal bronze and navy colors in this, the power and serenity.

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10 Ways to Build Abundance Mentality

One of my ongoing goals is to practice more of an abundance mindset. Like most goals, I believe that having some concrete steps to reach it will be helpful. So, I did a brainstorm of concrete ways – I like to think of them as games – to build an abundance mindset.

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1×52, Week 14: VisualizeFit.com

This week, I set up just a basic WordPress site (just one page) with a domain name to see how much interest there might be in a project I’m considering.

The project is simple: a flipbook of before & after photos of real people who have lost weight, along with their stories.

Want to help with the project? I’m looking for stories and photographs! Please email me at katie@yellowrubberball.com if interested. Thanks! :)