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There are so many simple things you can do to take care of yourself or treat yourself. Today we'll go over some super easy ways to pamper yourself so that you're prepared to relax and enjoy a great Mother's Day. By the way, these tips are great for women in general, not just moms!

Stress can be quite sneaky. Even if you think you've overcome it, it can sneak up on you over and over again. The good news is that you can be aware of its signs and symptoms to prevent it from taking over your life once more. Today we'll discuss the signs of stress and talk about a few ways you can help minimize it so that you can live a healthier, happier life!

Do you often beat yourself up over failures or mistakes? How do you handle negative situations? In this episode, we will learn why you don't want to get too attached to outcomes, cover some examples of how we can easily reframe any negative situation, three tips for surviving failure, and what it means to fail forward.

Sometimes opportunities arise that we take for granted. This past month we've jumped at several of those opportunities and realized we were fulfilling dreams and even bucket list items! Are you ready to stop putting your dreams on hold? Are you ready to discover the top 5 excuses for not going after your dreams? Are you ready to start checking items off your bucket list?

As much fun as it is to get everyone together for a big Easter celebration, it's easy for things to become stressful if you're the host. There's a meal to plan, the house to clean, decorations put up, and finding appropriate outfits for the kids to wear. There are also plenty of community Easter activities leading up to the holiday weekend, meeting the Easter Bunny, church services on Good Friday, and of course decorating Easter eggs. Today we'll share two delicious Easter breakfast slow cooker recipes to relieve some of your workload on this busy morning and cover some of the ways that your family can pitch in so that you can enjoy the holiday too!

Our friends, Emily and Dalton, are our inspiration for this episode. During our grieving process, they were such a great help! They made time to include us in their lives and help us maintain a sense of normalcy, and for that, we are so thankful! In this episode, you'll learn how to acknowledge a grieving friend's pain, offer help, and show you care for them through it all.

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The journey of grief is difficult to navigate, especially alone, because grief is often accompanied by physical, emotional, social, and spiritual symptoms. Today we talk about the many forms of grief, the journey of grief, the importance of self-care while grieving, and learning to live again after loss. We'll also share wisdom about grief from a self-described old man that accurately captures the feelings and journey of grief. I found his words while in the early weeks of mourning my mother and they brought comfort and peace to me. I often re-read them when I'm feeling overwhelmed with grief. I hope they'll bring the same comfort and peace to you.

In the last episode of Say Live Love, we talked about Forgiveness. Today we'll talk about looking forward in life. Looking forward sounds simple enough, but there are various challenges to it. Some people like to drag others down by constantly bringing up the past. Sometimes we hold ourselves hostage in the past by holding on to items that might remind us of unpleasant memories. When you start looking forward, you can really focus on what matters to you. You'll be closer to being able to Say you Live a life you Love! How's that for some SayLiveLove?!

Forgiving someone who has hurt you can be a very hard thing, possibly one of the hardest things you'll ever do. It will also be one of the best things you'll ever do for yourself and in the process you'll learn the most important lesson you need to learn about forgiveness Our aim with this episode is to help you claim the peace that comes when you truly forgive. We take a look at what may happen to us when we chose to not forgive. We also cover some common misconceptions about forgiveness and wrap things up with some actionable advice to help you on your path to forgiveness.

When you're trying to live every day as if tomorrow is your last, and you're trying to squeeze every possible bit of greatness into your life, then you need other people to help accomplish it! Ever hear this saying, "You're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with"? We can't control who our family members are, but we can make intentional friendships for achieving our personal goals and aspirations. In today's episode, we talk about overcoming old judgments, recognizing negative friends, and connecting with people you want to know.

Some days can be harder than others. Some things just can't be avoided, but all of the obstacles in your life might not be so big after you've found your groove. When you're in your groove and feeling your best, it's almost effortless to say love and live love. Today we'll cover three reasons you may be struggling to stay productive, strategies for regaining focus, and some ideas to refresh and energize both your mind and body. Are you ready to get into your groove?

The word decluttering doesn't just apply to housekeeping. In a household setting, it refers to cleaning, general tidying, and eliminating things from the home that have become useless or obsolete. The same concept can be applied to your mental habits. To declutter your mind, you reduce its burden by eliminating unnecessary worry and thoughts. Are you ready to live a more purposeful life without investing MORE time? Do you want to unburden your mind from exhausting thoughts? Listen to this episode to declutter your mind of everything holding you back!

Sometimes getting everything else in order provides the foundation to build the new, improved you. January is Get Organized Month and we're here to help motivate you! Just think of all the ways getting organized can you help you accomplish your goals or New Year Resolution! Need a little inspiration? The White House residence staff is so organized that they can move the possessions of the previous president's family out and move the possessions of the new president's family into the White House in ONLY 5 hours on inauguration day! You may not have an entire staff to get you organized at the speed of light, but chances are that you have a much more manageable home and workspace than the White House staff does. Today we will learn how to identify areas of disorganization, make a plan of action, and more! So let's get organized!

January 17th is Ditch Your New Year Resolution Day, and since few people who make New Year's resolutions actually achieve them, it's not surprising that so many people may be unintentionally celebrating this so-called "holiday." Almost everyone does it... we make New Year's resolutions to get healthy, exercise more and to live a more happy and positive life. Then, as they say, life happens. We drop the ball and eventually we're right back where we started a year ago. Don't ditch your New Year resolutions without a little effort! Defy the odds and keep your resolutions this year. We have put together a few things you can do to boost your motivation and stay on track. Listen to discover: Why we fail How to tweak your resolutions to ensure a year of success What to do if you get off track and drop the ball

You've probably seen the movie, or read the book, Pay It Forward, right? If not, you missed out on a great story and we highly recommend checking it out! We've all felt that warm, fuzzy feeling when we've received generosity we never asked for, and we've all seen the stories of how the smallest of good deeds can create a world of change. Doesn't it sound like a win-win to help others and make the world a better place at the same time? Today we'll be exploring the rewards of Paying It Forward. We'll also share some simple ways you can start paying it forward today!

This is a special New Year message for our listeners. We are grateful that you listen every week. We've selected special quotes to kick start the New Year. Happy New Year! We hope this will be your best year yet!

Remember that time you planned to do something, but it never got done? Well, that's exactly what we want to avoid by setting the RIGHT priorities. After you've evaluated the past year to decide where you did well, where you could do better, AND decided your goals for the new year - you'll need to schedule a checkup for your priorities. So, what are you waiting for? Let's talk about bringing balance into your life and prioritizing to achieve goals and New Year resolutions!

Sadly, many people start the New Year with a resolution but lose the momentum only a few weeks later. A common cause of the New Year Resolution graveyard is the failure to plan! Worse yet, did you know that many people don't even make resolutions anymore? They don't think they can maintain them so they just don't make them! There's never a bad time to start setting goals and laying out the plans to achieve them. With proper planning, you can ensure that you have enough momentum to reach your goal and finally conquer your resolutions!

It's almost that time of year again - New Year Resolution time! Most New Year's resolutions are little more than wish lists with no chance of success. In fact, the average person forgets all about their resolution within a few weeks. That's discouraging! The reason for the failure could simply be the lack of reflection and adjustment. As this year winds to an end and the next begins to unfold, it's time to begin reflecting on your feelings about the past year. Once you've evaluated the past year, you can implement changes to prevent similar failures. The best part is discovering what worked and designing the best possible new year of your life! So, let's hop in the time machine and look at your year in review!