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You Are 100% Accountable For Your Own Happiness happiness & joy Mar 22, 2021

It’s hard to believe that 6 years ago, I was sitting in my apartment crying. My husband and I split after 20 years together. I was no longer living in my dream home on the water; I was living in a 600 sq ft apartment overlooking a sports bar. I was driving 1.5 hours a day to take care of my mother, ...

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Set It...And Forget It! changing your focus Mar 15, 2021

In the 1970s, Ron Popeil made a fortune with products like the Veg-O-Matic, Mister Microphone, and the Ronco Pocket Fisherman. You knew a Ronco commercial when you heard the iconic “But wait…there’s more!!!” One of the products Ron Popeil sold was the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, which featured the ...

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An Outdoor Silent Disco...with a Hypnotic Twist! changing your focus Mar 08, 2021

Trancing With The Stars takes the time-tested principles of heightened awareness and the relaxation of hypnosis and mixes them with the wireless technology of a silent disco...on top of an ancient Indian Mound! Sound intriguing?

Hypnosis is a natural, yet altered, state of mind where communic

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I'm Going "Undercover" happiness & joy Mar 01, 2021

We've all heard the phrase, "You snooze, you lose!" But studies show the exact opposite is true...you lose when you don't snooze. Check out some of our best tips on how to make the most of your downtime.

1) Increase your bright light exposure during the day. Your body is biologically wired to make ...

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The Misappropriation of The Muppet Show happiness & joy Feb 22, 2021

In today’s news:

Disney+ gives The Muppet Show an “offensive content” disclaimer before select episodes.

Before certain episodes of The Muppet Show, Disney+ now airs the following: 

“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong ...

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My New Happy Place happiness & joy Feb 22, 2021

Ever since I was a teenager, I have kept a journal. I was an only child, and my parents worked a lot, so instead of talking to others, I simply began writing down my experiences. Of course, when you’re the daughter of overprotective parents and home by yourself for hours on end as a teenager i

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The Tom Brady Mindset goal setting & achievement Feb 08, 2021

Watching the Bucs game last night, I was happy for my 2nd Home Team. My 1st Home Team is The Cleveland Browns. I grew up in Berea, OH, which is where the Browns are headquartered. 

I’m the first to admit, I’m not much of a football fan. So this blog post is not going to be about the Super Bowl - it...

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Pay It Forward happiness & joy Feb 01, 2021

A few weeks ago, I was selected to present at Hypnothoughts 2021 in July/August. It's one of the largest Hypnosis conferences in the country. They receive hundreds of submissions to speak, and I am honored to have been selected. Every now and then, the conference hosts put out a "challenge" for all ...

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The Next Chapter changing your focus Jan 25, 2021

“I’m starting my fifth and final chapter, and I need to make it a good one.” 

I’m writing this in Millington, TN. Doug’s stepfather passed away, and we left Wednesday night to attend his funeral and support his mother. We’ve had a great time spending time with Doug’s family and hi

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The Dash, by Linda Ellis changing your focus Jan 18, 2021

Someone close to me lost a loved one yesterday. This poem was read at my mother's funeral, and everyone there was very moved by it. With many people grieving the loss of loved ones early in the new year, this seemed like the perfect reminder to spend your "dash" wisely.

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If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes. happiness & joy Jan 11, 2021

Like every other kid hitting middle school, I had a rough time because I did not fit in. Anywhere. I know - it’s hard to believe that this amazing package of coolness had issues being accepted by others, but I totally did. 

It started in middle school, when my best friend of two years decided to ha...

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Vision Boards - Hindsight is 2020 changing your focus Jan 04, 2021

In 2019, I walked into Hip Expressions Dance Studio on the first Sunday of the year and did my first “vision board.” Orange is my power color, so I chose a neon orange paper as my backdrop. I spent the 2 hours scouring through 50 magazines looking for words, phrases, and pictures that spoke to

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