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Self development articles and thoughts

Key Habits of Confident People

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Fran Watson

The Five Key Habits of Highly Confident People Confidence is a common characteristic of successful people. It’s about believing in yourself and ensuring you have what it takes no matter the status quo. It’s about persistence, assertiveness, and action-taking. Here … Continue reading →

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Challenges

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Fran Watson

One of the definitions of a challenge is:  “a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel”.  Duels are not as common these days but there are many opportunities to take part in challenges, virtually or … Continue reading →

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Believe in Yourself

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Fran Watson

Do you believe in yourself? If you don’t, who will? One of the biggest stumbling blocks on the path to success for many is a lack of confidence.  Some may say that procrastination is their problem, but the underlying cause … Continue reading →

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Self-Confidence

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Fran Watson

Self-Confidence Have you ever wondered why some people seem to succeed at most things while others seem to get nowhere? I’ll tell you. It’s not because of luck, as many people think. Success happens because those people have the confidence … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Elderly

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Fran Watson

11 Lessons the Elderly Can Teach Us by Tim Pond Elderly folks have a perspective that is hard to duplicate regardless of how much thought you put into it. They’ve lived a long time and have learned a thing or two … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Fran Watson

Do you want your life to be a rough draft or a masterpiece? What an excellent question posed by Matt Hogan who says: You are writing the story of your life every moment of every day. Every thought that leads to action becomes a line that … Continue reading →

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Arthritis Sufferer?

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Fran Watson

5 Tips To Improve Mobility With Arthritis For many people, especially the elderly, arthritis is a debilitating illness. Arthritis causes increased inflammation around the joint that can lead to immobility and pain. While there are conventional medical treatments that are … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Fran Watson

Once upon a time there was a little girl… Have you ever noticed that all fairy tales start with “once upon a time” and end with “happily ever after”?  But before they get to that part, they have to through … Continue reading →

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Senior Fitness

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Fran Watson

The Importance of Fitness For Seniors Fitness is vital for everyone, regardless of their age. However, as you get older, there are some increases in your needs, including a bigger need for being physical fit. Here are some reasons you … Continue reading →

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Dehydration

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Fran Watson

Last November when my sister and I were called in as they felt my mother was at end of life, we found that she was very dehydrated.  The reason for this?  When the drinks were brought around, if she was … Continue reading →

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