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Learning How to Unsarcastically Self-Soothe through Marathons (and maybe Triathlons?)
Approximately this time last year, I posted how I signed up for my first marathon which occurred in January of 2022. Although I made it through with a time of 5 hours and 35 minutes, you can see from my pictures that I was having a rough time. See, there is this thing called the Runner’s Cry where you push yourself really hard and begin to lose control of your emotional regulation. This happened to me at around mile 20 when my watch stopped providing accurate readings and I had hit some sort of mental wall.
Constructive Compliments
Consider these two sets of compliments…Which set would you prefer to hear more often? From who? Which set would make you feel good in the moment?
10FreeDays - Our Daughter’s International
This time last year, with your help and support, I was able to raise $1,500 which is the approximate amount to fund the rescue, restore and transform 5 girls from human trafficking in Nepal through Our Daughters International (ODI).
Using the NFTF System to Vote Objectively
For my second Independence Day as a US Citizen, I thought it would be appropriate to share how Seth and I are using the NFTF scale to vote in the Maryland primaries.
Less is More: 5 Things that only work when I don’t think about them at all
I decided to think about things that I do fairly regularly that only work perfectly if no one is paying attention (and that includes me!).