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How do ya' like them apples?!⁠ ⁠ One of the co

How do ya' like them apples?!⁠
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One of the college essay prompts I read recently is "What's one of your quirks? And why is it a part of who you are?"⁠
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Note: According to the dictionary, a "quirk" is "a peculiar behavioral habit." ⁠
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Personally, I vote for dropping the word "peculiar" 😉 and talking about what makes you special.⁠
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Take these apples, for example. ⁠
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🍎 They're one-of-kind.*
🍏 They get pride of place at my local orchard.⁠
🍎 People marvel at them.⁠
🍏 They get featured on Instagram. ;-)⁠
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All because their quirk quotient is off the charts.⁠
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Imagine that!⁠
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🧿 👉 Here's a suggestion: Embrace your quirkiness!⁠

* P.S. No apples were harmed in the making of this post. They really ARE fused together like that.
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TGIF! Time to let off some steam…and maybe get a

TGIF! Time to let off some steam…and maybe get a new bra! LOL

Ever feel like this?

When your stress feels overwhelming, try “5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Grounding”.

Focus on:

👁 5 things you can see
🖐 4 things you can touch
👂3 things you can hear
👃2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

🧿 Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

P.S. This bronze sculpture is part of the “Life Underground” series by American sculptor @tomotterness .

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#positiveintelligence
#mindsetshift
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#mindfulliving
#mindfulnessliving
#mindfulwaystolivewell
#mindfulnessmatters
#meditationbenefits
#bekindtoyourmind
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#findyourmedicineanduseit
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#mindsetiseverything
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#litchfieldcounty
#creativityheals
#burnouthealing
#burnoutrecovery
#selfcarefirst
#lookafteryourself
#nourishyourself
#burnoutprevention
#publicart

Which choice will you make today?⁠ ⁠ Growth or

Which choice will you make today?⁠
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Growth or safety?⁠
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Heads-up: Either one is equally valid. What matters is that YOU are intentional.⁠
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👇Tell us what you're choosing so we can cheer you on!

Find someone who looks at you the way Uno looks at

Find someone who looks at you the way Uno looks at me.⁠
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Happy weekend, gente!⁠
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Who’s up for some Fri-yay news?! I’m delighte

Who’s up for some Fri-yay news?!

I’m delighted to share that my painting — “Retrorama” — is in the @cantonartistsguild ‘s 53rd Annual Open Juried Exhibition”, October 15 - November 13. The Canton Gallery on the Green is open Friday through Sunday, 1-5pm.

What’s one of your wins you’re ready to share?

#celebrateyourself
#callingallcreatives
#creativeworkshops
#createconnections
#exploretocreate
#liveinspired
#creativitymatters
#timeoffwork
#neverstopbeingcreative
#destinationyou
#onlyinconnecticut
#artisessential
#artishealing
#womeninthearts
#dowhatyoulove
#leadershipcoach
#leadershipcoaching
#crossculturalcoaching
#latebloomer
#theresalwaysareasontocelebrate
#whitingmillsstudio418
#arttrippingct
#creativeentrepreneurs
#goafteryourdreams
#daretodream
#personaljourney
#alwaysbecreating
#connecticutlife
#litchfieldcounty

Who's ready for some pre-Halloween fun?⁠ ⁠ Joi

Who's ready for some pre-Halloween fun?⁠
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Join me and Stephanie of @tishler_coaching_services for an enchanting evening and start learning how to spot and slay your inner critic.⁠
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Thursday, October 28, 6:30pm-8pm⁠
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Bring your Boo-ze and join us on Zoom!⁠
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DM me for deets on how to register.⁠
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