The Weekend Update : Dec 30

via Jean Smith

· This year, be good to yourself. Using the 3 C’s to combat negative thoughts is possible and better yet, simple.

· On burnout: “It is possible to ride a wave, hop off, and hop back on. It’s also true that some waves die, but new waves always come along for us.”

· I don’t know, midnight just seems sooooo late these days. We can definitely get on board with the NYE noon celebrations, kids or not.

· We big time heart 50 Things Every Woman Should Have by Age 50

· ‘Family Jet Lag’ is real, and it’s exhausting and gosh darn it — you deserve a nap.

· We shared our one word and if you could choose just one word to guide your 2017, what would it be?

· These Rules for Getting Organized & Decluttered seem like a good start to the year but #6 and #10 seem downright impossible.

· Our mouth is watering over loaded avocado + hummus sweet potatoes! Looks like an ideal no-guilt start to the weekend.

May you have cheerful close to your 2016 and a blessed start to your 2017. See you in the new year! People asking about your resolutions? Nah…

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  • December 30, 2016
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    Loving your blog, thank you!
    Make it a great day!
    Tracey

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