Tag: planning
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Gearing Up for Our 2024 Camping/Hunting Trip: The Ultimate Checklist
As the 2024 camping and hunting season approaches, it’s time to start gearing up for the adventure. Packing for a camping trip requires careful planning to ensure you have everything you need for comfort, safety, and convenience. With that in mind, I’ve put together a detailed list of everything we’ll need to make this trip…
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Nurturing Growth: How Succulents (and a Little Dirt) Strengthened Our Bond
From one small succulent to a thriving collection, and from a patchy yard to lush grass—how gardening together helped us grow plants, a home, and a stronger bond.
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Finding Light in the Darkness — How Journaling and Meditation Have Changed My Life
The last few months broke me open in ways I never expected. I lost a parent. I faced conflict at work. I questioned everything — including myself. But through that darkness, I found two practices that helped me find my way back to the light: journaling and meditation. What started as a desperate attempt to…
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The Power of Letting Go: Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Every Day
I used to think that if I didn’t do something every single day, I was failing. If I missed a journaling session, skipped meditation, or took a rest day from working out, I’d guilt-trip myself into thinking I wasn’t committed. But here’s what I’ve learned: perfection isn’t necessary for progress—and, in fact, it often holds…
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Preparing for Outdoor Adventures and the Total Archery Challenge
Getting Ready for TAC, Hunting Trips, and Outdoor Adventures Preparing for outdoor adventures, whether it’s the Total Archery Challenge (TAC), a hunting trip, or just exploring nature, requires dedication, planning, and the right gear. While I’m not sponsored by any of the companies I mention here, I genuinely believe they have made a significant difference…
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Preparing for the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure: TAC and Camping/Hunting Trip 2024
As the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) approaches, it’s the perfect time to kick our minds into gear for the adventures ahead. This year’s TAC is just a couple of weeks away, and it’s been the catalyst for reviewing and updating our camping and hunting trip lists. Reflecting on last year’s experiences, we’re fine-tuning our preparations…
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Navigating Simulation Anxiety in Nursing School: It’s All Part of the Journey
I had a woman sit down at my bar the other day and ask me how I was doing, and I responded like I typically do when a customer asks, “Good, and you?” She responds, “I’m doing alright. I just got done with a simulation for nursing school.” When I hear her say this, I…
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Reconnecting with Nature: How Outdoor Adventures Saved My Sanity
In a world that often feels like it’s hurtling forward at a breakneck pace, I was, admittedly, a self-proclaimed homebody. The cozy embrace of familiar surroundings and daily routines had lulled me into a state of blissful complacency, where the idea of reconnecting with nature seemed a distant notion. That was until the seismic shift…
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“Where are you a Nurse?”
I haven’t quite yet figured out how to respond to this question I get asked about 3 times a week. How do I say, “I’m a nurse that’s not at the bedside or in a clinic setting? I’ve started my own brand and business in hopes to help inspire, encourage & motivate anyone, especially nursing…
In Need of Nature 