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Affirmation. Most all of us agree it’s important, but it’s not easy to admit you need it. Maybe you’ve never looked in the mirror and asked yourself: Who believes in you? But we’ve all pondered it at one time or another.  We’ve wondered — silently or in a vulnerable moment — as we fought off […] The post Answering the Need for Affirmation appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Mentoring is one of my favorite things to do. As miraculous as it is to give birth to a baby, it is also incredible to help someone give birth to their identity. To speak truth and wisdom, allowing them to see a destiny they didn’t know they carried. I absolutely love watching eyes come alive […] The post Mentoring: Are You the Answer to Another Parent’s Prayer? appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Rarely do you find the words simple and success in the same sentence. Those who have set out on a journey of building a business or achieving a significant goal soon run into unexpected obstacles and learn the necessity of perseverance. But this famous quote by Henry David Thoreau helps to simplify success down to […] The post 7 Steps to Simplify Success appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Rarely do you find the words simple and success in the same sentence. Those who have set out on a journey of building a business or achieving a significant goal soon run into complexities unexpected and learn the necessity of perseverance. But this famous quote by Henry David Thoreau brings the topic of success back […] The post Simple Success appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Self-care is a popular topic and an enormous industry nowadays — and that’s not all bad. We should take care of ourselves as we age. I’ve written quite a number of posts on this subject myself. Here, here, here, and here. But can I say: There’s a difference between loving yourself and worshiping yourself. A big […] The post Self-care: There’s a Difference Between Loving Yourself and Worshiping Yourself appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Whether it’s Christmas, birthdays, Saturday morning pancakes, or spring break vacations, learning to navigate family traditions in the empty nest catches many parents off-guard. You expect the emotional roller coaster when the kids move out or go to college, and even the black hole of not hearing from them for stretches of time. But do […] The post Learning to Navigate Family Traditions in the Empty Nest appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Most of us have flown enough times to know the in-flight safety spiel by heart. No smoking in the lavatories. The closest safety exit may be behind you. Water flotation devices are under your seat. Always put on your oxygen mask before assisting others.   Self-care as a Life Principle Last night, in those final […] The post Self-care: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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As parents, we’ve had to say “No” a lot. To our kids, yes. But also to ourselves. Certain dreams and activities had to be laid down for the sake of the whole family. More often than not, you put money toward the health, needs, and wants of the kids over your own. But now that the […] The post Learning to Say “Yes!” Again appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Looking for that perfect gift? While giving a sweater is nice and jewelry special, how about giving the gift of creative confidence to a friend (or yourself) this Christmas? Think for a minute: What would you do if you had a creative breakthrough? Imagine living free of fear, perfectionism, and regret.   Life doesn’t have […] The post Give the Gift of Creative Confidence to a Friend (or Yourself) this Christmas appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Eight years of living in my own empty nest, along with talking to other empty nest moms, has shown me we commonly fall into one of two ditches when the kids go off to college. Either we don’t feel like doing anything. Or we find ourselves on a hamster wheel of busyness. Whether you’re fighting […] The post 10 Ways to Savor Life After Your Kids Leave Home appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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