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It\u2019s the middle of January, and normally I like to have my New Year\u2019s goals\/theme in place by now\u2026.<\/p>\n
But this year, I gave myself grace.<\/b><\/p>\n
I allowed myself to take whatever time I needed to enjoy reviewing the past year and preparing for the new.<\/p>\n
It was important for me to feel excited about the process<\/b>.<\/p>\n
That excitement then spills over into the plans I make.<\/p>\n
How about you?<\/p>\n
I believe that you, like most of my readers, already have a desire to improve her life.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need me to talk you into doing something new, but rather to encourage you in the good things you already know.<\/p>\n
So, today I want to encourage you to give yourself grace<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Grace to take the time you need to let go of what is not helping you.<\/p>\n
Grace to take the time you need to put into place that which you know will help you.<\/p>\n
Trust yourself to know<\/b>, and then move forward.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve got this!<\/p>\n
Much love,<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s the middle of January, and normally I like to have my New Year\u2019s goals\/theme in place by now\u2026. But this year, I gave myself grace. I allowed myself to take whatever time I needed to enjoy reviewing the past…<\/p>\n