Category Archives: inspirational

Be Cool, or Happy — You Can’t Be Both

Posted on June 7, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Being happy and looking cool are distinct from one another. People who are “cool” are sophisticated, savyy, polished, worldly, suave, and  bit . . . bored.  A smooth sense of ennui pervades every action, and they never look clumsy, awkward … Continue reading →

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Choose Wisely Who Influences You

Posted on June 6, 2019 by This Woman Writes

I remember the first time I ran into the word, “Influencers.” Something about it provoked a reaction of distaste, this idea that some complete stranger expected to  shape the minds, beliefs, development, and character of others simply because they spoke … Continue reading →

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Multitasking What We Believe

Posted on June 5, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Despite all we’ve been taught about multitasking, it’s unrealistic to expect to do two different things, at the same time, equally well. It’s bad enough when we juggle texting one person while we’re listening to another: quite frankly, the listening … Continue reading →

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Storms of Life: We Survive Them

Posted on June 3, 2019 by This Woman Writes

As long as we’re not out in the middle of it, and as long as it’s not too violent, there’s nothing like a good storm. Dramatic clouds drifting around the sun cast surreal light over a scene that, on a … Continue reading →

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Special Event? Take Your Time Getting Ready

Posted on May 31, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Everybody loves a special event — whether it’s going to a superb restaurant, shopping for the day with friends, picnicking in the park, spending a few days at the beach for vacation. It may be fancy, it may be simple, … Continue reading →

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Walk away from What Doesn’t Work

Posted on May 30, 2019 by This Woman Writes

We’ve all been discouraged about a path we’re taking, when the various methods we use to reach our goals don’t seem to get anywhere. Upon expressing our frustration and dispiritedness, we’re sure to get someone well trained in American pop … Continue reading →

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When You Live Smarter, Harder, Faster — You Don’t Live

Posted on May 29, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Smarter, harder, faster. It is the mantra of U.S. corporate culture, which calls itself as the American Way, whatever that is. What it means is that we, the ordinary human beings who form the workforce that generates profits for the … Continue reading →

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Is It Too Noisy to Think?

Posted on May 27, 2019 by This Woman Writes

We live in a noisy world. Some of the noise we can’t help, especially if we live in a city. There’s the bustle of traffic, a neighbor’s loud stereo, sirens. In the office, it may be a co-worker’s talking on … Continue reading →

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The One Time It’s Good to Feel Small

Posted on March 13, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Nobody likes feeling small — that feeling caused when one person lords him or herself over another. Or — something good, ordinary people feel every day — that helpless feeling we get after reading the paper, scrolling through social media, … Continue reading →

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God Wants Us to Be Children, Not Stuffy, Boring, Arrogant Grown-ups

Posted on March 7, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Children are fascinating. Oh, I know — kids are messy, noisy, disruptive. They break things, fall down and cry, tease one another, and chase any sensible cat or dog from the room simply by walking into it. But they are … Continue reading →

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