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Your daily routine increases your efficiency in most things. But when you want to make changes in your life, you need to break the chains of your routine to make room for new activities. It may not be easy, but it is worth the effort! www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Drivers have strong preferences. Passengers are more easy going. When both people are drivers, one will need to occasionally climb into the passenger seat, sit back and enjoy the ride! www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

If you struggle to accomplish the items on your to-do list, or pursue the activities you are passionate about, these 7 tips will help you increase your energy level. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music for this podcast is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

There is no denying that there are tragedies that occur in our world, or cruelties that are experienced at the hands of other human beings. But we can choose whether to focus on the misfortunes and the tragedies, or on the miracles and the promises. Learn 3 tips to becoming more positive. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

The toilet paper battle continues in Donna's home. She challenges her rogue/paladin partner to pick one of two "crimes" against clean bottoms. Which charge is the lesser of two negatives? Or was there really a third consideration? One that isn't a "crime" at all. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Lack of time, too much to do, tried and failed, or feeling too old are just some of the excuses people make for not being physically active. You CAN be more physically active in just 5 minutes a day. Your health, happiness, and future depend on it. These 3 steps will get you started. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Pursuing a dream is like living a fairy tale. You feel hopeful, you feel scared, you feel challenged. You seek help, you receive help (sometimes from unlikely sources). You keep believing in the magic. And of course, you live happily ever after. http://donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling  The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

Sometimes people may scoff at your choices for an exercise program, a career, a relationship, but hopefully you feel comfortable and confident enough to recognize what works for you and why. You shouldn't have to defend your choices. But when you can, you'll feel more powerful and confident. www.donnadoyon.com Episodes prior to #103 were called Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sugar cravings. Do you experience them? Do you feel the energy surge when you eat it and the energy crash when you don't? In this episode, I share some tips on how to handle those sugary cravings when they strike. www.donnadoyon.com   The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Instead of getting caught in the trap of doing the same things you always do, take a moment to consider why you are doing them. Ask yourself if there is something else you could be doing. Ask yourself if that action is moving you in the direction of your dreams. Become more intentional in your actions and see improvements in how you respond to and feel about those actions. Also covered is a potential new direction for this podcast. www.donnadoyon.com The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The holiday season throws most of us off kilter. Typical routine activities are suddenly fraught with glitches. Our once quiet and relaxing weekends are stuffed with activities that require more energy than we possess. Instead of wishing the holidays were over, learn how to make adjustments for this special time of the year. www.donnadoyon.com The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too often people wait for conditions to be perfect before they take action. They say things like, "I wanted to go on a bike ride this weekend, but it's supposed to rain," or "When Sally finishes her big work project, we'll try to get the gang together," or "I'd love to work on craft projects, but I just don't have the space to leave things set up." In this week's episode, I challenge listeners to remove "but" and "when" from their thought process when making plans to enjoy their favorite activities or relationships. www.donnadoyon.com The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too many times I hear people talk about things they want to accomplish (eating healthier, exercising regularly, journaling daily, paying off debt, etc.) but they are waiting for that burst of motivation to propel them forward. In this week's episode, I talk about motivation, why we need to break free of that mindset trap, and how to move forward even when motivation is lacking. www.donnadoyon.com   The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Have you experienced the stress and struggle of living or working in a toxic environment? It's tough, isn't it? For a variety of reasons you stay in that situation, even when you know it is time to end that personal or professional relationship. Many of us have done it. I've done it. For me, there were two main reasons why I stayed in what I considered a toxic work environment. The first reason I stayed was people focused: I knew I was serving the needs of my team. I knew I was making the workplace better for them. I knew I was resolving process problems that could impact the quality of our product. And when you make a product that peoples' lives literally depend upon, that last factor is key. The second reason I stayed was money focused: I had a goal to pay off my mortgage by October 2018. I was making aggressive extra principle payments. My 15-year mortgage would be paid off in just over 8 years if I stayed on track. But finally, $15,000 shy of paying off my mortgage, the imaginary toxicity detector I wore

Inspired by an interview with Julie Ann Cairns, author of The Abundance Code: How to Bust the 7 Money Myths for a Rich Life Now, I share thoughts on updating our sub-conscious programming so that we can stop sabotaging our efforts for success. I also talk about limiting beliefs and where they may come from. www.donnadoyon.com The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

You have a vision for your future… things you’d like to accomplish or experience. You sit in your cozy chair, pull a soft, warm blanket over you, and just imagine… You imagine what your life would look like… how you would feel… how you would act in this dream setting. You sit. And you sit. And you sit. Two weeks later, you are still sitting. Seven months later, you are still dreaming from your comfortable, protected place in the world. And a decade later, you barely recall the excitement you felt when envisioning that life for yourself. In this week’s episode of Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling, I share four common excuses I’ve made for not pursuing my dreams. If any of these resonate with you, you might be selling your opportunity to achieve a feeling of purposeful achievement short. www.donnadoyon.com The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In Episode 39, I shared my fears about a new program I would be offering to my audience. The program is called The Healthier Habits Starter Program. It is a 10-Day program to help people start adding one healthier habit to their daily routine. (To learn more or participate in this free program... visit http://www.donnadoyon.com/habits I had many doubts and fears about launching this program. The greatest fear was based on my insecurity about my own ability to attract people to attend. I was afraid I'd create this program (which I think is wonderful), but no one would participate. Those doubts and fears tried their darnedest to keep me in my safe little bubble of dreams, protected from the possible cruelty of reality. In this week's episode of Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling, I share what I learned during this roller coaster ride of emotional turmoil, demands upon my time, and dealing with tricky technology. My head was spinning, my stomach was lurching, and my fists were clenched in terror. One thin

Have you ever been working, working, working and then hit a wall? Not literally, of course, but figuratively reached that point where you can't go on. You feel like you can't function anymore. Sometimes we have the opportunity to step away from that wall to relax, regroup, and recharge our energy. Other times we do not. In this week's episode of Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling, I share my recent experience with hitting the proverbial wall and how I bounced off it and restored my energy so I could continue my day.   www.donnadoyon.com The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How much time do you spend thinking about your health? Do you consider yourself to be healthy? Do you fall in to the trap of thinking "health" only relates to your physical body? In this week's episode I talk about the many types of health and what we can do to improve our overall health. www.donnadoyon.com/habits The music is Drifting Upstream by Hyson. Source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hyson/Soundtrack_for_the_Weary_Vol_I/Hyson_-_Drifting_Upstream License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

FEAR: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. Which approach do you take when facing those nagging voices of fear that whisper in your ear? Do you listen to them? Do you question them? Do you challenge them? In this week's episode of Reflections of a Recovering Ugly Duckling, I share with you my struggle with FEAR.   Fear of success. Fear of failure. Fear of people talking about me. Fear of not measuring up. Fear of planning a party that no one will attend. There are more types and levels of fear that I can list here. Some rear their ugly heads only in certain conditions. Others remain a constant presence in our hearts. Fear can be vanquished, when we have the courage to face it. =========== This week I am challenging the voice that whispers, "What if no one comes?" as I invite you to join me in a new program I've developed. If you are interested in improving your health, you are invited to participate in my Healthier Habits Starter Program. I've been planning this for months! I have some great