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The Impact Our Words Can Make

Posted on February 3, 2024January 29, 2024 by Shara

Have you recently reflected on the words you have spoken to others or over yourself? When was the last time that you genuinely spoke words of encouragement or have given impactful advice to someone else? Whether we realize it or not, the words we use carry meaning and have the ability to produce life or…

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Embracing Being A Beginner

Posted on January 27, 2024January 23, 2024 by Shara

Recently I had a strength session with my coach and she used the words, “You’ve graduated from the middle school level. You’re now advancing to high school level. But you’re not a senior yet. More like a freshman.” This comment hit with the feeing of running into a brick wall. I wouldn’t necessarily say that…

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How I Overcome My Body Image Struggles

Posted on January 20, 2024January 18, 2024 by Shara

I know I’m not alone with negative body image thoughts after the holiday season. And as much as I wish to be over struggling with body image, I struggle every now and then with insecurities. So today I want to share with you how I get through these hard times and also help remind you…

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The Importance of Knowing Your Why

Posted on January 6, 2024January 3, 2024 by Shara

With many of us having goals that we want to accomplish in 2024, I want to take a moment to write about what will be the biggest help for you over the next 12 months to achieving your goals. The biggest factor that has helped me accomplish my goals in the past is knowing my…

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New Life in Christ

Posted on December 9, 2023January 10, 2024 by Shara

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and didn’t recognize who you were anymore? That was me at 20 years old. As I have mentioned in a few of my previous blog posts, I accomplished a lot of my big goals by the age of 20. I became very “successful” in the world’s…

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Pure Heart

Posted on December 2, 2023January 10, 2024 by Shara

How is your heart posture today? Today as I right this, mine isn’t so great. One thing after another keeps happening. Two cancelled flights, bad body image thoughts, other negative thoughts, etc. I know these problems that keep coming up are small, but it has been exhausting trying to fight against my flesh in each…

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Comparison: 3 Tips to Staying Present in Your Life

Posted on November 18, 2023November 13, 2023 by Shara

Real talk! How many times do you fall into the comparison trap? For me, it is unfortunately more often that not. In our current reality it is so easy to compare ourselves to each other because of social media and how heavily we use it as a society. I’m not one to totally bash social…

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What’s the Point?

Posted on October 14, 2023January 10, 2024 by Shara

Have you ever had the thought, “Is this all that life is?” I believe that this is one of the deepest thoughts that we can think to ourselves. As humans we desire purpose, meaning, truth, and identity. I remember when I was 20 years old and had that deep thought for the first time. At…

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