Kristen Generotzke
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not to escape, but to recharge About 25–27% of Americans annually have taken or considered taking a solo leisure trip, according to travel survey data…
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There are a plethora of wonderful mindsets and mantras out there for making the most of your morning (the 5 a.m. club, make your bed,…
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The idea for this post began forming when I came across the most fascinating electron-microscope image of a stylus sitting in the groove of a…
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This November will be different. Prior to starting this post, I was reflecting on Novembers-past. As expected, last year’s comes to mind first. Yesterday, Nov…
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preparing your heart and home for the season ahead It is undeniable-the moment when fall arrives. It is not a date on the calendar, but…
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Grocery shopping is an emotional experience for me, and has been for the past decade and a half. Between the ages of 30 and 31…
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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched-they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller
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While pondering what to name this particular post I decided to create a thrivingoptimist blog category called “how to”. I’m not sure yet if all…
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I have always been fascinated by astronomy. I could gaze at the sky for hours (or until my neck begins to cramp) hoping to catch…
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The word “stuck” typically connotates negativity, irritability, or a sense of being unmoving and unable to get out of a situation. “Stuck in traffic”, “stuck…
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