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I Used to Be a Bunny But Now I’m a Turtle
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I Used to Be a Bunny But Now I’m a Turtle

ByShalagh Hogan February 22, 2019

No doubt you are familiar with the story of the tortoise and the hare. The hare, aka bunny, got cocky forseeing a future where he won the race, put on by a bored tyrannical lion, because he was faster than the tortoise, aka turtle. And the bunny lost because he prioritized a nap and his…

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Your Should is a Leak of Your Happiness
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Your Should is a Leak of Your Happiness

ByShalagh Hogan February 3, 2017August 20, 2024

In the middle of writing in my journal this morning, thinking about my next round of tasks, I felt a sudden twitch. It was a should. I thought… instead of just floating about, I should have a plan on which way I’m sailing my blog boat. Everyone else seems to have one… And then I…

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From Under a Rock
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From Under a Rock

ByShalagh Hogan January 18, 2017August 22, 2024

This past month, there’s been a shift. I listened hard to what I’m feeling and I heard a different tune. When you practice mindfulness, even knowing that you have the power to change things changes things. And the scared feeling that I uncovered when I committed to change recently didn’t kill me. I apparently have…

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The Hurry and The Hush
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The Hurry and The Hush

ByShalagh Hogan December 7, 2016August 22, 2024

I am a recovering Energizer Bunny. I’ve been called that, yes. My therapist referred to this “life coping technique” as Industrious Over-focused. I’m getting it all done, covering all my bases in a hurry just in case I need to prove why I’m worthy of keeping around I suppose. The Perfect Holiday is an easy…

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