Tag Archives: Mind Games

The Both/And Of Jesus

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Coco

I first read about “both/and” thinking in O[prah] magazine a few years ago. Instead of approaching a situation/person/problem/issue from an “either-or” perspective, “both/and” thinking asks us to consider whether the possibilities that we are weighing as alternatives might both be true. … Continue reading →

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How Early Is Too Early To Exercise?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Coco

One thing I love about the fitness blogging/tweeting/facebooking/instagramming/dailymile-ing community is the inspiration I get from other people who show by example that there is no excuse for not fitting exercise into your life. No matter how busy I think I … Continue reading →

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I Sold My (Grocery Store) Soul For One Dollar

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Coco

I usually am so good about ignoring “sale” prices on junk food. I basically stopped clipping coupons because I realized that I was mostly using them to buy processed foods that I don’t really want to be eating anyway. When the … Continue reading →

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Do Numbers Motivate You Or Hold You Back?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Coco

Now that I am finished with physical therapy, I am gradually adding back more challenging running workouts–like speed and hill intervals. I usually do interval workouts on the treadmill. That way, I can force myself to do a long enough … Continue reading →

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What Do You Get To Do Today? (Mile Markers Book Review)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Coco

One of the essays in Kristin Armstrong’s book, “Mile Markers” that really struck a chord with me is “I Get To,” in the chapter on “Gratitude.” It relates to the importance of the terminology we use in our every day lives, … Continue reading →

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