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Back in the 80s someone introduced me to Debra Halperin Olson’s program “Yes to Success.” Her series of 12 audio tapes said the majority of people never write down their goals and if they do they don’t know how to be accountable. Olson’s program taught that we need to plan our weeks with tiny goals in five areas to create a balanced life: 1. Social/Emotional, 2. Mental/Spiritual, 3. Financial, 4. Physical, 5. Career/Creative.
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I’ve continued this weekly habit of Wins and Goals since the 80s, never realizing that Debra had continued her lecturing. Now as Debra Poneman, she offers training seminars based on her "Yes to Success" formula. You can learn more on her website.
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Plan for 2022 with Year Compass
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YearCompass is a free booklet that helps you reflect on the year and plan the next one. With a set of carefully selected questions and exercises, YearCompass helps you uncover your own patterns and design the ideal year for yourself.
Learn from your mistakes, celebrate your victories, and set out a path you want to walk on. All you need is a quiet few hours and our booklet.
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Deborah’s writing workshops have brought me back to the craft of writing and helped me to risk claiming myself as a writer. Her style of leading is warm, down to earth, fun, and inspires me to keep creating. ~Lucia
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Immigrant Voices Podcast Project
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When the events of 9/11, 2001 caused the U.S. to cancel all visas to Myanmar, Soe Soe reapplied. Her urgent goal was to come to Boston to join family members already settled in the States. She needed to help her ailing father and give her younger sister a hand with the care of her first born child. Listen here.
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Thanks again, and please tell a few friends if you feel like it.
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Follow the Renaissance patron of the arts tradition! For as little as $5 a month.
Become one of my patrons on Patreon.
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Better Habits to Build in 2022
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Develop a Reading Habit.
Reading has a number of benefits including improving your memory and vocabulary, helping you learn new things, and improving focus and concentration. A lot of people say that they want to develop a reading habit but are unable to due to a lack of time. Learn more.
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Improve your Healthy Eating Habits.
Permanently improving your eating habits requires a thoughtful approach in which you reflect, replace, and reinforce. Learn more.
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Develop A Positive Thinking Habit.
I will say, positive thinking is like medicine – when you apply it to your daily habit, it strengthens your psychological immunity to produce beyond your capacity and do beyond your expectation. Learn more.
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We'd love to hear from you! Is there a particular creative topic you'd be interested in learning more about or do you have any suggestions on how we could make this newsletter better? Email me at deb.bluearts@gmail.com.
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The current Juiceboxartists online writing session series of committed writing groups are filled. The next series of five sessions will begin in April 2022. Limited spaces are available! These committed group sessions meet every other Saturday for a total of five two hour sessions for $150. 10% discount for Patreon patrons!
*New series can be scheduled upon request. Minimum is four participants. Maximum is six participants.
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