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My Morning Routine: Nothing Fancy, Just What Works ☕🌿
Tell us about your morning routine. View all responses By Michelle Allen I’ve never been a “jump out of bed and conquer the world” kind of person. My mornings start slowly, and honestly, I like it that way. Most days begin with a good stretch before my feet even hit the floor. Nothing intense, just… Continue reading
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How Do You Write What People Actually Want to Read
How do you write what people actually want to read? View all responses By Michelle Allen If I’m being honest, I ask myself this question all the time. What do people actually want to read? What would make someone stop scrolling, click a link, or even buy a book? The truth is, I don’t really… Continue reading
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💜 From Planner to Adventurer: The Most Spontaneous Thing I’ve Ever Done
By Michelle Allen If you know me well, you know that I am not the most spontaneous person. I’ve always been someone who likes a plan. I like to know where I’m going, what I’m doing, and what to expect when I get there. Spreadsheets, lists, calendars, and carefully thought-out decisions are much more my… Continue reading
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☕ You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: How Do You Make Time for Self-Care? 💜
By Michelle Allen Self-care is one of those things we all know is important, but somehow it often ends up at the bottom of our to-do list. Between work, family responsibilities, household tasks, and everything else life throws our way, it’s easy to put ourselves last. I’ve learned that self-care doesn’t always have to mean… Continue reading
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What’s One Thing You Wish You Had Started Doing Earlier in Life?
By Michelle Allen If there’s one thing I wish I had started doing earlier in life, it’s believing in myself. That might sound simple, but self-confidence has a way of influencing almost every part of our lives. When we doubt ourselves, we hesitate to pursue opportunities, speak up, take risks, or chase goals that seem… Continue reading
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If I Had to Switch Lives with a Fictional Character for a Week…
By Michelle Allen If I could trade places with any fictional character for a week, I would choose Galadriel from The Lord of the Rings. At first, it might seem like an unusual choice. There are plenty of characters who embark on thrilling adventures, wield incredible powers, or travel to magical places. Yet Galadriel offers… Continue reading
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If I Could Relive One Year
Some years pass through our lives. Others leave footprints on our souls. By Michelle Allen If someone asked me which year of my life I would relive, my first instinct would be to choose one of the easy years. A year filled with laughter. A year before loss arrived. A year when the people I… Continue reading
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The Courage No One Sees
Why the bravest moments of our lives often happen when there’s no audience. By Michelle Allen When we think about bravery, we often imagine dramatic moments. A firefighter rushing into a burning building. A soldier standing firm in the face of danger. A whistleblower risking everything to expose the truth. But some of the bravest… Continue reading
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If You Had to Get a Tattoo Right Now, What Would It Be and Why?
By Michelle Allen At 62 years old, I never thought much about tattoos. In fact, if you had asked me this question twenty years ago, I probably would have laughed and said, “Not a chance.” But if I had to get one right now, it would be a hummingbird with a hibiscus flower. The hummingbird… Continue reading
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If I Could Relive One Day
By Michelle Allen If I’m being completely honest, there are two days that come to mind. One is the crossroads after high school when Dan and I faced decisions that would take us in different directions for a while. The other is our senior prom. To anyone else, it was probably just another high school… Continue reading
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