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The Musings with Lauryn Show Episode 120 Join me every Thursday for your weekly encouraging word   "Oh, the places you'll go...   When we allow ourselves to dream, we can never really know just how far they'll take us. One simple dream may open up your mind to something even bigger than you want to try. But how will you know if you never take those initial steps towards that first dream? Oh, the places you can go in this world if you'll just start by taking a step today!"

"The mind is a powerful tool! The thoughts you allow to stay in your mind can have a strongly dictate your physical reactions. So what are you thinking about? What thoughts are you allowing to stay and which ones have to go. Your mind is a powerful tool and you have the means to control it. "

"Is that a craving or is it an urge? It's hard to see it at first glance but there is a difference between a craving and an urge. There are different tactics to controlling both of us and Lauryn lets us in on some of those secrets! You too can have the tools to deal with these tempations as they come your way so you can accomplish all your personal goals."

"What's your word for the new year? Choose a word to inspire your new year and then find every way possible to stay accountable to it. Lauryn brings her own accountability to this episode with a focus on how to make healthy choices at the supermarket. This is possible and your health and wellness goals are worth all the energy you pour into them!"

From dessert to veggies - and you can too! Where Lauryn used to love ice cream for dinner, now she finds herself thoroughly enjoing a sauteed bowl of veggies. This change doesn't happen over night but every step we take in the right direction is better than a day of no steps at all. You have to fight for your health, because if not you, then who?

"A new year is on the horizon! A proper perspective on the past can really change how we see the future. With this year coming to a close, it's important to appreciate all the work you've done, and start charting a new course for the upcoming year. What are your goals? What is a word you've chosen for 2020? "

"Creating healthy food substitutions. On this journey to health and wellness you don't have to give up your favorites entirely. There are some great healthy alternatives that can keep your spirits up while you commit to the changes you have set in place. You are worth it!"

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 24 "Commitment is everything! Commitment is the grit that sets you apart from everyone else! Are you willing to stay commited to the very end so you can taste the fruits of all your labor? No matter how slow the progress may seem, keeping taking the steps in the right direction. You'll never regret all your hard work."

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 23 "The scale doesn't tell the whole story! While the scale does hold some helpful information, it doesn't tell the whole story. Be patient with yourself and this journey you're on. Minor setbacks are apart of everyone's story, but they don't have to derail us completely. Remember to keep showing up and pressing into the wonderful goals you have set!"

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 22 "It's time to take control of your life! Thanksgiving is fast approaching but this doesn't have to be another holiday setback for you. Envision what you really want, and how the foods at that table might make you feel and decide today what you will allow on your plate. These times together are full of gratefulness, so make a plan today that will allow leaving encourage and uplifted."

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 21 "Create the Life You Desire" The pathway to experiencing your dreams is a winding road. It ebbs and flows every day. But the truth is that you'll never experience your wildest dreams if you don't take a step in that direction. You are responsible for creating the life you truly desire! Will you take on step today?"

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 20”   "Uplifting your spirits!   When you uplift others, your heart will naturally be uplifted at the same time! Just like Lauryn you have a gift to share with the world. Have you thought about how you can be an encourager and would you consider letting yourself be encouraged today? We have the ability to make this world a better place starting today!"

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 19”   “Planning Makes Perfect-ish!”   There's something to be said for a good plan! Plans keep us on track and avoid derailing on the path to our dreams. A meal plan is just as valuable! One of the greatest things we can do is to cook nutritious meals at home by using a simple meal plan! Don't let the holidays sway you from the optimal health you truly desire!"

This was filmed in FB stories...re-broadcast of today’s Morning Musings with Lauryn show... Weird that it showed up here on my timeline and not in stories! 🤔   Mindfulness tips, tricks, and strategies. Looking at your thoughts as separate from who you are, is a learned skill, and though it may sound like a crazy thing to do, stay with me. It's worth it, you will begin to learn how to stop judging yourself and also begin to stop emotionally eating.

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 18   "You are what you eat...   It is possible to avoid turning to food when uncomfortable moments arise in your life! Rise above your emotion and think of a better action for yourself by recognizing the tough moments an alternate activity. Retrain your reactions to avoid turning to food in order to manage the habit of emotional eating."

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 17   "Target progress not perfection.   We often associate the idea of falling with failure. This is a natural setback and we have to understand and prepare ourselves for it. We have to stop criticizing ourselves with every fall that we make instead, praise every step that we take towards our goals. Chase your dreams one step at a time and remember to recognize every bit of your progress. "

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 16 "Get ready for a fresh week of opportunities.. The newness of every day sends the breeze of fresh opportunities coming your way. Just be ready to take on every chance that presents itself to you and remind yourself that you can always do more. Now is the time to be accountable for the success you deserve to have.  Hang on and be ready!"

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 14 "Make each day your masterpiece! We all have the ability to take this life and turn it into a masterpiece. Maybe its a small change, maybe its by choosing to have a grateful heart the moment you wake up, whatever it is, find what brings you joy and do it today. These small joyful moments are the fine touches on the masterpiece of you life!"

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 13 "Shake things for the better.. As we live life every day, we are given opportunities to change that can make us better. Every day brings us closer to our dreams if we take the chances, make the choices and create the change that comes with chasing our wishful reality. Try doing something that can draw a positive change in your life's circumstances. Never be afraid to shake things up for the better."

Morning Musings with Lauryn -Where Memes Come to Life Season 4, Episode 12 "The bridge from dreams to reality... Moving past the hurdles on the way to our dreams always starts with brave action. We are called to walk with God as we reach for the dreams in our hearts. Let us be cautious but faithful as we walk with Him crossing the bridge from our dreams to our reality."