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The Positivity Challenge:
Flex Some Mental Muscle
By Raphael

Are you ready to accept the challenge? Don't let negative thoughts run rampant …Turn it around with some simple techniques to build mental muscle …call it a positivity workout.

Things I Learned from Mary Poppins:
Sage Advice from a Fictional Friend
By Raphael

Take some advice from an extraordinary woman and add a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go down. How to turn any mundane task into a game!

Fly, Baby, Fly!
By Raphael

Are YOU living in CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome)? Never fear, FlyLady is here with a fun and easy system for housecleaning and organizing.

The Artist's Way:
Recovering a Sense of Safety
By Shari Vogt

This week initiates your creative recovery. You may feel both giddy and defiant, hopeful and skeptical. Focusing on establishing a sense of safety will enable you to explore your creativity with less fear.

Healing Power of Self Expression
By Raphael

When feeling overwhelmed with worries and painful emotions, find your own personal release valve and experience relief.

Discover your own special magic with a powerful and fun exercise. Learn how to identify your unique icons of power and put their energy to work for you, manifesting whatever you truly desire.

De-Should Yourself
By Raphael

Do you have a permit for that should ? Take special care when using this powerful word- Misuse it and you may be endangering yourself or others!

Cure for the Common Clutterbug
By Raphael

Having trouble lightening your load? Cut down on clutter by learning 4 questions to help weed out trash from treasure.

When Life Gives You Lemons
By Raphael

Train your mind to view life's detours as adventures, enabling you to keep moving forwards always with your head above water. You may find you're even better off than before!

The Runes: An Introduction
By Ankou

Follow the mysterious history of the runes all the way back to ancient times and learn a few simple techniques to harness their power in your own daily, meditative rituals.

Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone
By Raphael

Take a few baby steps for a quick confidence booster. The more you do it, the easier it is. Soon you'll find your world expanding to include things you never dreamed possible.