Tag Archives: journaling

Developing Habits

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Amy's Reflections

What habits have you developed for yourself? Are you working on any habits for the new year? Back in late October I decided to add in one healthy habit at a time for myself. I started with drinking more water. … Continue reading →

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Coming out of a hole

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

Have you ever had a week where nothing felt right? I feel like I’m coming off of a few weeks like that. I’ve been fighting a losing battle with a sinus infection, so I’ve had a headache for 8 days … Continue reading →

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Checking in on Grace 2020

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Amy's Reflections

Recently I’ve been spending more time writing in my own private journal. Throughout my entire life I have gone through phases where I journaled a lot, and then wouldn’t write for a year, and then would journal sporadically and then … Continue reading →

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The Best Gift Ever

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

As Christmas approaches, for those of you who celebrate the holiday, I want to share one of the best presents I have ever received. It is a gift that was homemade by one of my best friends, she spent more … Continue reading →

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A Year of Mindfulness

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

One year ago I sat down with a friend, and the Unraveling the Year Ahead, by Susannah Conway. It was a journaling activity designed to help you reflect on 2014 and figure out your focus, and your one little word, … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Update #1

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

My word (focus word, one little word, etc.) of 2015 is mindfulness, as I discussed here. Throughout this year I hope to reflect on my word, and my work to be more mindful in my professional and personal life. In … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Young Again

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Y: Young Again From the time I was about this age… I wanted to be a writer. While blogging started out about my leadership and learning work, as a professional, it has become something so much more. It has reminded … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Journaling

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

J: Journaling This entire abecedary of reflection is 100% about journaling. I must first credit a professor, Dr. Ian Pumpian, with the big idea. In our first class, in the first semester of my doctoral program, Dr. Pumpian encouraged all … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Habit

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

H: Habit Talking about building a habit for reflection is not new to me or this blog. I wrote about it here and here. I continue to follow the steps I outlined in the first link, using the book and … Continue reading →

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