Tag Archives: sunset

My Relaxing 5 Before 2019

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

My friend Mari wrote about this blogging challenge last week and I wanted to join in on the fun! The challenge asks us each to name 5 ways we will relax, or take time for ourselves, between now and the … Continue reading →

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[Mentor Text Monday] ROYGBIV

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

The “mentor text” for this post is actually just an idea- an idea to use all the colors of the rainbow, ROYGBIV, in a blog post either through words or visuals. The amber brown of my tea looks up … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenate Update #2

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

Rejuvenate is my focus word for 2016. I try to spend time weekly building or maintaing a habit around my word and then reflecting on my progress. Since my update in February, I created my beautiful question to go along … Continue reading →

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Rejuvinate

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

My focus word for 2016 is rejuvinate. While this is not something I consciously think about every day, I do make an effort to ask myself these questions when planning activities or making decisions that impact my schedule: Will this … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 16

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

Fridays are fun days, right? On Fridays I like to share the things I’m loving, often related to leadership and learning. This week’s edition has a new years’ feel to it! One Little Word: I love this time of year, … Continue reading →

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What is it about sunsets?

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I love sunsets. I love seeing the sun set over water. I love watching the sun fade away behind a mountain. It doesn’t seem to matter where I am, when I catch a sunset, I have to pause and just … 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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Taking time to enjoy the view

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

Sometimes you have to make yourself stop and enjoy the views. During an incredibly stressful week recently I was able to take a moment and enjoy this amazing sunset. The work will always be there… the to-do list will never … Continue reading →

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