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{positive commitments} #sol16


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I debated writing today. I debated about what to write about today.

I did my usual pre-procrastination social media scroll.

Twitter. Instagram. Pinterest.

Ahhhh ... I linger as I scroll and smile.

"Yes. Oh, I like that one. Favorite that! Agreed.  I needed to hear that."

 And, so, to continue on with my procrastination, I needed to share my love ...


And, thus, a tweet that led to writing this slice.

This last year I needed some positive reinforcements and to re-commitment to staying positive. Thus a Pinterest board full of positivity was created and I invited my biggest positive reinforcement team to join in the pinning: my Mom, and my friends and colleagues, Karen and Chris.  Together we add quotes, images, and powerful words to lift us when we need it and to stay strong in our roles as mothers, teachers, friends, colleagues, and writers!




I love checking in on the positive commitment pins they add each day.

A positive reminder that I am not alone and we can do BIG things together!

Thank you, Mom, Karen and Chris for being my biggest positive commitment cheerleaders!

You are the best! And this is for you ....

Image from: http://www.lifehack.org/378550/100-motivational-quotes-dream-goal-and-future

I believe in you ... Thank you for believing in me!


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  1. LoraleeJuly 27, 2016 at 6:29 AM

    What a wonderful post! You are blessed and they are blessed with you in their lives!

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  2. ChrisJuly 27, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    I LOVE our Pinterest board. It's fun to throw a snarky poster in there every once in awhile (because I'm human!). I love that board for a little pick me up! XOXO

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  3. JudyJuly 27, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    Always searching for just the right quote to help all 3 of you manage your daily needs of reinforcement and positive thinking in this negative world. I enjoy reading what y'all have added to. These quotes mean as much to me as they do to you. Love ya, Mom

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  4. Amy WarntzJuly 27, 2016 at 1:55 PM

    If it makes you feel better, I "procrastinate" by scrolling through social media too! I keeping vowing to change this, but I get so many good ideas, even though I feel that it squanders my time away. Thanks for sharing your positivity board, Michelle. It sent good vibes my way and that certainly isn't a squandering of my time.

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