My pep talks start in prayer as soon as I way. Then in the shower and through the day I have at least 3 of those 5 minute conversations to continually give me the motivation I need to keep going and know that I can do this.
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Good for you ,I am goiing to steal that one..I tend to forget to "ask" for extra help ..I will b asking more thru the day THANK YOU
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