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ann schneider's avatar

Yes Jacque! Booklets for rescues and shelters. What a good idea. And another important one!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Thank you, Ann!

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Kathleen Kroner's avatar

My "self-talk" is changing...once I've learned to recognize that voice and "validate it"...then my head gets a lot quieter & I can get necessary work done.

When "I hit a bump" in my writing, I slow down...just like a car. Lately, I remind myself that it's "progress not perfection".

Handling my emotions is still a hard one for me, so I put on my softy pants, make tea, pet my kitty, and remember that, "After all, tomorrow is another day"

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Kathleen, I am so grateful to know that you are adjusting your self-talk and learning how to make it work FOR YOU, rather than against. Keep working on it, because YOU are worth fighting for. ❤️

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Anu Morris's avatar

Love it - What do I want the reader to know? I also adjusted my goals this year :)

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

That is so wise, Anu! Wishing you all the best!

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Wendy Hill Williams's avatar

I have a greeting card that states, “A bend in the road is not the end of the road.” As you always say, Jacque, “Write, Revise, Repeat.”

A revised timeline for the book you want to publish is a win! Congratulations!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

Wendy, I LOVE that! "A bend in the road is not the end of the road." Thank you! ❤️

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Wendy Hill Williams's avatar

Love it, too. I wish I knew who the author is to give appropriate credit.

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Heidi Paetkau's avatar

Oooo… I resonate with this all very deeply, thanks for the reminder to adjust, don’t abandon! Very wise words Jacque!

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Jacque Stonehocker's avatar

So glad it resonated, Heidi. YOU must not abandon! Your writing is far too important!

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