tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post4607386811654010177..comments2023-12-26T06:39:59.775-05:00Comments on A Lovely Life, Indeed: Anxiety and my 2015 word of the yearKelly Rodriguezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-52631175951086524962015-01-16T20:38:41.789-05:002015-01-16T20:38:41.789-05:00Thank you so much! I hope your 2015 is everything ...Thank you so much! I hope your 2015 is everything you want it to be. Cheers to fresh starts.Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-25454738199384612442015-01-14T18:44:26.010-05:002015-01-14T18:44:26.010-05:00Great focus for 2015. Happy new year...hope your ...Great focus for 2015. Happy new year...hope your favorite holiday was amazing!<br />Amanda<br />www.queenofthelandoftwigsnberries.comAmanda Simkinhttp://queenofthelandoftwigsnberries.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-12598087408120441042015-01-11T09:49:12.219-05:002015-01-11T09:49:12.219-05:00Breathe is great, but so is push. One challenges y...Breathe is great, but so is push. One challenges you; the other grounds you. Happy Sunday, Steph!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-58541068198690472402015-01-05T07:41:52.034-05:002015-01-05T07:41:52.034-05:00I am always confounded by creeping anxiety when I ...I am always confounded by creeping anxiety when I feel at peace. <br /><br />I like how you've done this. <br /><br />Push resonates most with me, but breathe is typically my foundation. <br /><br />Here's to a great year!SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.lifeaccordingtosteph.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-86715077105343305972015-01-04T09:52:52.056-05:002015-01-04T09:52:52.056-05:00Tara, thank you so much for sharing this with me. ...Tara, thank you so much for sharing this with me. Knowing that others have similar experiences can be reassuring when life seems chaotic. Time is the greatest gift we give ourselves and others. Time for self is not selfish; it is so critical to how we care for others. Wishing you all the best in 2015. Thank you, again!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-37439466047152310392015-01-04T09:35:56.544-05:002015-01-04T09:35:56.544-05:00Thank you, Lynne. Happy New Year to you!Thank you, Lynne. Happy New Year to you!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-52607060483236766072015-01-03T18:43:15.434-05:002015-01-03T18:43:15.434-05:00This is so powerful, Kelly. I needed this.This is so powerful, Kelly. I needed this.Lynne Childressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-29348562926778624992015-01-03T09:50:33.248-05:002015-01-03T09:50:33.248-05:00This year, one word was just too restrictive. Hope...This year, one word was just too restrictive. Hopefully, this allows a bit more flexibility and opportunities to evolve. Good luck with your goals. You have big opportunity on the horizon. :-)Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-87269524842667890792015-01-03T09:49:27.662-05:002015-01-03T09:49:27.662-05:00Thank you, Lynn! Happy New Year. And thank you so ...Thank you, Lynn! Happy New Year. And thank you so much for the share on Twitter. :-)Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-8050303393441781592015-01-03T09:49:04.762-05:002015-01-03T09:49:04.762-05:00Thank you, Traci. Coming up with coping strategies...Thank you, Traci. Coming up with coping strategies is key...trial and error. Happy New Year!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-37736213989694741002015-01-03T09:48:29.195-05:002015-01-03T09:48:29.195-05:00Thank you so much, Jazmine! One day at a time... H...Thank you so much, Jazmine! One day at a time... Happy New Year. :-)Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-85557639919035261072015-01-02T23:26:50.899-05:002015-01-02T23:26:50.899-05:00You're a talented, strong, and determined woma...You're a talented, strong, and determined woman. I know you can accomplish all this and more. :) I hope you enjoy the journey.Jazminenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-53274631783587296792015-01-02T19:49:10.268-05:002015-01-02T19:49:10.268-05:00This sounds a lot like what I have been going thro...This sounds a lot like what I have been going through. I like that you didn't narrow it down to just one word, sometimes that just doesn't work. Sometimes you need to go with the feeling that works. Hope 2015 brings you all that you hope for it to bring!Kerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-77147323080229457912015-01-02T18:56:21.197-05:002015-01-02T18:56:21.197-05:00Great words to live by. For now and any year!Great words to live by. For now and any year!lynn hasselbergerhttp://about.me/lynnhasselbergernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-6148765908512388022015-01-02T18:02:33.578-05:002015-01-02T18:02:33.578-05:00Thank you, Candace. I struggled with this for week...Thank you, Candace. I struggled with this for weeks. And after I published, I was exhausted, but motivated. I think working on it in small chunks will be important. Like a school project, mini deadlines, graphic organizers and drafts will help me get the job done. Cheers to 2015, indeed!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-23532755909790918702015-01-02T18:00:16.541-05:002015-01-02T18:00:16.541-05:00Thank you, Rebecca! One word was just too restrict...Thank you, Rebecca! One word was just too restrictive. Hopefully, this allows a bit more flexibility and opportunities to evolve.Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-7744488404399929592015-01-02T17:59:28.126-05:002015-01-02T17:59:28.126-05:00Grow is a great idea, Tracy. Evolve was my word a ...Grow is a great idea, Tracy. Evolve was my word a couple of years ago. As we grow, we evolve into our truest, best selves. What a wonderful way to shepherd ourselves through the year. Happy New Year!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-26442430341614445082015-01-02T17:58:00.221-05:002015-01-02T17:58:00.221-05:00Louise, it comes and goes. After hitting publish, ...Louise, it comes and goes. After hitting publish, I needed to disconnect. I was tired and feeling anxious, but motivated. It's an ever burning fire. When the time is right, you will be able to focus. As my dad says, everything in time. Happy New Year!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-87592947659325897602015-01-02T17:55:23.935-05:002015-01-02T17:55:23.935-05:00Thank you, Carol. Please do. :-) Happy New Year!Thank you, Carol. Please do. :-) Happy New Year!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-67785810581906143072015-01-02T17:54:53.676-05:002015-01-02T17:54:53.676-05:00Thank you, Peggy. Social media is daunting. And as...Thank you, Peggy. Social media is daunting. And as bloggers, it's important to be able to navigate these waters. Do what is comfortable. You are such a gifted writer and photographer...people come to you. Do what feels authentic. <br /><br /><br />As far as closing off relationships go, I understand that a bit. People with narcissistic behaviors contaminate our lives. We can keep them at a distance or we can close the door. When they're acquaintances, it's easier, clearly. But when it's someone close, like family or formerly good friends, we have to determine whether we are able to maintain emotionally safe boundaries or whether it's best to say enough is enough and cut them off until they are able and willing to change their behavior. <br /><br /><br />Muscles can hurt before they get stronger. Shells get tighter before they are outgrown. Sometimes tears can flow and wash away hurt. Growth comes with discomfort on some level, but in the end, it's evolution. We evolve into our truest selves, and that is worth it, in my opinion. <br /><br /><br />Good luck, my friend. I will be sending you positive energy as you wade through these waters. <br /><br /><br />Hugs and love...Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-67054764720100173062015-01-02T17:45:31.585-05:002015-01-02T17:45:31.585-05:00Thank you so much, Rosa. I look forward to reading...Thank you so much, Rosa. I look forward to reading it. Happy New Year!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-70604661933828038662015-01-02T17:44:46.341-05:002015-01-02T17:44:46.341-05:00Thanks, Angie. This year, one word was just too re...Thanks, Angie. This year, one word was just too restrictive. Hopefully, this allows a bit more flexibility and opportunities to evolve. Good luck with your goals. Happy New Year!Kelly @ A Lovely Life, Indeedhttp://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-90530007453591036212015-01-02T16:33:00.046-05:002015-01-02T16:33:00.046-05:00I really liked how you set this post up, creating ...I really liked how you set this post up, creating words to put goals into. I have ideas for my 2015 goals, but haven't yet set them to keyboard. lolAngie Agerterhttp://angiesangle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-49217761539331256992015-01-02T12:05:39.800-05:002015-01-02T12:05:39.800-05:00Great post, I can totally relate! I've begun m...Great post, I can totally relate! I've begun my New Year post with similar thoughts, with more on time management. Thanks for sharing. -R<br />http://ladydianaspearls.comRosa M. Dianahttp://ladydianaspearls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-50304970627036978922015-01-02T11:12:31.475-05:002015-01-02T11:12:31.475-05:00A Manifesto, a lovely idea indeed, one worth ponde...A Manifesto, a lovely idea indeed, one worth pondering. Best Wishes for <br />accomplishments in these processes Kelly. Social media gives me anxiety.<br /> Not that I'm all so great, but if for nothing, I am very sincere. Even <br />reading ideas on blogging and social media recommendations causes me <br />tremendous anxiety if I sense insincerity in it. Its a real struggle for <br />me. Last year I also struggled with being around people who bring me down, and others whom have always received my support over many years, but never offer even small encouragements in return. I am perhaps surrounded by too many very selfish people. My Sagittarian year in review, one point, in this year ahead will be closure and cutoff, scary, but part of my own manifesto, I feel personal changes ahead. Best Wishes and I'll be one of many cheering you on!Peggy Gilbey McMackinnoreply@blogger.com