I give myself permission to relax. Today is Friday, and I’m off on Fridays. I’m planning a leisurely time at the loctician’s getting my locks tightened. Then I thought I’d treat myself to a lovely lunch, and a fun movie to round out the day.What a way to start the weekend, where more relaxing is [...]

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I give myself permission to spend 28-days implementing my marketing plan for Nonprofit Connectors based on C. J. Hayden’s “Get Clients NOW!” program. If you remember, this whole 30 Days of Permissions started with C. J. Hayden’s book. So, how appropriate that the month would end with this permission. I will be going through the [...]

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I told you about my desire to participate in NIH’s Sleep and Weight study. Well, my two weeks of preliminary sleep diaries and wearing my sleep watch are over! Today, I pack it up, ship it back, and then I wait to hear if the results prove that I’m a good candidate for the study. [...]

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I give myself permission to only seek Nonprofit Connectors clients. About three years ago, I created a compilation of resources for individuals, and groups, who want to start a nonprofit organization. I got so involved in this research project that I formed a consulting service around the process. I am now giving myself permission to [...]

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I give myself permission (serious encouragement) to pray daily. There are mornings I get up and rush into my day. Perhaps I woke up late, or remembered the huge project in my office waiting for me, and this will take priority over everything. How sad for me. What could be more important than taking the [...]

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I give myself permission to to accept that I’m a competent, professional nonprofit start-up expert. In my head right now, I hear that old saying, “Fake it until you make it.” Well, the coolest thing is I don’t have to fake it. I actually know what I’m talking about when it comes to starting a [...]

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I give myself permission to put first things first! I know this may sound similar to other permissions, and perhaps it is. However, I’ve noticed a pattern when I pray that I’m always asking for forgiveness for the same thing – not doing what I said I would do. And, to add insult to injury, [...]

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I give myself permission to run (or walk) at my own pace! Today is my very first ever 5K, and I’ve decided to walk instead of running it. I wanted to run, but I’m not there yet. I only had a few weeks to prepare for this event, and walking it is what I can [...]

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I give myself permission to give a gift to me. I am a giver! All it takes is for you to ask, and if I have it it’s yours. I have to tell you this funny story! A few years back when we lived in an apartment, my hubby came home from work and saw [...]

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I give myself permission to practice self-control particularly when it comes to sugar. I KNOW better then to say I will give up sugar all together, and there’s no need in tempted myself with just one day a week of the delicious sweetness. So, instead I’m going to practice self-control. As my dear friend, Angela, [...]

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