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Who I Am

What to do with those Christmas cards

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Time to take down the decorations, but what will you do with all of those cards? The Word Nerd has a few ideas...

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Permission to simplify Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

At Christmas, we're supposed to feel joy, but sometimes it's hard. I'm simplifying this Christmas and letting go of what doesn't bring joy.

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Give yourself permission to be happy

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

This Thanksgiving, I give you permission to NOT "be everything", and to indulge in the things that bring you joy.

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

How to cultivate joy

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Cultivate joy in just a few minutes a day!

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What is your voting plan?

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Its always important to vote; whats your plan this year?

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Reading about racism

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

I'm on a mission to read widely about racism, and here are a few books I recommend.

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