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This Christmas, Protect Your Gifts
As the holidays approach, we’re surrounded by talk of gifts—wrapped in ribbons, tucked under trees, exchanged with love. But I want to talk about a different kind of gift. The ones inside you. Your talent. Your passion. Your natural strengths. These are the gifts you were born with. We all get them—just not the same ones. But here’s the truth no one tells you: the moment you start using your gifts, not everyone will clap for you. Envy sneaks in. Not because you're doing anyth

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Nov 302 min read
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Unapologetically Embrace the Gift of Downtime: Why You Deserve Uninterrupted Peace and Comfort
With so many things happening at the same time, it is very easy to get trapped in the whirlwind of notifications, deadlines, and endless...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Jul 144 min read
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Wellness Wednesday: A Midweek Reset for Living
Hey there! Welcome to the mid-week check-in where we hit pause, reflect, and reset for the rest of the week. I'm here to guide you through a mindful journey to help busy professionals, hardworking moms and dads embrace a little self-care and wellness mid-week. Let's dive in together!

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Jul 22 min read
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Jun 253 min read
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"Life's Interruptions: Navigating Challenges Beyond the Writer's Desk"
What's been happening? You've been waiting to hear from me lately. As much as I love writing, sometimes life throws unexpected events...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Apr 28, 20242 min read
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Introducing "Unbecoming to Become."
Are you tired of conforming to societal expectations? Do you yearn for the freedom to live life on your terms? Look no further! I am...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Feb 3, 20242 min read
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A Chapter Ends: My Authorial Journey in 2023 and a Glimpse of What's to Come
As I sit down to pen this reflection on the year gone by, I am filled with gratitude, accomplishment, and excitement. 2023 has been an...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Jan 6, 20242 min read
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Striking the Write Balance: Navigating the Author's Journey to Health and Creativity
Being an author is a thrilling and rewarding journey, but it often comes with challenges. One of the most common struggles is balancing...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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Why I Write
As an author, writing holds a significant place in my life. It goes beyond simply telling stories; it has become a form of therapy,...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Dec 24, 20232 min read
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Book Review
I am an author, so it is probably evident to others that I like to write. Perhaps not so obvious is the fact that I also like to read. It...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Aug 24, 20213 min read
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What’s on my desk
I spend more and more time at my desk these days, doing everything from journaling, editing my book, to working on this blog. Because of...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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My daily planner
My planner is one of those simple ring binder journals you can pick up from any stationery supplies store. White paper. No ruled lines to...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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Travel Tips
There are millions of tips out there on how to fly with kids, what to bring on camping vacations, which suitcase to buy, where to go and...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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Staying Organized
Who me? Organized? My children might tell you otherwise, but I do find it hard to keep track of our weekly schedule. You know: school,...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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Book Review
I am an author, so it is probably evident to others that I like to write. Perhaps not so obvious is the fact that I also like to read. It...

Charmaine Shettlesworth
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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