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The Truth Behind “You Create Your Own Reality”

By Kathy Gottberg
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SMART Living 365.comThe phrase, “you create your own reality” has been part of the Western vernacular for at least several decades now. Originally a statement promoted by those with a more progressive perspective on life, the idea behind the phrase is now commonly found everywhere from books to television, to popular music and in movies. But while I’ll admit that it is empowering to think I influence my world, and easy to imagine that your reality can be very different from mine, obviously that doesn’t mean I can just flap my arms and fly just because I want to “create that.” So what does the statement really mean? Is it true? And if yes, how does that lead to a SMART and happy life? [Read more…]

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5 Ideas To Make 2015 Your Best Year Ever!

By Kathy Gottberg
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Ready for a Great New Year!

I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions.  I’ve been around long enough to know that most of the time they might seem like a good idea on January 1—but they seldom have the power to make it through all 365 days of the year.  But what I do believe is that you and I have a great deal more influence on what happens in any given year than we give ourselves credit for.   And much of the time that influence can be consciously directed to create both a fantastic year, and a fantastic life.  If you would like to experience the “best” year of your life, I invite you to consider the following ideas that you can use to do just that! [Read more…]

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Kathy Gottberg is an author with seven published books and hundreds of articles covering dozens of topics in the last 35 years. Along with her books, her passion today is SMART Living 365 where she explores ideas and experiences that help to create a meaningful, sustainable, compassionate and rewarding life for herself and others. Beyond that, she lives with Thom, her best friend and soul mate in Tucson, AZ.

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