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EVERYDAY INSPIRATION

Winning letter

Recently, I read Kerre Woodham’s excellent article on positivity. I daresay if I was to know Kerre and her mum, they would be on my “best buddies” list.

One’s mindset can be one’s best friend or one’s worst enemy at my stage of life at 68 years. Those who know me well have accepted I am never intending to “grow up”. So, in January I set about in search of a book to further cultivate my mind.

I bought 1001 Ways by Barbara Ann Kipfer. This book is my 2023 go-to for inspiring and creative ideas. It’s filled with so many self-motivating ideas that have me brimming with excitement. The idea is to start anywhere and choose what challenges strike a chord with you.

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