Category: Personal Growth
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The Hardest Part of Growing Up: Learning to Let Them Do It
For sixteen years, I was the “Chief Doer” of my home. But moving to a full-time career forced a hard realization: sometimes my “help” is actually a hurdle to my family’s growth. Join me as I trade my identity as the doer for a season of intentional grace.
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Why I felt Calmer in 2020: and How I’m Finding Peace Again
When the world shut down in 2020, I felt calmer than ever. As I reflect on that season, I’m realizing it wasn’t the circumstances that gave me peace, it was the rhythms. This is what anchored me then, and what I’m intentionally bringing back now.
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20 Things I Stopped Doing to Find Peace and Purpose Again
20 Things I Stopped Doing to Find Peace and Purpose Again. From letting go of comparison and anxiety to simplifying daily habits, I’m sharing the 20 things I stopped doing that helped me rediscover balance, joy, and faith. Read more on Just Being Kara for practical encouragement and inspiration to live intentionally.
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Create a Calm Morning Routine for Less Stress
Kara shares her journey of overcoming anxiety by establishing a structured morning routine. She emphasizes the negative effects of chaotic mornings on stress, focus, and health. Through various activities like workouts, devotionals, and dog walks, the routine aims to promote calmness, improve mood, and boost productivity while encouraging flexibility and personal growth.
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Life Updates & New Adventures
Kara shares updates on significant life changes since March, including her new role as Engagement Manager at a non-profit, Charles’ transition to a stay-at-home parent, and Cole’s successes as a permitted driver and online high school student. She also discusses family homesteading projects and preparations for winter and hunting season.
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My Color Street Journey: From Doubt to Passion
Kara shares her unexpected journey with Color Street, transitioning from skepticism about MLMs to becoming an enthusiastic Stylist. She emphasizes the ease of using Color Street products, the supportive community, and the positive changes in her life since joining. The new business model focuses on personal sales without team-building pressure.
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How I Plan My Month for Maximum Productivity and Peace
This post emphasizes the importance of monthly planning for productivity and stress reduction. It outlines a step-by-step approach, including reviewing commitments, creating a master task list, prioritizing tasks, determining available workdays, and assigning tasks while remaining flexible. Kara highlights scientific studies supporting these methods to achieve goals effectively.
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Managing Stress and Anxiety: What’s Helping Me Right Now
The content discusses the overwhelming stresses of modern life, sharing a personal experience of a mental health collapse and emphasizing the importance of managing stress. Kara highlights 13 techniques to enhance well-being, divided into four categories: prioritizing physical health, nurturing the mind and soul, strengthening relationships through communication and boundaries, and taking action to address…
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Starting Fresh: A New Chapter on Just Being Kara
Welcome to Just Being Kara! I’m Kara, a wife, mom, and homemaker from Vermont, sharing faith, family life, and simple living. From homemaking tips to heartfelt encouragement, this is a space to find inspiration, balance, and joy in everyday life. Let’s journey together through faith, family, and real moments that matter.