Tag: habits
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The Door That Closed and the Clarity That Followed
G=Goals O=Outlook A=Authentic T=Truth (#coateisaGOAT) This week didn’t unfold the way I expected. I didn’t get a job I truly believed might be my “end goal” — the role I thought would tie together years of work, growth, and passion. When the answer came back as no, it was disappointing. Not dramatic, not earth-shattering… just one of…
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Week 1 of My Morning Routine Journey
G=Goals O=Outlook A=Authentic T=Truth(#coateisaGOAT) This past week, I officially started my Miracle Morning routine inspired by Hal Elrod’s book. My alarm goes off at 5:20 a.m., and I’ve committed to the SAVERS—Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing—before the rest of the world wakes up. Not going to lie—Monday felt like a win, but by Friday, the…
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Becoming a Better Steward
G=Goals O=Outlook A=Authentic T=Truth(#coateisaGOAT) Part of what Coate Mindset is all about is being real about the ups and downs of growth. It’s not always pretty, it’s not always easy, and sometimes it feels like I’m stumbling more than I’m striding. Where This Started Earlier this week, I saw a reel that really stopped me in…
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A Fresh Start: Building Habits That Last This School Year
G=Goals O=Outlook A=Authentic T=Truth (#coateisaGOAT) As an educator, I’ve always looked forward to the new school year. It’s like hitting the reset button — a fresh chance to improve, grow, and refocus. Maybe that’s why education is such a perfect career for someone like me who’s not exactly neurotypical and gets bored easily. Each year brings new challenges,…
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Grant Yourself Some Grace
O=Outlook (#coateisaGOAT) What is the definition of grace (in the context of forgiving your shortcomings)? According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary: a: approval, favor, b: mercy, pardon, c: a special favor : privilege, d: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency, e: a temporary exemption : reprieve. This week I am going to consciously grant myself grace. I have not been…
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Building/Breaking Habits – Part 2
A=Authentic G=Goals (#coateisaGOAT) This week we are continuing our discussion of habits. I hope last week you made your list of habits that you like and see as useful; it’s good to reflect on our current reality. Celebrate all the wins (no matter how insignificant they may seem)! As far as our useless habits are concerned, we are going to get to those. …
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Building/Breaking Habits – Part 1
A=Authentic G=Goals (#coateisaGOAT) Hello, my name is Maggie, and I am a codependent people-pleaser. I open the blog this way because I feel like I really need to be completely honest with you. In reality, that’s why I am here. This blog is a sort of self-acceptance therapy for me. I am not here because…