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COURAGEOUS TIMES NEWSLETTER
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Recent Issues of Courageous Times Catch up on courage – check out Judy's recent bits of inspiration: March 2013Considering a change but too afraid to go for it? Remember: you only have to do something the first time once. I provide some tips that will help nudge you toward your goals. PLUS: In honor of Women's History Month, my Courage of One honorees are three women who changed the course of history for the United States. February 2013Happy Line in the Sand! Here's to the first day of the rest of your life. Is your "Line in the Sand" day today? PLUS: My Courage of One honorees this month are all the women who collectively demand human rights, drive demonstrations, and fuel the revolutions occuring around the world right now. January 2013This new year, I propose that you inspire yourself by building a jar of courage, one blessing at a time. PLUS: My Courage of One honoree is Karen Shayne, cancer "winner" and founder of the National Women's Survivors Convention (coming up in August this year). December 2012Peace takes courage, on the global, national and personal level. Let's practice real peace this holiday season and in the new year. PLUS: My Courage of One honorees are Gretchen and Larry Witt, who were inspired by their son Liam's courageous spirit to start an organization called Cookies for Kids' Cancer. November 2012As we give thanks this year, I suggest we have the courage to expand our knowledge of the world beyond our daily experience. PLUS: My Courage of One honoree is Joanna Shields, whose encounter with a displaced family in a refugee camp in 1995 insprired her to create the Jericho Foundation to help children from Bosnia-Herzegovina. October 2012Can a jar full of dollar bills help increase your courage and make you a happier person? I explain how. PLUS: This month's Courage of One honoree is Kym Worthy, the first woman to serve as Wayne County, Michigan, prosecutor. Her career is full of courageous acts, including the identification of 21 serial rapists in the Detroit area. September 2012Are you a recycler? Ever recycled your own courage? I talk about how to do so and introduce Sally Becker, who recycled her courage to help children escape from war-torn Bosnia-Herzegovina. PLUS: This month's Courage of One honorees are two sisters who started Cupcakes for Courage after one was diagnosed with cancer. August 2012In honor of the power of a single courageous being, I'm starting a Courage of One series. My first honoree is Jenn Gibbons, who founded Recovery on Water (ROW) to help breast cancer survivors reduce their risk of recurrence through regular exercise. Jenn solo-rowed the perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise funds for ROW. July 2012Our country's birthday brings to mind historical monuments. Find the courage to recognize your personal monuments - moments in your life that have made you who you are. PLUS: See me talking about my new book at my Courage Coach channel on YouTube! June 2012Nobody is born courageous, but anyone can get there. I map out a simple three-step approach for increasing your ability to live courageously. PLUS: My new book has been selected as a 2012 International Book Awards finalist! May 2012Often we think that giving takes money, and shy away from charities. But money isn't the only way to give – you can give of your time and your energy, and that takes courage. PLUS: Check out online spots where you can read reviews – and leave your own – of my new book! April 2012It's official: my new book, It's Just Hair: 20 Essential Life Lessons, is available for purchase! It's an uplifting guide to making it through the tough times life throws our way. PLUS: I'd like to recognize my Auntie Ethel, one of the most courageous women I've personally known. March 2012It takes courage to improve our world, but we all have the ability in us. I share six suggestions for ways to improve the world around you. PLUS: Join me for an upcoming book signing for my new book, It's Just Hair: 20 Essential Life Lessons. February 2012Have you seen the "Keep Calm and Carry On" posters popping up everywhere? I explain their history and explain how this is a rallying cry for courage. PLUS: Announcing my brand new book, It's Just Hair: 20 Essential Life Lessons - check it out! January 2012Setting intentions for the new year? Follow my five-step plan for goal-setting - including giving yourself permission to reset your goal list after three months! PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Corazon Aquino, who courageously became the only female president of the Philippines. December 2011Courage is not the absence of fear, but the management of it. I share five ideas for staying strong and keeping a positive outlook. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Clara Barton, who tended the Civil War wounded and founded the American Red Cross. November 2011History shows us that great change is made when someone takes a stand. Join me in pledging to support issues that are meaningful to you! PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Maria Sklodowska Curie, the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. October 2011In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, I share ten "pink" facts, from ancient Egyptian trivia to practical breast health advice. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Mahalia Jackson, a gospel singer who stayed true to her roots and brought inspiration to performers everywhere. September 2011The concept of sacrifice can bring to mind dramatic images of famous figures, but ordinary people sacrifice every day. Remember that your sacrifices take courage! PLUS: This month we remember the courage and sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, and in the decade since. July 2011We all have our trials, and thinking about ourselves not as victims but as chosen ones makes a huge difference. I share five reasons to call yourself chosen. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Julia McWilliams Child, who supported WWII troops in the OSS before a career change found her teaching us all to cook. June 2011Humans in general, and Americans in particular, have a history of facing challenges alone. So sometimes asking for help is the most courageous act of all. I share my five reasons for taking that leap. PLUS: This month we say "Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!" to Lena Horne, who courageously supported our African-American troops in WWII.
May 2011Experience. We all have it. But have you thought to give credit to your particularly tough experiences – for the courage they've inspired in you? PLUS: Now you can sign up for Shades of Courage blog posts via email. April 2011Facing the shock of a breast cancer diagnosis, it's time for me to take my own advice and face my personal challenges with courage. I'm ready to eat this elephant, one bite at a time. Let's be courageous together! March 2011Let's toast Title IX, which guaranteed gender equality in school athletics. And while we're at it, let's remember to toast ourselves! February 2011Join me for a delicious meal of courage, full of the ingredients you need to handle life's challenges, be they bite-size or super-sized. January 2011This January, let's try out some courage-boosting ideas for this year, instead of lamenting unfulfilled goals from last year. December 2010What can we learn from Ebineezer Scrooge? How to look at the ghosts of our past, present and future with courage. November 2010What do you have to be thankful for this year? Let me tell you why I'm thankful for wrinkles, grey hair, bulging closets and cobwebs. October 2010What did Marian, Ellen, and Nancy do? They started organizations with far-reaching positive effects on women – one woman at a time. September 2010Sometimes, things – and people – are not what they seem. It takes courage to look beyond labels to the real human being within. August 2010Inspired by the novel Candide, in which our hero is prompted to look for the silver lining, I provide a two-step, silver-lining-finding process. July 2010Sailing is such an enjoyable pastime, but did you realize it's also a terrific metaphor for exercising courage? I'll explain why. June 2010July 4th is right around the corner, and I've got a Personal Bill of Rights with ten personal amendments to share with you. April 2010Got a particularly nasty (metaphorical) dragon to slay in your life? Need some tools to boost your courage? I've got five, and I'm sharing. March 2010Crocuses are blooming, a reminder that spring is a time for new opportunities – all you need is the courage to find them! February 2010Look at the essence of your life – the minute details that really define people, places and objects. It may seem scary, but it's rewarding. January 2010Get ready for a whole new decade! Let's put together a Reverse Resume and take stock of our life experiences to help us get the life we want. December 2009Get a sneak peek at my letter to Santa, in which I ask for a nail, a candle, a flower seed, a pot to plant it in, a lump of coal, and a feather – and find out what these unique gifts symbolize. November 2009We never learn about the pilgrim-esses around Thanksgiving – I talk about their courage in the face of the vast unknown that was the New World. October 2009In honor of the spooky month, I offer three tricks (that our minds play on us) and three treats (courageous ways to overcome our tricky minds)! September 2009Remembering past moments when you've exhibited courage can help you be courageous now, by reminding you of what you've already accomplished. July 2009Recently I took my own advice and asked "What's the worst that could happen?" – and it helped me summon the courage I needed. June 2009We just can't do it all alone. Remember to look for lighthouses – people and things that can help guide you on your path. May 2009Does the idea of change stop you in your tracks? I offer some advice to help you manage change with grace and without stress. April 2009In a tough economy, it pays to "toot your own horn." I outline practical steps for doing so, whether you're working or looking for work. March 2009 Choosing misery is easy, and ensures you'll be miserable. Aiming for happiness instead takes courage, and provides great rewards. February 2009This Valentine's Day, consider the courage it takes to declare love, whether it's love of a person, a country, or an unpopular philosophy. January 2009 Happy New Year! As I look at my pristine, snow-covered yard, I wonder what courageous acts 2009 will inspire. November 2008 As you assess your ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner, think about what courageous qualities you already possess. October 2008 Failing is not fatal; in fact it proves you're alive: if you're not failing, you're not trying, you're not stretching, you're not learning. September 2008Think of fear of the unknown as a birthday present; you don't know what you'll get till you open it – and it might be great! August 2008Like my mother's prized tea cup collection, courage can be used every day, instead of waiting for a special occasion. July 2008Six months into 2008, it's time to check the status of your New Year's resolutions. June 2008As July 4 approaches, it's time to celebrate the courage to be free. May 2008It's almost Mother's Day, and mothers top the superhero charts. April 2008The Courage Summit explores "The Ugly Duckling," the NFL, and Iceland.
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