We walk through a realistic January craving reset after a month of parties, sugar, and schedule chaos. We sort biological, habit, and emotional cravings and share practical swaps that calm urges without dieting.

• causes of post‑holiday cravings from low protein, sugar spikes, dehydration, and poor sleep
• difference between biological, habit, and emotional cravings
• simple protein‑first mornings and fiber‑rich color for steady energy
• hydration tactics to reduce false hunger
• smart pairings of carbs with protein, fiber, and healthy fats
• sensory swaps for sweet, crunchy, and soft comforts
• the pause method and small environment tweaks
• a day 1–7 timeline for craving decline and confidence
• routines and structure as anchors for balance

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We welcome Kim to share how a private family project became a published book of 32 short stories about rural 80s childhood, strict love, and big family moments. We dig into why she wrote it, how she finished despite overwhelm, and what readers are feeling now.

• origin as a gift for kids and her mom
• vivid sensory writing that triggers nostalgia
• 80s country freedom and the tank as a swimming hole
• Jerry Walker’s rules, love, and work ethic
• short chapters for non-readers and busy lives
• entire book drafted on a phone in Notes
• overwhelm, quitting tendencies, and accountability
• formatting, deadlines, and the last-mile push
• cover symbolism and the title confusion
• journaling through memoir and reframing mom’s service as gratitude
• universal moments across generations and reader reactions
• ebook, paperback, hardback live and audiobook in progress
• local book signing details and community support
• request for Amazon reviews to reach more readers

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We share a lighthearted story about purple lilies that turns into a clear lesson on growth: you might not be failing to bloom, you might be standing in the shade. We explore how small acts of pruning help let the light back in so you can grow where you are.

• why effort sometimes fails without sunlight
• the hidden cost of shade from roles, habits, and noise
• how to spot shadows by looking up, not just within
• practical pruning: boundaries, subtraction, and gentle noes
• small changes that invite clarity, energy, and bloom
• a weekly light audit to identify what blocks growth

Thanks for joining me on this week's Mindful Moment, and look forward to seeing you right here next time on Mindful Moments

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