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Notes on living well

Practical, honest writing on the same themes as the books: resilience, money, mental wellness, connection, and healing after loss. No fluff, no hype.

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Intimacy & connection

What Is the Cleopatra Technique?

The real meaning behind a much-searched phrase: magnetic intimacy is built on presence, confidence, and undivided attention, not looks or tricks. Here is where the idea comes from and how to practice it with respect.

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Resilience & self-reliance

Off-Grid Survival for Beginners

Where to actually start, from a retired Army engineer: the real first priorities in order, the biggest mistake new preppers make, and a simple 90-day plan. No bunker required.

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Money & faith

Biblical Principles for Financial Freedom

What the Bible really says about money: six principles, stewardship, contentment, honest work, escaping debt, saving, and generosity, and the practical steps behind each one.

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Mind & wellness

CBT for Seniors: Simple Exercises to Ease Anxiety

Does CBT work for older adults? Yes. Four simple, science-backed exercises to ease anxiety and low mood in later life, with no app and no jargon.

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Pets & grief

How to Cope After Losing a Cat

Losing a cat is real grief, and you are not overreacting. Gentle, science-backed ways to honor the bond, handle the hard days, and heal at your own pace.

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Mind & wellness

Does a Gratitude Journal Actually Work?

Yes, and the science explains why. What positive psychology says about gratitude journaling, the real benefits, and a simple way to start that sticks.

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Money & faith

Budgeting for Single Parents on One Income

A calm, step-by-step plan to budget, pay off debt, and build savings as a single parent. The order that works, with no guilt and no jargon.

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