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02/04/2026

Please share. Time is winding down to use up any gift certificates you still might have for Marilyn’s…all will be honored through the month of February. We are open Tues, Wed, Thur 11-7:30pm, Fri 11-8pm, and Sat 11-3pm. Dine in or takeout 715-360-0900
See you soon at Marilyn’s 🩵

02/04/2026

Editing Your Life

You have the choice to accept the life script you’ve written thus far, or you can edit it to create a life that fulfills you.

Our lives are like an in-process movie script that we have complete creative control over. We have the power to examine what is or isn’t working in our lives and make edits to our life’s script accordingly. Choosing to actively edit your life can be incredibly empowering. As you evolve, you have the choice to accept the script you’ve written thus far, or you can edit it to create a life that fulfills you. Acknowledging that you are responsible for the experience you create gives you the ability to make the life you’ve always longed for.

Granted, editing your real life isn’t always as easy as deleting a line of text. If you’ve carried emotional baggage or held on to an unhealthy relationship for a long time, these may be difficult to edit out. But when you eliminate what isn’t working from your life, you’ll feel lighter and more alive. Editing out activities that you find stressful, disassociating yourself from people who drain your energy, and letting go of your emotional baggage are all beneficial cuts you can make.

To begin editing your life, simply think about your positive and negative experiences. When you determine what parts of your life are no longer serving you, make the commitment to remove them. It is important to remember that there is no proper timing or way to do this, and patience and compassion for yourself are always important during this process. Then, ask yourself what has brought you profound bliss, and consider how you can make those experiences and beliefs part of your life now. With a little editing, you’ll be able to clear out what isn’t working in your life and make room for more happiness, love, and wisdom.

02/04/2026

Not every loss comes to hurt.
Some arrive when something has already fulfilled its role within us.

Sometimes what hurts is not the loss itself,
but the resistance to the change
it is inviting us to make.

We try to hold on to relationships, roles, expectations,
and older versions of ourselves,
even when they no longer align
with who we are becoming.

And it hurts.
Because loss touches the ego, fear,
and the need for control.

But there comes a moment when holding on
costs more than letting go.

Making space is not giving up.
It is emotional awareness.

Not every ending is failure.
Some cycles simply complete themselves.

And when that happens,
the emptiness is not absence.
It is space.

DM - Daily Motivation by Alice

02/03/2026

❄️Avoid using Coconut Oil and Vasoline on the skin. These products dry the skin out by pulling water out of the skin.

❄️Using Jojoba or Avocado oil on the skin will help keep the skin moist. Apply either under your favorite moisturizer and SPF for a healthy glow.

❄️Use lukewarm water while showering to open your pores for a deep clean but not drying the skin out.

❄️Always wear SPF even in the winter. The suns harmful rays reflect off the snow, so make sure your protected while enjoying the outside weather.

02/03/2026

You can spend a lifetime building a life that looks successful
and still feel empty inside.

Because the most important work is not what you show the world.
It’s the work you do when no one is watching.

Your mindset.
Your emotional strength.
The boundaries you finally learn to protect.
The habits you choose even when comfort would be easier.

This is where real transformation lives.

There is no finish line in becoming who you are meant to be.
There is awareness.
There is growth.
There is the quiet peace of knowing you are living in alignment with yourself.

And that kind of success
doesn’t need applause.
It feels good on the inside.

If this season of your life is asking you to slow down, reflect, or rebuild…
trust it.

You are investing in the most valuable project you will ever have.

💛You.

DM - Daily Motivation by Alice

02/03/2026

Keeping Your Mind Focused

When we keep our minds focused on our goals, we will find that excuses fade away in the light of our priorities.

Excuses may seem like rational reasons for us not to do something, but if we’re not careful, we can allow them to keep us from reaching our goals. Too often we accept our excuses as reasons why we cannot accomplish what we set out to do, and instead of finding alternatives, we give up. But if we can be honest with ourselves and take responsibility for our choices, we will begin to notice that we no longer give excuses. When we keep our minds focused on our goals, we will find that excuses fade away in the light of our priorities, and issues become challenges that can help us become wiser and stronger.

Sometimes we may give others excuses rather than being fully honest. We may think it is kind to tell someone we are willing to do something with them, whether work or play, but then keep putting them off. This diverts our energy into keeping the truth at a distance while continuing a falsehood. When we can take responsibility for our feelings and express them honestly but gently, the other person is free to find someone who is better suited to accompany them while we are free to pursue the things we like.

There’s another way in which excuses rob us of energy — and that is in the power of our thoughts and words. For example, if we find ourselves in a situation where we are being asked for a financial contribution, but we use the excuse that we can’t afford it, we create and attract lack and limitation into our lives. The same goes for seemingly simple things like pretending to not feel well or any other false statement. We may think that excuses make things easier, but they complicate matters with smokescreens. When we can commit to our priorities, take responsibility for our choices, and communicate them honestly to others, there will be no need to make excuses, and we will have much more energy to dedicate to all the things we love.

02/02/2026

Be patient with your process.
You are transforming.

Pain is always challenging, but it often leads us to our greatest metamorphoses. There are gifts and strengths within us that only emerge when they are required. Pain is not the only teacher, but many times it is a necessary one.

This does not mean we should remain trapped in pain, but rather use it as an impulse for growth and strengthening.

Healing our wounds, becoming stronger, and allowing our virtues to flourish is a process that takes time. This journey is filled with nuances, setbacks, and breakthroughs. Healing is not linear. It unfolds gradually.

When pain arrives, the invitation is to turn inward. To reflect on what it has come to teach us and what needs to change within us.

Little by little, transformation takes shape. What once hurt and felt like an ending becomes a beautiful beginning.

Do not be afraid of the changes in your life. Our experiences are cocoons that support our emotional metamorphosis and the birth of our best version.

DM - Daily Motivation by Alice

02/02/2026

Just a reminder

Some days, you wake up already feeling behind.
Your mind races. Your to-do list feels heavy.
And somehow, you think you should have everything figured out by now.

But here’s a gentle truth you may need to hear today.

You don’t have to be productive every hour.
You don’t have to stay positive all the time.
You don’t have to fix your whole life in one day.

You’re human. And that matters.

What you do need is simple.
Take a breath.
Slow down.
Do one small thing you can manage today.

Rest when you need to.
Show yourself the same kindness you give to others.

Progress isn’t always loud or visible.
Sometimes, just getting through the day is a victory.

And if today all you did was try —
that is already more than enough.

02/02/2026

Having a Strong Core

Training your core, you can activate more muscles, gain better balance, and even burn more calories.

It’s not lost on us that the midsection is one of the most notoriously challenging areas to tighten and tone. Even when we work out and eat right, we don’t always see the results we hoped for. And that can be frustrating, especially because staying fit is not just about aesthetics or superficial looks — it’s about building core strength, feeling good in our body, and maintaining the ability to do what we love now and for years to come.

Fortunately, there are proven ways to get a strong, sculpted middle — and you can do them in less time than it takes to check a few emails each day. The key is engaging with workouts and practices that maximize your efforts and optimize each movement. That means focusing on how you train your core, not just how long. When approached in this way, you can activate more muscles, gain better balance, avoid the pitfalls of strain and injury, and even burn more calories.

And perhaps most importantly, this kind of approach restores trust in your body. Instead of pushing harder or feeling like you’ve failed, you begin to notice small but meaningful shifts. You stand a little taller, move with more ease, and feel more confident and joyful. Over time, those minutes you set aside stop feeling like another task on your list and start feeling like a gift to yourself — a supportive practice that nourishes your well-being today and everyday.

02/02/2026

5 Minutes one simple habit Big impact onyour Body..👍👇

02/02/2026

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01/31/2026

Circle February 1 on your calendar, winter’s brightest full moon will light up the night. The Snow Moon arrives, glowing brilliantly and bringing a magical shine to the cold season sky.