Author: JPMUROFF
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How to Start Your Be Courageous Project
A year of bold moves, personal breakthroughs, and unstoppable growth. What would happen if you gave yourself permission to dream big—and then chased that dream with everything you had? That’s the question at the heart of the Be Courageous Project, a personal challenge and community movement I launched to inspire individuals to boldly step out Read more
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Escaping the Twilight Zone (With a Little Help From My Friends)
OK, I’m putting this out there: Have you ever found yourself in what feels like the Twilight Zone? Not the old TV show—I’m talking about that mental fog you slip into when your brain is overloaded, you’re juggling too much, and your body is technically present, but your mind is three tabs deep into unfinished Read more
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The Practice of Listening (Like, Really Listening)
When I first started my journey to be more present, the very first word that came to mind was: listening. It sounds simple, right? But let’s be honest—real, focused listening can be surprisingly hard. Even for me. Especially in the middle of a busy day, when my mind is racing ahead, juggling tasks, and mentally Read more
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Gratitude at the Table
We still try to eat dinner together as a family as often as we can. Some weeks, it’s easier than others. Schedules fill up fast, and life pulls us in different directions. But we keep coming back to the table—without the TV on, without phones, just food and conversation. Years ago, I read The Happiness Read more
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The Last Moment of the Day
Bedtime looks different now. Gone are the days of “just one more book,” late-night water requests, or little voices insisting they have to go to the bathroom (again). My daughters are teenagers now, and the rhythm of our evenings has shifted. The chaos has quieted. The routines have matured. But one thing hasn’t changed: they Read more
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“Mommy, Are You Alive?” — A Wake-Up Call I’ll Never Forget
Years ago, I was powering through a typical evening—emails pinging, mental to-do lists scrolling, dinner bubbling, and messages flying across my phone screen. I was physically there but completely somewhere else. Then came a voice that cut through the noise. “Mommy, are you alive?” My daughter had been talking to me about her day. I Read more
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Reclaiming Connection in a Hyperconnected World
Technology. It’s a lifeline, a blessing—and let’s be honest—a daily battle. When my girls were younger, I remember leaning on screen time as a survival tool. Baby Einstein gave me 20 minutes to breathe. The iPad helped during long car rides. The iPhone came to the rescue in waiting rooms and checkout lines. At the Read more
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How to Start Your Be Present Project
A guide to living with intention, clarity, and joy—starting today. Have you ever looked up and wondered where the time went? Maybe you’re doing all the “right” things—career, parenting, checking the boxes—but still feel like you’re missing the moments that matter most. That was exactly where I found myself. Surrounded by the busyness of life Read more
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When the Icing Hits the Ceiling (and Why That’s Okay)
I’ve always been someone who loves a good system. Give me a label maker, some drawer dividers, and the scent of a freshly cleaned room, and I’m in heaven. A trip to the Container Store? Basically therapy. Cleanliness and order have long brought me calm and a sense of control in a world that often Read more
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Lessons From My Children
Have you ever had that moment with your children where they say something so simple, yet so profound that it takes your breath away? When they say something obvious and innocent that you wish more people in the world followed their advice? I know I’ve learned many lessons from my children. Their words have moved Read more