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April 19, 2014 JessicaGimeno

A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way (#HAWMC)

Today I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Month Challenge (#HAWMC), which I’ve been enjoying immensely. Day 19: Lesson Learned. What’s a

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April 18, 2014 JessicaGimeno

5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories (#HAWMC)

I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC).  Day 18: 5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories. Make a list

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April 17, 2014 JessicaGimeno

My TV-Matchup, Family Ties (#HAWMC)

I really like today’s question as I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge throughout the month of April.  Day

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April 17, 2014 JessicaGimeno

Resilience & Pacquiao: Pictures Tell the Story (#HAWMC)

Today I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC.   (I’m answering yesterday’s question today because I didn’t have

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April 15, 2014 JessicaGimeno

“You’re Just Stressed Out;” Dismissing Pain as Fake (#HAWMC)

Day 14.  I’m participating in Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC.  Today’s question is: Well that’s just crazy! What’s the most

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April 14, 2014 JessicaGimeno

My Tagline: Surviving Pain with Style and Humor; #HAWMC

Day 15.  I’m participating in WEGO Health’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC).  Today’s question is:  “Health tagline” Give yourself,

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April 13, 2014 JessicaGimeno

3 Style Lessons from Mad Men’s Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss); How to Get The Look!

I am so excited about Mad Men returning tonight!  I’ve previously blogged about the show’s style—see, Style Lessons from Mad

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April 13, 2014 JessicaGimeno

A Few of My Favorite Things; #HAWMC

Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge:  Day 13.  “These are a few of my favorite things” It may not be brown

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April 12, 2014 JessicaGimeno

4 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise; #HAWMC

Health Activist Choice Day 12:  Write about whatever you want today!  (The Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC) Many Americans

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April 7, 2014 JessicaGimeno

Listening Speaks Volumes

One of the most popular things chronically ill people hear is, “If you put your faith in Christ, you wouldn’t

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