Goal-Setting

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Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q3 2026

Happy Fall! It’s been a hot, sticky summer, and needless to say, we’re very much ready for cooler temperatures. The last few months have felt like one long run-on sentence of future plans, household maintenance, travel schedules, and working toward

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Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q2 2026

We’ve made it halfway into 2026. How about that for a wake-up call? Time is flying by. Every time I sit down for one of these check-ins, life seems to be moving faster. I guess that feeling is universally experienced

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Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q1 2026

I think it’s always good to have direction; life will undoubtedly throw some curveballs, but a sense of direction keeps you moving when it’s hard to tell what’s up or down. Brian and I set our sights high this past

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Liann

52 Experiences in 52 Weeks: 2026 Edition

Time. Tick, tick, tick. For some, it elicits a sense of urgency and panic—a desire to fill every moment, pressured by busyness or the fear of missing out. Others treat time as a canvas on which they can design and

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Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q4 2025

There’s something about the final stretch of the year that often leads to reflection. As Q4 2025 moved along, Brian and I navigated a curious middle ground that left us feeling grateful and inspired, yet much more tired than we

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Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q3 2025

Well, here we are, reflecting on another quarter that has come and gone. Time keeps ticking by no matter where we are and no matter what we do. It’s a bittersweet reality that gently reminds us how quickly life moves.

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Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q2 2025

Happy Summer! Whew, we have reached the halfway point. The past three months have absolutely flown by for Brian and me! Our feet hit the ground in more ways than one, taking us from our adventure in Japan to exploring

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