Kevin Cronin
@kcronin.bsky.social
Writer, helping you build your better life.
How many times have you faltered trying to make you dreams reality?
If you're anything like me, the answer is "Too many!"
Why?
What is it you're afraid of?
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If you're anything like me, the answer is "Too many!"
Why?
What is it you're afraid of?
#writers #writerslife #blogger
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/05/dont...
Don't Be Afraid of Your Future
Don't Be Afraid of Your Future There’s nothing to be scared of….Right? At one of the high schools I work at, they have these blackboards ne...
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May 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
How many times have you faltered trying to make you dreams reality?
If you're anything like me, the answer is "Too many!"
Why?
What is it you're afraid of?
#writers #writerslife #blogger
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/05/dont...
If you're anything like me, the answer is "Too many!"
Why?
What is it you're afraid of?
#writers #writerslife #blogger
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/05/dont...
We are continually creating our own realities. We shape our personal lenses through our beliefs, expectations, desires; the things we read and watch; social media.
What kind of reality are you creating for yourself?
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What kind of reality are you creating for yourself?
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Building A Better You
It's Not Them, It's You It seems like there’s not end to it. I suppose there never will be- it’s been happening for thousands of years. “W...
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May 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
We are continually creating our own realities. We shape our personal lenses through our beliefs, expectations, desires; the things we read and watch; social media.
What kind of reality are you creating for yourself?
#writers #writerslife #blogging
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What kind of reality are you creating for yourself?
#writers #writerslife #blogging
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/05/its-...
When I first started writing, I had no idea what I was doing. That kept me from writing for a long time, though I wanted to do it.
Eventually, I decided it was better to try, and to stumble forward than to do nothing.
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Eventually, I decided it was better to try, and to stumble forward than to do nothing.
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Better to Stumble Forward Than to Stand Still
Better to Stumble Forward Than to Stand Still My first article took years to write. It’s something I had thought about for a long time. I ...
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April 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
When I first started writing, I had no idea what I was doing. That kept me from writing for a long time, though I wanted to do it.
Eventually, I decided it was better to try, and to stumble forward than to do nothing.
#writers #writerslife
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Eventually, I decided it was better to try, and to stumble forward than to do nothing.
#writers #writerslife
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"I'm just doing my best."
It's something I tell myself fairly often. Many of us probably do.
But, our best changes from day to day, as new challenges come up to greet us.
Keep showing up, keep moving forward.
#writers #writerslife #mentalhealth
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It's something I tell myself fairly often. Many of us probably do.
But, our best changes from day to day, as new challenges come up to greet us.
Keep showing up, keep moving forward.
#writers #writerslife #mentalhealth
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I'm Just Doing My Best
I'm Just Doing My Best “I’m just doing my best.” This is a phrase I find myself throwing around when things get difficult. Days when I’m s...
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April 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"I'm just doing my best."
It's something I tell myself fairly often. Many of us probably do.
But, our best changes from day to day, as new challenges come up to greet us.
Keep showing up, keep moving forward.
#writers #writerslife #mentalhealth
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/04/im-j...
It's something I tell myself fairly often. Many of us probably do.
But, our best changes from day to day, as new challenges come up to greet us.
Keep showing up, keep moving forward.
#writers #writerslife #mentalhealth
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/04/im-j...
Have you ever felt like you are your own worst enemy?
When I first ventured into writing (after years of imagining doing it) I realized that all this time, the only thing holding me back had been my own mindset.
#writers #writerslife #mindset
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When I first ventured into writing (after years of imagining doing it) I realized that all this time, the only thing holding me back had been my own mindset.
#writers #writerslife #mindset
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The Only Thing Holding You Back, Is You
The Only Thing Holding You Back, Is You It’s easy to fall back into old habits. When I run into difficulties, or obstacles, there’s a big pa...
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April 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Have you ever felt like you are your own worst enemy?
When I first ventured into writing (after years of imagining doing it) I realized that all this time, the only thing holding me back had been my own mindset.
#writers #writerslife #mindset
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-...
When I first ventured into writing (after years of imagining doing it) I realized that all this time, the only thing holding me back had been my own mindset.
#writers #writerslife #mindset
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Goals are a single point on the map- a destination.
A system gives you a direction- a lifelong journey.
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A system gives you a direction- a lifelong journey.
#goals #growth #mindset
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Let Your Mind Grow
I loved the path of least resistance. It made me feel smart. It made me feel accomplished. Why not? I was getting things done! Checking them...
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March 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Goals are a single point on the map- a destination.
A system gives you a direction- a lifelong journey.
#goals #growth #mindset
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A system gives you a direction- a lifelong journey.
#goals #growth #mindset
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The wheels are spinning, but nothing is happening. Maybe you're thinking too hard (goodness knows I'm guilty!).
Maybe all that thinking is actually holding you back.
What would happen if you stopped, and took action?
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Maybe all that thinking is actually holding you back.
What would happen if you stopped, and took action?
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You’re Thinking Too Hard
And it’s holding you back
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March 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The wheels are spinning, but nothing is happening. Maybe you're thinking too hard (goodness knows I'm guilty!).
Maybe all that thinking is actually holding you back.
What would happen if you stopped, and took action?
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Maybe all that thinking is actually holding you back.
What would happen if you stopped, and took action?
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My crown fell off, and initially I was super bummed. Then, I began to wonder how much the tooth fairy pays these days. It's been a couple of decades, so hopefully it's kept up with inflation.
I'd also be happy with a half dozen eggs.
I'd also be happy with a half dozen eggs.
March 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
My crown fell off, and initially I was super bummed. Then, I began to wonder how much the tooth fairy pays these days. It's been a couple of decades, so hopefully it's kept up with inflation.
I'd also be happy with a half dozen eggs.
I'd also be happy with a half dozen eggs.
"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day" -Dalai Lama
Never underestimate the power of your thoughts. Start your day with gratitude or a positive affirmation. Try that consistently for a week or two and see how much better you feel throughout the day.
Never underestimate the power of your thoughts. Start your day with gratitude or a positive affirmation. Try that consistently for a week or two and see how much better you feel throughout the day.
March 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day" -Dalai Lama
Never underestimate the power of your thoughts. Start your day with gratitude or a positive affirmation. Try that consistently for a week or two and see how much better you feel throughout the day.
Never underestimate the power of your thoughts. Start your day with gratitude or a positive affirmation. Try that consistently for a week or two and see how much better you feel throughout the day.
"A get cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials." -Seneca
This is worth keeping in mind as you go about your day. Let your trials and challenges shape you into something better and stronger.
This is worth keeping in mind as you go about your day. Let your trials and challenges shape you into something better and stronger.
February 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"A get cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials." -Seneca
This is worth keeping in mind as you go about your day. Let your trials and challenges shape you into something better and stronger.
This is worth keeping in mind as you go about your day. Let your trials and challenges shape you into something better and stronger.
For those who need it:
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
For those who need it:
There's no shortcut to greatness. It takes work, and consistency. But, it's worth it.
If you want to grow, you need to put in the work.
You can attain greatness. You only need to commit yourself and show up.
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If you want to grow, you need to put in the work.
You can attain greatness. You only need to commit yourself and show up.
#greatness #motivation #growth
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There is no Shortcut to Greatness
There is no Shortcut to Greatness. Simple as that. Think of anybody you consider The Greatest of All Time. They didn’t just wake up one m...
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February 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
There's no shortcut to greatness. It takes work, and consistency. But, it's worth it.
If you want to grow, you need to put in the work.
You can attain greatness. You only need to commit yourself and show up.
#greatness #motivation #growth
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/02/ther...
If you want to grow, you need to put in the work.
You can attain greatness. You only need to commit yourself and show up.
#greatness #motivation #growth
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The only way is through.
I have to keep reminding myself of this when things get tough, and all I want to do is lay in bed and read books.
Don't get me wrong, do lay in bed and read books, but not as a means of avoiding facing difficult days.
Face your challenges head on and grow from them
I have to keep reminding myself of this when things get tough, and all I want to do is lay in bed and read books.
Don't get me wrong, do lay in bed and read books, but not as a means of avoiding facing difficult days.
Face your challenges head on and grow from them
February 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The only way is through.
I have to keep reminding myself of this when things get tough, and all I want to do is lay in bed and read books.
Don't get me wrong, do lay in bed and read books, but not as a means of avoiding facing difficult days.
Face your challenges head on and grow from them
I have to keep reminding myself of this when things get tough, and all I want to do is lay in bed and read books.
Don't get me wrong, do lay in bed and read books, but not as a means of avoiding facing difficult days.
Face your challenges head on and grow from them
How many times have you talked yourself out of doing something you wanted to do?
You don't have time.
You aren't good enough.
You aren't prepared.
Try telling yourself "Yes!" instead, and see where that gets you 💚
#motivation #growth #life
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You don't have time.
You aren't good enough.
You aren't prepared.
Try telling yourself "Yes!" instead, and see where that gets you 💚
#motivation #growth #life
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Don't Stop Yourself Before You Start
Don't Stop Yourself Before You Start How many times have you talked yourself out of doing something? Or given up before you even started? ...
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February 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
How many times have you talked yourself out of doing something you wanted to do?
You don't have time.
You aren't good enough.
You aren't prepared.
Try telling yourself "Yes!" instead, and see where that gets you 💚
#motivation #growth #life
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/02/dont...
You don't have time.
You aren't good enough.
You aren't prepared.
Try telling yourself "Yes!" instead, and see where that gets you 💚
#motivation #growth #life
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It's great to have people you admire, and whose success you hope to emulate. But, don't get hung up on comparing yourself to others.
Take time to appreciate your own journey, and put things in perspective.
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Take time to appreciate your own journey, and put things in perspective.
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Put Your Journey Into Perspective
Don’t compare yourself to others.
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February 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It's great to have people you admire, and whose success you hope to emulate. But, don't get hung up on comparing yourself to others.
Take time to appreciate your own journey, and put things in perspective.
#mediumwriter #writingcommunity #growth
medium.com/@Kevin_Croni...
Take time to appreciate your own journey, and put things in perspective.
#mediumwriter #writingcommunity #growth
medium.com/@Kevin_Croni...
Many of us may know where we want to be one day. An important part of getting there is taking time to recognize where you are right now.
#journey #growth #improvement #success
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#journey #growth #improvement #success
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What Is Your Starting Point?
What Is Your Starting Point? “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Chinese Proverb The journey may start with a sing...
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February 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Many of us may know where we want to be one day. An important part of getting there is taking time to recognize where you are right now.
#journey #growth #improvement #success
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#journey #growth #improvement #success
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It's easy to feel intimidated when we see people we admire who are successful.
Remember that you are seeing them after years on their journey.
They may have already reached one or two goals, and set a new goal line.
Rarely do we get to see others who are taking their first steps on the journey.
Remember that you are seeing them after years on their journey.
They may have already reached one or two goals, and set a new goal line.
Rarely do we get to see others who are taking their first steps on the journey.
February 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
It's easy to feel intimidated when we see people we admire who are successful.
Remember that you are seeing them after years on their journey.
They may have already reached one or two goals, and set a new goal line.
Rarely do we get to see others who are taking their first steps on the journey.
Remember that you are seeing them after years on their journey.
They may have already reached one or two goals, and set a new goal line.
Rarely do we get to see others who are taking their first steps on the journey.
Looking for simple changes to improve your day-to-day living? These small changes make a big difference and are easy to fit in to a busy life.
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#medium #lifehacks
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5 Small Changes I Made That Had a Big Impact
Positive habits that can easily fit into your busy day.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Looking for simple changes to improve your day-to-day living? These small changes make a big difference and are easy to fit in to a busy life.
#medium #lifehacks
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#medium #lifehacks
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Our days are so busy, and life's flow seems to carry us along all by itself sometimes.
Taking a few minutes at the beginning of each day to get your bearings can make your day more successful- whatever that looks like for you.
#self-improvement
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Taking a few minutes at the beginning of each day to get your bearings can make your day more successful- whatever that looks like for you.
#self-improvement
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Set Yourself Up For Success
Set Yourself Up For Success Most of us wake up in the morning, and hit the ground running. I know I do. Most mornings I have to get my kid ...
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February 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Our days are so busy, and life's flow seems to carry us along all by itself sometimes.
Taking a few minutes at the beginning of each day to get your bearings can make your day more successful- whatever that looks like for you.
#self-improvement
buildyourbetterlife.blogspot.com/2025/02/set-...
Taking a few minutes at the beginning of each day to get your bearings can make your day more successful- whatever that looks like for you.
#self-improvement
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"There are days when I just want to lie down on the floor and yell, 'I fucking can’t anymore!' But, it’s not really an option. I mean, it is, but where would that get me? I have people to care for, myself included."
Remember, you're not alone out there.
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Remember, you're not alone out there.
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It’s A Struggle
If you’re looking for a feel-good story, this isn’t it.
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February 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"There are days when I just want to lie down on the floor and yell, 'I fucking can’t anymore!' But, it’s not really an option. I mean, it is, but where would that get me? I have people to care for, myself included."
Remember, you're not alone out there.
#medium #life
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Remember, you're not alone out there.
#medium #life
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Maybe you’ve always dreamed of being an artist, or getting your college degree, or getting certified to do a certain job. It’s not too late. If you wait any longer, all you lose is time. Your desire will still be there, but more time will have gone.
#medium #growth
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#medium #growth
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5 Words Changed My Life
This simple phrase lit a fire under my ass.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Maybe you’ve always dreamed of being an artist, or getting your college degree, or getting certified to do a certain job. It’s not too late. If you wait any longer, all you lose is time. Your desire will still be there, but more time will have gone.
#medium #growth
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#medium #growth
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"You are human, you aren’t going to get it right every time. Nobody gets it right every time.
Failure means you're trying."
Failure sucks. But, if we are able to accept and embrace it, we can grow stronger and burn brighter.
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Failure means you're trying."
Failure sucks. But, if we are able to accept and embrace it, we can grow stronger and burn brighter.
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Failing to Grow
Learn to embrace your failures.
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February 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"You are human, you aren’t going to get it right every time. Nobody gets it right every time.
Failure means you're trying."
Failure sucks. But, if we are able to accept and embrace it, we can grow stronger and burn brighter.
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Failure means you're trying."
Failure sucks. But, if we are able to accept and embrace it, we can grow stronger and burn brighter.
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"It’s easy to say you’re going to do something next month or next year. It’s quite another to admit that you’re never going to do it, and the only reason you aren’t is because you didn’t step up and make it happen."
Lessons from a master procrastinator.
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Lessons from a master procrastinator.
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Finally Getting Shit Done
Trying to understand procrastination
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January 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"It’s easy to say you’re going to do something next month or next year. It’s quite another to admit that you’re never going to do it, and the only reason you aren’t is because you didn’t step up and make it happen."
Lessons from a master procrastinator.
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Lessons from a master procrastinator.
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So many of us have been conditioned to believe that money is evil. Or, we believe that having more than enough, and living a comfortable life is out of reach for us. It's not! Don't let your negative views of money hold you back from the life you deserve.
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That’s What I Want
How is your negative attitude toward money holding you back?
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January 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
So many of us have been conditioned to believe that money is evil. Or, we believe that having more than enough, and living a comfortable life is out of reach for us. It's not! Don't let your negative views of money hold you back from the life you deserve.
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How big of a role does anger play in your life? You might be surprised. Anger can show up in unexpected ways, quietly affecting important decisions in our lives. Does anger control you?
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Does Anger Control You?
Diving deeper into what motivates us.
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January 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
How big of a role does anger play in your life? You might be surprised. Anger can show up in unexpected ways, quietly affecting important decisions in our lives. Does anger control you?
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