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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer

road-2021

Look Up Reminders of the Past Year – 2021 Recap

As most of us gather for another Thanksgiving holiday and prepare for the December festivities, I wanted to express my

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Look Up Reminder from an Active Volcano

After living in Kauai for several years and Maui for over a year, one thing that was left on my

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Sunrise and Sunset Look Up Reminders

Mother Nature has two tried and true Look Up reminders for us each and every day, sunrise and sunset. Just

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Camping Beneath the Stars Look Up Reminder

On a recent mini-escape from “normal,” the night sky provided a stellar Look Up reminder. This isn’t the first time

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Look Up from Lanai – A Mini-Escape to Reinforce Being in the Moment

Earlier this month, I took a mini-escape from my routine: freelance writer, part-time caregiver, and full-time CVO (Chief Van Officer)

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Reminders to Look Up All Around Us

When was the last time you were really in the moment? For a lot of us, including myself, we’re juggling

A Look Up Reminder that You Wear

As we jump into a more normal summer than last, I wanted to share a Look Up reminder with you

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Recipe for Happiness – Look Up Mantra Plus This Ingredient

Did you know that there are over 23,000 books with happiness in the title? It’s a popular theme because everyone

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Being a Tourist Close to Home – Reminds Us to Look Up

Even though I try to take a deep dive into each place I call home, when I have visitors, I

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A Reminder to Look Up from Underwater

For those of you that have followed my books, travels, and Look Up reminders over the years, you know that

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Friends are the family we choose for ourselves - Thank you for being the eclectic family I chose!
(Not all famigos are pictured - but all are a tad bit crazy if you know them well enough)

🍂🔥 Autumn always reminds me that letting go can be

🍂🔥 Autumn always reminds me that letting go can be beautiful, and that seasons of change are where resilience is built.

That's the heart of Look Up: Global Stories of Resilience: real people from around the world who found their way forward when life asked more of them than they thought they had.

If you're building your fall reading stack, I'd love for this one to be on it. 📖

👉 Grab your copy on Amazon [link in bio]!

What if the worst situation could lead to your gre

What if the worst situation could lead to your greatest success? 🤔

Drop a comment if you've ever turned a challenge into a triumph! 💪

Life throws curveballs, but it’s how we respond that defines our journey. I faced tough times, and instead of letting them break me, I chose to create the best possible outcome.

Every setback can be a setup for a comeback. Don’t let problems hold you back; keep pushing forward! 🌈

Remember, it’s not about what happens to you, but how you choose to react. Embrace the challenges and turn them into opportunities!

What’s a challenge you’ve turned into a success? Share below!

➡️ Watch full episode:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-look-up-mindset/id1864978939
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiSiefkas/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cJ0HoMJWFtYt7NWx0wxp8?si=bcfd7984e96143d8

#LifeLessons #OvercomingObstacles #SuccessMindset #Inspiration #LookUpMindset #resilience #podcasts

17 years ago today, I took out a pizza box — and a

17 years ago today, I took out a pizza box — and a 1,000-lb tree limb ended life as I knew it. 🌳

On this anniversary, I want to share this backstory that many may not know.

Watch Episode 1 of The Look Up Mindset Podcast and hear the full scoop. 👇

▶️ https://youtu.be/IugAbniEeBY?si=gZCV5Baf6BZw-Fct&t=59

And if you're in the middle of your own hard chapter right now — I see you. The turn is coming. 💛

#podcast #resilience #inspiration #lookupmindset #motivation

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