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Emily Grabatin

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Emily Grabatin infuses hope in dormant and God-called dreams. Through her coaching, writing and leadership, she helps individuals recognize who they are, uncover what they want, and streamline their focus and energy so they can flourish.

Emily struggled through perfectionism, low self-confidence and analysis paralysis finding a meaningful path for her life. Today she invests her time helping individuals untangle overwhelm and #allthethings so they too can live on purpose.

She lives with her husband and daughter near Niagara Falls, Ontario and enjoy mini family adventures and lattes.

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Is a Memoir an Autobiography? How to Decide to What to Write

Is a memoir an autobiography? That’s the question I found myself asking when I was hired to ghostwrite someone’s life story.

When I was presented with the opportunity, I was excited. A project like this had been on my vision board, and the client’s needs and my strengths seemed to fit so well. After hearing about the legacy the author had built and their heart for who they wanted to share it with,

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	Growing Disciples: Essential Training for Leaders of Ministries, Classes, and Groups in the Local Church by Jonathan Gallo (Goodreads Author), Emily Grabatin (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy

by Aundi Kolber

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Well Done: A Passionate Pursuit of Purpose

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Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own

by A.J. Harper

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“A decision unmade is still a decision. It won't go away. Neither will problems or more options.”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads

tags: decision-making, decision-quotes, decisions, discernment, indecision, waiting

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“Discovering and living the dream in your heart means stepping into who you were meant to be and what you were called to do.”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads

tags: becoming-who-you-re-meant-to-be, called-by-god, calling-fulfillment, crossroads, intentional-living, purpose-driven-life, purposeful-living

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“Knowing who you are and who you can become impacts how you view your options for the future.”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads

tags: becoming, belonging, confidence, crossroads, finding-direction, identity, purpose

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“Had I really been okay using comparison and busyness as an excuse for being stuck?”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads

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“If I was going to stop holding myself back, I couldn't live from my insecurity anymore. And since I still felt insecure, I had to find something bigger than myself to be my motivation.”
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“Friend, you were on my heart when I mapped out this book. You were made for more than the daily grind. More than making ends meet. More than the list of should's, can'ts or wish I hads.”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads

tags: confidence, getting-unstuck, inspirational, made-for-more, motivational

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“A decision unmade is still a decision. It won't go away. Neither will problems or more options.”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads

tags: decision-making, decision-quotes, decisions, discernment, indecision, waiting

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“I want you to feel the pride and exhilaration of having weighed your options, crafted a wise decision, and stepped out in faith.”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads

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