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New Year’s Resolutions to Benefit Your Brain

“2025 starts now.”  ——- Resolutions made at the start of a new year often focus on personal improvement. Giving up poor habits like smoking or drinking too much alcohol and losing weight through diet and exercise are some popular resolutions. Health and wellness certainly dominates the resolution landscape. Improvement-minded individuals interested in gaining long-term benefits […]

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Get a Head Start on New Year’s Resolutions

“2025 starts now.”  ——- After the rush of the holiday season has largely ended, and the excess of the season starts to weigh on celebrants’ minds, it is customary for many people to start thinking about the changes they want to implement in the new year. According to a Pew Research Center survey of United […]

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From Economics to Etiquette

“There are similarities.”  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- When I taught high school economics years ago, I wouldn’t have imagined transitioning from being an economics educator to becoming an etiquette educator, coach, and enthusiast many years later.  Now I find many connections between the two subjects.  Both pertain to understanding […]

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Improve Your Ability to Focus

How to protect against distractions.  ——- Distractions have never been harder to resist. According to Deloitte’s “2022 Connectivity and Mobile Trends Survey” (third edition), the average household in the United States now has a total of 22 connected devices. Things are a little less connected in Canada, where a J.D. Power survey of television service […]

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How to Deal with Toxic People

“Recognize toxic behavior.”  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- Most of us have experienced dealing with toxic people – those individuals who drain our energy, manipulate situations, and leave us feeling emotionally depleted. Whether it’s a family member, a gossiping co-worker, or a negative friend, navigating these relationships can be challenging. […]

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Benefits of Weekend Getaways

There is plenty to be said about weekend getaways.  ——- Working oneself ragged is no way to enjoy life. In fact, a person could be doing harm to his or her health by working too much, which may lead to lost productivity and burnout in the long run. Experts agree that getting away could be […]

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Self-Care can Save Your Life & Career!

by Dorothy Watson mentalwellnesscenter.info “Ideas for entrepreneurs”  ——- Innovation and ambition reign supreme in entrepreneurship, and the unyielding chase for success can often eclipse the vital need for self-care. But what if the secret to achieving your dreams lies in the acts of rejuvenation and balance many overlook? This article unveils the transformative power of […]

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How to Sustain Personal Growth Without Burnout

by Kelsey Taylor GetCompleteWellness.com “Without burnout.”  ——- In the pursuit of personal development, you may feel a high level of enthusiasm in the beginning. However, ensuring that this journey is not only effective but also sustainable requires a strategic and balanced approach. By focusing on long-term progress, you can achieve continuous growth without the burnout […]

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Motivation + Discipline = Success!

by Toni Delos Santos 90% Mental 90percentmental.com “Discipline equals freedom” –  Jocko Willink  ——- Motivation is about finding the enthusiasm to do what you need to do to reach your goals. High level performers have what is known as intrinsic motivation. This is the desire to do something that has a higher purpose to the athlete, […]

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Are You Always Late?

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”  William Shakespeare  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- If you are always late, does this indicate something negative about you? Are you careless, irresponsible, inconsiderate? Perhaps not in a general sense.  But something about the appointment you have, or the thing […]

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