National Puppy Day – A Time for Loving on Your Tiny Fur Babies
Go and love on your tiny fur babies! National Puppy Day is on March 23. It is time to recognize the fuzzy and full-of-love animals we have! Here are some facts related to this day: 3.3 million dogs enter dog shelters each year. National Puppy Day was started in...
World Poetry Day Recognizes Individual Expression and Creative Energy
Explore the many types of poetry! World Poetry Day is March 21. This day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO on March 21, 1999, to celebrate the art of poetry. Many organizations, libraries and publishers...
International Day of Happiness with Laughter Yoga and Happy Flash Mobs… Are You Smiling Yet?
It’s a good day to be happy! International Day of Happiness is March 20 and is recognized by the United Nations. Happiness is considered an important human goal that everyone wants. Here are some facts about the International Day of Happiness: The United Nations...
Dr. Chanel F. DeGuzman: Helping Women Own Their Greatness with Authenticity
Transitioning from a Director of Educational Services to a successful entrepreneur, Dr. Chanel DeGuzman has spent the last four years coaching high-achieving women and consulting organizations on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Her mission is to empower...
Embracing Her Journey: Jan Barlow’s Career Transition from Setback to Purpose
Jan Barlow’s career journey is a powerful testament to turning professional setbacks into opportunities for growth and purpose. After being hired for her strengths at a global pharmaceutical company, she was assigned a new boss and a new job description. Feeling...
Navigating Anxiety with Compassion and Gentleness – Meet Health and Wellness Coach Amber Metz
Amber Metz is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) who focuses on being warm, empathetic, and genuine to enable her clients to blossom into the person they are meant to be. My conversation with her gave me first-hand experience of her deep...
Plant the Seeds of Greatness with Tiny Actions and Small Steps
January is all about setting resolutions — big goals, new habits, and fresh starts that focus on one of the five core pillars of our life: Work, Friends, Family, Health and Food & Sleep. But what happens after the excitement fades? That’s where February and...
Intellectual Wellness: Learn, Create, Explore and Stimulate Your Mind
Intellectual wellness is knowing that there are many ways to do something and having a curiosity for learning. The signs of intellectual wellness are many. They include: Development of good study skills Becoming a critical thinker Creation of own ideas, views and...
National Creative Romance Month: Advice for Couples, Situationships, and Singles
After the holiday rush, we’re thrown into the most romantic month of the year, February. Valentine’s Day hits us right in the middle of the month and depending on your relationship status, it can have a positive or negative effect on your week. Regardless, February...
Generational Gap Slang: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
It’s lit. Or is it groovy? Slang or informal language that is usually spoken rather than written is unique to each generation. The 1950s for example had words like Dolly (cute girl) and party pooper (someone who is not fun to be around). Although some words are...
Melnea Cass: A Jewel in the Tapestry of Black History
Who was Melnea Cass? Melnea Jones was born in June of 1896 in Richmond, Virginia. At a young age, her family moved to South End in Boston. After the passing of her mother, she lived with an aunt but eventually returned to Boston to find work. She later met and...
National Love Your Pet Day: Celebrate Yours with a Spa Day or a Party!
Celebrate your Fur Baby! February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day. A pet offers much love but also requires a lot of care and attention. However, the strong connection that exists between you and your pet may help with reducing your stress. There are many benefits...
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