We have all heard the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” or we’ve been yelled at by our grandmother to finish our veggies. And while we often let their messages get away from us without giving them much thought, we should consider the reasons why we...
While some technical components make you successful, some are intertwined with your authentic self. Sometimes we are under the impression that we are aligned with who we are, but in reality, we are acting from a place of conditioning of our environment or our...
“The best thing you have to offer the world is yourself. You don’t have to copy anyone else. If you do, you’re second best. To achieve success is to be first, and that’s being yourself.” — John Denver Because of the unique challenges of being a teacher, at the...
Maintaining motivation while working from home can be grueling and sometimes thought of as impossible. As a work-from-home mom, I completely understand the struggle. Some days I will find myself working on every other assignment than the one I desperately need to....
Today is International Sushi Day. A day to go out and get some California rolls or even make your own overflowing with as many ingredients as you want. However, in Japan - the birthplace of sushi - California rolls are hard to come by. The most common form of sushi...
Mahatma Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” My friend, Janice Smith, lives out this maxim every day through her work with an organization called Kiva. The story behind her hard work and accomplishments, and...
The simplistic portion of Nature Photography Day celebrated on Tuesday, June 15 refers to landscapes and flowers where nothing is moving thus the photographer can often get a wonderful shot without worrying that Uncle Harry has closed his eyes or Billy put his hand...
The past year has been undeniably unusual. Change and uncertainty have pervaded our lives and it is important — now more than ever — to prioritize our health and well-being. In honor of National Women’s Health Month, which is officially celebrated each year in May...
There’s no doubt that talking about money, especially when you don’t feel like you have as much as everyone else, can feel pretty uncomfortable. While it’s not logical, it can feel as though American culture revolves around author Ronald Wright’s observation that...
Do you know someone who has trouble holding on or accepting their truth? Their self-truth? I once had a friend who’d convinced herself to hold on to her size 4 dresses. She even went as far as buying size 4 dresses although she was a size 8 and 5 feet tall. Some...
Cooking is a universal activity enjoyed by many across the world. Even if your passions lie outside the kitchen, we have all experienced the comforting taste of a homemade meal. In this blog, I will discuss the different ways cooking can be used to relieve stress...
Nicotine addiction is the most common form of chemical dependency in the nation and research suggests nicotine is equally as addictive as heroin and cocaine. Billions of dollars are spent every year on advertising that portray people smoking cigarettes as...
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