When people think of the most important parts of their body, the first organs that may come to mind tend to be the heart, the brain, or the lungs. But what about our skin? Our skin is our body’s largest organ and it is the first line of defense against the...
What if the beast in The Beauty and The Beast loved himself unconditionally? What if we took that same approach – loving ourselves, just as we are? We’re surrounded by so much noise in today’s world, noise that buries our self-worth in other people’s opinions,...
Understanding the vocabulary and language associated with financial literacy is crucial to making the first step in managing and maintaining your money. Maybe you’re a student thinking of taking out a few federal loans to pay for college; you might already know how...
I own four beautiful gratitude journals. Most of them are barely used. Like many people, I eagerly start gratitude challenges when Thanksgiving draws near, but my momentum dwindles after winter sets in. A few years back, I decided I needed to find a better...
Agatha Christie is, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s bestseller author because her book sales number over 4 billion copies and have been translated into 44 languages. Just because this is true doesn’t mean everyone should read one of her...
During Emotional Wellness Month, I would like to take charge of my emotional wellness from this precursor: “What happens to a dream deferred?” Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes ponders cautiously. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” Proverbs 13:12 states...
The pause button. The pause button is the most revolutionary piece of equipment ever designed. This may be a controversial statement but one I believe is true. In the 80s when we all brought VHS players into our homes, we marveled at how we could pause movies, just...
Relevance is a key success factor for any business. Changing times require businesses to constantly evaluate their relevance in their market and identify what can keep them different from their competition. To identify your unique differentiator, it’s best to...
If you adore everything pumpkin, it’s time to celebrate. October 26 is National Pumpkin Day. Grown throughout the U.S., pumpkins are one of the most famous types of winter squash. They’re a proud member of the gourd family, which also includes cucumbers and...
In 2015, 20-year-old Shawn Ford, Jr. of Akron, Ohio was sentenced to death for bludgeoning his girlfriend’s parents to death after they forbade him to visit their daughter, Chelsea Schobert, in the hospital after she and Shawn had gone on a date. Chelsea had been...
The Center for Healthcare Strategies estimates 36 percent of U.S. adults have a low proficiency in health literacy, which relates to a person’s ability to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health...
Anxiety and worries are much higher for everyone lately, and it may be more difficult for all of us to find the words to truly express how we feel. However, younger children are more likely to express their emotions through their behaviors. Older children and...
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