Alternatives to Holiday Gatherings – Supporting Friends and Family Virtually
The world we now live in has changed. The face mask has now evolved from being a necessity to a fashion accessory. It’s as normal to carry one as you would your phone or wallet. The pandemic has changed how we work, learn and interact as social distancing becomes...
Reaffirming the Importance of Human Rights
The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, and on December 10 every year we have the opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human rights. There are five types of humans’ rights: social, economic, political, cultural, and civil....
15 Women-Owned Businesses to Shop from This Holiday Season
There’s something so fulfilling about finding that perfect gift! As COVID-related shopping limitations are still in effect across the country, it’s that time of the holiday season to think outside of the box. We’ve curated a list of 15 unique businesses and...
The Heartbeat of Her Nexx Chapter: Meet Our Volunteers!
The lifeblood of Her Nexx Chapter is our team of dedicated and committed volunteers. Today is International Volunteer Day with the theme for 2020: “Together We Can Through Volunteering.” With nine departments and 66 volunteers from five different countries, we are...
Her Nexx Chapter and Me
I was feeling a huge desire to do more for the world when I started doing volunteer work. I was not sure how I could contribute to building a more equitable society, and I started to apply for various volunteer programs. I worked with children, young and old. I...
Strategies of Getting Through the Season
2020 has been a year of transitions. There’s still almost a month left to go before the new year, but as the winter holidays approach, more and more adjustments will soon need to be made. I have never been good at handling transitions, and this year my life was...
Know Your Chronotype: Help Increase Your Productivity
Lions, bears, wolves and dolphins—oh my! No, this isn’t some strange spin off from The Wizard of Oz. These animals represent the four different chronotypes. Learning about which chronotype describes you can be an important tool for maximizing your productivity. ...
Your Choices Matter – Protecting Yourself from Lung Cancer
With the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died from metastatic cancer that spread to her lungs, we have been reminded of the deadly toll that lung cancer takes upon our society. On this final day of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we...
Eliminating Violence Against Women – A Worldwide Struggle We Can’t Forget
November 25th marked a holiday that many of us don’t know about: The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It’s a day of recognition of both the worth and oppression of women worldwide. The United States National Action Plan on Women,...
Black Friday Shopping in the Age of COVID
We’ve all heard the term “20/20 vision” where we finally see things a little clearer, and this year has been nothing short of that. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drastically alter lives around the globe, businesses have been forced to adjust their practices...
A Time to Reflect
Is it almost December? If you are like me, 2020 may have passed by in a flash, with little to no recollection of what happened during the months in between. But a new year is soon arriving and before every new year comes the holiday season! With the year being...
Relishing the Joys of Thanksgiving
Every year, come November, Americans across the country brave long flights and unsettlingly heavy traffic to convene in one same time and place with their families. They are fully cognizant that the hassle of cross-country travel will be worthwhile once they’re...
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