Ever heard the expression that some people light up the room when they enter? As it turns out, there’s a name for that! It’s called the “heliotropic effect,” and when practiced, it could be the key to better business and a brighter life. Dr. Harry Cohen applies the heliotropic effect to business in his new […]
My life is multifaceted, and I like it just fine. I lead a colorful life. My problem with so much colorfulness is there are not enough hours in the day to be all things to all people, and that includes time for myself. Every woman has to have a little time for herself. Right? IN
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No matter what life throws at you—good, bad, big, little—it’s important to express gratitude. To give thanks for yesterday, today and tomorrow and all that you’ve experienced because each up and every down you face is a landmark on your journey that makes you who you are. Appreciate all that you have in your life,
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Do you have enough time to think about a particular aspect? Or is it always that you must be doing something or other without taking any halt? Well, nowadays, in fast paced life, we still need to contemplate. We don’t even have time to relax our minds and body. It is because we
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As a young child, Kathy Abbott spent her summers on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Her parents were environmental conservationists who helped her to appreciate nature. Abbott also had two aunts who brought her to the Cape beaches and woods. While exploring the natural habitats, her aunts would identify vegetation and animals. These interactions helped Abbott
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“You don’t have to rebuild a relationship with everyone you have forgiven.” ~Unknown “Forgive” and “forcefully” are not two words I have ever joined together before. My idea of forgiveness involved kind and gentle meekness. Goodness. Altruism. Compassion. But never forcefulness. Well, not until I waded through the choppy waters of forgiveness after I had
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It’s the holidays, right? Time to pour a few drinks with your favorite colleagues and finally break the ice with your iciest boss. But what you might not be thinking about is that your behavior at your office holiday events might directly impact your career headed into 2024. It’s not just Santa who’s watching… Not
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I have a confession: 10 years ago, I was lost. Bored with my routine and unsure of my purpose, I stumbled upon a piece of advice that would change my life. A talented writer, sensing my aimlessness, offered a simple suggestion: “Keep a journal for three months, and you will find your voice.” Why
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“Being cut off from our own natural self-compassion is one of the greatest impairments we can suffer.” ~Gabor Mate It was late at night, and I couldn’t sleep. I could almost hear the thudding of fear that was exploding in my chest. I tried to identify the singular cause of the fear, but it didn’t
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*Affiliate Disclosure I’m all about gifts that come from the heart. Darlings, the holiday season is a time for twinkling lights, crackling fires, and the warm embrace of loved ones. But amidst the frenzy of gift-giving, it’s easy to get caught up in the merry-go-round of “more, more, more.” This year, I say break free
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