In your continued journey toward your own self-growth, your willingness to grow and learn in new ways never fails to inspire me. Which is why, today, I want to discuss a common misconception that so many of us grapple with regularly: the idea of being busy vs. being productive. In our fast-paced society, with practically […]
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Lawrence Carpenter says he grew up poor and dreaming of a better life. By age 12, he was following the only example he saw in his North Carolina neighborhood of how to achieve this dream: selling drugs. By age 17, he was incarcerated. After serving six years in prison, he was back on the streets
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For most, living in this day and age requires a level of digital immersion, inundating us with notifications and constant connectivity. While most people understand that constant digital distractions may not be great for us, the damage is hard to measure. Jim Kwik, brain coach and New York Times bestselling author of Limitless, says these
The world of fashion is fickle. I prefer the word style and believe that a woman’s style transforms over time — it’s her biography! Trends come and go in the blink of an eye, leaving closets overflowing with what were once considered must-haves. But amidst the ever-churning cycle of fads, some classics transcend the whims
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a retreat to some magical location where you could deeply connect with yourself and forge lifelong relationships with likeminded people? Then did you immediately wonder if it might feel a little overwhelming to you as an introvert or highly sensitive person? As an
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This excerpt is shared with permission from Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom by Dr Gino Wickman and Rob Dube (BenBella Books, 2024). Here are a few of the activities that past clients proudly share with us when they return from vacation. “I cleared out all of my emails!”
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Today’s story is about how to adjust your makeup when you decide to embrace your grey hair. The author, Elise Marquam-Jahns, is a professional makeup-artist who is passionate about helping women 50+ get their glow back. Enjoy! 6 Pro Tips on How to Adjust Your Makeup When You Decide to Go Grey The enduring visual
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“If your path demands you to walk through hell, walk as though you own the place.” ~Unknown Trigger warning: This content contains references to self-harm and suicide. It was in the spring semester during graduate school. I was living alone in a one-bedroom apartment and working nearly full-time hours at night. The anti-depressants weren’t working
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Looking to take control of your money and make it work for you? Whether you’ve just started your first part-time job or want to make better use of an allowance, learning how to budget your money as a teen can help you get more out of your money. Budgeting doesn’t just help you save money
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All types of relationships, from romantic to platonic and everything in between, are complicated. We all approach them differently, especially since each is so unique. But one thing we know to be true is that relationships often require work, whether it be communicating more effectively, learning to set boundaries, or just generally trying to show
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