“It is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on to a brighter world.” ~Dave Pelzer, A Child Called “It” I grew up in the shadow of my pathologically narcissistic father. From a very young age, my role in the family […]
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With a growing desire for increased global mobility, more Americans are exploring the prospect of obtaining dual citizenship or even renouncing their U.S. citizenship in favor of a different country’s. Data from the U.S. State Department in 2020 estimated that more than 9 million Americans live outside the country. Judi Galst is the managing director
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I’m Always Learning As a woman over 50, I enrolled myself in a negotiation class. In life, we don’t always get what we desire and that’s inevitable. However, we have a far better chance of getting what we want, whether its receiving a raise or following our dreams if we have strong negotiation skills. At
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“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ~Fyodor Dostoyevsky When I was in my last semester of college in 2016, I got my first paid job working in libraries as a children’s library assistant. I can remember the passion and sense of purpose I
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Mexico may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of wine, but a region carpeted in green vineyards and dust roads just two hours south of San Diego has been making a case for oenophiles to get on board. Often referred to as the Napa Valley of Mexico, Valle de
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Today’s post on the ins and outs of parenting parents and avoiding mistakes so that you have the best relationship with your grands, was written by parenting blogger, Kristin Herman. Enjoy, darling! In a world where family connections seem to fray more easily than ever, the heartbreaking reality of estrangement between adult children and their
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It’s a new week, and that can bring with it a sense of excitement and possibility or a sense of dread about your overwhelming responsibilities. Sometimes for me it’s both. And not just because I have a lot to do, but also because, like most of us, I have a lot going in my head
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It’s hard to argue with Hello Seven’s mission statement: “We should all be millionaires.” With an emphasis on all. It’s a solid plan and one that the business coaching consultancy’s Rachel Rodgers is manifesting day in and day out. With all the talk about leaning into a career, Rodgers is teaching professionals how to lean
You’re probably asking yourself, “How do I keep growing? How do I stay relevant? How do I maximize my career trajectory over time?” If you’re operating “career forward” like we are, you’re building equity—the same way you might in your financial life. But you create this equity in your career. We call it professional equity.
When you harbor resentment and anger toward others, you hurt yourself. Why? In general, the other person isn’t thinking about you. On another front, when you harbor anger, it destroys feelings of joy. Negative feelings are in your daily existence. So, how can you ward off these unpleasant feelings? Forgiveness. Remember, sweet reader, “To err
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