I just dropped off a rider—her name is Mariel. When I picked her up, she got into the car and said she was headed downtown. I casually mentioned that I live downtown, near the Walt Disney Concert Hall. She smiled, said, “That’s fire,” and then, just like that, she put on her headphones. And I …
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You may have heard that it takes 21 days to develop a new habit. However, research shows that while multiple factors can impact the time it takes to form a habit, the average is closer to 10 weeks. Habits influence how we navigate our daily lives and impact every facet of our existence—from productivity to …
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“You owe yourself one hour a day of self-maintenance. It can include reading, writing, yoga, exercise, dancing, meditation, painting, or whatever, but you owe it to yourself. One hour, 1/24 of your day. That is less than 5%. It matters, it really does. Make it count.” ~Sarah Brassard The alarm rings at 5:45 a.m. She’s …
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Thanks to inflation, most of us are looking for ways to reduce our grocery spending. I have a family of five and in the last few years, my grocery budget has risen at least $200 a month. Of course, I’m not the only one feeling this change. Food prices in 2022 were 9.9% higher than …
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The holiday season is a nonstop flurry of events, from family gatherings to dinner at the boss’s house. It’s always in good taste to arrive with a gift to show your appreciation for your host’s efforts and your gratitude for being invited to the occasion. Unless you’re giving a highly individualized gift to someone you …
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WOMEN OVER 50: LET’S GET BETTER SLEEP So, you’re spending adequate time in bed, but you typically wake up tired and unrested. Frustrating as it is, you can’t seem to shut your brain off long enough to get a good night’s sleep. You’re way past your college days where you could sleep for 5 hours …