Cold and dark winter mornings might make you feel like pulling the covers over your head, but the last months of the year could be a productive time. Leave hibernating to the bears while you spend the winter making positive changes in your life. The possibilities are endless. Start with…
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Sometimes your career path points straight ahead, and sometimes you need to take a few detours. Even if others think it looks like a step back, a bridge job may be just what you need to prepare for the next stage in your professional life. What is a bridge job?…
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Just like the lion in the Wizard of Oz, you probably have more courage than you think. While you may find it difficult to ask a stranger to stop talking during a movie, you’d rise to the occasion if a wicked witch threatened you and your friends. In real life,…
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Your friendships have a big influence on your experiences. Relationships help to define who you are and what your future will be like. Having a strong and supportive social circle enhances the quality of your life, and may even help you to live longer. Find partners and companions who will…
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Meditation is a powerful tool, but it’s not the only way to calm your mind. Consider these tricks to find peace and inner calmness. Try these ideas the next time you want to calm your mind and feel better: 1. Breathe. The simple act of breathing can help you calm…
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Managing your weight may depend on how you sleep, and sleeping well may depend on what you eat. Your diet and sleep are closely connected in many ways, and both are essential to your mental and physical wellbeing. Practice lifestyle habits that will help you maintain a healthy weight and…
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Self-help advice is sometimes difficult to avoid. From comments about the best weight loss method to tips on how to handle relationships, these recommendations can be popular. However, you don’t have to follow every self-help recommendation that you see. Be choosy and don’t let popular ideas sway you if you…
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As a parent, you want your kids to have happiness, health, and success. Even if you don’t have a magic wand you can wave, you have the power to bring these things about by influencing the way your children think. One good place to start is by encouraging optimism. A…
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Some adults love a tough workout, and others dread any activity more strenuous than washing their hair. Given that 80% of Americans fail to meet government guidelines for aerobic and strength training, it’s obvious that most of us fall into the second camp. A new study by the University of…
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Short-term memory loss can be a serious issue, and it’s not always easy to determine the exact cause. Although several medical conditions can affect memory, there are other things that also influence the brain. Lifestyle choices can have a big impact on short-term memory loss. Consider these common causes of…
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