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Sounds of concentration
When it comes to needing to focus and get work done, music has been my savior. Creating a playlist for when I need to concentrate, however, is not easy.   Studies show that music can improve your productivity and help tune out all of the background noise so you can […]

Sounds of concentration

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Can you name your top strengths?
We often spend a lot of time on criticizing parts of ourselves that we wish to change, alter, or correct. Our concept of self-esteem can only be established after serious self-reflection. Our shortcomings can be presented in the form of physical weakness, appearance, or lack of knowledge or skill.   […]

Can you name your top strengths?

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A month or so ago, I read a great essay discussing how no one knows what to expect from dating anymore.  Essentially, we have become so de-structured when it comes to dating that we have ceased to be intentional with our courtship. For example, a USA Today study demonstrated that […]

Are You Living Your Life on Purpose?

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Laughter truly is the best medicine
I really love reading, especially fiction. There’s something so therapeutic about taking a break from your reality and being transported into a story. However, recently I have become very fond of reading non-fiction, particularly autobiographies of female comedians.   Quite frankly, these non-self help biographies really do offer some great […]

Laughter truly is the best medicine

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This is a guest post from writer Melissa Davis. The luckiest people in the world are those who know how to forgive. To let go of the negativity and hurt that others have caused us, is to enable ourselves to grow and live and a full and happy life. Forgiving ourselves, […]

Unconditional Forgiveness: A Gift for Yourself and Others

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With the launch of Kim Kardashian’s new book, Selfish, this month selfies and selfie-culture is on everyone’s mind.  Or at least it’s been on my mind.  I should confess that I’ve always been fond of self-portraits and let’s face it that’s what selfies are- quick, modern self-portraits.  Long before Kim […]

Selfies as Self-Care

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It’s summer, which can mean a lot of different things for different people – no school, beach time, vacations, etc. It can also mean wedding season! A lot of people choose this time of the year to take the next step in their relationship and make the ultimate vow to […]

Are you ready for the ultimate “next step” in your ...

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3 Easy Ways to Enjoy Summer and Stay Active too!   It’s that time of year again.. Summer!! How exciting!! When I think of summer, it’s the time of barbeques, lightning bugs & ice cream, but I think it’s safe to say what we, college kids, are all really thinking […]

Summer is here!! Time to Kick Back & Relax .. ...

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As we know, it can be difficult for couples to find time to spend together—with the demands of children, work, and running a household, there never seems to be enough time for each other.  Sometimes just a few hours together in the midst of a crazy week seems like an […]

5 Daily Tasks to Better Connect with Your Spouse

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This July, I will have been married for seven years.  In that time, I can honestly say that I have grown to love and appreciate my husband (much) more than when we first started dating.  I can also say, that as a result of both my experience as a married […]

Would you want to be married to you?

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Should you take a "tech break?"
Summer is a time to rest, relax, and unwind. In that spirit of relaxation, I accepted the My Disconnect Day challenge to unplug and disconnect from technology for 24 hours.   Taking a “tech break” was definitely harder than I anticipated. The challenge requires you to go cold turkey from […]

Should you take a “tech break?”

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