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Why It’s Important to Have ‘The Talk’ About Money With a Potential Partner and How to Prepare
It’s an established trope that people in relationships are likely to argue more about money than any other issue. A 2019 study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville indicated that even couples who are otherwise happy with each other find their views on money to be a source of challenge. The ‘for richer or poorer’ aspects of many…
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Ways to Ease Our Minds and Soothe Our Souls During This Election Season
There is no doubt that elections bring out the best and worst in people. The hope is that the highest good prevails and that the candidates who have the best interest in the wellbeing of the country get elected all up and down the ballot. They would ideally be servant leaders who could represent the…
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A baby, maybe? Deciding if you want children or not
There are few more monumental and personal decisions than whether or not to become a parent. It is a 24/7 commitment not to be made lightly since it impacts the child, and literally, impacts society on a grander scale. A young woman who had gotten pregnant unexpectedly, but then had a miscarriage, came away from…
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Emotional Support Animal Companions
For many, animals are more than pets, they are family members who adopt us as much as we adopt them. They capture our hearts and help us to be better people by modeling loyalty and unconditional love. They are also known to be highly intuitive and can often tell when their humans are struggling emotionally…
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Quality of Life As We Age
Do you want to live a longer, fuller life? According to assistant professor of Psychology Eric Kim, from the University of British Columbia, and an affiliate researcher at the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, it IS possible. Kim contends that if we change our…
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Ways to Deal With Election Fatigue
Although it is not a medical diagnosis and is not listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), election fatigue or election stress is a genuine experience that people have when feeling overwhelmed during the months leading up to the casting of votes for the president. The 24-hour news cycle by which…
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Can Physical Fitness Improve Psychological Wellbeing?
There are many reasons to lace up your sneakers and take yourself on a slow stroll along a winding wooded path, hoist some weights, or climb up on a Peloton and pedal your way into a drenching sweat. They include increased strength, flexibility, endurance, stamina, weight loss, muscle building, stress management and even meditation. Did…
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The Wisdom of Past Presidents: in Celebration of Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. This year (2024), it falls on February 19th. The original intent in 1885 was to honor the birthday of George Washington, the first U.S. President. It was expanded to include all of the occupants of the Oval Office in 1971. Those who were elected to…
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What Gives Life Meaning and Purpose?
The $64,000 question for sure. Are we born with a purpose, or do we discover it as we mature and evolve? First, let’s define the word purpose. The Cambridge Dictionary explains that is about taking an action or the reason something exists. Other words that come to mind are intentionality and motivation. What do you do ‘on purpose,’ with conscious determination, rather than mindlessly and…
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Breathing Exercises: “Here and Now, Breathe and Relax”
Those words of wisdom came from best-selling author, athlete, and motivational speaker, Dan Millman. The author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior shared a story from stage about an encounter he had with a man who approached him after an inspiring presentation. The man told him, “You probably charge a lot of money for personal consultations, and I only…
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Clearing the Clutter
We humans are acquisitive beings who surround ourselves with ‘stuff’. Beloved comedian George Carlin entertained audiences with his routine on that topic. (Warning. George uses another ‘s’ word to describe stuff.) We collect items that show the world who we are and what we value. Take a moment to look around the room where you are sitting. What…
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See You In September – How To Make the Seasonal Transition Easier
If you are of a certain generation, you may hear the lyrics and music of the 1960s love song by that name, as you read the words See You In September. The calendar pages have turned and it is now the 9th month of the year. For children, teens, and young adults, it heralds a return to classes….