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A MATTER OF TAKING INITIATIVE

A sideline view of life can provide us with a sense of complacency – a chance to watch rather than act. While it may be a good place to kick back as a spectator, it is an impossible place to realize your dreams. The key to self-improvement and realization is to take the initiative that

HOW TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVE LISTENING

How many times have you engaged in a conversation where you were simply not being heard by the other person? How did it make you feel? Frustrated? Angry? Maintaining good communication is paramount to building effective and productive relationships with others. An integral part of good communication includes being an active listener. Why is active

UNDER ONE ROOF: THE ADVANTAGES OF MULTIGENERATIONAL HOUSEHOLDS

With multigenerational living on the rise in popularity, there’s advantages and disadvantages to having multiple generations under one roof. If you’re considering making the switch, then check out these pros and cons before finalizing your decision. Living arrangements in America today are a far cry from the “Ozzie and Harriett” nuclear families of the 1950s

SMART WAYS TO SHARPEN YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS

As social beings, we rely on each other for support with our mental, physical, and financial well-being. We are innately hardwired to desire human contact and are constantly seeking it out via in person and virtual interactions. While most of us are equipped to adequately engage with others, there are a few certain people who

TAP INTO THE POWERFUL EFFECTS OF MUSIC

Music is everywhere. We can hear it while watching our favorite television programs or movies. It is often played in venues such as sporting events, the workplace, restaurants, shopping centers, or elevators. For most people, playing their own brand of music is a common form of entertainment. And, even when we tune out the background 

BALANCING YOUR LIFE PRIORITIES

Living a productive and meaningful life is a balancing act. With the pressures of today’s demanding and high paced world, most people struggle to find a reasonable balance. We can easily be drawn away from our key priorities when one aspect of our life consumes the bulk of our time and attention. To a large 

CHANGING GOALS FOR CHANGING SEASONS

While reflecting on the idea of setting a New Year’s resolution for 2022, I realized that my personal and professional goals and desires are different than they used to be. I first sensed this shift in my perspective over the last few years as I participated in the year-end annual review process with my manager

MAKE EACH DAY COUNT

Most of us have more than enough busy work to do in our daily lives. As we go from one tedious activity to another, we often feel a lack of enthusiasm, purpose, or sense of accomplishment. Is your daily routine filled with meaningless tasks? Do you generally feel like nothing much matters by the end 

HOW TO TACKLE ADVERSITY

There is no escaping the adversity that touches all of us from time to time. But in the wake of incredible loss, there is a silver lining. In fact, it is during some of our greatest struggles that we discover a better lifestyle and become a more resourceful, adept person.