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Raising Great Kids (8 Steps to Success)

Whether you have a house full of children or just one, it’s important to understand steps for raising great kids. Even when discovering that each child has a different personality, there are eight points that apply. Helping them form excellent character is a surefire way to approach raising great kids.

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Gaining Wisdom in All Parts of Your Life

Do you see yourself as intelligent? Perceptive? Or feel you use good discretion? Think of how you’ve handled a recent situation that was challenging. Perhaps you wouldn’t change a thing. But most of us learn through trials, and that takes time. There are a variety of terms we interchange with

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Successful Leadership (The 6 C’s to Remember)

Leadership has changed in recent years to reflect different mindsets. As upcoming generations enter the workforce and move into independent roles, new viewpoints have taken shape. A part of successful leadership is recognizing these changes. Rather than taking a management stance, it’s time to look at leadership as an overall

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14 Steps for Building Resilience

It’s no secret that we often feel beat up or knocked down by the end of the day. This is unfortunately a typical part of life and can leave you feeling unsettled and defeated. Building resilience helps turn this around. Instead of allowing adversity or stressors to determine your demeanor,

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15 Ways to Make it Through Tough Times

Even when life is going great, we know it’s only a matter of time before something takes place that can change it all. Since we can’t give up, we must find a way to make it through tough times. Circumstances can turn quickly and occasionally cause an obvious need for

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Rethinking Maslow’s Pyramid: 5 New Views for Wellness

If you’ve ever had a psychology class, or even if you haven’t, you’ve likely heard the name Abraham Maslow. His 1945 paper titled “A Theory of Human Motivation” became a staple in the world of psychology and behavioral research. It involves Maslow’s pyramid of hierarchy. The basis of his theory

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11 Reasons We Give Up Before Succeeding

It’s true. There are often reasons we give up before succeeding when tackling a goal or task. Sometimes, it’s not even realized or evident. We simply decide it’s time to move on. What if you assessed your mindset before making the change to quit? Would it help you recognize thought

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Extinguishing Your Anger (7 Steps to Freedom)

Have you ever felt like it’s impossible to control your anger when something is bothering you? Extinguishing your anger isn’t easy, but it’s important when considering your overall health and wellness. Success with this is possible, but everyone is different. There are steps to take that contribute to achievement of

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43 Personal Growth Quotes (By Category)

We get caught up in the day-to-day and sometimes need a reset. Instead of trudging on, take a few moments to settle your mind. It can help with confidence and action steps. It’s not uncommon to decide that you would like to make a change, or that it’s time to

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Healthcare Behind the Scenes

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in healthcare? It’s a complex and ever-changing industry that involves a wide range of professionals, from doctors and nurses to administrators and insurance providers. Behind the scenes, there are many factors that impact the cost and quality of healthcare

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Medical Gaslighting: Is It Real?

The term “gaslighting” has been around for decades but has recently spread like wildfire. Social media is riddled with descriptions of gaslighting during medical visits. Most often this surfaces when we feel overlooked or placated during issues that aren’t resolved. At a time when we’re encouraged to speak out against

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Using Declarations (Not Doubt) for Your Wellness

In This Article What is a Declaration? A declaration is a statement or an announcement. In most cases it is considered formal. A declaration can be used in the legal realm, with Biblical reflection, in real estate, with computer programming, and even in business. The idea behind a declaration is

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Finding Breakthrough for the Busy, Burdened, and Burned Out

It’s no secret that life comes with a variety of burdens and difficulties. As we maneuver these busy steps daily, weekly, and monthly, we become burned out. Sometimes it doesn’t take much. In this article we’ll look at finding breakthrough when you’re busy, burdened, and burned out. The one point

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100 Meaningful Messages for Mom

We embrace the women that are responsible for encouraging, loving, and nurturing us. Although a special day has been set aside specifically for celebrating mothers, the role can be filled by any woman who has been impactful. Some examples may include aunts, grandmothers, and stepmoms. For most of us, one

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Environmental Health (Your Role for Earth Day and Beyond)

There’s no mistaking that the efforts for improving our world from an environmental safety standpoint have gained attention over the years. This amped up movement has taken issues by storm, especially on Earth Day. There are many amazing facts about Earth Day and what it stands for. In this section,

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Parenting Points to Know for Success

This wasn’t the original article planned for the week; however, after an encounter with my young adult daughter, there was no resisting capturing the moment. She called unprompted and expressed gratitude toward me for always being available and willing to help her. She was having a moment of revelation about

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