It is difficult to fully communicate how tragic the losses were and how challenging the dynamics continue to be. One year ago, a teen boy took his life at our community high school. Within six months, our small town of 4,000 had lost two more boys to suicide. Anguished families. Distraught friends. Caring citizens asking ...…
I’d be 26 years of age before even knowing the medical name of this internal hell that had plagued me for so long; or that it was even a medical disorder as opposed to a personal one. Until then, I simply thought; one, I was crazy. And, two, that I’m the only person in the world going ...…
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to let you know that our featured contributor, Patricia Rossi, has a NEW book out today! Everyday Etiquette: How to Navigate 101 Common and Uncommon Social Situations. We’re thrilled to bring Patricia, who has been airing on NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC affiliates for the past 5 years, to Chicago this ...…
You likely know the physical and physiological benefits of regular exercise … reducing your risk for disease, creating a toned body, improving your quality of sleep, increasing or energy and vitality, and so much more. Working with hundreds of clients for twenty years, I’ve seen time and time again another incredible yet often overlooked benefit ...…
There are many ingredients that go into accomplishing any worthwhile endeavor. Going out on a limb, I would venture to say that none are more important than …consistency. Assuming you know the direction in which you want to head, your willingness to stick to whatever it is that’s required of you will be the determining ...…
With the growing trend in telecommuting, more and more people find themselves setting up shop in places that offer free Wi-Fi. Café owners offer Internet access in order to draw the teleworkers who would like to partake of this coffee house perk. Are you one of these public Internet users? If so, you must realize ...…
Throughout my life, my parents blessed me with many life lessons. They taught me the skills I would need to succeed and be a good person. One lesson that really stands out is toughness. For my whole childhood, I was the smallest in the class and the shortest among my peers. From birth we knew ...…
For many of us, making healthier food choices is a way of life. We read labels, we’re mindful of our portions, we limit the amount of junk and processed foods we eat, we limit our alcohol intake and we make a concerted effort to eat “clean” and healthy. We put in the time and effort ...…
If you’ve ever baked a cake, you know that if you put in fresh, delicious ingredients in the appropriate amounts at the appropriate time, you often create something delicious. You also know that while many tasty ingredients may be available to you and within easy reach, like mustard, pepper, garlic or vinegar, they simply don’t ...…
Have you ever wondered, “What is the secret to getting that sought after position?” Perhaps you’re a job seeker trying to make sense of the current job market … or you’re a service professional seeking to land more clients. Following are some inside tips from human resource executives and hiring managers that can prepare you ...…
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