Who is in your corner?

In life, there are few things that are more valuable than good friends. It has been said that you can tell much about a person by the people who are a part of their life. There are many kinds of friends, from close friends to fair-weathered friends. As important as it is to have good…

July 12, 20220Comments

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Raising up Leaders

Leadership means making tough decisions. Whether you are a parent, boss, teacher or a business owner, there will be times where you need to make decisions about hard things. It requires seeing the big picture and doing what needs to be done for everyone involved.

June 1, 20220Comments

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Growing as a Leader

As a leader, it can be easy to overlook the needs of those you work with, especially in a stressful day or when you are met with deadlines. This is an opportunity to take a step back and see what those around you need. Begin to ask yourself, “How can I make them succeed?” This…

May 18, 20220Comments

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Starting a new job

As you start your new job, take a few minutes to think about what that first week will look like.

March 1, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health

Resolving Conflict over the Phone

Let’s face it, nobody really enjoys having difficult conversations Because avoiding them altogether may seem more convenient. The reality is, avoiding conflict rarely resolves itself. Learning to have hard conversations in life is a necessary skill. Although these skills are universal, having hard conversations over the phone will require more finesse and intentional effort. Whether…

February 8, 20220Comments

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Care for Your Mental Health

Not everyone who is stressed or depressed needs to seek professional help. But all of us need to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Taking care of yourself may mean very different things from one person to another. But one thing is certain for all of us, we need to take time to…

January 18, 20220Comments

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Top 3 Reasons to Keep Writing Letters

When was the last time you’ve sent someone a letter? Whether it be to a loved one you haven’t seen in a while or a friend who you’ve been thinking of lately, sending someone a handwritten letter can be beneficial and healthy for yourself, as well as the family and friends you love. Here are…

January 12, 20220Comments

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New Year’s Resolution

We have all experienced pain in one form or another, be it the death of a loved one or the imprisonment of a partner. Not a single family is immune to these moments in life. In our low moments, we may not have the strength to see the light at the end of the tunnel.…

January 4, 20220Comments

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Slow Down and Enjoy the Moment

I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t been told at some point in their life that they needed to “slow down” and “stop and smell the roses.” It’s all too easy to become so caught up in the next thing that it feels like there’s no time to slow down

December 31, 20210Comments

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Leadership Mental Health

Moving Forward from your Past

We often find ourselves stressing out, struggling with, or stuck in our past. Sometimes it’s a bad breakup, a mistake we made, someone who wronged you, or just something you wish you had done differently. The point is, we’re in our own heads over something that is already done. Well, it’s time to move forward.…

October 27, 20210Comments

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