A gratitude journal helps focus your thoughts, process your emotions, and clear your mind. It can be an essential tool in your health and wellness. If you’re ready to reap the benefits of appreciation, review these tips on how to start and maintain a gratitude journal:What is a gratitude journal?The power of positive thinking can change your...
How to Start and Maintain a Gratitude Journal
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Fraud Talk: Employment and Student Loan Scams
Young adults are particularly vulnerable to employment scams and student loan repayment scams. If not actively seeking employment, it might seem obvious to us that someone is attempting to scam us. However, at some point, many of us have experienced unemployment and financial strain, or are drowning in student loans or other types of debt. We can...
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Fraud Talk: Social Media Scams
What are Social Media Scams? In social media scams, scammers use social engineering to bait victims into sharing personal or financial information, clicking on links, or downloading harmful software or applications.
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8 Inflammation-Fighting Foods and Drinks
Chronic inflammation is associated with a long list of serious health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Fortunately, incorporating certain foods and drinks into your everyday diet can help to ward off inflammation, reducing risks to your health and boosting your overall wellbeing.Why is it necessary to fight inflammation?
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Back to School Savings Revisited
Did you know there are TWO Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays each year in the state of Florida? Traditionally, families have taken advantage of these savings as the summer comes to an end. But there is a second tax holiday in January as well. For 2024, it will begin Monday, January 1 and end on Sunday, January 14. That's two weeks of savings!
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5 New Christmas Movies to Enjoy This Year
From cheesy TV movies to huge theatrical releases, the holiday season looks to be quite promising for new media. Here’s a preview of what’s to come later this year so you can get into the holiday spirit:“A Biltmore Christmas” (Hallmark)Two Hallmark Channel favorites, Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, star this romantic, time-traveling...
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Should You Work with a Health and Wellness Coach?
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Brain Benefits of Learning a New Language
Learning a new language can help you connect with new people, strengthen your understanding of other cultures and countries, and make life easier if you’re living or visiting abroad. It’s also a great way to challenge and strengthen your brain at any age! Here are some of the many cognitive benefits you could experience as a bilingual or...
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Tips for Managing Your Child's Screen Time
Are you struggling to manage your kids’ screen time? Are they spending too much of their day playing games, watching videos, or dabbling in apps? If it’s a constant fight to get your children to put away the screens, then consider these tips to help ease the tension:Be clear with expectations, schedules, and limitsKids need structure and...
How to Prepare for a Camping Trip
Are you ready to unplug and enjoy the great outdoors? Whether you’re hoping for a solo adventure, an excursion with friends, or a family getaway, it’s important to take some time to create a thorough plan, packing list, and activity outline for your camping trip. These tips will help you get ready:Pick your type of campingThe first thing you...
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