Summer is here! Longer days and, of course, VACATION! According to Allina Health there reasons vacations are necessary for your health. Studies demonstrate that vacations have physical and mental health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of… Read More
Archive for the ‘Self Improvement’ Category
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Understanding Consumer Empathy!
Empathy is at the center of marketing to consumers! By Pete Denman Modern marketing is a relatively new industry compared to other business practices. Starting in the 1960’s, markets became saturated with competition as the economy experienced a post-war business… Read More
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Cheers to Holiday Harmony
Holidays are often filled with so much activity we neglect to savor the moments with family and friends. According to Pew Research, in 2017 about nine-in-ten Americans (92%)… celebrated Christmas; a study in 2019 according to Gallup reported about the same. According to Pew Research, the role… Read More
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Art of Influence
The thought of influencing others may be daunting, but we influence with every aspect of our behavior. Should your intention be to increase your influence, Professor G. Richard Shell of Wharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management, provides an effective strategy: First,… Read More
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Curated Curiosity
Thought leader? Expert in your profession? Effective critical thinking is born with the realization that we know much less than we think we do. “The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.” –Aristotle If we live… Read More
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Detox Your Social Circle
Ever notice how being around happy people improves your mood? Whereas other people can suck the life out of you? It is a known fact we are the product of those with whom we choose to surround ourselves. The people close to… Read More
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Wisdom Imparted
Education is emphasized in today’s society as an empowering avenue one must take to advance their career, and consequently their life. Statistics equate education to income or career success, albeit less often to happiness. Many influential experiences occur outside of the classroom. Compassion for… Read More
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Savor Happiness
Savor! According to Webster, Savor is defined as to delight in, enjoy. When was the last time we really enjoyed a moment? Reacted with a belly laugh? Experienced a genuine gratefulness for a loved one’s embrace or delighted in the scent of a flower? … Read More
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Combatting Burnout
Burnout, defined by Psychology Today as “a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress” is at an all-time high. Virtually 69% of employees report some burnout symptoms. Once seen as an excuse for laziness,… Read More