Step 1: Acknowledge That You’re Stuck At some point, most of us stay in a job longer than we should. Fear, comfort, or avoiding the effort of change often keep us there. Recognizing that you’re in a career rut is the first and most important, step toward change. Step 2: Don’t Quit Impulsively, Create an […]
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Many times, we unknowingly attract negativity into our lives through our thoughts. We dwell, worry, and ruminate and often, before we know it, the very things we feared come to pass. It could be an illness, an unexpected change in our personal or professional life, or challenges in relationships. Our thoughts are more powerful than
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When I first thought about writing this post, my plan was to share tips I’ve tried to tolerate winter weather, a “how-to” on what works and what doesn’t. Each time I woke to frigid temperatures, snow, and icy roads, I tried changing my mindset: cultivating gratitude for a beautiful day, venturing outdoors, and experimenting with
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I recently started shaping my eyebrows with makeup after noticing they were beginning to thin. After experimenting with several brands, techniques, and tricks, I found a few favorites that consistently deliver natural-looking results. Below, I’ve also included how to use each product properly to achieve lush, well-defined brows that beautifully frame your face. Eyebrow Pencil:
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Over the years, I’ve tried countless makeup removers for regular makeup and waterproof formulas alike. Yet every morning, I still woke up with raccoon eyes and sticky lashes. At the time, I was already using jojoba oil as a hair product to add luster and shine, completely unaware of its other uses and benefits. Then
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Each year I make sure I get a screening mammogram. I started getting them as soon as I turned 40. Although there’s no history of breast cancer in my immediate family, I’ve always been good about practicing preventative care. This year as any other year, I got tested and forgot about it because for the
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Are there activities in your life that feel repetitive and boring, cooking meals, doing laundry, grocery shopping, house chores, driving your kids around, or even your job? Maybe it’s time to think differently and approach these routines with a bit of creativity. Shifting your perspective may not only change your attitude, but also make these
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I don’t remember exactly when I started reading novels, but I do remember that once I began, I couldn’t stop. It was likely during my teenage years. I can still picture myself closing the door to my bedroom and stepping into an imaginary world, one that gave me hope and, quite honestly, a reason to
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I recently came across an article in which the author claimed that one in seven people say their long-term partner is not the love of their life. According to research by Siemens Festival Nights, 73 percent of the 2,000 participants admitted they felt they were settling because they had missed their chance to be with
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As I sit at the clubhouse bar, gazing through the window, I am surrounded by massive stones resting quietly along the horizon. A light breeze drifts through the air, softly disturbing their ancient stillness. The lush vegetation and towering trees, many of which have succumbed to a local beetle epidemic—still glow with the vibrant greens
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