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Most of us have had to present information at some point, to a group of other people. Maybe it was for a school presentation, a work meeting or for a committee.  Regardless, public speaking isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. In fact, many high schools and colleges offer public speaking classes in an effort […]

What comes to your mind when you think about having a positive work or school culture?  Is empathy something that you thought of?  Empathy means understanding someone else’s feelings and then sharing those feelings with them.  Having empathy shows that you care about the people you are working with.  It allows you to connect with […]

Whether it came from your parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, caretaker or maybe a teacher at school, most of us can say we have been told it is important to eat your fruits and vegetables.  Unfortunately, due to taste, or smell or the look of them, vegetables and fruit can be hard to want to eat.  Unless […]

Most people would agree that they dislike getting sick with a cold or flu.  Getting sick or having someone sick that you are caring for can be a setback in your plans, your routine, and your overall lifestyle for a period of time.  Being healthy and at your best physical health is something that people […]

The month of February honors African American history and dates back to as early as 1915.  African American history month, also called Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their role in the history of the United States. President Ford in 1975 issued a message to Americans to recognize Black History week, […]

We live in a digital world.  You can access the internet practically anywhere and so many resources are available at the push of a button.  We can shop online, access our medical records, look for information about our interests or places we want to eat, the list goes on.  We are also now providing a […]

Whether the cold weather or lack of sunshine is getting to you, the winter season can be a challenging time to get through. Let’s face it, not just the winter season, but many other factors are impacting our energy level.  Maybe it is our lack of sleep, or our work, or school commitments.  It could […]

Self-care is taking deliberate time for yourself to relax, recharge, unwind, and have some fun.  Our lives are often consumed with work and school and countless other commitments that we often forget to slow down and take a day all for ourselves.  Self-care is important because it sets aside time for yourself and your needs. […]

For those diligent and persistent few that made New Year’s resolutions and have stuck to them, congratulations! However, for many more of us who have fallen short, it is not too late to make it a great year.   A resolution that lasts the whole year, can be a huge commitment and often we fall short […]

The whole month of February is dedicated to heart month awareness!  Here are the basics of heart conditions, risk factors, preventative steps and ways to promote heart month this February. Why is heart health important? -Heart disease is most concerning because it is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men […]

You may have heard of certain phrases about consistency such as “Consistent actions lead to consistent results” or “consistency is the key to success”. Consistency is defined as an agreement or adherence to the same form or parts.  It can also mean that something is in harmony or compatible with one another.  There are many […]

Whether you a looking to become a mentor or find someone to mentor you in an area, it is important to know the right skills a mentor should possess.  This will allow you to get the results you are looking for and provide you with a quality mentorship experience.  In addition to being an expert […]