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Scales are ubiquitous in American households. They are expected objects in a bathroom landscape. Few people think twice when they happen upon one. You may even have one in your own bathroom. However, when we actually step onto the scale, this innocuous-looking object becomes something far more sinister. In our culture, where thinner is always better, the scale doesn’t […]

Excessive clutter is often a symptom and a cause of stress and can affect every facet of your life, from the time it takes you to do things to your finances and your overall enjoyment of life.  Clutter can distract you, weigh you down, and in general it invites chaos into your life.  Often times, […]

One of my family’s greatest traditions started at a Waffle House. While I wasn’t there on the Christmas morning that my mother and stepfather decided to start what we now refer to affectionately as ‘Operation Big Tip,’ I have reaped the benefits of my parents’ decision. As a result of having divorced parents, I usually […]

Time is something we all wish we had more of, but it’s unfortunately a finite resource. Whether you’re trying to be less flaky, or you can’t seem to ever be on time for anything, it can help to remember that time is valuable for everyone.  It’s easy to get wrapped up in your own little […]

Soon after Jay Z welcomed his first child, Blue Ivy Carter, last year, a poem the rapper had reportedly dedicated to his new baby girl zipped around the Internet. “Before I got in the game, made a change, and got rich / I didn’t think hard about using the word B—-,” it opened. “I rapped, I flipped […]

Congratulations, Maria!  Maria is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for December!  She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “My name is Maria D. I’am 23 years old. I’am married and I have two daughters. I took this Nurse Aide Course because I want to help others that need my help. […]

There’s nothing as restorative as a full night’s sleep, so when you’re not getting that, it can be the most aggravating problem to solve. To help figure it out, get a journal and keep a sleep diary. It might sound like overkill, but journaling can be a surprisingly affective tool for problem solving. If you’re […]

There’s nothing as restorative as a full night’s sleep, so when you’re not getting that, it can be the most aggravating problem to solve. To help figure it out, get a journal and keep a sleep diary. It might sound like overkill, but journaling can be a surprisingly affective tool for problem solving. If you’re […]

There’s nothing more adorable than a kid with a puppy, knowing they’ll grow up together and become inseparable friends. Far from just being cute, there are also very real health and social benefits that come along with growing up with a pet. Here are six benefits to raising a kid with a furry friend: 1. […]

It only takes seven minutes to change how you approach your day. Using the routine described below when you get to work will make a world of difference in your productivity, your attitude, your success, and your health. It’s like the approach you make to the tee on a golf course. You plan out how […]

After he returned from his famous tour through the United States, Alexis de Tocqueville noted that the nation’s residents did not seem to possess the gift of gab. “An American cannot converse,” he wrote, “but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation.”Bernardo Carducci, a psychology professor at Indiana University Southeast and an […]

Congratulations, Shaunte!  Shaunte is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for November!  His facility will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “Hi everyone! My name is Shaunte‘. I’m 24 years old and am from Belle Fourche, SD. I currently work in Spearfish, SD. I’m working as an RA for the next few weeks […]