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8 Steps to a New Beginning

Most of us are living lives rooted in fear instead of trust.  We fear having no money, losing a person we love, losing our job, losing our health and the list goes on and on .Today is the day to embrace your life with confidence, trust your destiny and start fresh with a new beginning.…
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New Year…New You

Completing This Year and Creating The Next  It is the end of another year of your life. Before jumping into the next year why not dedicate time to reflect on the last 12 months of your life. This is a great process to do with your partner, family, and friends. Share your  yearly reflections with…
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Puzzles Change Your Brain

Puzzles are a powerful tool that reduces stress, increase your memory and help low the aging process of the brain. Research suggests puzzles and brain teasers may ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as improve overall brain and memory function. Working puzzles stimulate the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Dopamine helps…
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Post-Holiday Detox Tips

In about two weeks the holiday season will be over and a new year will begin. It will be a time of cleaning, including taking down holiday decorations, cleaning up bad habits, and finally, detoxifying our bodies. During the holiday season, we tend to consume more calories than we should. On Christmas Day alone it…
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End this Year with Forgiveness

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on past months. If you are holding any grudges or frustrations, it may be time to let them go. Try to end this year with forgiveness. Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King, Jr. have all spoken to the power of…
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Financial Fitness for the New Year

With a new year it’s time for physical and financial fitness. The key to financial fitness is saving money, but this can be a challenge for many Americans. According to research from Bankrate.com and CNN less than 25 percent of Americans have enough money in their saving account to cover expenses for at least six…
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Your Wellness Score for the New Year

The year is quickly coming to an end, making this the perfect time to assess your health and wellness status. While we reflect we can also dedicate ourselves to a wellness checkup, to make sure that we start the new year in good health. To achieve wellness we must make active and thoughtful choices for…
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A Soldier’s Silent Night: Twas the Night Before Christmas (Video)

Here is a great video entitled A Soldier’s Silent Night: Twas the Night Before Christmas that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit.  This lovely take on the original ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas‘ was written by Lance Corporal James Schmidt, performed by Father Ted Berndt, and created by K. Wolfert. This “A…
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Make Christmas More Fun and Less Stressful

Christmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our families. However, this…
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Try a Minimalist Holiday

The holiday season can be a rather busy time, and according to a survey from Consumers Report, 90 percent of Americans experience stress over holidays. Holiday stress can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, and anger. Fortunately, taking a step back and creating an alternative, minimalist holiday experience can help reduce stress and help you enjoy…
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