6 Simple Ways to Stay Relaxed When You Work From Home

It can be difficult to unwind and relax when you work from home, but it’s important for your work-life balance.  Working from home creates a unique dynamic, and you might work more than you would if you were in an office. The best way to prevent this is to set aside time to relax during…

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How to Make Time for Self-Care and Strategic Breaks

There’s a funny phenomenon called the “point of diminishing returns.” It’s the exact moment when whatever you’re doing isn’t getting you the results it once was. You might hit the point of diminishing returns when that 10th spoonful of mac and cheese suddenly doesn’t taste as good as the first few bites. Or when posting the…

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Editor’s Notebook 263

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Dolphins React to Bizarre Bubbles. Take a break from your work with this adorable cute animal video. Feel-Good Fare: 15 Foods That Make You Happy. What…

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The Best Morning and Nighttime Routines | Bookends for Balance

It’s no secret that I’m one of those annoying morning people who jumps out of bed at the crack of dawn with a smile on my face. The start of a fresh new day energizes me like a bolt of electricity or 10 cups of strong coffee! Of course, this rise-and-shine attitude also means I’m falling asleep…

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YEAR OF YES | Book Club Discussion

How would your life improve if you said YES to the things that scare you? In the memoir Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes challenges herself to break free from her introverted tendencies and say yes to the things she’s been avoiding but knows will improve her life. I’m so happy to be sharing my thoughts…

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How to Keep Your Garden Healthy and Thriving

No gardener wants weeds and invasive plants in their garden, and they’ll spend lots of their time and money combating them. Here are some tips to keep your garden healthy and thriving. Weed After the Rain Weeding is a monotonous job that’s easier after it rains, so use a downpour to pull the weeds when…

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Boost Your Career and Fitness as a Personal Trainer

Are you interested in taking your career in an exciting new direction while also benefiting your health? A career where you’re stuck behind a desk all day can negatively affect your fitness, so choose a career where you’re on your feet such as becoming a personal trainer. Personal trainers are active most work days and…

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