The Best Reason to Be Grateful All Year Long

This time of year, there’s a lot of focus on being thankful. And that’s a good thing! But what about the rest of the year? Science shows that gratitude and happiness are linked. The more grateful you are, the happier you are. Gratitude Benefits 1. Better relationships - Saying “thank you” is more than just good manners. When you thank someone you just met, they’re more likely to want to pursue a longer relationship with you. Whether it’s a quick…

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Happiness Resources: Finding Inner Peace

Discovering Inner Peace: Key Resources for Lasting Happiness In today's fast-paced world, where we are constantly connected, finding and maintaining happiness can be challenging. We’re committed to exploring various ways to enhance joy in our modern lives. We will explore the importance of spreading happiness, managing your time effectively, developing meaningful relationships, learning new things, and using meditation to manage stress. Share Your Happiness Interestingly, we sometimes shy away from sharing our happiest moments, worried they might somehow contrast…

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Affordable Care Act Myths & Truths

Open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begins in November. With the change in power in Washington DC, there’s a fair amount of confusion regarding the enrollment process, eligibility, and pricing. Thankfully for the millions of Americans who don’t receive health insurance through their employer, the ACA was not repealed. Instead, Trump slashed the advertising budget for the open enrollment period by 90%! The administration also halved the budget for trained professionals who assist people…

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Did You Get the Dust Mites with Your Spring Cleaning?

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  • Post last modified:February 29, 2024

Dust mites are a common allergen. They love to live on mattresses and pillows, which causes sneezing and itchy eyes and generally disrupts sleep. You wake up too early and with a stuffy nose and watery eyes. No fun! These allergies can develop in adulthood or childhood. My struggles with adult allergies prompted this post, and I have used everything here. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a…

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Get Organized for Your Health

Raise your hand if something related to health and well-being is on your goals list for this year. Keep it up if some part of you is afraid you won't make those goals because you're not sure how to fit them into your life or what to do. Make it easier on yourself – go through this checklist first. Get Your Health Organized Decide Where You'll Go Do you want to work out at home? At a gym? Outside?…

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