Today we salute all workers who go to work each day to support their families. As Martin Luther King Jr said, “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” In 1956 in rural northern Wisconsin, my mom and dad became teenage parents. Their…
I’ve been lucky this week. Lucky in that I have felt the presence of my creator in nearly every moment. Gratitude has been pervasive in my walk and I have started listening to Todd Agnew again (if you haven’t heard him stop reading now and go immediately to YouTube). His work is very much about…
PRIORITIZE IMPORTANT TASKS FIRST An important habit of successful people is that they decide what is important to them and prioritize them. One way of doing this is writing your to-do list the night before. Then you spend time deciding what tasks are important. Take care of important tasks first and you will feel more…
The global pandemic decimated many parts of the economy. Formal unemployment figures reached their highest point since the Great Depression. Uncertain about the future, many businesses refused to hire new workers in a traditional capacity. With millions out of work and savings insufficient, 2 million Americans turned to gig work for the first time in…
Networking is entrenched in the minds from both students and young professionals. Advisors, instructors, and alumni begin to subtly imply that networking contacts will be the most significant impact in finding a job from the first lecture on your desired career. Doesn’t that sound like a no-brainer? No, not always. Although you are aware that…
Taking Healthcare Research Home with Dr. Axel Schumacher, Co-Founder and CEO of the HLTH Network Even without a global pandemic, healthcare is one of the biggest issues facing the world today. We often hear about “doctors and scientists,” but rarely have the opportunity to speak with them personally and learn about their lives. Instead of…
Sometimes focusing on work or other tasks can be difficult. Stress and other factors can be a huge distraction, which makes being productive at work a struggle. If you are someone who has trouble staying calm and focused, music can be a very helpful tool. There are some types of music in particular that are…
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay.com There’s a story of a Cherokee Chief teaching his grandson about life. He told his grandson, “A fight is going on inside of me. A terrible fight between two wolves. One is evil. The other is good. The same fight is going on inside of you and inside of every…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 5, 2021 — 13:03 PM Clean, green, and serene? That’s the recipe for success as the 2021 Virgo new moon (the only one this year) shifts our focus toward…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 5, 2021 — 11:31 AM Sure, you can make a pretty creamy iced coffee with your favorite plant-based milk, but it’s challenging to match that rich creaminess of a…
