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In Defense of Using Your Handwriting

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In a world of keyboards, handwriting is quickly becoming a quaint relic from the olden days. Typing is so much faster, our entire lives are captured in mobile devices, it's hard to imagine why anyone would bother beyond the occasional thank-you…

Empowering Women: 10 Reasons why Nely Galán’s Book, SELF MADE, Is a Must-Read

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We all know and love Nely Galán. After all, in 2012 she brought us The Adelante Movement, giving Latinas a platform to network, train, and connect with one another on all matters related to empowering women through financial self-reliance.…
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10 Reasons to Stop Your Binge TV Watching

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Ever since streaming services like Netflix and Hulu came along our worlds have become wonderfully entertaining and wonderfully convenient. We can now watch whatever shows we want, whenever we want, on our own schedule, and at the click of…
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13 Reasons Why You Need Salsa Dance Lessons

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If you have ever watched a salsa dance competition on television, you probably noticed how lithe and fit those sexy dancers looked. While many of us grew up watching our not-so-fit relatives salsa dance on the occasional Saturday night, the…
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10 Ways to Make Money Online

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Did it ever occur to you that you can make money online? How much time of your day do you spend on the Internet? An hour? Ten? 90% of your waking hours? Whatever the number is, and we’re willing to bet it’s a lot, know that you are far…
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The Art of Showing Up for Life

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In life, success doesn’t just come to those who wish for it. Success doesn’t happen when you coast through your day, drifting from task to task with little motivation and zero passion. For better or worse, being gifted and smart is not…
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Smart Luggage? Yes, Please

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In a world where virtually everything you use is getting a “smart” upgrade (your phone, your TV, your thermostat…), doesn’t it make sense that your luggage stays with the times? After all, traveling can be exhausting and stressful,…
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Are You the Kind of Person Who Can’t Take Criticism or Constructive Feedback?

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Generally speaking, we would all prefer to receive constant praise and avoid criticism at all costs. It’s not fun to be told what you are doing wrong or what could be better, and it feels really good to receive positive feedback and compliments.…
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Not Scared: 11 Books On How to Overcome Fear

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Is fear keeping you and your loved ones from truly living life? Do you often think about how to overcome fear? Though the adrenaline release that occurs through fear can be useful at times, it can also be horrible for your health when it happens…