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For those diligent and persistent few that made New Year’s resolutions and have stuck to them, congratulations! However, for many more of us who have fallen short, it is not too late to make it a great year.   A resolution that lasts the whole year, can be a huge commitment and often we fall short […]

The whole month of February is dedicated to heart month awareness!  Here are the basics of heart conditions, risk factors, preventative steps and ways to promote heart month this February. Why is heart health important? -Heart disease is most concerning because it is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men […]

You may have heard of certain phrases about consistency such as “Consistent actions lead to consistent results” or “consistency is the key to success”. Consistency is defined as an agreement or adherence to the same form or parts.  It can also mean that something is in harmony or compatible with one another.  There are many […]

Whether you a looking to become a mentor or find someone to mentor you in an area, it is important to know the right skills a mentor should possess.  This will allow you to get the results you are looking for and provide you with a quality mentorship experience.  In addition to being an expert […]

Are you looking to improve your career or take the next step in reaching your goals but you’re not sure the right path to take?  Maybe you have achieved your goals and are now wanting to pass on your skill set to the next generation?  Mentoring might be the right path for you. What is […]

Did you know? We are still in the middle of flu season, which ranges each year from October all the way until May.  The flu is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus.  The flu is easily spread around schools, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.  Here are some basic facts about […]

How often do you leave work and think, ‘work was really fun today’?  Many of us focus more on the productivity side of work and completing tasks and putting out work fires.  Having fun at work doesn’t seem to fit in with the day to day production.  However, it doesn’t have to be that way.  […]

The month of January is recognized as the National Blood Donor Month here in the United States.  Donating blood is a safe way to help other people.  Millions of people participate in donating blood each year.  However, despite our current donations, a large percentage of people who are eligible to donate, do not donate blood.  […]

January is recognized as birth defects prevention month to help spread information about prevention and prenatal care.  According to the March of Dimes, one out of every 33 babies born in the United States is born with a birth defect.  A birth defect is a change in structure that is present at birth and affects […]

The winter months spread cold and flu viruses more easily because of the cold and dry air and people staying indoors, in closer contact with one another.  We think of germs being spread through the air by coughs or sneezes and through physical touch with someone or something that has been contaminated.  Have you thought […]

Time off that is unplanned is inevitable for many people because of sickness, loss of a loved one, mental health needs and more.  Many employers provide good benefits of taking time off throughout the year to help support these causes.  However, in many workplaces, employee attendance has proven to be a big challenge and a […]

Whether you are locked indoors already due to the weather or are simply looking for some activities to keep you occupied this winter, here is a list of 25 indoor and outdoor activities to keep you busy and having fun. Go see a play or ballet Go ice skating Make hot chocolate from scratch Take […]