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When you hear the expression “pay it forward,” you might think of buying a coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks. Though this is a way to pay it forward, it can be even simpler, such as holding the door for someone or sending a friend words of encouragement (or a funny meme) on a bad day. Consider the following questions: How often do you pay it forward? When you paid ...

How do you begin your day? Do you take time to tell yourself positive affirmations? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally create your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that when you incorporate positive affirmations into each day, your mood and though ...

Mindfulness is being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in a particular moment. It’s walking outside on a beautiful fall day, listening to the birds chirp, looking at the beautiful trees and noticing their new hints of orange and yellow. It’s letting the smell of the cool crisp air fill your lungs. Practicing mindfulness has been proven to improve concentration, ...

Setting goals can help you stay on track and motivated, become better at planning and create positive atmospheres. While you may find it hard at times to stay on track and meet your goals, this could simply be because you are not setting your goals properly. When creating a goal, avoid these things because they can lead to pitfalls or decreased motivation: Choosing goals that ...

By: Tom Nerney | CEO Message | December 2021 As you reflect on this past year and prepare to move into a new year, do not overlook the importance of putting the focus on your own well-being. How well did you adapt, pivot and evolve? What limitations did you put on yourself? It can be easy not to put yourself first. You might feel like you don’t have enough time or energy to foc ...