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Wake Up Early in 14 Steps

Morning people aren’t just born—they are made! If you set your mind to it, and do a little extra planning, you can wake up early and still get enough sleep.
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Why should you write a thank you note?

Do you write thank you notes?

I have spoken before about the importance of gratitude. Science has shown us that practicing gratitude enhances our best times, and provides a better opportunity to face our challenging times. But what about the act of thanking others? Does being thankful affect both the giver and the reciever?

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19 Ways to Prepare Notable Spring Veggies

It’s official: May is here. This is the month of flowers, sunshine, warm(er) breezes, and spring veggies! Vegetables in the spring are delicate and delicious. In this post, I explore 6 veggies and 19 ways to prepare them with 14 yummy recipes! Enjoy.

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Fifteen Habits of Great Leaders

Want to know habits of successful leaders? Read more to find out.

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The Compass Routine

A couple of weeks go, I felt totally frustrated. Here it was Thursday morning, and I had spent half the week sleeping late and not getting the exercise and reflection time I needed.

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Want sugar? 11 Ways to Stop your Cravings

Let’s face it. Most of us enjoy a sweet treat. Craving sugar is common, and studies have shown that “sugar can have effects similar to a drug of abuse.” 1 There’s a great video post online to explain these effects.

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Notes:

  1. Rada P1, Avena NM, Hoebel BG. “Daily bingeing on sugar repeatedly releases dopamine in the accumbens shell.” Neuroscience. 2005;134(3):737-44.

My Key to Creative Productivity

Four years ago, a good friend of mine proposed that we read The Artist’s Way at Work. She thought that the book might help with our productivity. So, we dedicated four weeks to reading the book and undertaking the practices it recommended. Let me tell you, this book has changed my creativity, my productivity, and my outlook! And, one practice introduced in the book has become my key to unlocking creative productivity.

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What does a healthy life mean to you?

This week we celebrate National Public Health Week. This week gives us a chance to think about an answer to the question: what does it mean to live a healthy life? I mean, to be truly healthy?

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Sustainable Food 101

Food connects us with our world view, our taste buds, and our wallets. It is an expression of our culture. Today, I am going to expand on my food philosophy. While my foundational knowledge of food comes from my science background, not all of my food choices are based on the nutrition they provide.

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Discovering the Work You Love, Part Two: Find Activities that Fit your Best Self

This is the second of a two-part post about discovering the work you love. I hope that this post will help you figure out what type of activities are right for you; activities that allow you to bring your best self to your work. Now that you have answered the six questions to help you find your best self in your work, it is time to reflect upon your answers.

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