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Empowerment

3 Habits That Build Courage

Updated on March 1, 2023March 28, 2023

Just like the lion in the Wizard of Oz, you probably have more courage than you think. While you may find it difficult to ask a stranger to stop talking …

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Empowerment

Finding the Courage to Express Your Feelings

Updated on March 1, 2023March 21, 2023

Life is full of situations where it can be difficult to say what we really think but silence sometimes comes at a high cost.  In a recent article in the …

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Empowerment

Living Braver Made Easy

Updated on March 1, 2023March 14, 2023

The cowardly lion isn’t the only one who wonders what their life would be like if they had more courage. Imagine standing up for your convictions and taking risks to …

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Empowerment

Developing the Courage to Cultivate Originality

Updated on February 27, 2023March 7, 2023

Having the courage to be original really means being brave enough to be yourself. Certainly this can seem daunting and frightening, because to really live as you are means opening …

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Creativity

Modern Rules for Dealing with Distractions

Updated on January 26, 2023February 27, 2023

If you made the switch to working from home, you probably noticed a welcome change. Remote workers are more productive, with 68% experiencing fewer interruptions than in an office, according …

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Creativity

11 Smart Strategies That Help You Discover Your True Talents and Skills

Updated on January 26, 2023February 20, 2023

Do you know all of your talents and skills? Unless you’ve spent a lot of time pondering and investigating, you have many talents and skills that may have eluded your …

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Empowerment

5 Steps to Leverage Your Strengths

Updated on January 26, 2023February 13, 2023

You have strengths and weaknesses, just like every other person in the world. But few people intentionally take advantage of their strengths. Imagine the impact you could have on your …

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Empowerment

5 Handy Tricks to Help You Feel Less Self-Conscious

Updated on January 6, 2023February 6, 2023

When you’re feeling self-conscious, it can be tough to relax and enjoy yourself. Feeling self-conscious is when you are overly aware of yourself and how others perceive you. For example, …

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Writing

Reap the Benefits of Preserving Your Company’s History

Updated on January 6, 2023January 30, 2023

Institutional memory is a collection of facts and experiences held by a group of people who are part of a corporation or organization. The history of an organization can dribble …

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Writing

How to Become a Better Storyteller

Updated on January 19, 2023January 23, 2023

What is the most memorable kind of communication? A good old-fashioned story, of course! Whether it’s through hieroglyphics, parables, fairy tales, or fables, a good story is the deepest way …

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Reading

How to Create a Sharing Story That Draws You and Your Kids Closer

Updated on December 30, 2022January 16, 2023

Storytime is a fun and educational family tradition. The more you enable your children to contribute, the more they’ll get out of the occasion. Enjoy these helpful ideas on how …

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Reading

A Fool-Proof Formula for Stimulating Your Natural Curiosity

Updated on December 30, 2022January 9, 2023

Spice up your life by stimulating your natural sense of curiosity. Your daily activities can evoke just as much wonder as any story about Harry Potter or Lord of the …

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Creativity

Capturing Family History with Aging Relatives

Updated on December 29, 2022January 2, 2023

How much do you know about your family tree? Probably not nearly as much as your grandparents, aunts, or uncles! Yet many of them may not be comfortable with computers …

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Empowerment

What “The Lion King” Can Teach You about Family and Friendship

Updated on December 20, 2022December 26, 2022

The Lion King has earned more than $11 billion dollars, making it the most successful Disney franchise in history. Fans love watching Simba overcome challenges with the help of his …

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Empowerment

The Christmas Songbird Fable

Updated on December 15, 2022December 19, 2022

A story about the value of showing unconditional love. Sonita the songbird loved waking up the Clark family each morning with her beautiful voice. But one morning shortly before Christmas, …

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Empowerment

The Resolute Rye Loaf Fable

Updated on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

A story about the value of unwavering determination.When Regina the rye loaf started to take shape as dough, she knew that her sole mission was to rise. But she soon …

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Empowerment

The Earnest Elephant Fable

Updated on December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

A story about the value of pushing for what you want until you get it. Ethan Elephant was just a child, as far as elephants go, but he was learning …

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Uncategorized

Tips for Using “The Secret” In Your Life

Updated on November 5, 2022November 30, 2022

By now you must’ve heard of The Secret, a book by Rhonda Bryne that talks about the Law of Attraction and how to use The Secret in your life. But …

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Empowerment

Dealing with the Critics in Your Life

Updated on November 5, 2022November 23, 2022

Whether you’re trying to save the world, lose 20 pounds, write a novel, or master a video game, there will be at least one person in your life trying to …

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Creativity

8 Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity

Updated on November 5, 2022November 16, 2022

Everyone has the capacity to be creative. It’s one of our greatest strengths as humans. Some people have a greater gift for creativity that others, but you’ll never know how …

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Empowerment

8 Reasons Why Getting Started is So Critical

Updated on November 5, 2022November 9, 2022

Did you ever have dreams of a project that you really wanted to do, but you just never got around to it? For example, what if you always wanted to …

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Writing

6 Surprising Benefits of Writing Your Memoir

Updated on October 11, 2022November 7, 2022

Do you have to be a movie star or involved in a major scandal if you want to write a memoir? As long as you can live with not seeing …

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Empowerment

5 Top Tips on Organizing Your Thoughts

Updated on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Our thoughts can be complex and overwhelming at times. If you can learn how to organize them effectively, you can control them and enjoy a more stress-free life.  There are …

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Writing

Copywriting and Branding Essentials

Updated on October 3, 2022October 31, 2022

Copywriting is one of the most important parts of your brand strategy! The copy your business puts out embodies your brand’s personality. Whereas content is a way you reach your …

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Writing

Try These Ideas to Journal More Consistently

Updated on October 3, 2022October 24, 2022

Great leaders, geniuses, and generations of teenagers have kept journals to record their experiences and sort through their thoughts and feelings. A journal can have many purposes. It may help …

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Writing

7 Reasons Writing Your Life Story Just Might be the Best Therapy Available

Updated on October 3, 2022October 17, 2022

Have you ever thought of writing your life story? Getting your story down on paper is a process that can bring you much insight and peace. You’ll learn a lot just by …

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Writing

7 Ways That Blogging Can Heal 

Updated on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Blogging serves many purposes. You may have a lot to say and want to share it. Or perhaps you like to lighten others’ lives with your sense of humor or …

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Writing

A Life Worth Living is Worth Writing: Start with a Journal

Updated on August 22, 2022September 26, 2022

Journaling isn’t just for teenage girls. Powerful and successful people regularly keep journals. A journal can record your life and serve as an emotional release. A journal can serve as …

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Reading

8 Tips to Rapidly Increase Your Reading Speed

Updated on August 22, 2022September 19, 2022

Reading is a highly effective way of increasing your knowledge. Books are quite amazing. Some of the most intelligent and capable people have chosen to write down what they know. …

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Empowerment

Making Peace with Your Inner Critic

Updated on October 11, 2022September 12, 2022

The way you talk to yourself can build you up or tear you down. When your inner dialogue is harsh, it’s usually because you’re repeating things you heard from your …

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Creativity

5 Ideas for Developing a Creative Outlet

Updated on August 22, 2022September 5, 2022

Do you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed, or boxed in? Developing your creativity is a great way to break up the monotony of your daily routines, release frustration, or find more …

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Writing

Writing Prompts for Personal Growth

Updated on August 22, 2022August 29, 2022

Writing prompts are effective because they force you to consider things you might not ever think about on your own. Writing is also an effective process for personal growth because …

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Writing

The Benefits of Journaling

Updated on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

Journaling is a powerful tool that few people take full advantage of. It can seem like a silly waste of time to some. However, journaling provides a myriad of benefits and …

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Writing

Develop Your Authentic Writing Voice

Updated on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

A writer’s voice is the most critical aspect of his writing because he controls the way readers perceive the content. Just as an actor’s demeanor and poise determine what people …

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Creativity

4 Surprising Places to Find Inspiration

Updated on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

In such a fast-moving world, it’s so important to stay centered. You might think creative ideas of yesteryear have very little impact in today’s innovative age. But you’d be wrong. …

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Melanie Hicks
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Melanie Hicks, PhD is an author, speaker, coach and advocate. She believes in business for good and building the life you were designed to live.

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