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Don’t Overstay Your Welcome

Staying at a cocktail party too long may indicate you’re having a great time, but it can be inconsiderate to the host. If the host indicated an ending time on the invite, that means it’s time to leave when that … Continue reading

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Gift Wrap

When you’re in the throes of the holiday rush, buying gifts can feel like a practical task — so much so that you forget that gift-giving is ultimately a symbolic ritual, meant to express appreciation for others. And wrapping them? … Continue reading

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Something New

Give yourself permission to do something different. We don’t always have to be and do what we and others expect of ourselves. Dare yourself to do something you haven’t done before. No need to make it an effort. It’s often … Continue reading

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Buying Wine

Q: I’m hosting this holiday season and want to buy wine that’s good but doesn’t totally break the bank. But when I walk into a liquor store, I’m completely overwhelmed. Help! A: We get it: the towering shelves, the endless … Continue reading

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Affirmation

“Today, I free myself from judgment. I am ready to hear and trust the guidance of my inner knowing.” Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as … Continue reading

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