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Mental Rest

Often, you think of rest as sleeping or being inactive, but it also includes mental rest, which means letting your mind pause and rest, Zwarensteyn says. The human brain needs downtime to process information and store memories, so you can … Continue reading →

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Time for Reflection

Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

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Bathroom Caulking

Is the caulk around your sink and tub discolored? It’s likely mold and mildew. To get rid of it, take an X-ACTO knife and cut out the old caulk. “Don’t go over dirty caulk,” warns Rea. “And don’t use too … Continue reading →

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Diversity and Merit Aren’t Enemies

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I am a blind federal worker … Continue reading →

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Do Give at Unexpected Times

While we tend to give gifts for special occasions — holidays, birthdays, graduations — presents given outside these kinds of celebrations are even more appreciated by recipients, Givi and a colleague reported in a 2021 study. The research found that a … Continue reading →

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