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Are you richer with or without kids?

To have children or not is a scenario some women face during their careers. Some people believe their earning potential will be limited if they have children. This article discusses how having children can shift priorities and allow certain areas of life become richer.

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Commemorating Freedom

June and July are months that we celebrate freedom for Americans. However, this year’s celebrations may not be as festive as previous years due to the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Roe v. Wade. This post discusses three celebrations that occur in June and July and suggests ways for American citizens to advocate for their freedom.

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Your experience is not my experience

Well-meaning mentors, colleagues, friends, and family who have had career success often advise us on how to manage our careers to obtain the same success. If you don’t achieve similar success, you may be questioned or even question yourself. In this post the author shares her experience and provides two main factors that may inhibit your career growth.

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Beware of what you share: Mental health apps privacy concerns

The use of mental health apps grew exponentially during the pandemic. This article briefly discusses the money earned by this industry, findings of a recent study of the top 32 mental health apps, and steps to take to protect your privacy while using apps.

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Self-talk vs Positive thinking

Self-talk and positive thinking are terms that are used interchangeably. Are they the same or different? This post will define and evaluate self-talk and positive thinking.

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I will try vs. I will do: Developing a growth mindset

Saying the phrase “I will try” might sound like you are sincere about doing something but if you don’t have a growth mindset, saying this may set your up for failure. This post will define and provide steps for developing a growth mindset.

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Reading is Good for Your Health and Wealth

Reading at any age can influence your personal and professional growth and development. This post will discuss the benefits of reading on your health and provide evidence on how it can increase your wealth.

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10 Practical Tips for Maintaining Focus

We are living in the “age of distraction” which makes it difficult to focus on our tasks and projects. This post will provide techniques to help you maintain your focus to improve your productivity.

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Women’s History Month: Seven STEM Pioneers

Women of all nationalities have contributed to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). STEM. This article highlights seven women who have made significant contributions to mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, cybersecurity, computer science, and marine biology, respectively.

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Timeboxing: Will it improve your time management?

Timeboxing has been around since the early 1990s when it was first used in software project management. This technique has gained popularity in personal time management. This blog post defines timeboxing, provides practical steps for its’ implementation, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages.

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