Tag Archives: Communication

Delight Loved Ones with Heartfelt Messages

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Monica

Three seconds or less. That is the amount of time it takes for our emotions to process sensory input. And five times less than it takes for the cognitive part of our brain to process that same information. This is … Continue reading →

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Do Your Civic Duty Using Only a Book

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Monica

We have come to the final post in our series on the benefits of reading. You may think this does not affect you personally, but it does in an indirect way. Reading fosters healthy societal interaction and expansion. Down through … Continue reading →

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Fortify Your Health by Reading

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Monica

Over the last few years, I tried out the old adage, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Then I found out that that’s not necessarily true. Maybe the saying should go like this, a book a day keeps … Continue reading →

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Reading for Personal Power – The Three Realms that Boost Your Potential

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Monica

What is your most powerful tool for development, advancement, and gaining a competitive advantage? The answer is so simple and yet so profound – reading. It’s the secret that keeps on giving. Development Brain Power. If you want to develop … Continue reading →

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The Power of Reading – An Overview

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Monica

One of my most favorite activities is curling up with a good book and a cup of tea. I am an introvert and a highly sensitive person. People like me enjoy solitude and most of us love reading. I enjoy … Continue reading →

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Common Smarts or How to Avoid Looking Ridiculous

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Monica

We all make mistakes, and we need to be tolerant of each other’s foibles. But there are ways to mitigate errors that cause you to look ridiculous. This was the lesson I took from an experience I had several weeks … Continue reading →

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Changing Minds Begins with Understanding – An Empathetic Approach

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Monica

We find ourselves in an explosive time. People not simply putting forth their own opinions, but doing so with a violent force. Groups of like-minded people banding together to insist that everyone get on board with their opinions. And if … Continue reading →

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Unmasking Assumptions as a Key to Change

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Monica

About 20 years ago, I was making changes focused on my health. Small changes I was making to my exercise/mindset routine and diet were included. One of those specific changes was beginning a practice of yoga every day. Another focused … Continue reading →

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How to Communicate with Integrity – 7 Points to Prevail

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Monica

Words have power. They can soothe, uplift, empower, inspire, and create vivid mind pictures. They can also wound, deceive, manipulate, gaslight, and degrade. They can implore and they can demand. If integrity is your goal, it’s important to apply that … Continue reading →

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