Category: inspiration
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Cucumbers to Pickles
Today, November 14th, we celebrate National Pickle Day. We toast these wonderful forms of cucumbers that add taste to our sandwiches, our relishes, or even just as a side item on our sandwich plate. While pickles can come in a variety of different flavors, at the end of the day, before the addition of various…
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Celebrating Entrepreneurship
Have you ever had an idea for a business of your own? Today, November 13th, we kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week. This is celebrated the second week of November each year. It can certainly be scary launching out on your own. There are benefits to working for someone else. You probably have set hours along…
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Service Of Others Over Self
Today’s post is inspired by Veteran’s Day, which is officially tomorrow, November 11th. Some US businesses will be observing today, November 10th, the Friday before. Veteran’s Day is a day to honor Americans who have served in the military. These men and women served in various capacities for the purpose of preserving freedom. The goal…
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Try Something Bold
Today, pull out the garlic, the heavy spices, anything that can give a hint to others in the next room what is cooking. Cook with boldness, well outside your comfort zone. Today, November 8th, is Cook Something Bold Day. It is easy to get into a nice routine in life, including in our kitchen. This…
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Never Stop Learning
Today’s post is inspired by a quote from my Franklin planner for today. There never seems to be enough hours in a day. There’s always one more meeting, one more assignment to get done, one more item to be checked off the list before we can go home for the day. At home, there’s always…
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Reflecting on Your Career Path
Today, November 6th, is Job Action Day. Today is the day to take a step back and take a second look at your career path. Are you looking for a job? From time to time, it is important for job seekers to evaluate their job seeking approach. Be honest with yourself when looking at your…
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A Small Token of Kindness
Today, November 3rd, is Give Someone a Dollar Today Day. As we approach the holiday season, many people are planning on where and when to spend their money, if they haven’t already begun taking advantage of sales. While determining your spending budget for the season, perhaps also consider how much can go toward charity. Many…
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How Will You Be Remembered?
Today, November 2nd, is Plan Your Epitaph Day. This is a chance for us to reflect on how we want to be remembered. Two things are certain in life: death and taxes. While we have a good idea of what we’ll be paying in taxes each year, we never know when death will arrive. Tomorrow…
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Stretch Yourself, Don’t Stress Yourself
Today, November 1st, we remember two holidays that may at first seem contradictory, but they don’t have to be. We celebrate Extra Mile Day, while at the same time we recognize International Stress Awareness Day. Today, remember that it is possible to go the extra mile, while also remembering to maintain good mental health. When…
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Today, October 31st, is World Savings Day. Today we remember the importance of savings, even if those savings are in small amounts. Eventually, those small savings will add up. It is very easy to spend money as it is available to us. As soon as you get that paycheck, or that bonus, or that gift…
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