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3 Things to Do When Life Is Not Going Your Way

By Torie Temple When You Feel DiscouragedFeeling discouraged doesn’t have to be a bad thing, says Katie Gangler, licensed clinical social worker of Better Self Counseling. “I think feeling discouraged can be a healthy reality to failing if kept in check,” she says. “I don’t think it can be avoided if you don’t meet your goals.Discouragement can help motivate us [into thinking,] ‘I don’t want to feel that way again, so I will try something else.’” When You Have a Loss — Such as a DivorceMaking a tangible change and exploring new interests is something [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-24T08:30:00-04:00September 24, 2016|Featured|

How Meagan Shaver Brings Positivity into Her Life

Staying motivated “My athletic group motivates me! Seeing a variety of people working out no matter the age, gender, or weight keeps me going. If they can do it, I can do it! I try to go hard at every workout so that I can make a positive impact on those around me.”Best exercise“High Intensity Training. It allows you to get an hour workout in while targeting all body parts. It targets weight training, cardio, and toning. I swear by this exercise, because afterward, you feel like you’ve accomplished a lot, and the results really [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-23T19:00:00-04:00September 23, 2016|Best Bodies|

The Basics for Good Living

By Bob Mueller Once our physical needs are met, the basic desires of the mind and heart remain. Simple pleasures feed our essential selves: listening to music, being outdoors, seeing a beloved face at the door, laughing all the way, knowing we did our best work, wearing clothes softened by age, reading all day, watching a flight of wild geese, and breathing deeply. Such soul food has been at our fingertips all along.We overlook “ordinary joys” completely when we overextend our reach into the world of things. It’s time to use a paring knife to [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-23T08:30:00-04:00September 23, 2016|Mental Health|

Win Tickets to a Pink Night Out Celebrating the National Breast Cancer Foundation!

It’s a Pink Out! If you are looking to give back to the community by celebrating the work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, look no further than this event. We're giving away four tickets (valued at $100 each) to attend the ‘I Pink I Can’ fundraiser at Yew Dell Gardens on Thursday, October 20. You can experience a night of fun and festivity, and every $100 provides a mammogram for someone in need. Grab your friends and support a worthy cause, enjoying a live DJ, a pink carpet photo op, hors d'oeuvres, a cash [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-22T08:00:00-04:00September 22, 2016|Today's Family Now|

Why and How Do I Get Permanent Makeup?

By Alissa Hicks To most people, getting permanent makeup is either the scary image of tattooing on eyebrows or the luxurious thought of lasting, precise eyeliner. But this local esthetician answers your questions.Yvonne Hubrich, licensed esthetician and owner of Polished Beauty & Permanent Makeup has been applying permanent makeup for the past eight years. We went to her to get all the details about the procedures.First, we have to know — does it hurt?“Most clients say it tickles or even itches slightly. We numb the area before and during. It’s not like getting a tattoo [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-21T08:30:00-04:00September 21, 2016|Looks Book|

Everyone Needs a Jenny

By Lucy M. Pritchett “Let me get that for you.”What overworked, overscheduled, and overwhelmed woman (or man) hasn’t longed to hear those words? This is why Genevieve Foxworth decided to name her personal concierge business just that. Fourteen years ago, after a series of unfulfilling jobs, Jenny began taking on tasks that helped people out — jobs such as washing dishes and cleaning up after a dinner party, or house sitting, or dog walking. As her calendar began to fill with requests for help, she discovered she had a business going: Let Me Get That [...]

By April Allman|2016-09-20T08:30:00-04:00September 20, 2016|What Works|

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3 Things to Do When Life Is Not Going Your Way

How Meagan Shaver Brings Positivity into Her Life

The Basics for Good Living

Win Tickets to a Pink Night Out Celebrating the National Breast Cancer Foundation!

Why and How Do I Get Permanent Makeup?

Everyone Needs a Jenny

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