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What my 90-year-old Grandpa has taught me about purposeful living

During the week of his 90th birthday, my grandpa played 18 holes of golf, 8 days in a row, with his sons. One score was lower than his age. Needless to say, grandpa lives a happy, active, and stimulating life. His mind and body are healthy. Each morning, he greets the blessing of the day with a smile and a plan.
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Four strategies to feel more gratitude this winter

To me, Thanksgiving kicks off the winter season. At its worst, the season summons stressful shopping trips, and cold, dark afternoons. At its best, winter represents the warm reunion of family and friends, and cozy nights by the fire. It is so important as we kick off the season to focus on the things for which we are grateful. Practicing gratitude enhances our best times, and provides a better opportunity to face our challenging times.

Here are four strategies that you can use to remind yourself what you are thankful for this season.
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Wake up to creative, purposeful, and snooze button-free mornings

Picture this (I know we all can): It’s a dark, chilly morning. Your alarm jolts you out of your dreams. You roll over and hit the snooze button. And, you justify it: “I’ll skip breakfast this morning to save time” or “the kids aren’t up yet.” Before you know it, you have to hurry out of bed and fly through your morning. By the time you start your day, you feel scattered and rushed—not a good recipe for a productive or creative day!

Here’s a different picture: Your alarm goes off—just once. You jump out of bed to exercise, eat a healthful breakfast, and even enjoy a quiet moment before the day begins. How would a morning like this feel? Continue reading Good Morning!

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Increase your productivity at home: 13 tips to maximize your time away from work

Maximizing your time doesn’t mean simply adding more away-from-work time to your life. It also requires that you become intentional about the time you already have. Did you know? American adults spend over 3 hours of leisure time each weekday in front of a screen. How would you use the extra time you might gain from reducing your TV time? Maximize your away-from-work time to build relationships, practice a new hobby, or focus on yourself.

One strategy is to re-energize your daily activities. Follow these tips to make the most from the time you have.
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