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Why American Workers Don't Get Enough Time Off—and What to Do About it

Contributed Post • by Beth Rush | 7 Reasons Americans Don't Take Time Off for Holidays and Why It's Time to Address It

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What Should a Caregiver Do When Faced with Burnout?

Collaborative Post • What Should a Caregiver Do When Faced with Burnout? | Just think about this scenario for just a moment; it’s 2 a.m., and you’re awake [...]

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The Importance of Taking Care of Your Complete Health

Collaborative Post • The Importance of Taking Care of Your Complete Health | When we talk about taking care of our health, we mostly focus on our [...]

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It’s Easy to Damage Your Hearing–Here’s How to Prevent It

Collaborative Post • It’s Easy to Damage Your Hearing–Here’s How to Prevent It | Hearing is one of your most valuable senses, but it’s also surprisingly [...]

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Can You Make Your Marketing Work For Itself?

Collaborative Post • Can You Make Your Marketing Work For Itself? | There are many areas in business where you can, to some degree, automate your success. [...]

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Here’s Why You Should Book a Hearing Test for the New Year

Collaborative Post • Here’s Why You Should Book a Hearing Test for the New Year | There are certain elements of your health that you would never ignore if [...]

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The Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing Customer Service

Collaborative Post • The Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing Customer Service | Customer service is the backbone of your business reputation. It’s [...]

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3 Things You Didn't Know Can Cause Hearing Loss

Collaborative Post • 3 Things You Didn't Know Can Cause Hearing Loss | Hearing loss can be caused by many different factors. Some people are genetically [...]

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Changing Careers Is Always A Good Idea

Collaborative Post • Changing Career Is Always A Good Idea | Are you feeling like you can’t progress any further in your current position? If so, then it [...]

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Elements Of The Customer Experience Many Businesses Forget About

Collaborative Post • Elements Of The Customer Experience Many Businesses Forget About | The customer experience should be the meaning behind your business [...]

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The Keys to Developing Your Resilience in a Business Crisis

Collaborative Post • From Perception to Proactivity: The Keys to Developing Your Resilience in a Business Crisis | The best defense is, as they say, a [...]

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How to Stay Ahead of the Competition in a Rapidly Changing Market

Collaborative Post • How to Stay Ahead of the Competition in a Rapidly Changing Market | Business is tough nowadays and a lot has changed in recent years [...]

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What to Do if Your Dog Bites Someone

Collaborative Post • What to Do if Your Dog Bites Someone | Dogs are some of the most precious creatures in the world, and as dog owners we want to do [...]

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Ways To Improve Your Company's Reputation

Collaborative Post • Ways To Improve Your Company's Reputation | As a business owner, there are many important to-dos you must take care of on any [...]

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Tips To Help You Have A Thriving Career

Collaborative Post • Tips To Help You Have A Thriving Career | Working and having a job is a significant part of your life. It takes up a lot of your time [...]

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Taking Care Of Yourself This Winter (By Taking Care Of Your Home)

Collaborative Post • Taking Care Of Yourself This Winter (By Taking Care Of Your Home) | If you want to thrive this winter you’re going to need a safe, [...]

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How To Find Greater Success As A New Business Owner

Collaborative Post • How To Find Greater Success As A New Business Owner | It’s a big accomplishment to launch your own company and become an entrepreneur [...]

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How To Ensure Your Health Does Not Stand In The Way Of Your Career

Collaborative Post • How To Ensure That Your Health Does Not Stand In The Way Of Your Career | There are many different ways in which ill-health can stand [...]

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How To Take Care Of Yourself This Winte

Collaborative Post • How To Take Care Of Yourself This Winter | As the cold sets upon us and the winter is finally here, it’s time to admit that the summer[...]

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How To Take Good Care Of Your Hearing Health

Collaborative Post • How To Take Good Care Of Your Hearing Health | As we move into the new year, it is important to think about what we can do better in [...]

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How To Take Control Of Your Health In 2025

Collaborative Post • How To Take Control Of Your Health In 2025 | Did you know that 93% of New Year's resolutions are health related? As such, if your [...]

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Signs you May Be Neglecting your Health

Collaborative Post • Signs you May Be Neglecting your Health | If you are worried that your health isn’t quite what it could be then it may be that it’s time[…]

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How To Take Care Of Your Future Self TODAY!

Collaborative Post • How To Take Care Of Your Future Self TODAY! | Taking action to better your mental and physical health does not always lead to [...]

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Holistic Wellness: Balancing Finances and Mental Health

Collaborative Post • Holistic Wellness: Balancing Finances and Mental Health as a College Student Navigating the college years can be challenging, [...]

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Seven Ways To Get To Grips With SEO For Your Organization

Collaborative Post • Seven Ways To Get To Grips With SEO For Your Organization | Organizations should be taking SEO seriously when it comes to running [...]

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Business: Avoiding Common, Costly Errors

Collaborative Post • Business: Avoiding Common, Costly Errors | There’s no such thing as guaranteed business success. Even some big-budget businesses have […]

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4 Tips to Help You Improve Your Writing Skills

Collaborative Post • 4 Tips to Help You Improve Your Writing Skills | There’s no question that writing is a skill. It takes time and effort, especially if[...]

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These Steps Will Help you to Improve your Financial Future

Collaborative Post • These Steps Will Help you to Improve your Financial Future | Financial fitness and general well-being are all about feeling as though [...]

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How Upskilling Yourself Can Help You

Collaborative Post • How Upskilling Yourself Can Help You Reap The Benefits Of Your Hard Work | You’ve worked hard, really hard. You’ve put in the hours, [....]

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Emotional Intelligence: The Catalyst for Business and Personal Success

Collaborative Post • Emotional Intelligence: The Unrecognized Catalyst for Business and Personal Success | Here’s the scoop on emotional intelligence [...]

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Data Is Gold: What Can Business Owners Do With All That Data?

Collaborative Post • Data Is Gold: What Can Business Owners Do With All That Data? | In today’s digital economy, data has become the new currency. [...]

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Take Back Control Of Your Finances

Collaborative Post • Take Back Control Of Your Finances | It can feel very overwhelming when you have financial, whether expenses, dealing with debt, […]

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How to Become a More Considerate Leader

Collaborative Post • How to Become a More Considerate Leader | If you run a business with employees, you have to become more than just a manager. You need […]

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Reduce Fear and Worry by Living in the Present Moment

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3 Secrets to Live a Longer Life (Without Much Effort)

Collaborative Post • 3 Secrets to Live a Longer Life (Without Much Effort) | Everyone wants to live a long life, but that doesn’t mean all of them will. […]

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Revealed: The Biggest Financial Mistake Your Business Can Make

Collaborative Post • Revealed: The Biggest Financial Mistake Your Business Can Make | Multiple things come to mind when you think of financial business […]

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How Replacing "Can’t” With “Don’t” May Help You Break Bad Habits

How Replacing “Can’t” With “Don’t” May Help You Break Your Worst Habits People have habits that they want to get rid of. Whether it’s stress eating,

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The Handbook for Outdoor Fun with the Family

Collaborative Post • The Handbook for Outdoor Fun with the Family | Spending quality time with family is priceless and outdoor escapades provide an […]

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3 Keys to A Successful Marriage

Collaborative Post • 3 Keys to A Successful Marriage | When you are planning your wedding and getting wrapped up in all of the finer details, it can […]

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What Is Mental Health Masking?

Collaborative Post • What Is Mental Health Masking? | Many of us live with mental health conditions, but not all of us display the symptoms of these mental […]

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Cracking the Code of Leadership for Managers

Collaborative Post • Cracking the Code of Leadership for Managers | To be a leader is more than having a title or being the one in charge; it's about guiding[…]

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How to Better Focus Your Energy and Time as a Business Owner

Collaborative Post • How to Better Focus Your Energy and Time as a Business Owner | To be a business owner is to be someone who is responsible for […]

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Why Is It So Easy for New Entrepreneurs to Fall into Debt?

Collaborative Post • Why Is It So Easy for New Entrepreneurs to Fall into Debt? | If you really think about it, starting a business is like jumping out of […]

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6 Effective Ways To Reduce Stress As A Business Owner

Collaborative Post • 6 Effective Ways To Reduce Stress As A Business Owner | Running your own company is something to be proud of. However, you likely have […]

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Looking After Your Own Mental Health As A Parent

Collaborative Post • Looking After Your Own Mental Health As A Parent | When you are a parent, you will find that this is a role that takes up much of your […]

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Why Your Solo Business Isn't Thriving

Collaborative Post • Why Your Solo Business Isn't Thriving | Running a solo business is one of the most challenging things anyone can ever do. You have to […]

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How to Keep Your Business' Admin in Check

Collaborative Post • How to Keep Your Business' Admin in Check | Effective administration is the backbone of any successful business. Keeping your business' […]

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How Humility Became a Virtue

How Humility Became a Virtue by Beth Rush | Humility is often seen as a sign of strength and maturity. It involves recognizing one’s limitations and […]

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Why You Should Never Base Your Worth on Your Job

Collaborative Post • Why You Should Never Base Your Worth on Your Job | It’s always so important to have confidence in your job, right? But sometimes […]

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