It's easy to get caught in a rut. The same basic schedule dictates almost every day. You get up and go to work, school or church. You come home and eat. You spend the evening with family or in meetings or social engageme ...

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There's nothing wrong with getting angry, particularly if you have a good reason to do so. An outburst of anger can even be temporarily cathartic. If you hold on to anger, however, it can develop into resentment and bitt ...

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Some people wake up rested and refreshed, ready to start each new day. Others may need a little help getting started in the morning. Whether you tend to thrive primarily in the earlier hours or find that you do your best ...

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Everyone likes to be recognized for their contributions. It can be problematic, however, when recognition becomes the center of your motivation. Whether you are leading a particular committee or project or have a more fo ...

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Being the leader of a faith community in any capacity can be both rewarding and stressful. No matter how dedicated you are to your work, at some point, it's healthy to take a break. A sabbatical is an extended break (usu ...

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Whether it's a television, phone, computer, or tablet, there's no question that many of us spend most of the day looking at a screen. Here are some tips if you want to limit screen time and be more present in the moment.

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Many homeowners consider decluttering a normal part of their spring cleaning list. The whole family bands together to get rid of excess belongings that may have better uses elsewhere. Even if you grew up with complicated ...

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One thing that many employers learned from navigating the demands of a pandemic is the benefit of letting employees work from home. Many workers show more initiative and less stress, and their productivity actually incre ...

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May is Mental Health Month. You may not be aware of how prevalent issues of depression, anxiety or other types of mental illness are in your faith community. With one out of every five adults and one out of every six you ...

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When you are caught in the throes of loneliness, it can be easy to assume that you are the only one who feels the way you do. Many studies, however, report that over 60% of Americans are lonely, and that number has surel ...

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