Category: Tips
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Tips to Overcome Crutch Words
For many, using filler words is so routine and reflexive that asking them to stop saying “ah” or “um” is like asking someone to control his sneezing. The trick to controlling this habit is substituting another behavior in its place, or at least adopting tactics that reduce its frequency. These four strategies can help. Crutch…
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Positive Parenting
Being a parent is one of the most challenging jobs anyone could have; however, it is also the most rewarding. There is no right or wrong to parenting; as long as your child is happy, you are doing the right thing. Here are some things I learned to be a positive parent to my three-year-old…
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Tip Tuesday: Writing Your First Book
Do you want to write a book? I have written two memoir books, and these are the steps I have learned as I self-published my books. More about this in my next writing tip, which comes every first Tuesday of the month. Which of these steps do you want to know more about? #tip #firstbook…
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3 Apps to Keep me Organized
Being a work-from-home mom of a toddler who likes to get my attention every second he is awake, I have to keep up with my to-do list so that even though I get distracted, I can quickly return to what I am doing. Aside from using an actual planner, as I often like to write…
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Tip Tuesday: Brave Public Speaking
Afraid of speaking in public? I was once terrified to speak in front of people. Nerves get to me, and nothing will come out of my mouth. Since joining Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership club, things have changed. I still get nervous, but I am no longer afraid to speak in front of people.…
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Tip Tuesday: Benefits of Writing
Do you like to write? In a journal or diary? Did you know there are many benefits to scribbling your pen on a page? Yes! One of the many benefits is that it relieves stress. It also boosts your memory and keeps your thoughts organized. If you haven’t tried writing in a journal or a…
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