Smart Habits

Patience is a virtue. It is the ability to wait for an outcome without becoming annoyed, upset, or angry. Patience is one of the key personal characteristic that can put you in direct control of yourself. This is beneficial because there is no more powerful aid to success than self-possession. When you’re patient, you offer […]

When it comes to keeping a healthy pantry, Deglet Nour dates are non-negotiable. These chewy, caramel-like morsels aren’t just a natural sweet treat—they are a powerhouse of nutrition. Think of them as little vitamins of wellness, disguised as candy. Dates are your best friend when it comes to healthy snacks, sweet treats, and energy-boosting bites […]

With fall just right around the corner, it’s time for a fun change to your classroom bulletin board. This season has plenty of wonderful themes you can mine for ideas. Today’s article features eye-catching and creative fall bulletin board examples to give you some inspiring ideas for putting together a board rich with the symbols […]

It’s lots of fun to create bullet journal spreads for the month of September using different themes. September is a month of transitions. During this month, those in the northern hemisphere prepare for fall, while those in the southern hemisphere are transitioning into spring. In the US, the month of September usually heralds the start […]

Feeling overwhelmed lately? Are your thoughts on a loop? Is your brain telling you that you have dozens of tasks that need your attention? Perhaps a tiny voice in your head is yelling that you’ve forgotten to do a bunch of important stuff? If any of these feelings seem true to you you need to […]

Recently, my sister Elizabeth and I returned from our Reading Retreat 2025, in Los Olivos, California. This year, our yearly challenge is to “Read 25 in ’25,” so we’ve been doing many different things to spend more time reading. For instance, we’re doing Simon Haisell’s Slow Read of War and Peace, and we both did […]

When we were children, we usually had no problem expressing and nurturing our talents. We tried new things, we failed and we succeeded. Our parents and teachers were there to encourage us along the way. But somewhere along the line, many of us lose touch with our talents. We become afraid of failing or being […]

Have you ever fallen asleep in class? There’s no need to be ashamed about dozing off in class. It is actually a natural phenomenon. Studies have shown that people can only stay completely focused on something for a maximum of 10 minutes. Unfortunately, most classes last longer (often waaaay longer) than 10 minutes. In addition, […]

While everyone’s busy measuring macros or counting calories, there’s a far bigger nutritional crisis flying under the radar… magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in many body processes like muscles, bone health, nerve function and mood. The problem is, that modern farming practices have left our soil (and therefore […]

Goals are meant to get you to where you want to go. They are an important component of success. However, if a person or a company’s goals are vague or unrealistic, they can do more harm than good. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry expressed it quite clearly in this quote: “A goal without a plan is just […]