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National Situational Awareness Day: The Case for Paying Attention

Annually, National Situational Awareness Day is observed on September 26th as a reminder of the importance of paying attention and being aware of your surroundings. Situational awareness is a vital skill that must be constantly practiced, which will help you recognize potential threats to your personal safety in the places you frequent most. National Situational […]

Take A Cyber Vacation Day

Why Unplugging from Technology is Essential for Your Well-being Living in a time where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the idea of taking a vacation from the internet might seem unthinkable to many. Yet, as our dependence on digital devices grows, so too does the evidence that suggests that a regular digital detox […]

Staying Safe While Using Ride-Shares

More and more people are traveling since the lockdowns of 2020. Traveling with family and friends, and solo can be exciting and fun, but you want to also be safe. Many places offer rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. These options tend to be cheaper than a taxi and more convenient than public transportation. As […]

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Celebrating National Senior Citizens Day

A Focus on Preventing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Every August 21st, we celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, a day dedicated to honoring the achievements, wisdom, and contributions of our elderly population. As we pay tribute to the older generation, it’s important to also focus on their well-being, particularly when it comes to preventing and managing conditions […]

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Healthy Eating Made Simple

It’s easy to feel bombarded by the latest healthy eating trend, buzz worthy ingredient or new diet plan.   But good nutrition is really about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. With healthy eating patterns, it’s possible to enjoy food and beverages that reflect your preferences, cultural traditions, and budget.  Eating healthier is possible and […]

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Weight Training Tips For Beginner

Many women have told me that they avoid lifting weights because they don’t want to “bulk up” or get big muscles. There was a time in my younger years that I lifted a lot of weights and weighed more than most of my friends, yet I wore the smallest size clothes I ever had in […]

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9 Steps to Feeling More In Control of Your Time

It’s really tough to know where to start when you are feeling overwhelmed. There are so many things on your list that you get stressed just thinking about it, so nothing gets accomplished. Sound familiar? Everyone has 24 hours in a day – how are you using yours? What’s your relationship to time like? When […]

5 Tips for Staying Safe and Knowing Your Surroundings

When you are out and about, just doing life, like running errands, heading to work, school, or even exercising outside, you cannot be too careful when it comes to your personal safety. The best way to be safe is to know your surroundings and pay attention to everything and everyone.  his doesn’t mean that you […]

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Beginning Your Fitness Journey?  Avoid These Common Mistakes

You’ve decided (or your Doctor has recommended) that you will start exercising.  Maybe you have been an athlete before and life happened and now you are ready to get back into shape.  Perhaps you’ve never exercised and with extra weight, new aches and pains, exercise is jus the thing to make you feel better and […]

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Mastering Nervousness on the Range

Shooting sports have become increasingly popular among women, offering an empowering avenue for self-defense, recreation, and competition. However, the mental aspect of shooting is often overlooked, and nervousness can be a significant hurdle for many shooters (both male and female). In this article, we will explore mental strategies tailored to help shooters manage anxiety and […]