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Smile.

  Hallmark Card: $4.99 Fruit basket: $39.95 A smile: Priceless. There are endless ways to show you care, but a smile is always free. No excuses. We underestimate the power of a smile: it can reverse and a bad mood and even brighten someone else’s day. When you smile, your body releases endorphins and ultimately makes [...]

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Go on a Journey!

Sometimes, we fear the unknown. The fear plagues us and prevents us from satisfying curiosities we have about life. Beat the fear. Abandon former inhibitions and take a chance. Every journey begins with a step forward. It ends with the knowledge of a life-altering (in some way, shape, or form) experience. Life is short – [...]

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What Makes You Unique?

Uniqueness can take a variety of forms – it could be sense of humor, sense of style, way of thinking, or simply a birth mark. What makes you stand out? Identify it and embrace it. The biggest mistake a person can make is trying to hide their individuality in an attempt to fit in. What [...]

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You Have The Power To Change The World

  It’s difficult to stay optimistic during hard times, especially following the horrific events in recent news. We often shake our heads, our hearts heavy, and wonder what went wrong. We feel like helpless spectators and assume that our power is not great enough to overcome such issues. Do yourself a favor and eliminate doubt. Small [...]

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Adventure

ad·ven·ture: noun, verb 1. a bold, usually risky undertaking 2. an exciting or very unusual experience. Some people sail through life, reluctant to take risks. Be brave – you cannot make change until you are open to it. Life is an adventure. Live the adventure.

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Live Passionately.

At several points in life, chances are you will be inspired by another individual. The individual might be a celebrity with unmistakable talent, an entrepreneur who is secure and satisfied with his/her career, or a volunteer who has done a priceless deed. These individuals are probably influential because of the passion they exhibit. Let them [...]

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2013: Make It Your Year

At the end of each year, we all find ourselves reflecting back on the year that has passed. “Exercise more, work harder, eat better” …sound familiar?  12 months later, we find ourselves a pound heavier than the year before. Perhaps these stereotypical resolutions have become shallow and meaningless. Although we’ve failed to meet these goals, [...]

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Gramble: Social Gaming to Make a Difference

Imagine what a difference it would make if charities could get a piece of the multi-billion dollar social gaming industry. That’s exactly what the developers of the new cross-device social gaming publishing platform Gramble wants to make happen. If you’ve ever played a game on Facebook or a mobile device, it’s likely that you’ve been [...]

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Storytelling for Social Good: Developing Your Message

The first post in our storytelling series highlighted the reasons why storytelling is useful when promoting a cause, a project, or your organization. It also gave some examples of tools you can use to tell your story effectively. This post will gives you some more suggestions for developing your unique message. Again, three important goals [...]

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Starting a Revolution in Your Workplace

The cubicle farm where you work might not seem like the ideal place to make a difference in your community (unless you’re working for a nonprofit with that goal!), but you might be surprised by the wide variety of ways that businesses can encourage and promote charitable actions. Sometimes they just need someone like you [...]

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