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Soaring Above the Sourpusses: Triumphing Over the Nasty 3% happiness & joy Sep 02, 2024

I've been the President of my condo association for over a year and a half. I never thought I'd go from touring worldwide as a comedian to condo association President. Still, here I am living the dream, doing my best to protect my property investment and everyone else's. 97% of my residents are abso...

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Over Thinking What Goes Under Me changing your focus Aug 26, 2024

As Doug and I are preparing to move into our new condo, we had to make a serious decision: what should we do with the floor? We had the flooring removed due to a mold/mildew problem. A few weeks ago, we went to a big box floor and tile place and chose a tile that would work with our quirky furniture...

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Surrounding Yourself With Joy happiness & joy Aug 19, 2024

Doug and I moved from a split-level condo into a 2nd-floor condo two years ago. I was having trouble navigating the constant steps of living in a split-level condo, not knowing my thyroid was in crisis mode as I had not yet been diagnosed with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. We intended for this condo t...

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Simone Biles: The Triumph of Resilience and Inspiration health & wellness Aug 12, 2024

Simone Biles has long been a household name in gymnastics—a synonym for excellence, strength, and unrivaled talent. However, her journey through the Tokyo Olympics added another layer to her legacy: that of a mental health advocate and an emblem of resilience. As we celebrate her stunning comeback a...

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Finally! Yoga I Can Do! health & wellness Jul 29, 2024

While I've made great strides these past two years fighting Hashimoto's, I still need to catch up to where I want to be healthwise. I began researching other doctors to get another opinion and found a chiropractor in town who also has Hashimoto's. A few weeks ago, I started his program, which includ...

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Keeping Your Politics Off Social Media changing your focus Jul 29, 2024

With the upcoming election, I've discovered that my friends post more political messages and memes on social media than ever. I think about the quote, "Your vibe attracts your tribe," so perhaps they're searching for people who resonate with their thinking. But then there's the other side, "Your opi...

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The Significance of Curating Your Digital Social Circle changing your focus Jul 22, 2024

Like many Americans, I watched in horror at the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump. All politics aside, I would have been equally horrified had this been Joe Biden or any other world leader or politician. The fact that someone wanted to alter the fate of our political process by manipulating...

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Good Golf Carts Come To Those Who Wait happiness & joy Jul 15, 2024

Our beloved golf cart of three years needed serious help. The paint was chipping off, the support for the back seat was broken, and we blew out the Bluetooth speakers. It rattled and shook when we drove it. The estimate to fix it was $6000, or we could buy a fully loaded new one with a warranty for ...

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Identifying the Values Most Important to You changing your focus Jul 08, 2024

I recently had to run for election to the board of my condo association. I campaigned on the following: Vision, Proven Leadership, Experience, Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, and Fun. After giving this some thought, these are the values I put into everything I do, whether it be hypnosis, Airbnb re...

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Celebrating Independence Day goal setting & achievement Jul 01, 2024

As we get ready to celebrate America's Independence Day this Thursday, it's time to remember that many countries celebrate this day to commemorate the day they gained freedom from another country's rule. The holidays are often marked with fireworks, parades, and speeches, during which people celebra...

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Troll-ing For Attention? Why You Should Keep Nastiness Off Social Media happiness & joy Jun 24, 2024

A few years back, I had a friend who wondered why she wasn't meeting any single guys. On a whim, I checked out her Facebook page. She had the following memes posted:

1) That which does not kill you makes you stronger, except for Jersey Girls. Jersey girls will kill you.

2). I'm from Jersey. I may ...

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Saving Your Sanity from Cyber Bullies changing your focus Jun 17, 2024

It's been an exciting month or two as I've been running to be on the board of my condo association. As election day gets closer, it's escalated into a mild form of cyber-bullying. While the threats are indirect and more passive-aggressive, they can still sting. Here are a few tips on navigating cybe...

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