Here’s my hot take: Stop communicating the NAR lawsuit at such a high level using industry jargon on Instagram. Leave the deep dives to the Byron Lazines and Jared Jameses of the world. Your role? Break it down for your clients. After all, your clients are consumers, not industry...

Speak Your Client’s Language: Simplifying Industry Changes for Your Clients

Transitioning a loved one to a long-term care facility is never easy. But there is one thing we can do to lighten the emotional toll, something that can give meaning and purpose to the process. Ruth Ann, my wife Lori’s mom, transitioned to an assisted living facility this summer.

Challenges get easier when we keep on going

LiveScience

When it comes to love, the adage is that opposites attract. But does that really hold?

Do opposites really attract in relationships?

Missouri State

Business Insider

Eric Carrell quit a job he loved for higher pay and got fired six months later. It was the best thing that could've happened to him.

I left a job I loved for another that paid more, only to be fired 6 months later. I regret choosing money over work culture.

Office is a space where we build the other half of our life and form a work family with whom we spend significant hours of a day. It is not necessary that we get along with everyone and that’s okay. But we should also never let anyone make us feel bad about belonging to a place when we are trying to fit in and adjust. It might not be possible for us to learn about and stop everyone from gossiping about us behind our back but a woman named Nicole (@ncolealexandria) on TikTok is going viral for sharing a trick using which an employee can stop their work nemeses from gossiping about them, that too, in another language.

Employee shares clever trick to stop colleagues from gossiping in another language in office

Having the opportunity to be engaged in a constant dialogue with Christ is more than just a hope. It can happen just the same as when we sit at our kitchen table and have an enjoyable conversation with a friend. And how is this possible? Because He’s real the same as you and I are real. Remember that old song, “My God is real, for I can feel Him in my soul?” If you believe He has spoken to people before, why can’t He speak to you? God communicates to us in our conscience, by providence, teachers, and most importantly through His holy word. We read in the Bible that He also speaks through dreams, and visions, and has spoken audibly. Whatever way He chooses to make contact, it’s our responsibility according to Revelation 2:7 to have ears to hear what He has to say.

COLUMN: Hearing is one thing, obeying is another

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Couples who played a competitive game in a study were less likely to be aggressive after a short break. This could provide clues to how to de-escalate arguments, researchers said.

The 5-second relationship tactic for diffusing arguments that's cheaper than couples therapy

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When your spouse's behavior leaves you feeling confused and frustrated, it might be time to consider if passive-aggressive tendencies are at play. Passive-aggressive behavior can sneak into a relationship subtly but can cause significant harm over time. Recognizing these signs early can help you address the issues before they escalate.

Recognizing the Signs: Is Your Spouse Being Passive-Aggressive?

Military.com

Joining the military is a significant and commendable choice, but it’s also a decision that requires both thought and preparation. Because many recruits stumble before they even begin their service, understanding and avoiding common missteps can significantly enhance your experience and readiness for military life.What are some common mistakes candidates/recruits make before joining the military? How can I avoid them? Thanks -- JasonJason, that is a great question, as we can all learn from other people's mistakes. My mistake before attending the Naval Academy was that I focused too hard on making the football team and neglected the military fitness...

5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make Before Joining the Military

Sometimes, it takes someone (or something, like this article) to help a person break free of unhealthy thought patterns. According to Northside Mental Health, even people with the best childhoods experienced some form of trauma in their lives that led to them getting caught up in life traps. We’re not...

25 Common Life Traps Most Americans Fall Into

1. A local consumer reported an auction scam to BBB, in which victims who “won” were asked to wire money to receive their items. BBB advises consumers to research auction companies and auctioneers before participating, find out how payments are made, and check the seller’s contact information first.

Scams are on the rise

Are you wondering what mindset has to do with how you age? Isn’t healthy aging more about eating well and getting exercise? Well yes, these are important. So is having a sense of purpose and enjoying good relationships/community. Add your mindset to the list. Much of the recent research...

How to Cultivate Your Mindset for Aging Well

We've all been there. You're having a particularly rough day at work, and you need a break. But a walk to get coffee would take too much time, and you don't smoke because it's bad for you. So you go take a bathroom break, sit on the toilet, and just...

Toilet designed to limit worker bathroom breaks is possibly the most evil office invention

Ah, to be an American abroad — land of the free, home of the brave, and the endless recipient of eye-rolling stereotypes. Whether backpacking across Europe, studying in Asia, or just trying to enjoy a pint down under, Americans can barely dodge the barrage of clichés hurled their way. The comments never cease from assumptions about diet and politics to lifestyle and ethics. Why is it that Americans are cast in these cookie-cutter roles by non-Americans?

Enough Already: 21 Things Non-Americans Need to Stop Saying

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Respect isn’t something that can be forced—it’s earned through actions and, more importantly, through what one avoids. If you aim to gain more respect at work or in your social circle, it’s crucial to identify and eliminate these practices.

6 Pathetic Habits that Highly Respected Individuals Never Do

Love is Blind: México has just finished its inaugural season with only one couple tying the knot, even though five couples made it to the bachelor and bachelorette parties and four made it to the altar. But perhaps the most important conversation on social media outside of Mexico about the show isn’t about who found love and who didn’t, but about what the participants looked like, and what that says about what kind of country Mexico is.

Op-Ed: ‘Love is Blind: México’ is Very White, The Country Isn’t

Military Times

The training comes after a federal watchdog said the Pentagon failed to train and guide troops about partisan political activities before campaign season.

Marines, sailors to get more training on political do’s and don’ts

Misused expressions in psychology can hinder our understanding of human emotion and behavior. Popular concepts such as love language, learning style, and closure endure without empirical support. Misapplying physiological or genetic terms overemphasizes determinism and undervalues growth and change. Human language is a wondrous and ever-changing form of expression, allowing...

Jargon Alert: 18 Phrases That Can Lead Us Astray

It’s impossible to look back on my career and not recognize that we’ve come a long way in opening doors of opportunity to women. But we still have a long way to go. It’s never been just about that initial door. True progress means ensuring that after taking that first step, there's another door open, and another, and another.

'Doers, not Leaders': How Women Can Overcome A Common Workplace Struggle

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Statutory committees and task forces

Lawmakers continued to prepare for the 2025 Regular Session as task forces met to discuss the potential uses of...

Statutory committees and task forces

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