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15 April 2019

Inviting diversity into your daily life

Written by Kisstopher Musick
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We are going to keep the momentum going this week, focusing on how to invite diversity into our daily life. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
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12 April 2019

What value do writing conferences hold?

Written by Chad Musick
Chad Musick
I recently attended the Muse and the Marketplace conference, offered by Grubstreet in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2018, I attended two conferences. Whether I attend any in 2020 will depend on time, budget, and the location of the conferences. People define being a “serious” writer in many different ways. I’ve certainly met those who think...
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09 April 2019

Happiness Challenge for April 9, 2019

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
Happiness Challenge: Go somewhere in your town you have never been before. Find a hidden gem.
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08 April 2019

Adding a bit of adventure to your life

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
Building on last week’s goals, this week we focus on ways we can add adventure and diversity to our lives. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
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02 April 2019

Happiness Challenge for April 2, 2019

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
Happiness Challenge: Plan a day trip and go on an adventure.
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01 April 2019

Changing yourself with the change of season

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
As Spring comes to the northern hemisphere, it creates the perfect opportunity to get out, introduce some novelty into your life, and diversify your experiences. Read more about it.
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26 March 2019

Happiness Challenge for March 26, 2019

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
Happiness Challenge: Go to an animal cafe or petting zoo and spend time petting an animal.
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25 March 2019

Your brain probably loves petting animals

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
Animals are a wonderful source of unconditional affection. Spending time with animals has been shown to release the happiness chemicals serotonin and dopamine in the brain. Making eye contact with animals releases the love hormone oxytocin. Petting animals release serotonin and dopamine because it positively stimulates the cortical area of the brain, which processes...
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19 March 2019

Happiness Challenge for March 19, 2019

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
Happiness Challenge: Reach out to friends and family and plan a day of fun.
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18 March 2019

Breaking the long-term stress cycle

Written by Kisstopher Musick
Kisstopher Musick
March can be a stressful month, especially when we consider taxes. Because March is full-on tax season, many people start to contemplate their financial health and relationship strength. This can lead to increased stress and anxiety. It is important to remember that the stress and anxiety monsters are liars. Once stress and anxiety come...
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