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Can You Believe It?

This Week's Simple Tip: Some friends and I were talking about what we missed most during this time of social distancing. My answer:...

Nancy M. Forbes

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Do You Have A Smile You Can Share?

This Week's Simple Tip We have entered the holiday season which tends to bring out stress and sadness for many people. Just take note of...

Have A Differentiator You Can Be Proud Of

Nancy M. Forbes

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Have A Differentiator You Can Be Proud Of

This Week's Simple Tip While I am saddened it is necessary, I am thrilled to see so many reminders out there lately to remind people to...

What Everyone Ought To Know About "Niksen"

Nancy M. Forbes

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What Everyone Ought To Know About "Niksen"

This Week's Simple Tip What do you think these four pictures have in common? They all portray ways we can convince our minds we are being...

Little Known Instant Antidote For A Bad Mood

Nancy M. Forbes

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Little Known Instant Antidote For A Bad Mood

This Week's Simple Tip We still laugh about the morning many years ago that I awoke very angry with my husband because of his role in the...

Nancy M. Forbes

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A Bad Day Is No Excuse

This Week's Simple Tip Have you ever been at the receiving end of someone who takes their bad day out on whoever they encounter? Perhaps...

Nancy M. Forbes

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The Secret To Happiness In One Word

This Week's Simple Tip Study after study shows that the #1 thing people want more out of life is "happiness." Sadly, they either don't...

Capture That Priceless Feeling That Money Can't Buy

Nancy M. Forbes

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Capture That Priceless Feeling That Money Can't Buy

This Week's Simple Tip One of the things that makes me smile at this time of year is the sound of the Salvation Army holiday bell-ringers...

Nancy M. Forbes

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Say NO Easily Without Worry

This Week's Simple Tip Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to say 'yes' versus 'no'? This seems to play out in many aspects of...

Nancy M. Forbes

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Spread Happiness By Sharing A Smile

This Week's Simple Tip Ever notice how contagious smiling can be? When you see someone smiling, your natural response is to smile back....

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