Crazy! An Advent Calendar All About the Giving
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Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar

Most advent calendars are all about the getting. So we created the Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar that is all about the giving, because we think it’s better to give than to receive. Every day until December 25, we’ll reveal a new act of kindness that you can do for your fellow man, woman, or penguin in this, the season of giving! And because it’s an online calendar, you can share your stories in our daily acts of kindness forum.

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Stephan Wiedner

It’s Called A Gift Because You Give It
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stockings at christmas by Katie Jeanes

This is not one of those, “shun the materialistic values of the holidays” rants. I am all for the giving of things. I love finding the perfect present, finding an extra fifty dollars for a charity, and I have a shameless collection of fabulous shoes which I lovingly gave to myself.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Katie Jeanes

The Top 5 TED Talks on Giving
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Sometimes we forget to reach out to others. Here are five powerful TEDTalks on “Giving” to remind us of what really matters. Each talk highlights the importance of giving and challenges us to rethink the way we give. It is a fact that life is short, so let us make it count by making a difference with others.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Clarence Ceniza

Three faces of ADHD: the frustration and effects of living with ADHD
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ADHD I can't seem to get things done

You may have seen this person before; a person who forgets appointments, a person who has trouble with tasks that require attention to detail, or the person who has to read the same thing over and over again before it makes sense.This person may be very intelligent but just doesn’t seem to have their life […]

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dan Weigold

8 Ways to Volunteer in 30 Minutes or Less a Day
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You want to make an impact on the world around you by volunteering, but, between juggling work and family obligations, it’s impossible to find the time to commit to helping out a local nonprofit organization. No problem: Here are some simple, yet effective, volunteering ideas that you can do in 30 minutes or less.

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Kathryn Hawkins

The Spirit of Giving Blogging Contest
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Spirit of Giving Blogging Contest

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we want your articles, tips, and inspirational stories about giving! Have a great story about why it’s better to give than to receive? Enter the Spirit of Giving Blogging Contest, and you could win one of three prizes totaling $1,500 cash!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stephan Wiedner

Frugal Living: 8 Ways to Live Well on Less than $40,000 a Year
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Frugal Living Piggy Bank

Maybe youre not raking in the big bucks. But so what? Frugal living is entirely possible. You can live a satisfying life even if you only make a modest income. Try these tips for building a rewarding life, no matter how much is in your bank account. 1. Forget about the Joneses. Society can be […]

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Kathryn Hawkins

6 Ways to Stop the Unnecessary Consumption of Bottled Water
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stop consuming bottled water

Bottled water may seem innocent enough on the surface—it’s much healthier than soda, after all. But in fact, bottled water creates a massive environmental hazard: Bottled water production for the United States alone consumes 17 million barrels of oil, and 80 percent of the 50 billion bottles sold each year are not recycled.

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Posted on November 8, 2011 by Stephan Wiedner

How to Make Your Actions Consistent with Your Values
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We often say we value something that sounds good, but our day-to-day, moment-to-moment actions frequently contradict that. Unless challenged to reflect on this contradiction between belief and action, the discrepancy goes unnoticed until some crisis or relationship breakdown propels us into coaching or therapy. Example: My parents value Loving Relationships but don’t act like it […]

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Deah Curry PhD, CPC

Occupy Wall Street: Replace Demands with Pointed Questions
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Occupy Wall Street demonstrators are entering their second month of protesting and they are getting increasing pressure to issue their demands. Maybe it’s better to ask a small number of pointed questions instead. If I was going to coach the folks over at Occupy Wall Street, I’d ask them, “How can you make your message […]

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Hadley Earabino