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Ways to Increase Your Daily Steps

We’ve all heard that we should walk 10,000 steps per day. While some may welcome this challenge, others may feel like it’s an impossible task. Across more than 110 countries, on average, people take fewer than 5,000 steps per day. However, there is a significant country-level — and even city-level — variation in average steps per day, with people in countries such as Hong Kong, China, the U.K., France and Germany taking an average of more than 5,000 steps per day, and people in France, Australia, Canada, the U.S., India […]

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Ways to Move Your Body

Run, walk, dance, row, play tag or ski. There are so many ways to be active and move your body each day. By moving your body, you can increase your longevity and quality of life by preventing illness, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, reducing anxiety, stress and depression, enhancing learning and creative thinking and improving your quality of sleep. Nearly everyone knows that physical activity is critical to our overall well-being. Unfortunately, many of us have a hard time fitting it into our busy schedules. In fact, studies

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The Hidden Costs of Caregiving

As the elderly population grows, many of us are put in the position to provide emotional and financial support for our children and parents at the same time. The situation is common around the world. It’s estimated that over 2.5 million people are unpaid caregivers in Australia. In Great Britain, approximately 2.4 million people are combining childcare with caring for older or disabled relatives. In the U.S., 6.5 million American adults are raising a child and caring for a parent. The numbers and percentages are similar in Asia—in fact, in

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Ways to Cultivate Your Creativity

Many believe creativity is something you’re born with — either you have it or you don’t. However, like many other skills, it can be developed and strengthened over time with practice, the right setting and a little focus. Unleashing your creativity is fun, and it’s good for your brain too. Research suggests that engaging in activities that cultivate creativity can radically alter and improve the brain by boosting serotonin levels, improving memory, focus and mental alertness and decreasing the chances of dementia. Engaging in these activities can even increase life

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Ways to Save on Everyday Expenses

Finances are one of the top stressors for individuals around the world and can lead to decreases in one’s physical, emotional and social well-being. And while money can’t buy you happiness, making sound financial decisions and maintaining good saving habits can help improve many aspects of your health, well-being and overall quality of life. With basic money saving skills and a commitment to making small changes in your life, you can save money each year so that you can live comfortably and attain your life goals. There are two critical

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Tips for Building Financial Security

With the cost of living on the rise in many urban locations, an increase in health care expenses and many people taking on the financial responsibility of caregiving, financial well-being continues to be a top concern and a significant source of stress around the world. And more than 100 million individuals in Australia, Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. report that they do not have enough emergency savings to afford two months of living expenses without income. Whether you’re just starting your career, finding yourself in a financial bind or

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Tips and Techniques to Become a Better Writer

Writing can be intimidating to many people, especially those who don’t write on a regular basis. But writing has many benefits — it helps you… Work through your thoughts and better understand your feelings Clear your mind so you can focus on your work and enjoy your life Stay optimistic, especially when you reflect on and write about gratitude Express your thoughts more clearly and concisely Communicate complex ideas more effectively Improve your critical thinking skills Expand your vocabulary Reduce stress Feel happier The good news is, almost anyone can

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Tips and Techniques to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills

One of the most important life skills we can acquire is problem-solving, which includes critical thinking and asking the right questions. Having good problem-solving skills can improve our decision-making abilities and enhance our creativity, career and personal growth opportunities and brain health. 10 Ways to Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills Book it. Read as much as possible, absorb the details, look up new terms and question what you’re reading. To improve your critical thinking, you’ll need to continually challenge the status quo and look for new perspectives and ways to look

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The 4 P’s of a Great Presentation

If you look across cultures, there is a fear that ranks at the top for almost everyone — public speaking. The social anxiety associated with being judged by or embarrassing oneself in front of others can be debilitating for some. While speaking in front of a group can be scary, the benefits of overcoming your fear far outweigh the discomfort. Communication and persuasion are among the top 20 skills companies need most, both of which are developed through public speaking. There are many reasons to hone your presentation skills, including

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