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The Surprising Benefits of Puzzles On the Brain

By Jan BowenPrivate Musings2 Comments

So many of us turn to puzzles or problem solving as a way to relax. Crossword and word puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, mysteries, and other brain games are all used as a way to relax. What is the inherent trait of a puzzle or a problem that soothes, even while they present a new type of challenge? Puzzles captivate us at…

March 27, 2017

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The Difference Between Passion and Purpose

By Jan BowenPrivate MusingsNo Comments

Passion, purpose and the path between — what’s the real secret to living a fulfilled life? Do all the questions you hear about purpose and passion lead you farther away from a resolution? Themes and opinions on the topic vary, leaving speculation to whether they're the same thing and if they last a lifetime. Do you even really have to...

October 24, 2016

How To Be Honest … Even When It’s HARD

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

Tell the truth. Just because it's the best policy doesn't mean it's easy. Have you ever had those times when you knew what you wanted or needed to say, but somehow just didn’t get the words out of your mouth? As adults we need to be accountable. Being accountable requires having integrity — that means we need to be honest...

October 3, 2016

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Even If Your Words Are Forgiven, Their Impact Is Permanent

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

Just seeing a negative word for ONE second makes us more anxious or depressed! Ever wonder why you tune out certain people when they speak, even though they seem to be saying a message you would want to hear somewhere else? Chances are, it’s the words they’re using. Words — those combinations of vowels and consonants — have innate power we can’t help...

August 30, 2016

5 Easy Ways To Be A Better Person (In This Crazy World)

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

Times can be hard ... but you don't have to be! Are we evolving and becoming better people? As technology advances and provides increasingly efficient tools to enable improvement in all arenas of life, are we finding strategies to expand our personal development in a way that improves the lives of those we love, everyone we encounter, and the world...

June 22, 2016

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7 Ways Knowing Yourself Leads to More Happiness

By Jan BowenSyndicated ArticlesNo Comments

You need to know yourself a little better. Who are you when no one sees you? When you have an opportunity to spend time alone, how do you fill that time? Just as importantly, what do you leave out? When you know yourself well, you can answer these questions easily. When you don’t understand yourself, not only are the questions...

May 30, 2016

4 Traits Well-Liked Women Have That Make People Just ADORE Them!

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

You just WANT to be around them. Ever notice how some women have a charisma that draws others to them? Everything they do is attractive and everyone simply adores them? What's their secret? Whether these women 'wow' people intentionally or not, there are definite similarities in their everyday behaviors. After seeing this list, it's pretty easy to see why they're so hard to resist! 1. They're just ... real! ...

May 20, 2016

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4 Reasons You Break Your Promises (Without Meaning To)

By Jan BowenPublished Articles4 Comments

We've all done it, right? You tell a friend, your child, your partner that, yeah, sure, you'll do XYZ for them. But then you don't actually do it. Making a promise to someone is one of the most powerful forms of communication in existence. Yet, how many times do you make vows that you can’t possibly keep? As a society, we put our...

April 12, 2016

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How Accountability Leads to Success

By Jan BowenPublished Articles2 Comments

When we aspire to career success, we typically set our sights on external factors. We establish our goals, determine a strategy, and map out the tasks. If our objective is to develop leadership qualities we frequently look within to our strengths, capabilities, knowledge, and skills. The quickest way to overall success is taking control of the entire process through accountability....

December 15, 2015

5 Major Life Lessons We Need to Teach Our Kids — And Ourselves!

By Jan BowenPublished ArticlesNo Comments

If being a kid seems hard ... try being a grown up! Does it break your heart to tell your kids to toughen up? Are you confused about how to best teach your children when to be kind AND when to stand up for themselves? It’s a complex world out there. We’re sending our children into a society we, as adults, haven’t completely mastered...

October 12, 2015

The Surprising Benefits of Puzzles On the Brain

The Difference Between Passion and Purpose

How To Be Honest … Even When It’s HARD

Even If Your Words Are Forgiven, Their Impact Is Permanent

5 Easy Ways To Be A Better Person (In This Crazy World)

7 Ways Knowing Yourself Leads to More Happiness

4 Traits Well-Liked Women Have That Make People Just ADORE Them!

4 Reasons You Break Your Promises (Without Meaning To)

How Accountability Leads to Success

5 Major Life Lessons We Need to Teach Our Kids — And Ourselves!

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