Own Your Time: The Empowering Practice of Solitude

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Wendy Bjork, MS Mentor and Founder of HeartsOf Wellness.com   Learning to Lunch Alone: Reflecting on Life with MS Through the Power of Solitude When was the last time you took yourself to lunch? I don’t mean rushing through a drive-thru or eating alone at your desk while answering emails. I mean an intentional, nourishing lunch—by yourself, for yourself—where your only job is to be fully present with you. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), we often navigate a life of appointments, treatments, side effects, and unexpected physical or emotional shifts.…

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COVID Shutdown Loss and Lingering Grief

Nancy Poland

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe phone rang. It was mid-March 2020; my niece on my husband’s side was calling. “You have to come down to Kansas right away, Mom’s in hospice.” The COVID shutdown was upon us. We live in Minnesota, and no travel was recommended. To complicate the situation, my husband was in the hospital with a non-COVID illness. I was able to say goodbye to my sister-in-law over the phone, but he couldn’t connect with his sister. On March 20, 2020, my sister-in-law passed away—no funeral, no memorial, nothing. Buried next to…

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Caring for the Caregiver – Public Policy or Neighborhood Practice?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Nancy Poland to provide another commentary in a series. The Nancy Poland Commentaries Government benefits for caregivers or their care partners are invaluable. We should all advocate for ways to ease the caregiving path. But can the government bring a favorite casserole, or show empathy to a caregiver? Only people can fill that role. Today Nancy Poland brings us ways we can support caregivers in our neighborhood…

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How Simplicity and Self-Advocacy Can Transform Your Life

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutesWendy Bjork—international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker, and founder of HeartsOfWellness.com. Known as the MS Mentor, Wendy is on a mission to empower women living with Multiple Sclerosis to create a solid Foundation of Wellbeing—One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. Diagnosed at just 15, Wendy has lived with MS for over 35 years. Her personal journey has revealed the many gaps in care and support faced by women with chronic conditions. Now, she’s committed to helping bridge those gaps and guide others toward a more empowered, fulfilling life.  …

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Kindness in Organizations

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Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Daphne Michaels to provide another commentary in a series. The Daphne Michaels Commentaries Discover the power of kindness in the workplace with Daphne Michaels. This commentary explores how fostering emotional safety through a “code of kindness” can spark creativity, open communication, and innovation among teams. Learn why sarcasm hinders progress and how leaders can redirect negative energy into constructive conversations. Empower your workforce, cultivate trust, and watch…

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Interview With Mark Walmsley, Founder of the Arts and Culture Network

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Reading Time: 3 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Benjamin “BENCASSO” Barnes to provide another commentary in a series. The Benjamin “BENCASSO” Barnes Commentaries In this lively Coaches Corner interview, Benjamin Barnes aka Bencasso chats with Mark Walmsley, founder of the Arts and Culture Network—a global community of over 150,000 creatives. They discuss Walmsley’s unique journey from triangle player in the symphony to digital arts connector, the growth of the Network from a forgotten LinkedIn group to a dynamic…

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Buying Property in NYC? Legal Due Diligence Simple and Stress-Free

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve ever looked into buying real estate in New York City, you probably know how overwhelming it can feel. The process isn’t just about finding the right apartment or signing a contract—it’s about making sure the property you’re buying is exactly what it claims to be. That’s where we come in.   At CEA Legal, we know the New York market inside and out, and we understand how important it is for buyers to feel confident and informed. Our job is to make sure nothing catches you off guard.…

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From Struggle to Strength: How Diet Changed Maggie’s Life

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Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Dr. John Poothullil. The Dr. John Poothullil Commentaries Dr. John recently sat down with Margaret Lonappan to discuss her journey with food avoidance. Margaret shared how identifying and eliminating certain foods from her diet profoundly impacted her health and well-being. Her story highlights the transformative power of dietary changes and listening to your body.         John Poothullil practiced medicine as a pediatrician and allergist for…

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Why Your Business Should Add This Wellness Benefits Program

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Reading Time: 5 minutesWellness benefits plans that are set up as an indemnity‑style program within a Section 125 pre‑tax cafeteria plan offer many powerful benefits. These programs can be setup side-by-side with your current benefits programs and offer the following noteworthy advantages: (i) improved talent acquisition & employee retention, (ii) ongoing payroll tax savings, (iii) clear, predictable costs, (iv) simple administration, (v) high employee participation, and (vi) enhanced employee & company health ROIs. This article summarizes the above-mentioned benefits along with the details of the impressive features of today’s employee wellness benefits programs.  …

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Running a Nonprofit: From One Brochure to Three Ivy Parks

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Reading Time: 3 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Benjamin “BENCASSO” Barnes to provide another commentary in a series. The Benjamin “BENCASSO” Barnes Commentaries In this Coaches Corner, Benjamin Barnes (aka Bencasso) shares how he built his 501(c)(3), Culture Scholar Corporation, from the ground up and how a single retirement home gig snowballed into multiple paid programs and concerts at Ivy Living facilities across San Francisco. With humor, heart, and hard-earned lessons, he talks about mental health outreach, the…

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