Are Your Surroundings Keeping You Stuck?

Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to the latest edition of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and guide to others, as well as founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to help others make forward progress towards living their best lives!   Our surroundings play a larger role in our mental health and well-being than we often realize. Your home, workplace, neighborhood, community and the natural external world all have a profound impact on your thought process and emotions. The field of environmental psychology studies the impact…

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Several Starbucks Closing Around the Country Due to Safety Concerns

Reading Time: < 1 minute A Starbucks spokesperson declined to discuss specific incidents. Starbucks has closed several locations nationwide due to safety concerns. The company has stated that the reasons for these closures include racism, lack of access to health care, and personal safety concerns. Employees affected by these closures will be offered transfer opportunities to another location. This report was prepared with the assistance of CNN Business’ Chris Isidore and Ramishah Maruf. The company has announced several initiatives to address the problems. First, it will expand the scope of its training programs to help employees…

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Expected Travel Trends for 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes What do Lima, Osaka and Lisbon have in common? These were all trending destinations for U.S. travelers in 2019. Fast-forward to 2020’s trending list: Lincoln, New Hampshire. Lake Havasu, Arizona. The Hamptons, New York. Whether it was by necessity or design, it’s clear Americans spent 2020 exploring small towns, scenic drives, nearby lakes and beaches, or in some cases, their own backyards. Today, Expedia.com® released its 2021 Travel Trends Report, analyzing traveler data to uncover the biggest takeaways from an unprecedented year, and what travelers can expect in the year ahead. In addition to tapping into its own massive…

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