By Paige Heitzmann, vice president/ groups director, Travel Affiliates Beach aficionado? Romance seeker? Napa Valley girl? Always dreamed of seeing Italy, Iceland, Bora Bora or New Zealand? Make your travel dreams a reality in 2023! Here are five tips for success: Put your bucket list in writing, and number the destinations by priority. Jot down […]
By Jocelyn Gavin Lane, owner and clinical director of Premier Professional Counseling Services LLC The start of a new year always gives rise to thoughts of a new vision and new goals. Goal setting is more than just a to do-list that we revise daily. Goals and vision are futile without developing a plan and […]
By Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite, owner, Core Strategies Wishing you could get ahead financially or be your own boss? Have a great idea for a service or product that could benefit others? Starting a business or side hustle may be the thing to do. Here are some tips to make your wishes a reality in 2023: 1. […]
By Laurin Lambert, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian with Singing River, Gulfport It’s that time of year again — new year, new possibilities! We all have that area in our life that we promise to change in the new year. If moving toward a healthier version of yourself is the promise you’re making, here’s […]
By Christen H. Duhé, president and executive director, Gulf Coast Community Foundation There’s no wrong way to give back, whether it’s in the form of monetary donations or volunteering your time. Here are five tips on how to focus on you and your community in 2023: What are you passionate about? Let’s face it, you […]
By Dr. Mary S. Graham, president, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College As one year ends and another begins, many of us reflect on what we have accomplished throughout the year, and we set new goals for the year ahead. Earning a degree or credential is a wonderful goal, but it may be overwhelming at times. […]
By NaTonya Parish Starting my own business has been a lifestyle decision for me. Magnolia Diner’s successful momentum is a result of long-term consistency — simply showing up, putting in the work and trusting every part of the process. My path to entrepreneurship began before I’d even graduated from high school. My aspirations came with different labels, […]
We’ve all heard (and likely used) the phrase “new year, new me,” but is there a better way to express the changes we hope to make starting Jan. 1? After all, the idea is to alter habits — not change who we are. And while we’re at it, rather than resolutions, how about making promises […]
Just after Halloween, almost on cue, Andy Williams’s “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” bubbled up from my childhood. I hummed along and thumbed through the local craft store’s most festive offerings of “Grateful” paper plates and pumpkin-adorned cups and napkins. Standing in front of turkey-day decor, catching glimpses of Christmas decorations just […]
Dr. Sidra Khalid Experiencing a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment can be especially challenging during the holidays. Focusing on certain areas can be helpful for patients as they navigate through the season: 1. BE PROACTIVE ABOUT SELF-CARE AND ENERGY PRESERVATION. Make a list of daily activities to do with family members and friends. Conserve your […]
