Work and Life
Taking a Risk on Yourself
Written by: Akua Hinds
June 12, 2023
Life is so much better when you recognize how much control you have with regards to changing your circumstances. Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, tire, and defeated? If so, you are not alone. Many people have been where you are; feeling like they have no idea where to begin to change the things that they know they need to change.
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The Class Every Student Should Take
Written by: Akua Hinds
August 25, 2022
Learning is a lifelong pursuit, and school is never truly out for the pro. Summer is a season for soaking up the sun, connecting with loved ones, and exploring your interests. Summer is also a time to learn. You have probably studied subjects in school that you disliked and did not see the point of learning. A well-rounded education should not have to mean that you need to spend your time studying things that you are not going to follow through on. Entrepreneurship is a subject that every student, young and old, should learn about if they want to learn more about themselves.
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The Beginning of a New Era
Written by: Akua Hinds
December 31, 2021 Updated: January 3, 2022
A new year is here and it is time to celebrate! Are you ready to focus on things that you neglected focusing on in the previous year? I hope that you forgive yourself for the things that you did not get around to within the past 12 months. Maybe you started something and you hope to complete it all at some point. Or, perhaps you did not have a vision for what it was that you should have been doing before. Never mind, you do not need to stress over what has not yet been completed. You are one decision away from living a totally different life. And, just knowing that you have the choice to make a change should excite you.
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Lessons I’ve Learned in Business
Written by: Akua Hinds
July 16, 2021
Being a home-based business owner has been a huge blessing to me throughout the years, and I have learned lessons through entrepreneurship that I would never have learned had I not pursued this lucrative career path. Are you considering taking the plunge and pursuing entrepreneurship? If so, you will discover things about life and about yourself that will change EVERYTHING about how you approach each day of your life.
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Things to Consider When Starting a Direct Sales Business
Written by: Akua Hinds
June 4, 2021
Building a business can be such an exciting process, especially when you feel that you are well-equipped to start your business right away. The choice is completely yours with regards to what you want to sell, how you want to sell it, and where you want your business to operate. Thanks to technology, creating sales invoices and accepting payments is easier now than ever before. Whether you choose to operate a brick-and-mortar direct sales business, or a website business, or a combination of both, there are some important things that you need to consider before you take the plunge to become a direct sales business owner.
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How You Bouncing Back from Setbacks Helps Other People
Written by: Akua Hinds
May 12, 2021
Failure is tough, and it is something that no one ever looks forward to. However, failing at something is a part of life. In fact, experiencing failure is a very important part of life. Optimists see obstacles as opportunities to get better and to grow stronger. People who are not optimists see obstacles as opportunities to potentially fail. You will not be able to properly move forward when you dwell on failure. You simply have to make it your mission to bounce back from your disappointments, and here are some reasons why:
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How to Make This Your Best Love Month Ever
Written by: Akua Hinds
February 12, 2021
Love is in the air, and it needs to be celebrated! As we enjoy the days that remain of Love Month (February), we should seek out every opportunity to go the extra mile in terms of showing love and appreciation to ourselves and to others. Are you unsure about what you can do to make Love Month extra special? Here are some ways that you can do your part to make this time of year especially great for yourself and for someone else.
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Fun Home Activities to Try During Love Month
Written by: Akua Hinds
January 28, 2021
Love Month will soon be here, and there is so much to celebrate during the month of February. In addition to being the shortest and coldest month of the year, February is when Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Friendship Month, National Pancake Day, National Haiku Month, Fairy Tale Day, Family Day, and several other holidays are observed. Love is beneficial to everyone, and here are some great ideas for celebrating love during the month of February.
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Make Your Dreams Come True
Written by: Akua Hinds
January 7, 2021
Have you ever needed motivation to make your dreams come true, but you were searching for the right time to find the motivation? Well, you are in luck because January 13th is “Make Your Dreams Come True Day.” Just imagine being given the opportunity to dedicate an entire day to bring your dreams to fruition. What should you hope for? Who will you be with? Not only do you DESERVE to make your dreams come true, you NEED to make your dreams come true.
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It’s All About Perspective
Written by: Akua Hinds
November 3, 2020
Some of the most awe-inspiring moments of life take place when unexpected transformations happen. Isn’t that amazing? Sometimes, the encouragement that we receive can be such a key part of changing our perspectives, and when we change our perspectives, we can change our lives. It really is true that we become like the 5 people who we spend the most time with. Our family, friends, and experiences impact how we see the world and often how we see ourselves. Unfortunately, not everyone has positive life experiences. The way that we think affects the way that we live. It all starts in the mind. The key to having more positive thoughts is to add them in.
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Making the Day Great
Written by: Akua Hinds
August 24 2020
Today is the day that everything could change. Things can finally come together. The hopes that you have been carrying in your heart could blossom and come to life within the blink of an eye. This morning, I woke up this morning and thanked the Lord for the day. Why is it important to remember that each day is a gift? Because we have the choice to turn each day into the day that everything changes for us. The true gift of each day is choice.
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How Following Your Intuition Helps with Life Choices
Written by: Akua Hinds
June 25, 2020
We all possess it; that inner voice that tells you to go right, or to go left. Or, perhaps you are advised to stay right where you are and wait to see what happens. It steers you in the right direction, and it rarely lets you down. No, it isn’t a GPS, it’s your intuition. The mind is a powerful part of your body, and it is capable of communicating all of the things that you need to know about the next life step that you are about to take.
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Four Useful Tips to Enhance Your Home Based Business
Written by: Akua Hinds
May 28, 2020
There has never been a better time during history to be a home based business owner than now. Many people have come to learn that sometimes in life, your Plan B suddenly becomes your Plan A, and you need to quickly get on board with adjusting to the new life plan that you are living. Here are four tips that everyone who has a home based business should follow.
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Fun Things to Do and Consider While Staying Home
Written by: Akua Hinds
April 17, 2020
This has been such an interesting time when the majority of the world is staying more time indoors than outdoors. This is a time when focusing on individual health as well as community health should be the priority. There are so many things that you can do while you adjust to this temporary new normal. Here are a few things that you can consider doing to open your mind and boost your spirits:
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Why College Students Need More Than a Degree to Get a Job
Written by: Akua Hinds
March 16, 2020
Convocation is an exciting time in a graduate’s life, but there are no guarantees when a student graduates. New graduates may be surprised to learn that their new degrees will not necessarily open the doors that they thought they would. One thing that gets taken for granted all of the time is the importance of taking initiative. Finding a job or building a business requires more than just having a degree.
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