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Spending Time With Your Mom
Moms don’t need to have flowers or a fancy dinner, but they do need you.

Marion Rhines
May 10, 20243 min read
Take a Long View When Looking at Failure
It is easy to let negativity overwhelm you, but I encourage you instead to change your thought process and keep moving.

Marion Rhines
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Test-Taking Strategies for Success
Sometimes we get so bogged down with the weight of having to make a decision that we forget how to wisely make these decisions.

Marion Rhines
Apr 19, 20243 min read
When Uncle Sam Asks You to Pay Up
Now that we have gotten past the solar eclipse hysteria, we are headed to the halfway point of April: Tax Day!

Marion Rhines
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Don’t Let Fun Eclipse Safety at Your Viewing Party
This week, I want to give a shout-out to everyone who studies the stars and other heavenly bodies in order to teach the world of their wonders and how to stay safe.

Marion Rhines
Apr 5, 20243 min read
Being a Big Fish in a Little Sea
If we keep ourselves in an enclosed environment, we will never know our true capabilities.

Marion Rhines
Mar 29, 20243 min read
Don’t Despair “in the Middle of the Ride”
When you feel you are hitting your limit, step back and take a break.

Marion Rhines
Mar 22, 20243 min read
Lookin’ for a Bright, Sunshiny Day
Sometimes we are so overwhelmed with the “storms” in life that we forget about the silver linings.

Marion Rhines
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Remember Life’s Secret Ingredient
The best way to change your reaction to any situation is to keep a positive attitude.

Marion Rhines
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Follow Your Instincts
If your circumstances allow for calm reflection, be sure to use logic to balance out the instinct and make sound decisions. Instinct is meant to be a tool.

Marion Rhines
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Ready to Socialize!
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Marion Rhines
Jan 5, 20244 min read
Starting 2024 With a Positive Outlook
This coming year, as the slate becomes brand new, I’ve resolved not to make any pesky New Year’s resolutions.

Marion Rhines
Dec 29, 20234 min read
Holiday Hype and Actual Christmas
When things go counter to what you want or expect, just inhale slowly and don’t take it to heart.

Marion Rhines
Dec 22, 20233 min read
A Weight Lifted Off My Shoulders
If you are feeling anxious or like your emotions are a bit scrambled, try sleeping under a weighted blanket.

Marion Rhines
Dec 15, 20233 min read
Tips for Surviving Holiday Stress
Consider shopping at times that are not as crowded to avoid extra frustration. Getting worked up and irritated when purchasing gifts for your loved ones is not a good thing.

Marion Rhines
Dec 8, 20233 min read
First Day of the Last Month of 2023
We always asked our next-door neighbor, Nancy, to judge our competition for the best-decorated gingerbread man. She was a softie and gave everyone a prize, which made it even more fun.

Marion Rhines
Dec 1, 20233 min read
The Reality of Holiday Ups and Downs
While Thanksgiving is a time to recall the good things we have experienced over the past year, we can’t help also remembering what was lost.

Marion Rhines
Nov 24, 20233 min read
Dealing With Divorce in the Family
Remember that you have the right to feel all of the emotions you are experiencing.

Marion Rhines
Nov 17, 20234 min read
A Tribute to American War Veterans
If you know any veterans, please thank them for their sacrifice. You will be surprised how saying “thank you” can make a difference.

Marion Rhines
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Embrace Whatever Makes You Who You Are
Don’t worry about the one person who tells you that you are different. Mesh with the people who accept you for who you are.

Marion Rhines
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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