“Tackling Tests with Positivity and Wisdom”
There are many things to take into consideration when preparing for tests…nutrition, adequate rest, time management, and preparation. Let’s look at these a bit further…
Education
“Power and Purpose of Clear Communication.”
There are five C’s that are needed to get understandable communication across. They are clarity, conciseness, coherence, completeness, and courtesy…
“Community Meets Compassion: Celebrating Nonprofits”
Just like how we talked about finding the perfect place to volunteer your time, talent, and money last week, nonprofit organizations need the same consideration…
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“Rise and Give: Empowering Youth and Families to Spread Kindness, Find Purpose, and Change Lives.”
I’m sure you have noticed the theme for this week…giving. Not only with money but also with yourself. I have always said the world needs your kind of you…
“Celebrating Relationships, Respect, and Personal Growth”
Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. Here we are–the last day of February. How is that even possible? Just a reminder, we are getting closer to the Spring Forward time change next weekend. More on that next week. But for now, be sure to get a glimpse of the night skies for the planetary
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“Calm and Collected: Your Essential Guide to Handling Car Accidents”
Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. We have come to the end of the first month of 2025. I hope your January was a little calmer than mine. In addition to all the other things that have happened this month, I was involved in a car accident on Monday. I
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Protect Your Productivity by Learning to Relax
I believe that classical music, especially that of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is some of the most chill music ever.
How to Tackle the Dreaded Homework
Your “homework” this week is to find a fabulous recipe and drop it in the comments at the end of the blog for me to post next time.
Ways to More Easily Ask Your Questions
Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. We have made it through the first full week of school here in Knoxville, and we are supposed to have a back-to-school dance next week. Can you believe it? I hope you aren’t overloaded with homework already, but if you are, you can
Strategies for Back-to-School Success
A smile can ease the anxiety of someone else who may be just as nervous as you. It can also help you start a conversation with others and see what you might have in common.