As we start the new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the past, learn from our experiences, and pave the way for a brighter 2024. While the new year can be exciting, it can also bring about pressures to set resolutions and meet unobtainable goals. Unlike resolutions, intentions are about creating goals that tie directly into your core values. Tammy Dixon, assistant … [Read more...] about How to set achievable intentions for the new year
With the new year comes resolutions. One of the most popular ones revolves around fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The challenge for most people, however, is sticking to them long term. Allison Kramer, a Missouri State University exercise and movement science alumna and former personal trainer at the Foster Recreation Center, talks about how to be successful in keeping your … [Read more...] about How to keep the New Year’s health and fitness resolutions you make
A new year brings new resolutions for many. Some are personal, some are physical and some could be financial. Americans are $17 trillion in debt, with the average American caring over $100,000 themselves, according to Business Insider. That extra baggage can derail even the most ardent financial resolutions. Dr. Jeff Jones, head of the Finance, Economics and Risk Management … [Read more...] about New year, new budget? Set your finances up for success in 2024
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, love and togetherness. However, for some, it can bring about a different set of emotions. As we approach the holidays, it’s important to recognize that the season can present challenges and trigger what’s commonly known as “holiday blues.” Tammy Dixon, assistant director of the counseling center at … [Read more...] about How to manage holiday blues
Christmas is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to spread holiday cheer. If you’re looking for a nearly last-minute Christmas gift, consider a social enterprise where your dollars will go twice as far. What’s a social enterprise? Think Toms shoes, where proceeds from your purchase go toward a cause or company’s mission. In this example, a pair of … [Read more...] about Christmas with a cause: A Missouri State professor talks social enterprises during the holidays