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AJ Jewell

Why Internal Promotions are the Way to Go

Some managers may say that directly hiring someone outside of the company to fill in the empty management position would be easiest. At the moment, it probably is; but look at the long-term effects.

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FAQs
AJ Jewell

Mind the Expiration Date

Did you know that there are expiration dates on several other items that should absolutely not be ignored? Most of these are actually safety items, so it is especially important to check expiration dates to make sure that they are still safe to use.

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Current Events
AJ Jewell

Thanks, Boss!

Everyone who has ever had a job can remember certain bosses – the ones who stand out, both the good and the bad…In honor of Boss’s Day (October 17), I think that it’s important to let our bosses know when they are doing a good job!

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AJ Jewell

10 Ideas For Beating Procrastination

Putting off projects or other responsibilities is a huge stressor and just makes my anxiety climb – which makes me not want to “do the thing,” which increases my anxiety … and round and round we go.

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AJ Jewell

How Changing Your Diet Can Improve Your Work Life

Recognizing how food choices affect you every day can really help you make smarter decisions. Not only does it help your physical health, but it also benefits your mental health, productivity, and focus. Keep these three tips in mind to put into a place a plan that helps you not only at home, but also at work.

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Fun Stuff
AJ Jewell

Life Advice From Parenting

Being a parent has definitely had its ups and downs. More than anything, though, my kids have taught me more than I could ever list. For the last ten years, I have learned a lot about myself, the world around me, and the magic of the outlook of a child.

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Current Events
AJ Jewell

Making Life About the Important Things

I’m thankful that I didn’t have to go through the hurdles that many others deal with: chemotherapy, radiation, multiple medications daily, etc. I got lucky. But I try to not take that for granted.

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Current Events
AJ Jewell

The Slap Heard Round the World

Will Smith just turned around, walked off stage, and sat right back down in his seat next to his wife. Some viewers even claimed that it had to be fake / staged, since nothing came of it. But everything in life has consequences.

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