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The Great Gatsby: How to Host a Gatsby-Themed Book Club to Remember

Are you looking for a unique and memorable way to discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby? Hosting a Gatsby-themed book club is the perfect way to explore the themes of this iconic American novel. In this blog post, we'll briefly summarize and extrapolate the key lessons of this timeless book, provide some tips and ideas on how to organize a Gatsby-themed book club, and the types of questions you can ask to get the conversation started.

Jan 16, 2023

How to Cultivate Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking is the ability to reason objectively and rationally. It's more than just knowing how to do math or memorizing facts—it involves analyzing information in a way that helps us make better decisions. Without this ability, we risk being led astray and believing fictitious information. It could hinder our progression and impact problem-solving.

Jan 12, 2023

5 Steps to Fostering Your Critical Thinking Skills

It’s easy common to assume you just don’t like critical thinking; spending time figuring out a problem or exploring a topic in a new way can be intimidating. You might be interested to find that this is actually an acquired skill. For those that don’t have natural critical thinking tendencies, you can foster this ability through practice.

Jan 10, 2023

Why Start a Book Club at Work?

Have you ever wanted to read more? Perhaps you have a million books on your nightstand that you’ve never opened? Reading can reveal a world of knowledge and exploration, but many of us don’t have the time to fit it into our daily lives. Starting a book club at work is an excellent way to stick to your reading goals while strengthening your skills and the bond with the members of your business.

Jan 9, 2023

Ending the Cycle of Addiction

Addiction is a chronic disorder characterized by the compulsive use of a substance or engagement in a behavior despite negative consequences. It can have significant physical, mental, and social effects on an individual. It can lead to physical and mental health issues, financial problems, and strained relationships with loved ones. It can also interfere with an individual's ability to function in everyday life, such as by impacting their work performance or ability to fulfill responsibilities.

Jan 9, 2023

Persuasion by Jane Austen: How to Create the Ultimate Book Club Event

If you’re looking for creative and fun book club ideas, why not consider something inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Persuasion? With various characters and topics, this novel will surely provide plenty of food for thought during your book club discussions.

Jan 7, 2023

Book Club 101: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Welcome to the blog post discussing how to structure your book club event inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's timeless classic, The Scarlet Letter. Here, we'll explore and discuss this compelling tale of redemption, forgiveness, and punishment that follows Hester Prynne as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and we’ll go through fun ideas to spice up your book club event.

Jan 5, 2023

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101 Addiction Recovery Journal Prompts

It’s widely known that journaling can help you process your emotions and better understand the inner workings of your mind. Sometimes, we don’t know how we’re feeling until we get it out of our head and on to paper. Those recovering from addiction tend to have an especially difficult time untangling their thoughts and making sense out of their disease. After years of battling an addiction and stepping into recovery, it can be challenging to remember what happened in the years before.

Jan 5, 2023

How to Write Your Bucket List

Bucket lists are a great way to focus on goals that you want to accomplish in your life. They can be as big or as small as you want them to be. However, it’s important to make sure your list doesn’t become so long that you forget about it or feel overwhelmed by it.

Jan 4, 2023

Journal Ideas For Anxiety

If you are looking for ways to help with anxiety and depression, journaling can be a helpful tool. You can use journal prompts for anxiety to track your progress and get a better understanding of the triggers that are causing your symptoms. It can also be a fun way to relieve stress and worry. Here are some anxiety journal ideas to get you started.

Jan 3, 2023

Journaling prompts for stress relief

When one small concern or a difficult situation sends your stress levels up a few notches, it can be hard to get back on track. The worry, anxiety and negative thoughts that float around in your head can cause you to become scattered, irritable or even plagued with self-doubt.

Jan 2, 2023

Journaling Exercises For Anxiety

Journaling is an important self-care practice that can be especially helpful for those who suffer from anxiety. But it can be hard to know where to start. Fortunately, there are many different journaling exercises that can be used to help with anxiety. One way is called stream-of-consciousness writing. Set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write without editing or censoring yourself.

Jan 1, 2023

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