Maintaining Your Septic Tank: Tips for Proper Garbage Disposal

It's a famous scene from the movie Meet The Parents: the septic tank breaks down and causes flooding in the backyard right before a wedding rehearsal. Not nice! A septic tank is an underground wastewater system commonly found in rural areas. It works by allowing the solid and liquid waste to separate, and the liquid waste is discharged into a drain field, where it is further treated and absorbed by the soil. However, if a septic tank is not maintained properly, it will likely lead to costly … [Read more...]

Celebrating Women in Psychiatry

The history of psychiatry is replete with examples of poor outcomes for women in need, often women who sought medical help. Lobotomies are an extreme but illustrative example, as most lobotomized patients were women, although most institutionalized patients at the time were men. In 1937, Freeman and surgeon James Watts published on the surgery’s benefits, based on a case study of six patients with psychiatric symptoms. They credited the surgery for alleviating patients’ symptoms: “insomnia, … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Music

  Music Music has touched the human soul across all boundaries of time, space, and genre. Indeed, the healing power of music has been documented for millennia. An account involving two of the legendary kings of Israel is thought to have been written during the reign of Solomon. "And whenever the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him." Saul's experience is echoed … [Read more...]

Staying Independent Through Your Later Years

It's important to know your options for after you retire and begin to enjoy the life you've saved for and looked forward to during your adult years. Your retirement should be a period of time in which you can enjoy the finer things in life and enjoy a slower pace to living, one in which you can spend time with your spouse, friends, and family. Your independence is paramount to enjoying this free time to wind down. Now is your time, and you want to be able to remain as independent and as active … [Read more...]

4 Methods of Dramatically Improving & Refining Your Core Leadership Skills

Whether you are the proud owner and manager of your business and are looking into ways of expanding not only your company but your own future career prospects or indeed are only just beginning your journey into the professional world of business, then focusing on improving your skills at leadership can only be a positive. With this in mind, continue reading to learn of four impressively effective methods of dramatically refining and improving your core leadership skills. 1. Go Back to … [Read more...]

Tips for Women Going into Rehab

When it’s time for you or someone you love to commit to sobriety and begin their journey of recovery, it's already a difficult time. You don’t want to add more pressure to the situation. Instead, it’s necessary to make going into rehab as seamless as possible. Getting treatment is the only thing that you or your loved one should be worried about, and luckily there is plenty of good treatment out there. As a woman, you might want to make sure that you’re as comfortable as you can be for … [Read more...]

A Woman’s Guide: How to Dress for Outdoor Social Events

Dressing for social events outdoors can be tricky, especially when the weather isn’t cooperating. Whether you are attending a garden party, a family picnic, or an outdoor wedding, it is crucial to be mindful of your outfit. You need to keep in mind the weather, your ability to move and have fun, and of course, the dress code. Here is a guide on how to dress for outdoor social events: 1. Opt for Lightweight Fabrics If you’re attending a summer outdoor event, opt for lightweight … [Read more...]

Creating An Epic Workout Playlist

Whether lifting weights, running on the treadmill, or doing some other form of cardio, having a great playlist can make all the difference. The right music can give you the motivation to push yourself harder and achieve your fitness goals. When it comes to working out, everyone has different tastes in music. As women, music truly inspires us. When it comes to working out, we want something that not only is going to get us pumped up and physically moving, but something that will talk to us. We … [Read more...]

Fighting Barriers in STEM Careers for Women

STEM careers offer premier growth and earnings, but there are some barriers that women face when pursuing STEM careers. One such example is the gender wage gap where women earn approximately 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. With STEM careers specifically, men earn a 40% higher salary than women. Although women’s representation in STEM has increased dramatically since 1970, those strides have leveled off in recent years. In fact, the number of women working in computer fields — the … [Read more...]

5 Facts About Pollen You Never Knew

When most people think of pollen, they immediately think of allergies, yet pollen actually serves an important purpose in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. For a plant to generate fruit and seed, pollen must move from the anther of the same or another flower to the stigma. Although some plants may spread their pollen by themselves or with the help of the wind, most flowering plants require the assistance of an animal - like a bee, for example - to successfully transfer their pollen from one … [Read more...]

How You Can Change Up Your Look This Year

It is important that you try your best to be as happy with your image as you can. Not only is this going to give you more confidence, but it can also motivate you to live a better lifestyle. If you are not happy with how you look, don’t worry. This is something that a lot of people deal with, so you are certainly not alone. However, there are plenty of ways in which you can change up the way you look to give you a happier result. If you are curious as to the ways you can do this, here are some … [Read more...]

Top Tips to Keep Your Career Going Throughout Menopause

Menopause can be a difficult time for women, no matter what age you start showing menopause symptoms, and the symptoms and side effects of the menopause can be extremely debilitating and can prevent you from being successful at work or enjoying many of the elements of your life that you used to be passionate about. As such, if you are worried about the effect that the menopause may have on your life and work, read on for some top tips on how you can keep your career going throughout the course … [Read more...]

How to Cope with the Loss of Your Partner

When you suffer the loss of a partner, there may be many things that you start thinking about. You may find that you are consumed with grief, and you may struggle to see how to move forwards. Understanding that you need time to grieve and get over the loss of a partner is one of the most important steps you will take in your journey. Remember to Take Care of Yourself You have suffered trauma, and you are getting to grips with a new life without your partner. Juggling the mixtures of … [Read more...]

6 Things to Add to Your Bucket List

Before we ‘kick the bucket’, many people have a list of things they want to do. This list often includes activities that seem far-fetched and are outside of one’s comfort zone. These activities might include things that you aspire to but don’t actually think you will achieve in your lifetime. However, creating and ticking off items on a bucket list can be extremely gratifying, and can lead to an enormous sense of well-being. So, here are six things that you should add to your bucket list that … [Read more...]

Six Reasons to Choose a Destination Wedding

Weddings are very personal to each couple, which is as they should be. No one wants their special day to be forgettable, which is why so much time is devoted to ensuring every element of the occasion is right. There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to weddings and picking an original location, theme or style is important to people planning their big day. Many couples are now combining their wedding day with a holiday by opting for a destination wedding and this is an attractive option. … [Read more...]

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