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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Network for her community work with ScholarCHIPS.

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10 Healthy Habits: Why Not Now?

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One of the best ways to build hopefulness and confidence is to simply remember past successes,” Tindle says. And while the size of your social network matters somewhat—those with more friends may feel less lonely and depressed , according to the Survey Center on American Life—what’s most important is the quality of those friendships.

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Discover the Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

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Volunteering gives teens the opportunity to better understand their worth by learning new skills, expanding their network in a positive environment and gaining confidence through positive engagement. Teenage youth exist in a crossroads where even small decisions may impact the entirety of their personal and professional lives.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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This is difficult to accomplish for new or younger employees who don’t have extensive or influential professional networks. Having allies at work isn’t just about having a confidant or an enforcer of policies. After visiting a specialist, taking medication and undergoing hours of electrostimulation, I learned it was all stress-related.

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16 Rich Habits

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Instead, these successful people use their free time engaged in personal development, networking, volunteering, working side jobs or side businesses , or pursuing some goal that will lead to rewards down the road. It’s amazing how much confidence helps. Network and volunteer regularly. Set goals, not wishes.

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Is Damp January a More Sustainable Alternative to Dry January?

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“I wanted to actively and mindfully cut back on my alcohol intake without committing to something that wouldn’t work with my occupation,” says Kinsella, who has work parties and network events where social drinking is encouraged. If someone has been drinking heavily for a while, cutting back or quitting is best done under medical supervision.”

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I am proud to be an “EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT…because miracle worker is not a job title”!

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I love the networking opportunities and coming away with actual tools that I can use in my profession. I was recently given additional responsibilities of becoming our IS Summer Intern Program Coordinator and providing support for Dr. Stanley Huff, our Chief Medical Informatics Officer, a world-renown medical informaticist.

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