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Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, you can make this favorite pastime even better by collecting a few key reference books for readers. These books will not only enhance your reading experience time and time again, but they also make great gifts for the book lovers on your gift list.

Creative flow works differently for everyone, but most people will experience a block at some point in their lives. In stressful times, when the world feels like an uncertain place, it can be challenging to find inspiration and focus. Try these methods to unblock the creative genius inside of you.  

Let’s take a deep dive into the effects reported by these notable people, those around them, and others who regularly journal. This makes it easier to understand the powerful benefits you can achieve with something as simple as a pen and notebook. As English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton explained in the 1800s – “the pen is mightier than the sword.”

While many people consider keeping a journal to be a childish habit, most adults could benefit from giving it a try. There is no need to invest in a fancy diary with those ineffectual locks. A simple spiral-bound notebook will do. Simply write down whatever comes to you. You may be surprised at the results!

If you are like many people, you keep a to-do or task list to stay on track of the many things you have to do each day, week, and month. But too many people just use it for a dumping ground of things that need to get done and never go back in and do a review.

Regardless of why you might choose to read more (or to read more broadly), the results will mostly be positive. Becoming a well-read individual inevitably makes you more interesting, more engaging, and more confident. Plus, reading is one of life's great pleasures. Life is short, so it's best to get started today. 

Video calling requires people to devote considerable attention to their conversations to make sure that they don't miss anything. When you are with other people in a room, you might allow yourself to get distracted for a moment, but rely on being able to nudge your neighbor for information on what you missed. You might at least be able to catch something when you hear others near you whisper to one another about what's just been mentioned. You can't depend on any of these sources of information in a video conference

We look at several ways to go from rushed and stressed to calm and confident using a time journal. Learn how to get more done in less time, say not to things you don't have time for, and weed out time-wasters.

Bullet journals have gained in popularity over the last few years. They have not mainly been used in the mental health field but are gaining popularity for those interested in relieving their depression and anxiety. They are part diary and part planner. This tool can help adopt new habits, keep track of tasks, and create overall healthier changes.