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Surviving Healthcare Turmoil As A Health Worker

August 21, 2017 1 Comment

Contributed Post Image There is no doubt that 2017 is a difficult time to work in healthcare. The topic is one of the major discussion points on the national agenda. People tend to feel strongly on both sides of the argument. One side of the political spectrum despises the Affordable Care Act – better known as Obamacare – and wants to see it dismantled. The other supports the ACA, or at the very least see it as a gateway to to a single-payer system. The two sides have been clashing, with emotions running high due to the very literal life-or-death reality the debate can influence. The most recent movements suggest that, for the moment, the ACA is here to stay. Three Republicans rebelled against the…
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How Can I Get Inspired To Write?

August 18, 2017 0 Comments

Contributed Post Credit: Whether you’re a blogger, novelist, or screenwriter, getting into the writing mood is often the hardest step of all. Every writer goes through stages where they feel uninspired or lacking in motivation, and it can result in very real problems. Lacking inspiration is different to having writer’s block, which I believe is just an excuse not to work. Rather than struggling for ideas, you simply cannot be bothered to get started on them. This can occur for many reasons. Whatever the source of those troubles might be, finding a way out of the slump is vital. Once you get into the meat of the project, you’ll have no problems racing towards the finishing line of that important first draft. Of course, reviews…
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Going Back To Basics To Make You A Better Writer

August 18, 2017 2 Comments

Contributed Post Whether you write creatively, write for business or just write for fun – it never hurts to brush up on your skills. All writers should assess their writing from time to time to see if it could be better. Just like a chef uses ingredients to make a dish – your ingredients might all be there, but the method could need some work. Going back to basics is a great way to refresh your skills and help make you a better writer. Read on for some great tips on how to improve your writing. Read more If you want to become better at something, you should study it. That’s why writers should also be readers. Stephen King, in one of his many useful…
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Don’t Play The Tourist On Your Next Adventure

August 18, 2017 0 Comments

Image Source One of the most exciting moments for someone is announcing to their friends that they are about to embark upon an adventure. This could be skiing in the snowiest of mountains, or swimming in the clearest oceans. It could even be trawling wine countries and getting to know the best scents in the vineyards. It doesn’t matter where you are going, an adventure awaits and you should embrace it! Immerse yourself in the culture that you’ve chosen to adopt, no matter how long for. The magic of adventure is not just built on your itinerary or the activities that you choose to pack into your time. It’s also about your behaviour. Learning the customs and engaging in as many of the cultural traditions…
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Enhancing Your Enjoyment of Music

August 15, 2017 1 Comment

Contributed Post Image source We all love music. It’s fair to say that it’s somewhat of a universal language that can make us think and feel all kinds of emotions, even when there are no words present. Whether you listen to music casually or you would consider yourself something of an obsessive or audiophile, chances are there are several things you could do to enhance your enjoyment of music. Here are a few of them: Upgrade Your Equipment This one should be obvious. If you aren’t listening to your music using the best boombox, headphones or speakers you can afford, the sound may be distorted, or you might not be getting the full picture and hearing your music as the artist intended. By buying the…
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