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You might think it’s a bit late to make New Year’s resolutions, but I’m writing this before Christmas, so in fact I am early. I’m going to write a self-help book entitled Don’t Let Them. I am tired of ...

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Creative writing students at Miami learn invaluable skills to help them inspire, engage with, and shape the world around them: attention to craft, style, and form to fully articulate your vision and ...

Where someone with years of hard-won personal experience, and lots of trial and error, shares everything they’ve learned. Read more here. I’m not anti-tech per se, but there are certain modern ...

A colon is used to give emphasis, present dialogue, introduce lists or text, and clarify composition titles. Emphasis—Capitalize the first word after the colon only if it is a proper noun or the start ...

If you're trying to lose weight or simply want to be more mindful of your diet, keeping track of what you're putting in your body every day is crucial, especially how many macros you're taking in.

Journaling for just a few minutes every day can help turn it into a stress-relieving, sustainable habit. It may help to write at the same time each day or use prompts for fresh ideas. One of your best ...