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HOW TO REGAIN A SENSE OF MEANING IN YOUR WORK

Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s world, most of us are told to “do what we love,” or at least are constantly reminded of the importance of “work-life balance.” The mythology of the first seeks to remind us that we can make a living doing something pleasurable — even though we’re not all privileged enough to have this luxury. The second presumably instructs us to carve out enough time in our “lives” (separate from “work”) to pursue our passions. Both of these scenarios can be easier said than done.

As a result, many people see the the options as follows: either sacrifice steady income to follow your dreams, or stay in your current situation, feeling stuck because other options seem too risky.

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Confessions of a Drama Addict

Reading Time: 3 minutes Drama is a compelling force. Have you ever noticed that? Drama quite literally provides a little jolt of feel-good. It’s a dirty kind of feel good, but it’s energy all the same. Drama creates an adrenaline rush and that’s a little boost, like a hit of a drug. The problem is, that hit comes at a price. Adrenaline energy isn’t real, it’s literally chemical, and when your brain delivers it, it’s robbing your body from someplace else to fuel it. So, to break it down, drama is addictive because it causes an adrenaline rush. You quite literally get energy from drama. However, that adrenaline robs your body of energy and robs you of happiness.

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Cindie Chavez

But I’m Not a Feminist!

Reading Time: 4 minutes There is an idea that equality feels like oppression to those that have had the upper hand.

Some are convinced that feminism is a belief system designed to oppress men, led by a band of angry (and hairy!) women who hate men and only care about themselves. And this is a conspicuous falsehood – a lie – promoted by those who are worried that their own power would be diminished.

But the truth is that feminism is about equality. And equality benefits everyone.

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Make a Difference this Holiday Season

Reading Time: 3 minutes This holiday season, you have the power to change children’s lives for the better.

Working in 190 countries and territories, UNICEF is focused on putting children first with programs in health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more.

From UNICEF Market products to items available from partners, UNICEF USA makes it possible to give gifts that make a difference in children’s lives around the world.

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Virginia 12th – A NowThis Film | FULL MOVIE | NowThis

Reading Time: 2 minutes After unimaginable tragedy struck, Chris Hurst knew he was being called to something greater. His story isn’t just about an election — it’s about the people, and the proof that change is coming. Watch Virginia 12th – full documentary premieres right here, 10/30 at 5pm ET. » Get informed. Get inspired. 

Following a traumatic personal loss that made national headlines, local TV news anchor Chris Hurst quit journalism to run for political office. In the first wave of elections following a polarizing US presidential race, Hurst worked to rally support from a divided community to serve as delegate for Virginia’s 12th House District.

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