PULSE Summer 2018

SPOTLIGHT:

NURSE MATES MANAGER

Lynne Dejadon

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TOP STORIES PG. 44 JACKMAN WORKS

Carolina Boots at Work

PG.123 PG. SUMMER RECIPES Fresh Recipes for Summer

PG. 16 TOP MEDICAL FOLLOWS ON INSTAGRAM

PG. 10 NURSES WEEK:

How it Came to Be

NATIONAL NURSES WEEK MAY 6 -12 TH

PG. 24 11 FIVE MINUTE PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLES

SUMMER 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

EDITOR’S NOTE

6 SPOTLIGHT: Nurse Mates Manager, Lynne Dejadon 10

NURSES WEEK: Timeline

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TASTE TEST: Fresh Recipes for Summer

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TOP MEDICAL FOLLOWS ON INSTAGRAM: Profiles We Think You'll Enjoy

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GET SMART: Great Leaders have an Attitude of Gratitude, Do You?

BEAUTY: 24 11 Five Minute Professional Hairstyles 30 Clearer, Brighter Skin 33 4 Things I Tell My Clients About Skin Care 36

BEACH BUM OR MOUNTAIN JUNKIE: Test Yourself

38 41 44

RN MEN: Is Greatness Defined by Championships?

Greatness Jackman Works: Carolina Boots at Work

46 HUMOR: Memes

OUR TEAM

SUMMER 2018

EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Katrina Yoder CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Cindy Regien

EDITOR’S NOTE

Welcome to SUMMER 2018 at PULSE! Whether you’re throwing back another cup of coffee on a 10 minute break, or firing up the grill for an evening of family fun, we hope that you find some down time to page through our latest edition of Pulse: a Nurse Mates feature.

Don’t miss our EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with LYNNE DEJADON on pg 6. Lynne is the Division Manager for Apparel and Accessories, and started her career with Nurse Mates in 1985. She shares with us the various journeys and milestones that she, and Nurse Mates, have encountered over the years. She is both innovative and inspirational; this is a must-read.

Be sure to check out our HEALTHCARE recommended follows on page 16. This list is comprised of several of the industry’s top nurses and healthcare professionals with a significant social presence. Our recommended follows include nurses, doctors, med school students, and more. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, tips, or funny memes, you’ll find it with these social media handles.

You’ll definitely want to head over to our RN MEN section on pg 38. Paul Jackman from Jackman Works is back with his latest MAKER video! Jackman Works built a secret compartment shoebox with patchwork pallet wood. The box was created to keep his Carolina boots safe, small hiding spaces for aglets on boot laces, a hidden latch with a secret drawer that houses a Bluetooth speaker and pallet wood shot glasses, and more! You’ll definitely want to check out Paul’s video on page 44. Our resident sports experts Dewey and Otis take on another topic once again, this time debating if greatness is defined by championships. Don’t miss the debate, and let us know what side of the coin you’re on!

I hope that you enjoy this edition as much as our staff has enjoyed putting it together!

Want to be featured in our next edition, or have an idea of what you’d like to see in a future edition? Email us: PULSE@SUPERSHOES.COM – we’d love to hear from you!

Happy reading!

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SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT: INTERVIEW

Lynne Dejadon

DIVISION MANAGER, NURSE MATES

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When Lynne Dejadon started with the company in 1985, Nurse Mates was known strictly as a footwear and compression hosiery company. It was not long before Lynne’s imprint was felt as Nurse Mates pushed the industry by bringing exciting color and design to hosiery. In the early 90’s, Nurse Mates brought watches into the line. Around

“WE WANTED TO DEVELOP A LINE OF SCRUBS THAT DIDN’T LOOK LIKE SCRUBS.”

the same time, they also launched their first line of scrubs, which Lynne described as “so amazing!”

Lynne explained that in the late 80’s and early 90’s, scrubs in the marketplace were extremely basic.

Everything was unisex with solid colors, the standard 2 pocket v neck tops, elastic bottom pants, cotton blend fabric – there was nothing designed for comfort nor fashion.

“We approached a ready-to-wear design apparel company, and told them that we wanted to develop a line of scrubs that didn’t look like scrubs. We wanted to be fashionable but functional, and we launched a scrub program that was entirely unique to the market; it was ready-to-wear inspired but with fashion twists.” Nurse Mates developed fitted scrubs, buttons, seams, and waffle-knit Henley tops that didn’t look like traditional scrubs, but were fashionable and functional.

With shoes and apparel firmly under their finger, Nurse Mates set out to expand their consumer

offering. There was extensive research: visiting various uniform shops, accessory stores, and speaking directly with customers. One moment that stood out to Lynne came while visiting a nursing store and conversing with the manager. The manager mentioned that their second bestselling item, after scrubs, was stethoscopes. The stethoscopes were behind the register on a shelf in plain white boxes with a dot that marked the color as black, white, or gray. This was a pivotal moment for Lynne and Nurse Mates as they put on their creative hats and began to brainstorm; “If these are the #2 best-selling items and they’re not even being displayed, what could we do at Nurse Mates to expand on this idea?” Soon Nurse Mates brand stethoscopes with bright colors, patterned tubing, and coordinated bandage scissors and blood pressure cuffs were selling across the country. Everything was bright, colorful, and colorcoordinated. The customer response was amazing.

“THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF MILESTONES FOR NURSE MATES, SOME THAT PEOPLE MAY NOT EVEN REALIZE.” “There have been a lot of milestones for Nurse Mates,” Lynn noted, “some that people may not even realize. We really pushed for improvement with compression socks, hosiery, scrubs, and accessories – and I’ve been privileged to see all of this happen first hand.” Just within the last 5 years, Nurse Mates introduced a compression sock program with multiple color ways, and Lynne noted that the last 5 years have been phenomenal for

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SPOTLIGHT: LYNNE DEJADON continued

“LYNNE IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO EXPAND WHAT SHE SEES, AND HOW TO MAKE IT MEANINGFUL AND VALID FOR NURSES." compression socks in the business. The Nurse Mates Align program was recently introduced as well, which has been a unique and forwardthinking program that blends athletically-inspired shoes with corrective orthotics.

Sometimes it may seem difficult to find inspiration, but Lynne looks for it everywhere she goes. Whether she is out shopping or just passing by a display window, Lynne is always looking for ways to expand what she sees, and how to make it meaningful and valid for nurses.

“I always think: ‘How can Nurse Mates use this?’

Nurse Mates also has exceptional vendor partners who ignite ideas and work jointly with Nurse Mates to develop new, innovative, and exciting ideas for the nursing community. Lynne also noted that she is fortunate to have quite a few nurses and healthcare professionals in her family, so she is always tapping into them for ideas; for things they wish they had, for items they do or don’t like, or how a certain fabric feels. It is helpful for Lynne to have actual nurses trying her product on and evaluating the performance of various items.

“I’m very lucky, very fortunate, to have the job that I do.” Lynne excitedly told us. “I wear a different hat every single day, and I love it. One minute I’m a buyer, the next I am a seller, and then a marketer, and then a producer. My job offers me the great opportunity to do something

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different every day, and to really delve into the industry. I love math and I love creativity, so truly…I am really, really lucky.”

Lynne, and the entire staff at Nurse Mates, would like to pass on this message to all nurses: “We want nurses to know how much we truly appreciate them as human beings – not as our customer – not as someone who is just buying our product – but truly appreciating how much they do every single day. We really do admire the healthcare profession, for it consists of so

“I’M VERY LUCKY, VERY FORTUNATE, TO HAVE THE JOB THAT I DO.” LYNNE EXCITEDLY TOLD US. “I WEAR A DIFFERENT HAT EVERY SINGLE DAY, AND I LOVE IT." many selfless, caring, and kind people. The more that we interact with nurses, the more we can’t help but shout the praises of how amazing you all are! We aren’t saying that as a gimmick to try to get you to buy stuff; we really do appreciate what you all do more than anything. You all inspire us to do more and to give back in any way we can. We really want to give back to you, and our hope is that in all we do, that we provide you all with the tools you need to get through your day with ease and comfort. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Thank you for all you do. We love you!”

NURSES WEEK

Nurses Week: TIMELINE “National Nurses Week” was observed Oct 11-16. The year of this observance marked the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s mission to Crimea. Representative Frances P. Bolton sponsored the bill for a Nurses Week that would be presented to Congress the following year.

1953

1955 1954

Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare approached President Eisenhower, asking for a Day in October to be dedicated as “Nurses Day.” However, he denied her request.

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Again, a resolution was represented by the House of Representatives for the President to proclaim a “National Registered Nurses Day.” It did not pass.

1972 The official bill for “National Nurses Week” was introduced to the 1955 Congress, but no action was taken. Congress discontinued its practice of joint resolutions for national weeks of various kinds.

ANA, along with various nursing organizations rallied to support a resolution initiated by nurses in New Mexico, through their Congressman Manuel Lujan to have May 6, 1982 established as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”

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Dr. Carla Fry, the Assistant Professor of Nursing at Jacksonville University and the director of the RN to BSN Online Program at Jacksonville University says: “The opportunity to be involved in another person’s life at a pivotal moment is not one that should be taken lightly. It is a privilege, a blessing, and often has a profound impact on the way we lead our lives moving forward. To me, this is why the nursing profession is such a great source of pride.

As nurses, we meet people who are often at their worst, having just learned that they are ill or possibly having been involved in a catastrophic accident of some sort.

The relationship between patient and nurse is thrust upon those who end up in the hospital. Suddenly we are a part of their lives in a very intimate way…hearing about all the details of their personal life, learning about their illness, and invading personal space and privacy.”

- Dr. Carla Fry

The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6-12, 1991 as “National Nurses Week.”

1982 1991

1981 The International Council of Nurses proclaimed May 12th as “International Nurses Day” in celebration of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

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In February, the ANA Board of Directors formally acknowledged May 6, 1982 as “National Nurses Day.” On March 25, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation for “National Recognition Day for Nurses” to be May 6, 1982.

In 1993, May 6-12 became the permanent observance for National Nurses Week, marking exactly 40 years since the idea was first presented. Coincidentally, the average age of a nurse back in 1993 was 40 years old. So, it took exactly one lifetime of the average nurse for Nurses Week to be nationally recognized.

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TASTE TEST

FRESH RECIPES

For Summer

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Pineapple Salsa Bowl INGREDIENTS:

- Whole pineapple - 1 cup diced pineapple - 1 cup diced (peppers any combination of red, orange, yellow or green peppers) - 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes - 1/3 cup chopped cilantro - 1/4 cup minced onion - 2-4 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes or use bottled lime juice) - Salt and Pepper - Optional: 1 tbsp diced jalapenĂľs

DIRECTIONS:

1. To make the pineapple bowl, cut about 1/3 of the pineapple off, leaving the stem attached to the larger piece of the pineapple. Make a cut around the outer edge of the pineapple fruit and make cuts across the middle too. Use a metal spoon to loosen and scoop out the pineapple chunks. Pour the extra juice out of the pineapple bowl so that it is empty.

2. Dice enough of the pineapple chunks to make one cup of diced pineapple to be used for the salsa and save the rest for another use.

3. In a small bowl, mix together diced pineapple, diced tomatoes, diced peppers, minced onions, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

4. Transfer the salsa to the pineapple bowl for serving.

5. Store in the fridge.

BLT Pasta Salad INGREDIENTS:

- 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta - 6 cups torn romaine lettuce - 1 medium tomato, diced - 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled - 1/2 cup ranch dressing - 1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce - 1/4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain. Then rinse pasta under cold water.

2. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon and pasta.

3. Drizzle the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the top. Gently toss to coat evenly.

Season with pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Best BBQ Ribs (fall off the bone!)

INGREDIENTS:

- 3 or 4 lbs country style pork ribs - Water - Ginger Ale - Pickling spice - Barbecue Sauce

DIRECTIONS:

1. Fill a large pot ½ with water and ½ with Ginger Ale. 2. Simmer ribs covered for at least one hour.

3. Remove ribs and smother in favorite BBQ sauce 4. Grill for a few minutes each side to brown.

Black Bean and Corn Salad INGREDIENTS:

1/2c Ken’s balsamic vinaigrette dressing ¼ tsp seasoned pepper ¼ tsp dried cilantro 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper ¼ tsp ground cumin 2 (15 oz) cans whole kernel corn 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2c chopped onion 1/2c chopped green onions 1/2c chopped red bell pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, mix vinaigrette, seasoned pepper, cilantro, cayenne, and cumin. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, stir together beans, corn, onions and pepper. Toss with dressing.

3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

4. Toss before serving.

Serve with tortilla chips (like Scoops)

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FOLLOW

TOP MEDICAL FOLLOWS Social media has reshaped our content and entertainment landscape - changing forever the ways in which we consume media.

There’s been a learning curve for all of us as we navigate new platforms and seek out the most worthy-follows. Here are some of our favorites – people and profiles that we think you will enjoy:

@southern_med Alex is a 30 year old doctor from Alabama who currently resides in Tennessee. He is an MBA grad from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and loves learning about physics, medicine, and surgery. We like Alex because he’s so positive and grateful for every experience that led him to his current position.

@blakethemurse

Blake is an RN, a future nurse anesthetist, and grad student, SRNA. He loves to travel, and prior to grad school was able to see a good portion of the United States, as well as several countries. Blake’s career has continually inspired him to pursue experiences in life, as memories last a lifetime. If you’re looking for inspiration, positivity, and adorable dog pics, you’ll definitely want to give Blake a follow.

@kati_kleber Kati has been an RN since 2010, and has worked in cardiac step-down and neurocritical care. She also became a nurse blogger in 2013 (FreshRN.com) In addition, Kati creates resources for other nurse bloggers and entrepreneurs with The (famous) Nerdy Nurse, Brittney Wilson, BSN RN over at HeathMediaAcademy.com.

If you’re a nursing student or a new graduate nurse, you’ll want to follow Kati – she provides a lot of insight and resources!

@future___CRNA Taylor is a student nurse, an aspiring CRNA, and an OVI Children’s Hospital Ambassador. She will be graduating in May of 2019 with her BSN. Taylor recently accepted a full time RN position in the Step Down Unit to begin her journey as a critical care nurse. Taylor is passionate about global health, and believes that every person has a right to a full and healthy life, no matter where they live. Check out future__ CRNA on Instagram, as well as her blog, thefuturecrna.blogspot.com

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@medicalmyanne Anh (or “Myanne”) is a medical student who loves affordable skincare, color, and life in memes. Anh shares a lot of positivity, health tips, and insight into her journey in the healthcare field. You can view more about Anh on her linktree page here: https://linktr.ee/ medicalmyanne. Follow Anh to check out health tips, positive quotes, and memes laced in with her nursing school journey.

@doctorbobbymd Dr. Bobby Mansouri is a second year dermatology resident at Texas A&M College of Medicine - Scott and White Hospital. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Dr. Mansouri has had the opportunity to train at some of the best institutions across the United States, including Texas Tech University, Duke University School of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the University of California San Francisco, and Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Mansouri's ultimate goal is to make a lasting impact on the framework of medical education in the United States through improvement in medical student and resident education, as well as specialty board certification. Pursuing a career in dermatology? Hit the follow button on Bobby.

Nurse Alice “Nurse Alice” Benjamin is a nationally board certified and award winning Clinical Nurse Specialist and emergency room nurse specializing in cardiovascular health. She is a seasoned clinician with vast experience in a multitude of health settings both inside and outside the hospital.

She has also lead the charge against medical errors and epidemics as a former Patient Safety Manager at a large academic tertiary medical center.

She is a community health activist and involved member of several professional organizations. Most notably she was the first African American nurse elected to the American Nurses Association/California Board of Directors, served on the National Health Policy Committee for NBNA, is a former California AARP Affordable Care Act Advisor and past chairwoman for the American Heart Association’s Western States Multicultural Health Equity Task Force overseeing 10 states with programs that impact nearly 65 million people.

Nurse Alice is a top tier media trained health expert. Some of her television appearances include FOX, NBC, CNN, HLN, TVOne, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Dr. Drew, and she is a regular contributor for KTLA 5 Morning News in Los Angeles. She’s also appeared on a variety of radio shows across the nation as a health expert for Fox News affiliate radio stations, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, WENO 760 AM, and Los Angeles stations KJLH 102.3 FM, KDAY 93.5 FM and KFI-AM 640.

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RECOMMENDED FOLLOWS... continued

@lexiejanae_rn Lexie is a PICU nurse who works a lot of night shifts, and drinks a lot of coffee! She is also a huge supporter of @wearfigs, a scrub company who gives scrubs to a healthcare provider in need for every scrub purchased. Lexie also answers a lot of questions regarding new nursing students, PICU questions, how to survive night shift, and more. We like how encouraging and caring Lexie is – be sure to follow her!

@doctor.mike Dr. Mike is a board-certified family medicine doctor, celebrity personality and philanthropist based in New York City. Dr. Mike is currently the most followed doctor on social media with a combined following of over 4 million. He is a family medicine doctor focusing on preventative and osteopathic medicine at Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Mike is a leading voice in the medical community, appearing on major television programs such as Good Morning America, Today Show, The Doctor, Rachel Ray Show, Mornings with Maria, Inside Edition, and Good Day. If you’re interested in following someone who speaks on a wide range of medical topics and breaks them down into engaging, easy to understand ways, you’ll want to keep up with Dr. Mike.

@ashleyadkinsrn Ashley Adkins graduated in August 2015 from Arizona State University with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She spent a year in Washington working as a medical-surgical nurse before moving back to Arizona.

Currently, she works as a medical-surgical ICU nurse and loves it! In her free time, Ashley enjoys cooking, being active, and spending time with her two pups. You can view her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube. com/ashleyadkinsRN. We like Ashley because she is down-to-earth and positive – and she has adorable dogs!

@scrubsandstripes Patty is entering the world as a new grad ICU RN. She loves scrubs, stripes, and ice cream! Patty became a nurse because after seeing her niece and nephew battle months of being in the NICU, she had no doubt that she needed to be in this profession that has such a profound effect on not only patients but their families as well. If you’re looking for someone who has both a passion for nursing and fashion, follow Patty on Instagram and her linktree: https://linktr.ee/scrubsandstripes

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Our Absolute Favorite!

NURSES OF INSTAGRAM

Nurses of Instagram is dedicated to making you smile after that shift you had today. Most posts are funny pics and sayings to which every nurse can relate. The founder of Nurses of Instagram is Courtney – a super likeable personality with a great sense of humor and the ability to also present nursing discussions that matter. Plus, Nurses of Instagram features Male Nurse Mondays and lots of giveaways!

FOLLOW NURSES OF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nursesofinstagram/

I am a nurse practitioner, I have my DNP (Doctorate of nursing practice) in Adult Gerontology Primary Care. I was an acute care Nurse for 6 years before becoming a NP. I am a new mom to my son Leo! I am married to my very supportive husband, Alan. I am 100% Portuguese.

My parents were born on the island of SĂŁo Miguel, Azores. I visit Bermuda frequently because my mom grew up there and have family there as well. I am bilingual. I am from Massachusetts, but practice in Rhode Island. I have a great respect for the elderly because of my relationship with my grandparents. Love my Boston Terrier and Yorkie, I have a shoe, coffee, and mug addiction. I aspire to be Joanna Gaines when I grow up!

WATCH THE NURSE MATES HAUL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/72q2BzMW7oY

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GET SMART

Christine Comaford: NEUROSCIENCE SERIES:

Great Leaders Have An Attitude Of Gratitude -- Do You? CHRISTINE COMAFORD of SmartTribes Institute is a Neuroscience-Based Leadership

& Culture Coach, teaching communication strategies for individuals and corporations. In addition to being a two-time New York Times best-selling author and featured blogger for Forbes, Christine has led speaking engagements at Harvard Business School, Google, and Microsoft.

Her clients include over 700 of the Fortune 1000, over

300 mid-sized and small businesses, and two U.S.

Presidents. Christine also donates a substantial amount of

her time to Hospice, placing the medical industry near and dear to her heart.

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GREAT LEADERS HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE -- DO YOU? Written by Christine Comaford, seen in Forbes To view this article online visit: www.forbes.com The combination of leadership and gratitude is extremely powerful. Gratitude helps you feel better and see the good things in life. When combined with a gratitude practice, you will also be able to anchor that positive feeling into your brain and body, thus being able to call on that positive emotional reserve whenever you need to.

The power of gratitude gives leaders the edge they need to quickly pivot during stressful situations, such as their team not performing or their bottom line dropping. When leaders pause for 60 seconds and use the Gratitude Practice outlined below, they give their brains and their bodies a chance to recalibrate. This allows them to focus not only on the present and how they can turn things around, but on hidden opportunities to be grateful.

While we tend to only think about gratitude during the holiday season or when a monumental event occurs, gratitude doesn’t need to be limited to those two scenarios. We can be storing up a large reserve of positive energy, generated through gratitude, all year long. Leaders can use this energy to ground themselves when life gets stressful. Each day gives us something to be grateful for and a little bit of gratitude goes a long way.

There are several ways that you can incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, such as journaling and mindfulness practices. My executive coaching clients have found the Gratitude Practice to be the most beneficial.

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GET SMART

NEUROSCIENCE SERIES continued

Doing Good Feels Good

STI's Gratitude Practice 1. Close your eyes. Focus on a blessing in your

life… something you are thankful for. See an image of this blessing in your mind’s eye. Offer a silent “thank you” to the person or object of your blessing.

2. Relax into the feeling of gratitude.

Take a deep breath.

3. Feel more gratitude.

The latest brain research shows that six doses of feeling 30 seconds of gratitude daily (a whopping three minutes!) will enable your neurons to fire together and wire together around gratitude within a mere two weeks.

This means you’ll more easily and frequently access the feeling of gratitude.

When leaders engage in this practice on a regular basis, they are able to generate gratitude from within, which allows them to show gratitude to others. This practice also reinforces a feeling of gratitude as second nature because it reinforces myelination.

All of these amazing results occur in under 60-seconds. We all have 60-seconds per day to devote to gratitude.

What Are You Grateful for Today?

Tweet about it...

Heck, we’re grateful for that!

Christine Comaford is a leadership and culture coach and the author of "SmartTribes: How Teams Become Brilliant Together. " Download an excerpt of her book here.

Power Your Tribe: Create Resilient Teams in Turbulent Times

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Emotion Wheel (pg. 17)

BEAUTY

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PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLES

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1. The French Braid Bun This two-in-one hairstyle is for the days you want to have a pulled back look with a little side flair.

• • • •

Part hair.

Grab a small section of hair.

Split into 3 parts.

Start French braiding, making sure to braid diagonally across the head.

• Secure braid with a hair tie.

• Roll the braid up and in, making a little bun.

• Secure bun next to or above ear with Bobbi pins. *Adorn braided bun with sparkly pins, clips, flowers, or whatever your heart desires.

Original post by Once Wed

2. The Low Rolled Updo This chic librarian style is made by making an old school topsy tail and then continuing to pull the pony through it.

It’s a typical weekday morning. You’re packing lunch for your boy with one hand, and braiding your girl’s hair with the other.

Just when you think you might be superhuman, you go and put mayo in her hair. Oopsie.

Hey, it smooths flyaways like coconut oil, right? You shake it off, and hand them over to your husband for drop-off.

• • • • •

Begin with a loose, low ponytail.

Part hair above the hair-tie.

Pull pony up and through into a topsy.

Repeat previous step into another topsy.

Use your index finger and wrap another topsy to create the roll.

• Continue to roll until you run out of ponytail.

• Fasten under the roll with bobby pins until it feels secure.

Original post by blog.lulus.com

Now you only have a few minutes to look profesh before heading to the office, business lunch, or whatever the day brings. These 11 five-minute hairstyles are for you, and are as gorgeous as they are easy.

And no using the old teething ring in your pony!

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BEAUTY

11 FIVE MINUTE PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLES continued

3. Triangle Bobby Half Up We used to hide bobby pins. Now the trend is to show them off. All you need are three bobby pins and a few seconds time!

Original post by The Bueno Shop

4. Crown of Braids Whether long or short, curly or straight, this headband style is sure to look beautiful.

Original post by Lauren Nazer from BuzzFeed

5. High Ponytail Upgrade your pony by giving it some height and covering up the tie. It’s a soft and simple look for any outfit.

Original post by Yet Another Beauty Site

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6. Twisted Updo This twisted and tucked style looks lovely on naturally curly hair. It’s a little more difficult than the others but worth the effort for an extra special day.

Original post by Once Wed

7. Beachy Side Braid Take a tip from LC, and create this one-sided French braid by continuing to grab hair from one side as you braid.

It’s perfect for day or night, and adds a little something special to your beauty look. It’s also great when you’re trying to grow out bangs, which I’ve done a few times… You can get this look no matter what length, color or texture your hair is. It’s one of the most versatile styles around, and also one of the easiest to do.

Original post by Lauren Conrad

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11 FIVE MINUTE PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLES continued

8. Multi-Braided Half Updo This is so creative. Make two different braids (French and fishtail), which then become a bun … mind blown!

Original post by Yet Another Beauty Site

9. Half Up Knot Knots is a big trend in hair. Your tot can even help out with this one!

• Grab a section of hair from the front of each side of your head, from your part down to right behind your ears.

• Pull all these pieces together at the back of your head where you want the knot to be, and twist tightly.

• Tie the chunk of hair into a knot.

• Tuck the ends under, and pin the knot in place with 2 bobby pins.

Original post by Treasures and Travels Blog

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10. Tuck and Cover This is our favorite style because you get two for one! Twist your hair around a headband. That’s it! Be sure to sleep on it overnight, and when you take it out the next day, you will have pretty waves.

Original post by Missy Sue

11. Twisted Top Knot Up your top knot game by adding a braid.

Bonus: the braid will add extra volume to the hairstyle.

Original post by I SPY DIY

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BEAUTY

Clearer, Brighter Skin: YOU'RE 3 INGREDIENTS AWAY

Written by Popsugar Editor, Emily Orofino

While we love testing the hottest masks and skin care treatments on the market, nothing can beat a no-frills DIY. If you're struggling with a dull, blemish-prone complexion, whip up an aspirin mask.

The effective ingredient in aspirin is chemically similar to salicylic acid, which helps exfoliate skin. Just mix the over-the-counter medicine with three ingredients (you already have them!) for an affordable treatment that really works. Use it as a resurfacing paste, or leave it on for about five minutes as a mask. No matter how you use it, you'll see clearer, softer, more radiant skin.

You Will Need: ASPRIN Four or five uncoated, plain aspirin pills (Advil, Aleve, Tylenol, and the like won't work)

LUKEWARM WATER A tablespoon or two of lukewarm water

HONEY / YOGURT Honey or plain yogurt (optional) ARTICLE SOURCE

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Directions

1 Mix the aspirin with just enough water to make a paste. If you want a thicker mask, then add a dollop of honey; if you prefer a more soothing mask, then some plain yogurt can do the trick.

2 Apply the mask in a thin layer on your face, then allow it to dry.

3

Remove it with warm water,

rinsing away the mask in gentle circular motions.

Please note: Some people are allergic to aspirin, so try a patch test on your forearm before spreading this all over your face.

SOURCE: Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Mark Popovich Product Credit: Stone Cold Fox robe

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THINGS I TELL MY

CLIENTS ABOUT SKIN CARE

By Makeup Artist, Lennie Billy

One of the main questions that clients — and EVERYONE, once they find out I'm a makeup artist — ask me is: what are the best makeup brands for covering skin imperfections?

Unfortunately, there's no makeup in the world that will totally cover all blemishes, but there's makeup that will correct and conceal imperfections in a way that makes your skin look more flawless.

Makeup is meant to enhance your beauty, not create a New You. My motto is, less is more.

You are already beautiful! And if you're looking to makeup to cover imperfections, you may just need guidance on how to learn more about your skin.

Skin care is extremely, if not the most, important part of your makeup routine. If you have a good canvas, then your painting will look amazing — even if it is the most simple one.

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4 THINGS ABOUT SKIN CARE continued

HERE ARE THE TIPS I ALWAYS RECOMMEND TO CLIENTS:

1. MOISTURIZE AT ALL TIMES.

Your skin is an organ, and like any other organ, it requires care. Make sure you hydrate your skin at all times, from head to toe. Since we are talking about your face, make sure you use moisturizer before and after makeup. Also, choose a good SPF; if you think you will be spending long hours under the sun you might have to choose a high SPF, like 50 or even 100, but if you work in an office or interior settings, you can choose one from 15 to 30. Drinking lots of water is another great (and necessary) way to hydrate your skin too!

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2. HAVE A SKINCARE

ROUTINE BASED ON YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. There are a few products you need to always have in your routine, specially if you are an everyday makeup wearer: makeup remover, facial cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. Choose each one of them depending on your skin type. I always recommend to consult with a specialist if you suffer from sensitive skin, rosacea, acne, or any skin problems, so you invest in the right product that will help your skin get better.

3. ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR MAKEUP.

No matter what happens, if you get home late, if you had the worst day of your life, if you feel sick, or if you are so tired that you don't even know who you are, PLEASE remove your makeup. Your pores open up to release toxins when you're asleep, so if you're sleeping with makeup on, your pores will get clogged.

That's when the blackheads or pimples appear! You may notice the appearance of wrinkles, spots, or discoloration. The skin can also start to feel very dry or extremely oily.

4. LET YOUR SKIN

BREATHE FOR A DAY. I know, I know, I'm asking you to choose a day to not wear makeup, but it's for the sake of looking good in the long run! At least once every two weeks, take a full day to pamper your skin. Maybe try that mask you always wanted to try, or get a facial.

The skin needs a break once in a while to restore and heal from all the products and chemicals we put on it, so make sure you give the skin that well-deserved break!

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SEASONAL

BEACH BUM OR

Mountain Junkie?

Your choice of summer vacation says a lot about you, whether you realize it or not. Did you know that extroverts gravitate toward the salt life while introverts tend to head for the mountains? This may seem intuitive now that we mention it, but a University of Virginia study has confirmed this very notion.

A series of tests linking geography to personality were conducted by a team of psychologists, including the analysis of 613,000 personality surveys from across the U.S. It turns out that people from mountainous areas are more introverted than those living in flatter states. Beyond that, when looking at a series of landscape photos, extroverts preferred ocean scenes; introverts preferred mountains.

If You Are an

EXTROVERT

In general, beach vacation spots tend to have more group recreational activities and offer the opportunity for people-watching. These are important to you because you draw your energy from the world around you, finding inspiration in social interaction.

Introverts tend to lose energy when spending time among the masses.

Your natural state of comfort is more private, an ideal afforded to you by a more reclusive environment. Your inner self is motivated through reflection and peace – and what could be more calming than the quiet seclusion of the mountains?

If You Are an

INTROVERT

But don’t let your vacation label you. There are always other factors – due in part to finances, distance, and even health. Just because you have an annual family vacation at the shore does not mean you are an extrovert. And conversely the expense of traveling to the ocean from, say, Colorado, can be the predominant motivation for choosing the mountains – not a tendency toward introversion. There are also a number of personality traits that are shared by beach-goers and mountain-seekers alike, including being independent, affectionate, music-loving, and foodies.

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TEST YOURSELF

Not sure where to take your next vacation? Below are a series of photo contrasts. Which of the two speaks more to you? Which gives you that inner smile?

Bums and junkies both have the travel bug – so in all likelihood you will find an appeal in both, but maybe one edged out the other. If you find that you prefer the mountain images but live on the coast, or if you prefer the beach but live near the mountains, you can stay local and still adopt the best principles of your coveted location.

It’s really about embracing your core desire for social contact or peaceful solitude.

You can camp with a large group and partake in water activities.

Bring along your Bluetooth speakers so you can jam out.

Or find an empty stretch of beach and hear the faint crash of waves over your headphones.

But wherever you go, enjoy yourself.

You deserve it.

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RN MEN Dewey and Otis take on another topic, once again seeing the story from different sides.

Your job? Hear from both and see who swayed you more...

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IS GREATNESS DEFINED BY CHAMPIONSHIPS? Written by Dewey

In a word, yes.

I can already hear the snarled cries of “Dan Marino!” echoing in the rafters – but hear me out. Can I find examples that break the rule? Sure. Marino, Barkley, Malone, and Stockton come to mind immediately. If there is a rule there will be exceptions. But by examining the rule we find that achievements are the governors of how we speak. They dictate the conversations we have. We talk more about Super Bowls than Week 5s. Baseball has Mr. October but not Mr. June. The mental images of our collective sports minds are of Jordan kissing trophies and Gretzky hoisting cups. Our great moments occur on the grandest of stages and we herald the athletes that come out on top.

Tom Brady is in the conversation for greatest QB of all time (feel how you want about Brady – but he IS in the conversation). Would he be there without the rings? Not sure? Where do you rank Jim Kelly?

See, being excellent doesn’t get you titles. But titles can make you seem excellent. At least in the vaulted hallways of our sports consciousness.

The math on it looks like this:

EQUATION A:

Superb Talent + No Rings = Maybe Great

EQUATION B:

Superb Talent + 1 or More Rings = Definitely Great 39

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IS GREATNESS DEFINED BY CHAMPIONSHIPS... continued In A, Marino and Malone are on the great side of Equation A. Carmelo Anthony is not.

In B, Jordan was great with or without rings. Scott Pippen rode titles to get him into the Top 50 of All Time. History will see no distinction between Pippen and ‘Melo; except favoring Pippen for the fact that he won rings, even though Anthony is likely the transcendent talent.

The only constant, reliable way to greatness is to couple your talent with championship wins.

There are a handful of guys in each sport that supersede the championship law and achieve historical greatness without the wins. But far more have had greatness bestowed upon them simply because of the moment. Think of Bobby Thomson and Joe Namath. Like it or not, both wander kingly in those vaulted halls – granted such distinction not by the caliber of their play but by the achievement of the moment.

The win. The title. The championship.

While you do not need to win a championship to qualify as great, the conversation of greatness will continue to tend toward those that won; and as a result, defines greatness accordingly. It’s not what we want, but it is what we do.

-Dewey Olson

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GREATNESS Written by Otis

As professional sports grow, and athletes get bigger, stronger and faster, the gap between “great” and “good” is shrinking.

Labeling an athlete as “great” is not as easy as it used to be. Perhaps I’m a little nostalgic and remember the athletes of my youth as better than they were, but I feel like you could just watch a game and see with your own two eyes who was great.

Their play and athleticism jumped off the screen. Barry Sanders, Ken Griffey Jr., Charles Barkley. You could just see that

“Labeling an athlete as “great” is not as easy as it used to be.”

they were that much better than almost all of their peers. Today, everyone is really good. The eye test is tougher, but we need a way to define greatness. So, many people have adopted championships as their metric. Those people are wrong, and I’ll tell you why.

First, I am going to exclude individual sports like Golf and Tennis. When it is 1 vs. 1, or 1 vs. the field, I do think that championships is a fine measure of greatness. It’s why Roger Federer and Venus Williams are the greatest Tennis players of all time. They have won more “majors” than anyone else.

For team sports, it frankly isn’t a fair statistic, and the waters get murkier as more players per team are involved.

Championships are an even less meaningful statistic in Football (11 players) than Basketball (5 players). Let’s take for

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DO − GREATNESS... continued

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instance. Robert Horry won 7 NBA championships. Allen Iverson won 0.

Does that make Horry a great player and Iverson not? Of course not. Dan Marino also won 0 championships. Is he not great? Of course he is, he’s one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play football. So, how do we measure greatness? I’m glad you asked.

“Luckily for you and me, we live in the era of advanced metrics.”

“Robert Horry won 7 NBA championships.

Allen Iverson won 0. Does that make Horry a great player and Iverson not?”

time in WHIP, but no championships.

Chris Paul is 6th all-time in PER, but also no championships. Bruce Smith is 8th all-time in AV, and he too has no championships. All of these players I, and I think most people, would consider great. They have achieved just about everything that one can achieve in a career at their respective positions, but they lack a championship. Does that make them not great? No way. They are among the best ever, it’s just that their team circumstances have prevented them from winning a title.

Luckily for you and me, we live in the era of advanced metrics. Statistics and algorithms that people much smarter than Otis Cunningham have put together.

In baseball we have WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) and WAR (Wins Above Replacement). In basketball we have PER (Player Efficiency Rating) and BPM (Box Plus/Minus). Lastly, Football has AV (Approximate Value) and WPA (Win Probability Added). These metrics are a significantly more meaningful way to measure a player, and determine the great from the good. Looking at these metrics shows you all you need to know. Clayton Kershaw is 4th all-

Titles have to account for something, right? Yes they do. Titles are a great way to differentiate the greatest of the great.

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are both all-time great players. Michael has more rings though. Does that make him “greater”? You can certainly make that argument. It’s why many people are now calling Tom Brady the greatest quarterback of all time, and not Peyton Manning, Joe Montana, or John Elway.

All 4 players enjoyed tremendous stats and success their entire careers, but it is Tom Brady who has set the standard on championships.

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BOOTS AT WORK JACKMAN WORKS BUILDS A SECRET COMPARTMENT SHOEBOX WITH PATCHWORK PALLET WOOD

EXCLUSIVELY FOR:

JACKMAN WORKS

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE

JACKMAN WORKS

MEET THE MAKER

This box was created to keep my valuable Carolina Boots safe. The main frame of the box is constructed from ¾” plywood and then the outside of the box is covered in a large variety of pallet wood and a few pieces of walnut scrap. The left side of the box holds a sliding puzzle mechanism that locks the lid in place until you slide it to the perfect position. The sliding pieces also hide a small hole just big enough for the aglet on my boot laces, this is used to release a hidden latch on the inside of the box to reveal a secret drawer in the bottom that houses what else, but a Bluetooth speaker and pallet wood shot glass!

Written by Paul Jackman, owner of Jackman Works.

Paul wears the Carolina AMP USA (CA7503). A great general purpose work boot that is tough with a Steel safety toe, and it’s Made in the USA from Fine Components Sourced Worldwide. It's incredibly reliable, making it the perfect choice to get some work done. (Also available in a soft safety toe.)

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