Set a Beautiful Holiday Table with these 5 Tips

The holidays are all about spending time with our family and friends, and much of this celebration happens around the dining table. If you think about it, the table is where a lot of the conversations, either good or bad happen, it is a place where we can make memories. How can we make sure we set the dining table properly for this special occasion?

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The Real Secret to Happiness Revealed by a nearly 80-year old Longitudinal Study

There is an epidemic going on and most of us have no idea. This epidemic which causes severe effects on our physical, mental and emotional health is called: Loneliness. You might be thinking, “Seriously? we are more connected than ever now because of all the social media!” Well… we have it all wrong… According to a national study done by Cigna, nearly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone (46%), only (18%) of all the individuals surveyed reported feeling they have someone they can honestly and openly communicate with, Generation Z (Adults ages 18-22) is the loneliest generation and claims to be in worse health than older generations. This extremely alarming considering it is getting worse over the years and considering all the health consequences that chronic loneliness can bring, not only physical consequences because of the stress hormone, but also a life of social maladjustment, which can bring so many negative consequences like, high dropout rates in teens, mental health issues and even suicide.

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