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Reasons to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

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Everyone likes to be comfortable. Whether you’re snuggling with your fur baby, curled up on the sofa next to your significant other, or indulging in your favorite food, comfort is a good thing… sometimes. At other times, it’s better to reject comfort and step outside of your usual box. By doing so, you’ll reap significant benefits. Let’s talk about some of those benefits and discuss some tips to help you leave your comfort zone behind.

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9 Tips for Learning a New Language

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Learning a new language is a huge challenge. Not only do you have to adapt to a new vocabulary, but you also have to learn grammar rules and acquaint yourself with an alien culture. The task can seem overwhelming! However, rest assured that you can rise to the occasion. T-Pin Billy has spent many years teaching a foreign language, and he is here to provide you with some gems of wisdom that he has acquired both through study and through firsthand experience.

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7 Amazing Benefits of Kindness

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The biggest reason why we should all strive to be kind in everyday life is simply the fact that it is the right thing to do. However, if you are like most people, you might often wonder, “What’s in it for me?” The answer: A lot. A lot is in it for you if you make kindness part of your personality. In fact, science indicates that being kind can lower your stress levels, give your heart health a boost, and maybe even extend your life — and those are just some of the health benefits. Let’s talk about some of the many ways that kindness is good for you.

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Coming Soon: “Through the Fire”

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T-Pin loves to write music that invigorates, encourages, and motivates listeners — and his upcoming release is no exception to the rule. T-Pin Billy has recently recorded a new tune that is all about surviving and thriving through adversity. Specifically, it makes mention of some of the challenges the world has faced due to COVID-19. “Through the Fire” will be released soon, and we hope that its uplifting message will inspire the world!

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Keep Smiling During Quarantine

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There’s no doubt that the world is full of bad news these days. COVID-19 has created a public health crisis and an economic crisis. People around the world are suffering and wondering what comes next—and worrying might be easier than ever if you have a lot of extra time on your hands due to social distancing recommendations. 

But a positive attitude can be the key to protecting your emotional health during these critical times. Here are some tips to help you turn that frown upside down.

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5 Traits of an Effective Teacher

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Even if teaching in an academic setting is not your profession, you will teach from time to time. If you are a parent, you teach your children every day. If you are in a leadership position at work, you may often have to teach others how to improve their skills on the job. Regardless of who you are or what you do, knowing the basic traits of a good teacher and striving to apply them in your teaching is beneficial. In this post, you’ll learn five hallmarks of effective teachers.

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The Connection Between Music and Your Health

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COVID-19 has changed the shape of our world (not literally, of course—the earth is still a sphere). It has affected the way we view our surroundings, our neighbors, our economy, and our healthcare systems. Life and health seem more precious and fragile than ever. While maintaining a clean environment and adhering to social distancing recommendations are definitely the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19, you might experience some separate health benefits if you turn on your favorite song. Why is that so? Let’s talk about how music can affect your health.

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