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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! HOW TO START THE YEAR OUT RIGHT

Jan 07, 2019
If you are like me, you are still writing 2018 on everything, but—here we are: 2019. Lots of people like to write down new year resolutions, but January is also a good time to reflect on 2018 and set a good attitude for 2019. We all like to ask ourselves, how can we be better or at least, less stressed and more happy. Here are three things to consider:
  • Be Kind. Nothing bad ever came from kindness. While standing in a ten person line waiting to do a Christmas exchange, you are going to hear a lot of grumbling. Instead of jumping on the bandwagon, try being kind. Tell the tired looking lady in front of you that you like her nails. Most likely, she will light up from your praise and start a conversation on where she goes or how she chose her color. Your time waiting will go more quickly and you have brightened someone else’s day. This is all much better than the alternative—complaining and grumbling until you feel even worse than before.
  • Be More Present. We all make jokes about how cellphones have taken over our lives. Try putting your phone away at meals and when having conversations when friends. You will be surprised at how much better you will listen and learn when you aren’t distracted by every beep and buzz. Try taking a walk or run without it, and you will be better able to notice your surroundings and the beauty in nature. Gather up your friends and family for a boardgame or puzzle instead of a Netflix marathon—you will be surprised at how much you will laugh and enjoy others.
  • Be Positive. Research shows that merely by forcing yourself to laugh and smile, you will elevate your mood. Try wearing a rubber band or hair tie around your wrist and flick it every time you find yourself voicing or thinking negative thoughts. Let this action be a reminder to change your attitude to one of positivity. We know the power of positive thinking but sometime have a hard time wading through our own negative thoughts. Make this the year that you subtly change your reactions so that you become more positive.
We here at Mitcham Group wish you a very kind, present and positive 2019!

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What to do Before Your Moving Day

By Wendy Myers • 04 Feb, 2020
Now that you've signed your lease, it's time to go through a moving checklist: 1. Contact your current landlord to set up a move out time. You might need to schedule a walk through or exit appointment. 2. Contact your new landlord to set up a time to receive keys, establish procedure to pay your rent and deposit, and find out moving procedures. 3. Set up your utilities, including electric, gas, trash, water and telephone/cable/internet. 4. Change your address. You can do this easily at usps.com/move 5. Collect boxes and start packing! Enlist help from friends and family for your moving day or call a moving company. 6. Clean your current house or apartment thoroughly for the next person. 7. Relax! You have it all under control. Now it's time to move furniture and decorate your new place!

National Soup Month

20 Jan, 2020
January 20: National Soup Month It makes sense that January is national soup month. After all, what better way to stay cozy than to wrap up in a blanket and eat hot soup and crusty bread for dinner? And if you have a cold, then chicken noodle soup or broth is the best way to get nutrients and warm your insides. My kids love it when I make pizza soup in the crockpot or take the time to make Italian wedding soup with mini meatballs. I’m always looking for new soup recipes, what is your favorite soup?!

Happy Rubber Ducky Day!

By Wendy Myers • 13 Jan, 2020
January 13: Rubber Duckie Day Everyone loves the rubber duckie—the iconic yellow rubber toy is a favorite with children and adults. Even Queen Elizabeth II is rumored to have a rubber duckie sporting a crown in her bathroom, sparking a national obsession with rubber duckies a few years back in Great Britain. January 13 is Rubber Duckie Day because a 1973 Sesame Street episode showed a calendar with Rubber Duckie’s birthday reported as January 13th. So today, enjoy a nice bubble bath with a rubber duckie or purchase one for a special person in your life!
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