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April Jeppson: Pursue the things that make you happy

Every Little Thing by April Jeppson I know that I’m influenced by color, so if the palette speaks ...

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April Jeppson: What a difference a little perspective makes

I had a big day today. As a youth, this would have been similar to a final exam ...

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April Jeppson: Difficult but necessary choices for happiness

On my way out the door this morning, I noticed that my kitchen table was still covered in ...

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April Jeppson: City improvements will have a ripple effect

Every day we hear updates from our co-workers, friends and family. Some days are filled with compliments and ...

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April Jeppson: When you look for blessings, you’ll find them

I’m back home and getting reacquainted with our long-lost friend snow. I tell you what, I needed that ...

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April Jeppson: The ocean was calling me again this week

I’m sipping hot cocoa on the balcony of a fifth-floor condo. This has been our home for the ...

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April Jeppson: Applying lessons learned earlier in life

Earlier this week I had to deal with a situation. One of my staff members told me about ...

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April Jeppson: Choose understanding instead of judgement

Sitting in a meeting this week and someone brings up the power of gratitude. They encouraged everyone in ...

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April Jeppson: Practice gratitude and look for blessings

The sun is shining through my window again today. We’ve really been spoiled with all this nice weather. ...

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April Jeppson: Nothing beats a phone call with my mom

I just got off the phone with my mother. I actually rarely refer to her as my mother; ...

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April Jeppson: Enjoy the benefits of sunshine while it’s here

I’m sipping hot chocolate as I type this morning. I think I’ve perfected the perfect brew. If it ...

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April Jeppson: For a 2nd chance to work, a change is needed

I got a crown this week. Unfortunately, it’s not the pretty kind reserved for royalty. Although I’ve had ...

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April Jeppson: Allow downtime, course correction in life

For Christmas this year, my husband gave me an inspirational calendar. Each morning when I get to work, ...

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April Jeppson: The rollercoaster ride of being an adult

This week has been nothing short of wild. And yet nothing of real significance has even occurred.

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April Jeppson: It is time to live each day more intentionally

Every time we visit my parents, I enjoy using their fancy coffee machine to make hot cider and ...

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