Feb 04

What Makes Your Heart Happy?

By Tara M Martin

Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit discontented. When this happens, I often think, “What is it that makes my heart happy?” I take the time to name it and map out a plan to do it! Several years ago in grad-school, I took the Gallup Strengths Finder Test and read Now Discover Your Strengths. I absolutely love that […]

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Jan 28

Let Your Character Speak So Loud…

By Tara M Martin

Character /kerəktər/  noun  the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. the quality of being individual, typically in an interesting or unusual way. strength and originality in a person’s nature. a person’s good reputation. Maya Angelou said,  “When people show you who they are, believe them.” Have you ever met an individual and there […]

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Jan 21

#BookSnaps Here, #BookSnaps There, #BookSnaps EVERYWHERE!

By Tara M Martin

Got #BookSnaps running out your ears? I do!  #BookSnaps are spreading across the nation, which makes my heart happy! From 5-year-olds to 80+year-olds, #BookSnaps are providing readers with an outlet to express their connections to text with a digital visual representation. You might ask, “Why would anyone want to create #BookSnaps?” It might be because neuroscience indicates an increase […]

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Jan 17

What If We Shoot It Straight?

By Tara M Martin

  This Citi Card commercial cracks me up yet I find it so relatable! I often wish I didn’t have to guess what something REALLY meant. I don’t know about you, but Reading People’s Minds did NOT pop up on my Gallup Strengths Finder results. I’m a Shoot-It-Straight kind of girl. As I was considering […]

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