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Affirm It Into Reality: The Real Science Behind Affirmations
Affirmations tend to divide opinion. Some people swear by them. Others dismiss them as wishful thinking dressed up as psychology. In digital income spaces, affirmations are often presented as shortcuts, as if repeating the right sentence can replace skill, consistency, or effort. That framing creates understandable resistance, especially among people who are already doing the work.
By Edina Jackson-Yussif 29 days ago in Journal
My job status went from on-call to laid off
I was let go because the boss didn't want a woman washing dishes in the kitchen. While I'm relieved to be gone from that workplace, I'm still angry. The only boss who supported me left after an argument with the owner. After he quit, the main boss took over, acting superior and making the environment unbearable. On 10/16, I started my shift at 4:00 PM and found the dish pit already overflowing because the morning shift was eliminated, and only closers were scheduled. I started cleaning, but the other cook, admitted they were only washing what they needed, leaving the rest for me.
By stephanie borges30 days ago in Journal
Engineering Robotics for Real-World Scale and Endurance
Robotics engineering increasingly takes place in environments defined by constant change rather than controlled conditions. Automated systems now operate in warehouses with frequently updated layouts, factories that adjust production targets on short notice, and shared spaces where humans and machines work side by side. These settings demand more than accuracy and speed. They require systems that remain reliable, adaptable, and safe over extended periods of use.
By Michael Mollod30 days ago in Journal
Helping Older Adults Embrace Technology Through Community Support
Technology shapes nearly every part of modern life, from communication and healthcare to banking and entertainment. For many older adults, however, rapid digital change can feel overwhelming rather than empowering. When seniors lack confidence with technology, they may become disconnected from essential services and social interaction. Community-based technology support programs play an important role in reducing this divide by offering guidance, patience, and practical learning opportunities.
By Frank Mongelluzziabout a month ago in Journal
Leadership Lessons from Global Figures: Adriana Kostov’s Perspective
Leadership is often defined by moments of challenge rather than comfort. In finance, governance, and public life, effective leaders are those who demonstrate resilience, clarity, and the ability to make decisions under pressure. Adriana Kostov, Australia’s first Regional Director of the global Hedge Fund Association, offers a perspective on leadership that draws from both professional experience and observation of influential global figures.
By Financial Services Mediaabout a month ago in Journal
Beginner Blogging: How You Can Learn to Make Money Online One Post at a Time
I still remember staring at a blank screen, wondering if anyone would ever read my words. Like many people, I started beginner blogging with no roadmap, no audience, and no idea that this simple decision could eventually lead to making money online.
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a month ago in Journal
Understanding a U.S. Government Shutdown
A “government shutdown” in the United States sounds like a sci-fi switch someone flipsand suddenly a whole country goes dark. Reality is messier, more legalistic, and (unfortunately) more human: it’s not the nation shutting off, it’s certain federal agencies losing legal authority to spend money, which then ripples into paychecks, services, contracts, and public trust.
By Sayed Zewayedabout a month ago in Journal
