We have many games to while away long days‚ but where do words like 'poker' and 'hopscotch' come from&;#63; Here are the etymological origins of 11 popular games.

The following article‚ Why The House GOP Can’t Agree And Why They Should Keep Speaker Johnson‚ was first published on Conservative Firing Line. The constant battling between members of the House GOP Conference sometimes can seem like silly high school student body politics‚ but it isn’t and it is important to understand why the fight exists. Generally speaking there are three distinct groups of Republicans in the House‚ and for that matter the Senate as well. The first … Continue reading Why The House GOP Can’t Agree And Why They Should Keep Speaker Johnson ...

Democrat turned independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy‚ Jr. is firing back against repeated claims that he's a spoiler in the 2024 election rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Kennedy on Wednesday once again argued that he‚ rather than Biden‚ is the only candidate who can defeat Trump in November — and showcased a new internal poll conducted by his campaign to make his point — as he announced an unusual &;quot;no-spoiler pledge.&;quot; &;quot;This is a no-spoiler pledge that...

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says President Joe Biden is the real &;quot;spoiler&;quot; in the 2024 presidential race‚ and he has a plan to make Biden drop out. On Wednesday‚ Kennedy proposed to take a &;quot;no-spoiler&;quot; pledge with the Democratic president at a campaign event in New York Wednesday. The pledge states that Kennedy and Biden would co-fund a 50-state poll of more than 30‚000 people in mid-October. The poll would pit each of them against the presumptive Republican...

Despite lagging some 30 points behind President Joe Biden in the latest polls‚ independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convened national media on Wednesday to make an audacious claim: It’s Biden who should drop out of the race to stop former President Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House. “We only have one chance to beat Donald Trump‚ and we need a nominee who can get the job done. And that would be me‚” Kennedy said during a 30-minute presentation on campaign polling at a rented...

Work-life balance is a popular phrase thrown around these days‚ and certainly‚ with all the benefits it can add to our sense of purpose and wellbeing‚ it’s something worth striving towards. But integrating the concept into our lives…that’s another story.Before you know it‚ 12 hours of busywork have flown by‚ leaving us too exhausted to do anything for ourselves. And now‚ on top of the fatigue‚ we have the guilt of not doing that hour-long workout or thirty minute meditation or whatever else we know could help us feel fulfilled‚ if only we had time. Because the sad truth is—our current society makes it very easy to put our personal needs on the backburner in the name of productivity.On the upside—taking even the smallest personal breaks can make a world of difference. And Trina Merz‚ a Hawaii-based holistic healing practitioner‚ recently shared the simple‚ yet powerful way that she and a friend created to remember their self care. In a video posted to her TikTok‚ @breatheintransformation‚ Merz shared that whenever she and her friend carved out a small personal activity during a full work day‚ they’d call it “saving the day.”For Merz‚ that often looked like catching a surf‚ calling her mom‚ or making a delicious meal. “One thing that reclaims the day as our own‚” she explained in the clip.And to hold each other accountable‚ they would ask each other how they saved the day. “It became this fun thing that we used to just casually talk about all the time‚” she said. Merz went on to affirm that &;quot;there's honestly so many ways you can save the day‚ and it doesn't have to be a huge time commitment. It could even be just making a cup of tea and cozying up with one of your favorite books; anything that makes the day feel like you had some space in it again.&;quot; @breatheintransformation Save the day. Everyday. #savetheday #careeradviceforwomen #corporategirlies #stressrelief ♬ original sound - trina 🕊️ work-life harmony There’s just so much about this that works. For one thing‚ adding the phrase “saving the day” makes you feel like a superhero (and‚ let’s be real‚ main character energy is totally healthy sometimes). But also there’s the sharing with a friend aspect‚ which Merz told Upworthy is &;quot;such an impactful part of this practice not only for accountability…but because when our energy comes together it expands and inspires each other‚ adding fuel to the flame of seeing the positives in our lives.&;quot; As one viewer rightfully commented‚ “This is the healthiest lifestyle tip I’ve seen in a while.&;quot;Lots of folks requested some more examples of “saving the day‚” and Mez happily obliged. Here’s a small sampling of what she listed in a follow-up video:Blowing bubblesTaking a walk or run outsideMaking rituals out of special treats—using a special plate with a fancy piece of chocolate‚ for example.Reading a book or article you find interestingGetting a pedicure or a massageEnjoying a crosswordTaking a dance breakWalking barefoot in the grassDoing anything with a good friendAnd of course‚ you are free to create your own “Save The Day” list. Share it with a friend‚ and see how it affects your week.

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