Marie Jones

Joined December 2020

7 stories

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I'm a writer, librarian, coach, and consultant.

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A Dog for a Lifetime
She smiled at us with her whole body, her white flag tail waving madly, a grin on that sweet doggie face. How could we resist this gorgeous animal who clearly wanted to go home with us? It was love at first sight, remarkably, for both of us.
By Marie Jones5 years ago in Petlife
Vaccine FAQs and Information Sources
Since librarians are all about credible sources of information, I have scoured the interwebs to get the real scoop on COVID vaccines for all of you. Here are FAQs and links to deeper answers and source materials. They may help you decide to get the vaccine or to talk with people undecided about getting it.
By Marie Jones5 years ago in Longevity
Believe the Dead Grandma
It’s mid-semester. We’re tired. We’re all so tired. In many colleges and universities, there is no spring break as we power straight through to graduation.
By Marie Jones5 years ago in Education
Tame Your Impulse Buying
Have you been binge-shopping between bouts of binge-watching and doomscrolling? Many of us have used shopping to soothe the pain of the last year, sometimes even when we didn't have the cash to spare. If your credit cards are maxed out or you've decided to spend less, taking a little time for reflection can help you save money and buy fewer unnecessary items.
By Marie Jones5 years ago in Motivation
Expressive Writing for Trauma
Writing--preferably while working with a mental health professional--is a powerful strategy for understanding your own emotional trauma. There is a substantial body of research that supports expressive writing to release trauma and improve how we process issues that compromise our quality of life.
By Marie Jones5 years ago in Psyche
Focus and Theme
Note: All linked products in this post are those I have personally used and would recommend to a friend. Asana links may give you a discount on subscriptions while I receive a small commission. I am also an Amazon Associate and affiliate links allow me to earn from qualified purchases.
By Marie Jones5 years ago in Lifehack
Hate Laundry?
This listicle is about laundry, but it could be about any "adulting" task that you hate to do or that you put off. Whenever you run up against a feeling of resistance to doing something unpleasant but necessary, play a game with yourself to try to hack the process and make it easier.
By Marie Jones5 years ago in Lifehack