Mikkie Mills
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Starting a Group Travel Business
World travel is growing in popularity as many people are setting out to see far-flung destinations across the globe. Millennials, the fastest growing group of world travelers, typically travel solo or with groups of friends. The market for travel is booming, and travel planners who can craft unique experiences will find that it can be a profitable endeavor.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Journal
Three Things A Ring Can Symbolize Without Meaning Marriage
There are milestones in every relationship: Your first date. Your first kiss. The first trip you take together. All of these are important in their own way, but as Grandpa always told you: When you know, you know. There are so many ways to show your commitment to one another, big or small. One way to signify your feelings for each other is the purchase of a ring. Does this mean an engagement ring? It can, but if you're not quite ready to take that step yet, there are many different things that a ring can represent in your relationship instead of marriage
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Humans
What a gift can mean for your relationship
No matter if you’ve been in a relationship for years or just a few months it’s second nature to read into the gifts you are receiving from your partner. The old adage “it’s the thought that counts” couldn’t be truer than when it comes to giving in a relationship. It doesn’t matter how much something costs or what others think. The best gift one can give their loved one is something personal, something that holds meaning or something that represents a shared experience. Now that that’s out of the way, here are some common gifts exchanged between partners and their perceived meanings.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Humans
Bridge the Generations With These Activities That Are Fun for All Ages
Getting everyone in the family to agree on something to do can be a big challenge. The next time you're faced with some free time, try one of these great multi-generational activities to add some fun and excitement to the day.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Families
Steps To Attract The Right Investment For Your Business
Starting up a successful venture is not an easy task. It takes a lot of tears and sweat to come up with a desirable product and sell it to consumers. You have made a significant milestone after launching your service or product to the market. However, the journey has started, and you require a lord hard work to remain in the market, realize profits, win and retain customers and achieve your business goals. You probably need investors to come on board and help steer your business to the next level. But, getting investors to believe in your business and become part of it is not as easy as it may sound. The decision to convince or bring outside investors to your business can be challenging. However, raising funds through venture capital, angel investors and private equity can place your business on a path of expansion and market share. But, you also need to determine the loss of control you are willing to incur and the oversight you will experience. Here are the ways you can use to make your business attractive to investors.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Journal
Ways to Keep Clients and Employees Happy at the Same Time: The Ultimate Win/Win!
There are two schools of thought when it comes to company cultures. The first is total commitment to servicing clients. The customer is always right, and employees must do everything they can to go above and beyond, creating a great buying experience and promoting repeat business. The second is to create an atmosphere of support and teamwork, where people are expected to make mistakes, learn from them, and learn from each other.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Journal
Tips to Lower Stress
The holidays can be a stressful time for you, with family engagements, school vacations, and worrying about what gifts to get your loved ones. Here are some tips for how to reduce your stress levels naturally, and make you feel better overall.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Longevity
The 5 Best Essential Oils for a Massage
Everybody knows that a massage is made better with oil, if only to reduce friction. However, the oil itself can heighten the experience and provide a lot of benefits at the same time. There are a lot of essential oils out there to choose from, but certain types are especially potent when applied to the skin and can enhance nearly any message you receive or give. Here are a few essential oils that provide a greater experience of massages:
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Longevity
Eat Your Way to Less Stress
Some days, it may feel like stress is overwhelming. Most people are under a lot of stress and anxiety. If you feel like you’re under a lot of pressure and that the stress is getting to the breaking point, you may want to think about lifestyle changes. Sometimes stress can be linked to diet. This means that with a few simple, healthy choices, you may be on your way to feeling less stress throughout the day. Here are some of the options that you should try to reduce any anxiety levels.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Feast
The Benefits of Essential Oils for Your Health
The Old Is New Again In today’s hectic lifestyles, it is easy to forget to take care of ourselves. We run our bodies and minds ragged, over schedule our obligations and then begin to notice a host of health consequences as a result. Of course, we often reach for what is convenient and comes with claims of curing what ails us in record time. However, when checking the ingredients labels, we are bombarded with words that we do not recognize and formulas that were born in a science laboratory. Naturally-occurring bacteria is being treated with man-made chemicals. This epiphany has led many people to a return to natural, “old-fashioned” treatments passed down to us by our ancestors. Not all illnesses can be completely cured by folk medicine, but a great many of them can at least be eased by traditional options such as essential oils. Here are a few common conditions and their potential alleviations.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Longevity
Keys to a Healthy Marriage
Relationships take work, and that is especially true in a marriage. When you have decided to spend the rest of your life with someone else, there are likely some sacrifices and compromises that need to be made. There are several keys that can help improve your relationship, and keep both you and your spouse happy. Here are some things to keep in mind when entering into a marriage.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Humans
