(Akiit.com) The holidays are coming up. And for some, family get-togethers mean family tension. But you can defuse that tension with a little advanced planning. 1. Decide in advance how you will respond. There is a difference between reacting and responding. A “response” is based in wisdom, which requires forethought. A ...
(Akiit.com) Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never an easy thing, and we all have our own different ways of dealing with it. Whoever the person may be, a parent, or an elderly relative, grief is something that affects everyone in different ways. While it may be preaching ...
(Akiit.com) I was sitting at a Starbucks trying to mind my own business and right next to me two individuals were discussing the aftermath of the November 8th presidential elections. At one point, they began discussing the protests that have spontaneously spread across the United States in the aftermath of Donald ...
(Akiit.com) The beach isn’t just for the summertime. In fact, if you’re looking for a few new ways to get fit, then it can be an all-round gym for the whole year. Gym memberships, as we all know, are rather costly. Meanwhile, beaches remain free. So here are some of the ...
(Akiit.com) Getting fit doesn’t have to be an arduous struggle. Of course, for many people, that’s exactly what it becomes. But maybe that’s because they take the wrong kind of approach to getting fit. If you took a more sustainable and positive approach to fitness, you might prevent yourself from losing ...
(Akiit.com) When did caring about the Constitution, morality and making sure future generations of Americans have it as good as we do become “radicalism” in America? When did believing that we should have a border and that people shouldn’t be able to cross it illegally become “racism?” When did expecting ...
(Akiit.com) We live in modern times now. Most of us go to a store to do the weekly grocery shop, pick up the things we want, maybe check a few little details on the back of the packet, and then buy it in confidence. It’s true that health standards have come ...
(Akiit.com) It seems that in today’s day and age, almost any ailment, injury, or abnormality can be attributed to our genetic and ethnic roots. As an italian and greek woman, I find myself plagued by by big hips, olive skin, and beauty marks covering 75% of my body. It’s what makes ...
(Akiit.com) With holiday season right around the corner, you probably want to start investigating what exactly you are going to bring to the family’s holiday parties. While most might try bringing that same old tired cobbler, or even worse, a cheap gallon of ice cream, consider bringing something a bit more ...
(Akiit.com) You don’t need me to go getting all political with this post. Suffice to say that the Black Lives Matter campaign is something that rings true to all African Americans. From my personal experiences, it’s something that matters to a lot of white people also. However, positive steps as a ...
(Akiit.com) Since our political discussions are now X-Rated, so much so that we must ask the children to leave the room before we watch the news, the speeches, and the debates, we need to add another concern to the X-Rated list: Social Security. Silly me, that pales in comparison to ...
(Akiit.com) E-Cigarettes are known to be a great tool for people wanting to kick the habit of smoking. But what about recreational vapers who use e-cigarettes without a prior nicotine addiction? Could vaping be a gateway to traditional smoking? Several studies currently claim that e-cigarette use, especially among teenagers, could indeed ...