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To gift or not to regift? That is the question of the day and maybe on your mind as you aim to finish your holiday shopping. Many of us have received gifts that, perhaps, we already have or dare I say don’t like or want. Can they

Get Nice with Nancy! and get tips on how to make someone’s holiday season brighter! Some of the most meaningful holiday gifts can’t be wrapped—like giving of your time and filling someone’s heart with joy. Such acts of kindness are easy to do and brings merriment along

Thanksgiving is a time to share a feast with family and friends while enjoying each other’s company. Don’t let setting the table stress you out. Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished is here with us on News 4 Great Day’s “Get Nice with Nancy” segment to share tips

Receiving an invitation to a luncheon, birthday party, wedding, retirement party, or other special social engagement is a gesture of thoughtfulness and inclusion. In showing your appreciation, you should, in turn, always respond timely and graciously. In our Get Nice with Nancy segment, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished breaks down

Pregnancy is not only a special time for you and your partner, there may also be others around you who are interested in your pregnancy such as family and friends. With the exciting news often come remarks and unsolicited advice. While most comments are well-intentioned, some can

Assertive communication is not passive and it’s not aggressive. Assertiveness is communicating and expressing your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a way that makes your views and needs clearly understood by others, without putting down the receiver’s thoughts, feelings, or opinions. Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs offers great tips to

Have you ever lost your temper to a loved one or a co-worker and said something you wish you didn’t say? Have you ever made impulsive, careless decisions relating to a relationship or career? If the answer is yes, chances are, you regret your behavior and used

by Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs published in ASAP Taking time to invest in yourself is not only good for your career, it is good for your personal development, too. Studies suggest when you engage in professional development throughout your career, you keep yourself marketable – and valuable to