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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
6 days ago4 min read
How can I be an effective communicator? With genuine courtesy, grace, and respect.
This post is the second in a series examining the qualities and skills needed to be an effective communicator, including genuine courtesy.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 103 min read
What qualities and skills are needed to be an effective communicator?
Effective communication requires the communicator to possess a mixture of personal qualities and skills. Qualities and skills to be learned.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 34 min read
Does your new year need a fresh perspective?
Do you anticipate the year ahead with eyes that see possibilities or dread? What you “see” depends on your perspective. Get a fresh one.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 27, 20242 min read
Achieve balance in the new year: Establish priorities that bring you joy.
As we establish priorities for the new year, focus on establishing priorities that bring you joy.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Are holiday expectations making you crazy? Bring calm to your calendar.
The reasons for holiday stress are many, with unrealistic expectations being a common denominator. Let's explore how to tame expectations.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 13, 20244 min read
The Power of Positive Eating: 5 reasons food isn't naughty or nice.
Explore why categorizing food as naughty or nice is so common and 5 reasons food is NOT naughty or nice.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 6, 20244 min read
So many types of bias! How can I easily know which one is which?
This blog post will define the main categories of bias and describe some of the most common types.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 29, 20243 min read
What makes food traditions so meaningful and powerfully practical?
Food traditions connect us to our culture, our family, our community, and more. They also serve to reduce decision fatigue.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 22, 20244 min read
How can a communicator regain consumer trust? Here's credible help.
Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Do you find the statistic above discouraging – that less than 4 in 10 Americans...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Can a communicator manage misinformation? Yes! Here's credible help.
Misinformation is wrong or misleading information. In this post, we will explore a helpful strategy for managing misinformation.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Here's credible help.
Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Do you find it challenging to counteract misinformation? Here's credible help.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 1, 20243 min read
What is the power of a picture? Images speak louder than words.
When you create communication, how often do you include photos or other forms of visual aids? What role do they play?
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Do you know the best way to boost productivity? Stop and reboot.
Human beings are most productive when rest is prioritized. When getting rest is ignored, productivity, health, and relationships suffer.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 18, 20243 min read
How do you say hello? First impressions matter.
Communication needs a connection between sender and receiver. It forms a relationship. A good first impression sets it up for success. A neg
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 11, 20243 min read
Are you comfortable in controversial conversations? Create connections, not conflict.
This post encourages being more comfortable discussing controversial topics, not to avoid conflicts, but to build connections.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 4, 20244 min read
Do you love or hate teams? Quotes can inspire you to embrace teamwork.
Whenever teamwork is required and not especially desired, harness the power of quotes to inspire you to embrace teamwork.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to feel creative.
Would you like to feel more creative? You can. And it won’t require any coursework or classes, just a reminder that we are all creative.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 20, 20244 min read
Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to reignite your passion.
This post explores why we might lose our passion or drive and identify quotes to help us find it again. Let’s reignite our passion.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 13, 20243 min read
Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes for a positive perspective.
In this post, we will identify positive quotes to overcome the belief that hard work is drudgery and to be avoided at all costs.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 6, 20244 min read
Do you need inspiration to finish what you start? Harness the power of quotes.
In this post, we will look at why we don’t finish what we start and identify quotes that can inspire us to persevere to the end.
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