Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
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
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Which Christmas helps you celebrate with joy - one with gifts or memories?
The timeless Christmas classic, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss, teaches that even when the Grinch takes away all the...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Does it matter where we eat? What difference does a table make?
Where do you eat most meals? Is it at a table, or somewhere else? How often do you eat on the couch watching TV? Or at your desk? Or in...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 15, 20236 min read
Can everyone benefit from eating with others as much as families do?
When was the last meal you shared with others? Who did you eat with? A family member? A friend? A work colleague? A neighbor? Who do you...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 3, 20233 min read
Why we need to take a break...vacations are full of valuable lessons.
What do you consider a vacation – relaxing on the beach, camping in the woods, climbing in the mountains, sightseeing in a city, a...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Is Peace on Earth possible? If we share goodwill on common ground.
Christmas Eve. 1914. The Western Front. A world at war. Have you heard the story of what happened that night? There are many versions of...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 16, 20223 min read
Why do traditions give holidays meaning? They remind us what is important.
What traditions are most important to you, your family, your community, and your audiences? When you think about the holiday season, as...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 9, 20223 min read
How does communicating kindness improve our well-being and our world?
Kindness. What does it mean to you? It goes beyond being nice. It is demonstrating compassion, grace, empathy, goodwill, mercy,...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 25, 20223 min read
Seeking happiness? Move gratitude from just an attitude to a way of life.
The pursuit of happiness. A right listed in the U.S. Declaration of Independence along with life and liberty. A call to personal...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Can gratitude lead to success? How does it impact our personal and professional lives?
Do you want to be more successful in your personal and professional life? Who doesn’t!? When thinking about factors that could lead to...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 30, 20226 min read
What difference do family meals make? What does the research say?
Do family meals matter? What difference do they make? What does the research say? Family meals are associated with many benefits Research...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 23, 20224 min read
Do you want more frequent family meals? You can overcome the barriers!
Did you experience family meals growing up? Do you experience family meals today? I have asked those questions to hundreds of audience...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 16, 20225 min read
Mealtime conversations show you care and make your family stronger
Can you recall a great conversation during a meal? Maybe it lasted well past the food was eaten and the dishes were cleared away. You...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 9, 20224 min read
How do cultures around the world celebrate food and family at meals?
Meals eaten with family are valued around the world. They are valued for not only the nourishing food they provide but more so for the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 2, 20223 min read
What do people value most about eating meals with others?
For many years, when I presented about family meals, I collected feedback from my audiences about their experiences with and beliefs...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Conventions are for creating connections
What makes in-person conventions far superior to virtual ones? Besides the pleasure of traveling to a far-off location and getting a...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Celebrate a world of flavors - without leaving home!
Do your menus need a revamp? Do you find yourself eating the same things over and over and over? Boring! This year’s National Nutrition...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 4, 20223 min read
5 lessons from 5 years at the beach
A week ago, I was walking on the beach on beautiful Cape San Blas, Florida, enjoying our final days of rest and relaxation. Today, I sit...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 11, 20222 min read
How do we communicate love? Let me count the ways.
This Valentine’s Day people around the world will express their love to others. How will they do it? With words, yes; but also with...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 4, 20223 min read
3 lessons from the world of sports – 2022 Edition
February is a big month in the world of sports. We kick off with the Winter Olympics, which only come once every four years. Can’t miss...
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