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Guest post by Roberta Duyff, MS, RDN, FAND, FADA
May 16, 20204 min read
Is Food Journalism for You?
Food journalism is about life, culture, and today’s cutting-edge issues, addressed through the lens of food.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 8, 20202 min read
How do you spell M-O-T-H-E-R?
What characteristics describe a mother? In celebration of Mother's Day, we honor and recognize what it means to be a mother.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 1, 20202 min read
Connect to Communicate – even virtually
Virtual communication has replaced in-person during our pandemic-induced quarantine. To be successful, we must still effectively connect.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Have you ever had to eat your words?
Winston Churchill described "eating your words" to be a wholesome diet. Here's my story of when I had to "eat my words." Never say never.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 17, 20203 min read
5 tips for communicating with calm and clarity in a crisis
Crisis communication saves lives. Communicate promptly, accurately, clearly, and calmly. Be an essential resource.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 10, 20203 min read
Is it time to clear the clutter?
Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 3, 20202 min read
#TogetherApart - United against a common foe
Defeating COVID-19 will take a united effort in the battle. We can be #TogetherApart using 5 weapons for the fight.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 27, 20203 min read
Welcome to WFH – the new normal
Working from home has become the new normal. What are the challenges it presents? What strategies make it work?
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 20, 20203 min read
Staying socially connected while physically apart
Social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis is creating the need to connect in new ways. We must find new ways to stay social connected.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 13, 20203 min read
How good are you at selling?
Marketing principles can be implemented by those in health professions as well as those in business and can be used to "sell" health.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 6, 20202 min read
Lessons from a month on the beach – Year 3
What can we learn from a month at the beach? Vacations are a time for rejuvenation and reflection on what matters most.
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Guest post by Sarah Crulcich, MPH, RD, LD
Feb 28, 20204 min read
Have You Found What Makes You Special?
What makes us unique makes us valuable and turns our weaknesses into strengths. Take time to be introspective. You are special.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 21, 20202 min read
Are you really an expert if you can’t communicate well?
Communication expertise is essential for nutrition professionals to make a difference and have an impact.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 13, 20203 min read
Communicate love with your presence
Communicate love with presence rather than presents.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 7, 20203 min read
5 Tips for Communicating Science
One of the biggest frustrations of credentialed food and nutrition professionals is helping the audiences they serve to make sense of the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 31, 20202 min read
Say no like a 3-year-old
“No way! No how!” is our granddaughter Emily’s favorite saying currently. If she doesn’t want to do something, she doesn’t sugar coat it...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 24, 20203 min read
Why is networking the key to your next job? It's who you know.
Are you looking for work, or open to a career change? Would you like job offers to come to you? How do most people find jobs? According...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 17, 20203 min read
Which hat do you wear?
When you belong to a group that needs to make a decision or solve a problem, how do you go about that process? Is there one person who...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 10, 20202 min read
Write that thank you!
Dear Aunt Betty, Thank you for the socks. Love, Billy. Did you write thank you notes for gifts when you were growing up? Back in the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 3, 20203 min read
Lessons from a full house – Year 3
Between December 21st and January 3rd, we hosted up to 31 members of our extended family, including 6 young children between the ages of...
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