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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 13, 20213 min read
5 Tips for Overcoming Bias
Discrimination, prejudice, unequal treatment, harassment – just a few of the negative consequences resulting from the biases humans hold...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 6, 20214 min read
Biased? Not me!
What does it mean to be biased? Am I biased? Are you biased? If we are honest we must acknowledge that we all have biases. Biases are...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 2, 20213 min read
United we stand
Is it possible for the United States of America to be united again? What will unite us? One year ago I proposed the idea that better...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Do others know you care?
Do others know you care about them? How? Theodore Roosevelt wisely said, “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 7, 20213 min read
Better than before
“I can’t wait until everything returns to normal.” Raise your hand if you’ve heard that sentiment. Or, said it. Or, thought it. What is...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 23, 20213 min read
What comes first: facts or feelings?
When delivering communication in a crisis, what does your audience need first… an accounting of the facts, or, an expression of empathy...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 26, 20213 min read
Can we talk?
Can you recall your last heart-to-heart conversation? In today’s world of instant messaging, texting, email, and social media, have we...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 12, 20213 min read
Communicate love with your presence
Are you fully present? Right now - are you focused on reading this blog post, or are you distracted by other stimuli in your environment...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 5, 20215 min read
The art of listening
The month of February is the time each calendar year that we celebrate love with cards, flowers, and boxes of chocolates. During this...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 1, 20213 min read
Holiday on Hold
Over the past three years I have written blog posts listing lessons learned from hosting dozens of family members over the holidays. Last...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 24, 20202 min read
You can’t steal Christmas
Across time there have been many villains who have attempted to rob us of Christmas. Of course, it all started with King Herod (If you...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 18, 20203 min read
A very different holiday
“Be careful what you wish for!” How often in years past have you found yourself wishing for a slower pace and less “hustle and bustle” at...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 11, 20203 min read
Hindsight is 20/20
A year ago I wrote a blog post titled “2020 Vision,” which opened as follows… "As we enter this century’s decade of the “Roaring 20’s,”...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 4, 20203 min read
Mentoring Makes a Difference
Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 27, 20202 min read
Intentional Gratitude
In this season of Thanksgiving we are encouraged to have an “attitude of gratitude.” Really? Even in 2020, during a pandemic, one might...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 16, 20203 min read
Food Connects Us
Around the world, eating together is celebrated. Here are 5 tips for promoting shared meals in celebration of World Food Day.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 25, 20203 min read
Don’t complicate family meals
Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Can family meals lead to longer and healthier lives?
Family meals are more important than ever as the COVID pandemic accentuates the loneliness epidemic. Eating together may enhance longevity.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 28, 20204 min read
Where will your career story lead you?
Sharing my career story recently on several podcasts, I have been reminded how our career journeys take shape and how skills and...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 21, 20204 min read
The art of listening
Learn 5 essential qualities of listening an effective communicator will demonstrate. First one? Paying attention.
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