A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified.

There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.

COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for the naming of new human infectious diseases.

On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for...

I achieve goals with a smile and a light touch. While others might find success through brute force and a hardened attitude, I can be successful while enjoying myself along the way.

Success can be fun, playful, and simple. The idea that the road to success is miserable is a myth.

I can maintain a positive outlook when I must deal with adversity. I enjoy the challenges that life brings my way. Each challenge I overcome fills my heart with joy.

I make goals to fill me with excitement and anticipation. This is one reason I can maintain a joyful heart. Life is too short to chase meaningless goals.

I know that happiness is a choice. Each morning, I choose to have a great day, to feel joy and happiness in my life. I adopt an optimistic, positive mindset. This is the way to be happy while chasing success, and I live this philosophy each day.

I find that my results are better, too, when I maintain a positive outlook!

Positive things are happening in...

Women sometimes do not achieve goals because they are goals set by someone else. Oh, perhaps not blatantly. No one walked up to you in the street and said: "I want you to go be a nurse, computer programmer, secretary, attorney, etc.." But there is enormous pressure in North American business life today to always be the next Mary Barra or the next Oprah.

Often, that type of pressure does not come from within—or at least, if it does, it is not speaking with your pure voice. One of the reasons women remain trapped in a life that does not align with who we are is because we are afraid we will let the people we love the most down.

Are you doing everything your heart desires, or are you only doing what others want you to do? Whose voice do you hear when you decide on big or small goals? In this way, consider where these goals are coming from – or who.

• Your mother's voice
• Your father's voice
• Your teacher's voice
• Your coach's voice
• Your boyfriend's voice
• Your husband's...

Life is not always what you expect it to be. When the results you hope for do not come to fruition, you can sometimes question your self-worth and abilities. It is easy to fall into that trap of discouragement.

The good news is that you can get out of that gloomy mood!

Whenever you are down in the dumps, you must take action to start feeling better about yourself. Dwelling on the negative and remaining in a depressed state is unhealthy. After a while, you will feel like you are moving backward instead of forward. This makes it challenging to get back to a positive mindset.

Try these easy tips to restore your belief in you:

...

God Answers Every Prayer

Christians widely believe that a prayer is a powerful tool for making a difference in the world. But, sometimes Christians assume that their prayer is unanswered if God did not give them what they asked for in prayer.

Yet God always answers His children. Every single time. Every single prayer. In all of history, there have never been nor will there ever be unanswered prayers.

The primary purpose of prayer is to glorify God in any and every situation. God answers every prayer. Not all of our prayers are satisfied with the way we hope or on the anticipated timeline. Maybe you prayed to be married by twenty-five. Perhaps you prayed for a cure for your daughter’s illness.

God could respond to your prayers for a godly spouse when you are twenty-seven or forty-seven. God might answer your prayers for your daughter’s illness after she has suffered for five, ten, or even twenty years.

But when our circumstances do...

My sense of well-being determines the quality of relationships in my life. This happiness is constructed on a strong base of communication.

I make deeper relationships, sharing my thoughts and feelings honestly. I have released the belief that people should be able to read my mind. I speak up when I feel upset or offended. I am confident our friendship grants us the ability to work through conflicts. I communicate my thoughts and ideas because I know we are strongest when we work together.

Communication is key to opening doors to happiness. I ask others what they are thinking and feeling. I actively listen and repeat back what I think they are saying until I am confident that I truly hear their words and the meaning they wish to convey.

I no longer hold the idea that I will be happiest when others say what I want to hear. I have no fascination with illusions, even ones that feel good. I am more interested in sharing the truth and creating bases, or foundations,...

What Is Christian Life Coaching?

Christian life coaching is a transformative, faith-based approach to personal development that focuses on helping individuals align their lives with God’s purpose and plan. Unlike traditional coaching, which often emphasizes personal goals and secular strategies, Christian life coaching is deeply rooted in biblical principles. It is a collaborative process in which the coach partners with the individual to set goals, address challenges, and seek growth while centering their journey on the Word of God.

At its core, Christian life coaching seeks to answer the question: “How can I live the life that God has called me to?” Through prayer, scripture, and spiritual reflection, Christian life coaching helps individuals draw closer to God, develop their spiritual gifts, and grow in their faith. For women navigating personal or professional challenges, this kind of coaching provides a powerful way to find direction, clarity, and peace in the...

What does it mean to commit to living the life you want?

When a woman commits to living the life they want, they go after their goals, hopes, and dreams without any hesitation. Instead of considering everything that could go wrong or stop them from finding success, they focus solely on achieving those goals and building the life they want.

Committing to living the life you want requires visualization – a woman with this level of commitment can see their future clearly because they have spent time understanding exactly what they want to achieve. With that picture of the future in mind, they have also calculated the different steps they will need to take to make that visualization a reality.

Most importantly, a woman who commits to living the life they want does not make any excuses about why they “can’t” do something. This woman goes after their goals and dreams wholeheartedly and does not allow any negative naysaying to slow them...

I know laughter is good for both my body and mind. I make a point of developing humor within my life.

Occasionally humor comes to me in flashy neon pink, billboard-style, and cannot be ignored. But most of the time, laughter in my life springs from ordinary things: a toddler discovering to kick a ball or a dog chasing his tail.

I slow down and notice what is going on around me to not miss those moments.

If my niece paints her face with her mom's lipstick, I can wail about the waste or moan about the necessary clean-up. Or I can laugh at her youthful folly and grab a camera, opting to relish this moment.

I can select to laugh at myself, too. I keep away from taking myself too seriously and keep small frustrations in perspective by seeing the humor in occasional mishaps.

My clear enjoyment of life makes me more welcoming to others and leads to healthier and more productive relationships.

I release the notion that life must always be serious. I...

Having effective communication skills is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. However, many women face challenges when it comes to communicating assertively, actively listening, and resolving conflicts in their personal and professional lives. That is where organizational coaching comes in.

Organizational coaching is a process that helps women improve their communication skills and enhance their overall performance in the workplace. By working with a coach, women can learn how to express their needs and boundaries more effectively, negotiate better, and build stronger relationships with their colleagues, superiors, and clients.

Coaches guide women through techniques such as active listening, assertiveness training, and conflict resolution to help them gain the confidence and skills they need to communicate more effectively. Through practice and feedback, women can develop the ability to express their ideas and opinions clearly and respectfully, even...