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Weekly Newsletter – 3/26/2024

I hope you enjoyed some laughs last week with either an in-person comedy event or some Netflix specials! This week we celebrate National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, and National Doctors’ Day! We are so grateful to be working with lots of locally family-owned businesses and doctors in our community.

The challenge this week is to visit and support a local business and to thank a doctor! Maybe go out to eat at a locally owned restaurant or pick up a gift for a loved one at a locally owned shop. If you find yourself by Cottage hospital or Sansum clinic, express some gratitude for all that they do to keep us healthy!

Cheers,
Catherine Tro, Director of First Impressions

Full Market Commentary
Best Regards, John J. Demboski, CFP® Certified Financial Planner™ Professional

Healthy Living Tip

What is Mindfulness?

You may have heard various definitions of mindfulness here and there or have your own ideas about what it is. Do you completely clear your mind? Is there more to it?

Interestingly, mindfulness is as simple as it sounds. It refers to being fully present in where and what you’re doing. You can practice mindfulness while driving, walking your dog, or playing with your children. It’s practicing being in the here and now and not letting your mind take you out of the present moment. These obsessive thoughts can lead to anxiety and stress. 

To practice mindfulness, take a simple activity, like drinking your cup of coffee, and think about every sensation you’re experiencing. It takes practice, but is worth it to improve your mental strength!

Tip adapted from Mindful9

Photo of the Week

Morning mists over the Tarn

Millau, France

Weekly Riddle

Out of the 100 years in the 20th century, there is only one that reads the same upside down as it does right side up. What year is it?

 

 

Last Week’s Riddle: I twist, I turn, but I don’t have curves. You can twist me to fix me, but you may throw me into disarray in the process. Hours later, you may cast me away. What am I?

Answer: A Rubik’s cube

Sources:

1. The Wall Street Journal, March 21, 2025

2. Investing.com, March 21, 2025

3. The Wall Street Journal, March 17, 2025

4. CNBC.com, March 18, 2025

5. The Wall Street Journal, March 19, 2025

6. The Wall Street Journal, March 21, 2025

7. CNBC.com, March 18, 2025

8. IRS.gov, May 16, 2024

9. Mindful, October 3, 2024

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