Don’t Procrastinate on Self-Improvement 3 Resources to Help Achieve Your Big Goal
What’s your big goal? Do you want to run a marathon next year? Start your own side hustle? Learn how to manage your finances better? September is Self-Improvement Month, and we’re encouraging all of our readers to start working toward their big goals! To help out, we’ve found a number of resources to assist you on your path to self-improvement during these socially distant times. Start at the Library Did you know that your local library offers digital content? The Cuyahoga County Public Library has an expansive digital collection featuring e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines, and even movies! Access this vast digital collection anywhere with your library card, and don’t wait to start learning. Visit CuyahogaLibrary.org now to browse the collection and apply for your library card online. Find a Digital Fitness Class Physical fitness is a common self-improvement goal. These days, you don’t even have to frequent the gym to improve your fitness. Looking for
a workout that will leave you feeling calmer in uncertain times? Find hundreds of instructional yoga videos for free at YogaWithAdriene.com. Need a workout that will match your fitness level? YMCA360.org offers videos and classes that will help you meet your goals. A brief online search will reveal tons of options for whatever kind of workout you’re looking for. Become an Expert in Everything Community colleges are a great place to start — and many of them have gone online, making learning more accessible than ever. Give Cuyahoga Community College a try (tri-c. edu/get-started/index.html) or Lakeland Community College (lakelandcc.edu). You can find classes in a wide range of subjects, including accounting, culinary arts, information technology, and real estate — and just about everything in between! What are you waiting for? Whatever your big goal may be, there’s no better time to start working toward it than today.
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Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Who says a loaded potato has to clog your arteries? In this healthy version that serves four, a sweet potato base is topped with fiber-rich bean salsa.
I’ll let you know.
Inspired by EatingWell.com
Ingredients •
4 medium sweet potatoes
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1 tsp coriander
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1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 tsp salt
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions 1. With a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times. Microwave the potatoes on high 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. When the potatoes are done, microwave the mixture on high for 2–3 minutes.
3. Cool potatoes slightly, then cut each potato open lengthwise. Pull the halves apart to create space to spoon the warm bean salsa inside. 4. Add a scoop of sour cream to each potato, garnish with cilantro, and serve!
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