Five Qualities from Leia Organa That Can Make You A Better Leader

No matter you choose to lead, Leia Organa can also be your spirit animal. Here are five leadership qualities Leia Organa possesses in canon (and legend) tales in a galaxy far, far away.

Behind the Hourglass, Public RelationsKaylin R. StatenAugust 9, 2018Hourglass Omnimediastar wars, leia organa, general leia, princess leia, leadership, leadership qualities, public relations, carrie fisher, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, hourglass omnimedia

How To Be A Better Public Relations Leader Within Your Organization

Leadership is a primary management function of public relations. Whether you are a Chief Communications Officer of a Forbes 100 company or are an independent practitioner, leadership skills greatly come into play. This August, Hourglass Omnimedia is giving practical leadership and mentorship advice and experienced-based posts to help make your work life a bit easier. These five easy-to-implement qualities will make you a better public relations leader within your organization.

Public Relations, Mentorship and CoachingKaylin R. StatenAugust 2, 2018Hourglass Omnimediapublic relations, public relations society of america, management, leadership, strategy, tactics, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, kaylin r adkins, kaylin r staten, apr study guide

Mental Health Moments: What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

The Mental Health First Aid USA manual states approximately 18 percent of the U.S. adult population experiences an anxiety disorder every year. Like many mental health disorders, onset can occur in childhood, adolescence and/or early adulthood. The median age of onset for many anxiety disorders is age 11 and can be behavioral, psychological, and physical. Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects 3.1 percent of adults with an anxiety disorder.

Five Must-See Places in London

When my mom, my Ninny and I traveled to Paris in 2016, we proceeded the trip to France with an all-too-brief few-day stay in London before taking the chunnel to Paris. We loved it! London, I am coming back to you someday. Here are five of my favorite places in London-town.

Behind the Hourglass, MiscellaneousKaylin R. StatenJuly 26, 2018Hourglass Omnimedialondon, uk, england, united kingdom, travel tips, traveling, travel, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, hourglass omnimedia, #behindthehourglass, behind the hourglass, wanderlust, tips

Mental Health Moments: My Road to Grief Acceptance

I’m of the opinion that you never fully get over the loss of someone you love. The grieving process takes different forms over time, and I have reached the final level of acceptance; however, that doesn’t mean I still don’t break down over a smell, a photograph, a piece of her kitchen wallpaper in the cabinet I know have that was once hers. I do know that I have to move on without her while also keeping her legacy alive for generations to come. I resolved to come up with ways to manage my grief, like writing stories about her, creating an heirloom cookbook and being comforted by using her dishes in my house.

Mental Health Moments, Health and WellnessKaylin R. StatenJuly 24, 2018Hourglass Omnimediamental health moments, mental health, grief, from granny's kitchen, kaylin r adkins, kaylin r staten, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, health, wellness, stages of grief, anxiety, depression

My Top 4 Children's Books To Help Prevent Summer Learning Loss

The National Summer Learning Association has a four-page PDF of recommended reading lists for newborns to children in 8th grade. In addition to this expansive and great list, I have some recommendations from my own childhood to share with you. Here are four of my favorite children's books.

Mental Health Moments: The Birth of My Perfectionism

Every other Tuesday each month, we will focus on #MentalHealthMoments. We’ll explain what mental health means to us, ways to deal with certain types of anxieties and more. Keep in mind that what works for me and other contributors may not work for you. The wonderful thing about life is that we are all wonderfully unique. As a company, we are here to fight mental health stigma. As a person, I’m here to share my story to help others. As a “Recovering Perfectionist,” this is my story. So, in this introductory post, here’s the story I wrote to introduce the Birth of My Perfectionism.

Health and Wellness, Behind the HourglassKaylin R. StatenJuly 17, 2018Hourglass Omnimediamental health awareness month, mental health, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, perfectionism, the perfectionist papers, carrie fisher, anxiety, mental health moments, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass

10 Ways to Fall In Love with Paris

The City of Light is my home away from home. Whether you’re traveling to Paris soon or are still in the planning stage, here are 10 ways I fell in love with Paris. And here are some tips on how you can experience your best version of Paris.

Behind the Hourglass, MiscellaneousKaylin R. StatenJuly 12, 2018Hourglass Omnimediaparis, france, travel tips, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, kaylin r adkins, kaylin r staten, paris france, eiffel tower, travel, traveling, notre dame, sainte chapelle

Keep A Travel Journal With These Five Easy Tips

Even if you’re not the journaling type, you may want to relive a special trip of a lifetime. Here are five benefits to keeping a travel journal on your next vacation.

Behind the Hourglass, Miscellaneous, PhotographyKaylin R. StatenJuly 5, 2018Hourglass Omnimediatravel, traveling, journal, writing, writing tips, paris, london, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, how to

Creating Your Own Monthly Healthy Habits

At the beginning of June, I started adjusting my lifestyle after feeling like crap for too long. I had been working on my mental health, and physical health is interconnected. So, I wanted to take a more holistic approach rather than a Band-Aid fix. I decided to just start counting Weight Watchers points. I’d much rather count to 24 than count out calories by the ingredient. This is what I have learned so far during my journey to a healthier version of me.

Health and Wellness, Behind the HourglassKaylin R. StatenJune 28, 2018Hourglass Omnimediahealth, healthy food, wellness, weight watchers, healthy habits, habits, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, kaylin r adkins, kaylin r staten, hourglass omnimedia

What PR Pros Need In Their Repertoire

What else do you need besides those things you learned in a public relations textbook and on the job? The following list has some items you probably already have, but some you could hone. Here are five things every PR pro needs in his or her repertoire.

Public Relations, Behind the Hourglass, Mentorship and CoachingKaylin R. StatenJune 21, 2018Hourglass Omnimediapublic relations, pr, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, hourglass omnimedia, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, professional, communications

The Top 5 Things You Should Know Before Starting a Communications Business

I wrote and released my first eBook, The Top 5 Things You Should Know Before Starting a Communications Business, because I wanted to help others make sense of some behind-the-scenes business endeavors before taking the leap. Or if you have already started your business, you can use this eBook and workbook, too, of course. All of us are lifelong learners (or should be), so my hope is that you can learn from these tips as well.

Five Ways to Create Your Own Pathways to Summer Fun

The Cabell County Family Resource Network and its partners recently released the Pathways to Summer Fun Guide. The online and paper guide give local resources to parents and others. Here are five of our favorite ideas to engage in some summer fun with your kids — or with a significant other, friend or yourself!

Public Relations, Behind the HourglassKaylin R. StatenJune 7, 2018Hourglass Omnimediapublic relations, #behindthehourglass, behind the hourglass, hourglass omnimedia, kaylin r adkins, kaylin r staten, cabell county family resource netwoek, cabell county frn, crafts, pinterest, summer, fun, kids

Bring The Tropics Home With This Key Lime Pie Recipe

Here's the recipe to make your own key lime pie! Who doesn't want a touch of the tropics without having to travel? Try this quick and easy recipe!

Five Ways to Better Cope With Anxiety

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all remedy for anxiety and other mental health issues. What works for me may not work for you and others. My one hope is that you can glean some sort of working ratio to balance your own life and anxiety. Here are five ways I have managed my anxiety over the last six months.

Health and Wellness, Behind the HourglassKaylin R. StatenMay 24, 2018Hourglass Omnimediaanxiety, depression, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, hourglass omnimedia, mental health, mental health awareness month

The Positive Sides of My Anxiety

This May (and National Mental Health Awareness Month), I finally began telling my authentic story with anxiety and my love/hate relationship with it. All of who have a mental health disorder know the downsides to it. I’ve focused on the negative in order to know where my behaviors and belief systems were born inside my brain. Now, it’s time to acknowledge and celebrate the gifts my anxiety has given me in my almost 30 years on this earth.

Health and Wellness, MiscellaneousKaylin R. StatenMay 17, 2018Hourglass Omnimediamental health, anxiety, depression, mental health awareness month, #behindthehourglass, behind the hourglass, public relations, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, hourglass omnimedia, perfectionism, the birth of my perfectionism, the perfectionist papers

My Five Favorite Local Summer Spots

Summer getaways don’t have to take you far. HEre are some of our intern LeAnna’s favorite local summer spots in West Virginia and Ohio! From roller coasters to outdoor fun, her list has it all!

What The Hospital Merger Could Mean For Our Citizens

The Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center merger may have more of an effect on the city of Huntington and more specifically the citizens of Huntington than many of us may realize. Our intern LeAnna Owens gives us a rundown.

MiscellaneousKaylin R. StatenMay 6, 2018Hourglass Omnimediahealth care, leanna owens, intern, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, huntington, wv, cabell huntington hospital, st mary's medical center, hospital merger, hourglass omnimedia

My Favorite Healthy Snacks That Are Great for Kids

I think the secret to feeding your kids healthy snacks is good old trickery 😉. Here are some of my favorite recipes to ensure your child gets a #GoodBeginning. Adults can also enjoy them, too! Here are three ideas to try with the kids in your life.

Six Ways To Give A Child A #GoodBeginning

During the Week of the Young Child (April 16-20) and year-round, this is how you can support #goodbeginnings for a child’s first 1,000 days and beyond, as stated by the Cabell County Family Resource Network (FRN).

Public Relations, Social MediaKaylin R. StatenApril 17, 2018Hourglass Omnimedia#goodbeginnings, parents, children, childhood, good childhood, tips, babies, baby, #behindthehourglass, behind the hourglass, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, cabell county family resource netwoek, cabell county frn, resources