At work, are you someone known for your kindness? Consider the colleague or friend who is always willing to lend a hand or listen. Or the one who tries to help you succeed in your endeavors. Someone who remembers your birthday. Someone who likes to... (Read More)
Nobody wants to have a bad day. But do you make a conscious effort to have a good day? Most of us wake up and let the day simply take its course. With a few easy steps, you can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary experience.
It all starts... (Read More)
Books? What are those? With all the electronic gadgets, from tablets to gaming consoles to music devices, our children have little to no reason to read a paper book. They sometimes have to for school, but what about in their free time? Here are a... (Read More)
It's an old cliché we've all heard time and again throughout our lives: “nice guys finish last.” Some people use the saying as an excuse for looking out for themselves, but they might want to develop a new mindset. Sure, nice people don't... (Read More)
Meeting a new client can be nerve-wracking. First impressions matter, and it doesn’t take long to make an impression. Research has shown that within seven seconds, you have indicated whether you are trustworthy. That’s not long. If you’re... (Read More)
What's in a hug? Can you give them freely? How often do we listen? Careful, focused, thoughtful listening. Probably not as often as we think. How often do we fail to relate to others and jump to inaccurate conclusions about their character or... (Read More)
People move houses all times of year, but the majority of those who do, do so between May and September, when the weather is warmer. Do you fit into that category? If so, you may want to take note of a few of these tips to help make your move an... (Read More)
Each year, more than 60 million Americans give nearly 8 billion hours of their time to volunteer causes. It's an impressive number, but were you a part of that effort? If not, perhaps it's time to consider how you can help.
Volunteers are also... (Read More)
It's an all-too-common scenario. There you are, bogged down at work and saddled with five projects, a full inbox and a foot-high stack of papers on your desk, and you have no idea which task should come next. The solution to the overload might... (Read More)
How much does it cost to be someone's friend? Nothing, right? Of course, there are the easy friendships where you do not have to do much. You can simply enjoy being in each other's company. You don't have to have any big plans; you don't have to... (Read More)