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)

Kindness is easy … right? It’s the golden rule: Treat others how you wish to be treated. But all too often it seems to be a tall order. In an increasingly pessimistic society, it becomes easy to focus on the negative. Stories rife with tragedy... (Read More)

Change is hard for everyone, especially for young children. Times of transition, like the start or end of a school year, moving to a new home or even returning from a visit to their grandparents' house, can be tough. Disruptions caused by a change... (Read More)