If you’re like me, you’ve designed your living and working spaces in a way that suits you best. You want them to be functional areas, but also have elements that reflect your personality and the things that are important to you–such as displayed photographs of family and friends. You create your space on your own … Read more
I’m willing to bet that last time you went to Target or Walmart, you left with more items than you planned on purchasing. Let’s admit it, we like things. We often turn to impulse buying to get this rush of dopamine that makes us feel good. That’s a symptom of living in a society of … Read more
Many people round out their day by settling down with a good book. Doing so is a great way to limit your screen time leading up to bed and engaging in a hobby that is personal and enjoyable to you. And while this is fine if you’re reading unimportant material just for fun– such as flipping … Read more
Years ago, when I was working as an inside sales account manager, there were people on my team who were consistently the top-performing employees. We all knew how to get the job done, but there were a select few who had the charisma, interpersonal skills, and persuasive abilities to land the sales. These skills may … Read more
“The only thing that is constant is change.” – Heraclitus Especially with the advancements in technology, the world is constantly changing, and it’s up to you to keep up with it (which is near impossible if you don’t have a growth mindset). The only way for you to do this is to accept yourself as … Read more
Consider the common (albeit, often unspoken) competition between friends to have the nicest car, newest electronics, and most expensive clothes. I’m sure that you’re familiar with this phenomenon enough to know that it’s often coupled with feelings of jealousy, resentment, and discontent. Humans are naturally competitive and have an intrinsic drive to have a relative … Read more
What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? After making a trip to the bathroom or brushing their teeth, many people reach for their first cup of coffee (which is actually a bad idea). If you are in this group, you may want to rethink your morning routine. I … Read more
If you step back and look at your life, do you see patterns? You may feel like you’re living your life on repeat if you stop to look at your relationships with other people, your financial habits, your work ethic, and any other area of your life that you’ve been trying to improve for what … Read more
Are you able to get up and go in the morning? Or do you press the snooze button several times and eventually go flying into work on two wheels? I’ve always done things on the early side, so while it’s easy for me to wake up in the morning, I’m usually also the first one … Read more
It’s simple to set goals. In fact, you’ve probably been setting goals for a lot longer than you may remember. Maybe you thought, “Ok, THIS summer I’ll build the confidence to jump off the high dive.” Or, “I’m going to join a sports team next year.” I’ll tell you one goal I would set for … Read more