Recent events around the world have resulted in families spending more time together than ever before. Whether you’re working from home, virtual or home schooling, or simply “laying low”… you’ve been given the opportunity to slow down and enjoy each day. To live in the moment and appreciate the little things. Some may call it … Read more
Nobody enjoys being criticized. Even when it’s meant to be what people call, “constructive criticism”, being told you need to improve upon something can sting… especially when you didn’t see it coming. Whether it’s school-related, in the workplace or your personal life… preparing yourself for how to handle criticism well is crucial when it comes … Read more
There are two types of thinkers: contrarian and independent. If you can define them with confidence, feel free to skip ahead to Section I of this article. But if you’re like I was (as in, not completely sure), you may want to stick with me for a few moments longer. A contrarian thinker is someone … Read more
With the start of summer just around the corner, many people’s thoughts turn towards taking a vacation or day trips. Yes, summer is the time of year when things slow down for most of us… especially if you have kids. School is out! This means less running around to various activities and a temporary moratorium … Read more
If I’m being honest… when I was first asked to write a 100 Day Challenge review, I was somewhat skeptical. At first glance, the website reads like a “click-through” ad. It is very bright and poses just one question, “Supercharge Your Growth In 100 days?” Beneath it read the words, “free manifesto”… and asked for … Read more
Do you want an extra tool to help you improve your grammar in your writing? Grammarly might be the tool for you. In this Grammarly review, we will dissect the popular grammar checker, see how it stands up to the competition, see if it is even needed in our lives and finally give our decision … Read more
One of the hardest things to do is take a good look at yourself in the mirror and admit your flaws… not just physical imperfections, but personality glitches. Think about it. Do you have a tendency to be overbearing? Are you messy? Maybe you are the queen of guilt trips? Or the king of procrastination? … Read more
Like most people, there are days when I just feel like running away… hiding from life for just a little while. And then there are days when I just feel like staying in bed all day and hiding beneath the covers, like it’s an invisibility cloak or something. Most common, though, is when I get … Read more
If you’re a parent, chances are your mornings can be a bit hectic… not to mention, stressful. But this doesn’t have to be the case. You have the power to make mornings a bit easier on yourself. How you ask? By simply adding a little structure. No matter what age your child is, you are … Read more
In his essay, “Advice to a Young Tradesman”, Benjamin Franklin wrote that “time is money”… further explaining how time is a valuable resource and, therefore, it is better to do things as quickly as possible. Some may even argue time is our most precious commodity. You may often feel that there aren’t enough hours in … Read more