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 […]
Continue Reading... If you want to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity, a checklist can be one of your strongest allies. The simplicity of a checklist is what makes it one of the best tools for managing your daily routine and helping you get things done. Many professionals are encouraged to use checklists to accomplish tasks and minimize […]
Continue Reading... Living in the moment allows you to fully experience true happiness and peace. Unfortunately, many people tend to dwell in the past, rehashing old hurts and failing to let go and forgive. Others are so anxious about what tomorrow will bring that they fail to appreciate what they already have. We hope that this collection […]
Continue Reading... The worst days at work are those that are slammed busy from start to finish, but when 5:00 rolls around, you’ve hardly accomplished a thing. I find this to be the case on days where I am constantly interrupted with phone calls, emails, and unexpected tasks. These days are frustrating because while they do require […]
Continue Reading... “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” – Amelia Earhart If you’re looking for songs about kindness, we have 15 great suggestions to add to your playlist in today’s article. We can never truly fathom the challenges other people face, but we […]
Continue Reading... Why do we say yes to things that we really don’t want to do? A new coworker asked me to go out for some drinks after work one day a few weeks ago. I like her, I enjoy being with her, and I’ve come to consider her a friend. However, my first thought was, “What? […]
Continue Reading... Behavior charts are a positive tracking system to help children reach their goals. It is a good idea to encourage children to develop good behaviors, and charts can be an effective visual reminder of what they are working on. There are different types of behavior and reward charts designed for children’s use. In this article, […]
Continue Reading... The first thing that comes to mind when I think of being proactive is the NYC firefighters on 9/11. They embody the idea of being proactive. They took it upon themselves to think strategically without wasting any time, they didn’t let feelings of being overwhelmed impact them, and they just went for it when they […]
Continue Reading... Do you remember when “Because my mom said so” was a valid argument? Back in the days when our parents were the ultimate authority on all topics and if a grownup said it was true, there were no further questions. But, with age and experience, this argument lost its power as we recognized that our […]
Continue Reading... There are different ways to make decisions. To arrive at a thorough, well-thought-out choice—especially when you’re bombarded with a ton of options, someone is trying to influence the outcome of your choice, or it is a matter that will affect your whole life—you need to forego subjective methods such as listening to your gut or […]
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