It can take years of experience to develop good financial habits, but the benefits of being responsible with your spending are well worth any effort it takes to develop good practices. When you have your finances under control, you can keep you and your family out of debt, you can maintain a strong credit score, … Read more
You have undoubtedly heard people say that time is money, which may lead you to believe that convenience is key. But what if convenience itself ends up costing you a lot of your earnings in the long run? Is it financially worth the price of your time? Eating out is convenient and can save you … Read more
Let’s say you tried out a new recipe for some friends that were coming over. …And let’s say it didn’t go very well. Would you be embarrassed and upset? Or would you be able to bounce back in the face of failure relatively quickly? Your response to situations like these is an indication of whether … Read more
At the end of your workday, do you ever feel like you could’ve done more? Maybe written more words. Completed more tasks. Or simply just did more work. And does it leave you feeling a little… incomplete? Like you’ve wasted your day? …Sound familiar? Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. You can leave … Read more
Failure. That is a word that most people dread. Everyone wants to be a success. We want to be liked and admired. But that dreaded “F” word always pops up. Failure. This experience is strong enough to make you want to quit and start a new life. It is no different for any entrepreneur. Or … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to balance your personal and professional life and maintain peak performance in both areas. If this sounds like you, it’s time to explore “The Power of Full Engagement,” a transformative book by James E. Loehr and Tony Schwartz. The authors draw from their extensive experience working with … Read more
Now that we are about half way through the year, you may be revisiting some of your New Year’s resolutions. Or, you may have forgotten what they were. Either way, it’s a good time to revisit your vision board (if you have one) or start a new one. When we talked about how to make … Read more
Guess what? I’m already applauding your efforts. If you’ve clicked on this article, it means you’ve already taken the first step to overcoming an obstacle in your life. You’ve identified that there is an issue and you’re being proactive in finding a solution. Good job. Now, let’s back up a little. Setting goals is step … Read more
“Nothing gives a person inner wholeness and peace like a distinct understanding of where they are going.” – Thomas Oppong Ever wonder what your reason is for getting up every day? Some of us go through each day searching for our “why”—the purpose of our existence. Some stumble in their searches, while others make successful … Read more
“All or nothing” thinking, which is also referred to as “black and white” thinking or false dichotomy, refers to the tendency that people have to think and speak in extremes. Consider these absolute words that people often say: always, never, perfect, complete, impossible, identical, ruined, can’t, everybody… Have you said any of those words today? … Read more