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Comedies, sometimes even more than dramas, are generally saying something about the human condition, even amidst the humor. That leads to some wise, if unexpected insight. Sitcoms and laugh-out-loud movies[…]
Let’s be honest, everyone has done a little last minute study cramming. But is intensive studying over a short period of time helping or hurting our brains? In a study[…]
Powerhouse business woman and former Chief Operating Officer at HGTV, Susan Packard is at it again. Her new book New Rules of the Game, Ten Strategies for Women in the[…]
Growth · Interview · Productivity · Success
David Allen is the best selling author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. He’s been a productivity guru for 30 years, helping the best and the brightest[…]
Research reveals that positive thinking can lead to an abundant and happy life. Barbara Fredrickson, Psychology Researcher at the University of North Carolina, found that when people experience positive emotions[…]
An excuse is an attempt to lessen blame that’s attached to a fault. If you’ve done something wrong it can be difficult to admit to others (and yourself) that you’re[…]
Value is defined as “the regard that something is held to deserve.” We place value in things like possessions, skills and, especially, in people. But the most important thing you[…]
“Today, you have the opportunity to transcend from a disempowered mindset of existence to an empowered reality of purpose-driven living. Today is a new day that has been handed to[…]
Growth · Productivity · Success
How to map out your dreams, turn your life into a game, and gain a crystal-clear vision of what you want in life “As you enter positions of trust and[…]
Do you ever wonder why some relationships grow and thrive over the years while others disintegrate? A relationship which is full of passion in the beginning may not survive a[…]
Our beliefs are among the most powerful forces in our lives. They shade our perception and color how we see the world. They motivate us to act a certain way.[…]
What comes to mind when you hear the word meditation? You might think of a monk in orange robes, sitting lotus style on the floor for hours on end, mind[…]
Most of us ask ourselves what we can do to be happier, but sometimes thinking about what you can do or should do is overwhelming. What about things you can[…]
What do you need to be happy? All too often, we list the things we want: a bigger house, a cooler car, a trip around the world, money for retirement,[…]
Your life is in shambles, your bills are piling up, you’re in a tough situation at work and you just had a fight with your spouse. You’re down in[…]
Did you know that in Korea, people are recording themselves while having dinner? And people are actually paying to watch these videos! Is this another sign of loneliness creeping up[…]
“No! I freaking don’t have low self esteem!” “My co-workers have more experience, so I should just shut my mouth during meetings. What could I possibly say that they don’t[…]
Whether you just brought home a bundle of joy from the hospital or you have been raising your son into a beautiful young man for years now, there are many[…]
Anyone who has a big sister knows just what a tempestuous relationship it can be. There are days your older sister feels like the most amazing person ever, someone you[…]
