Often times, the family budget is a source of conflict. Most of the time, the major earner makes the final financial decision, which isn’t always a welcome deal for the rest. Since money is such an intrinsic part of family life, families need to achieve accord in this aspect. There is a four-step cycle in…
Ever got in a mood where you just didn’t feel like being happy? Or thankful? Or positive? Somehow I recently got into a funk and didn’t realize it until it was too late. I was cranky. I was irritable. I was just plain BLAH! I still went about my day-to-day life and put on a…
Last week we shared 30 ways to increase productivity among our teams and with ourselves. The simple strategies that we shared were fairly easy to implement. Believe it or not, there are myths and mistaken beliefs that could be preventing you from being more productive in both your personal and work life. Your beliefs about…
My earliest childhood memory is the day we found out we would be getting my little sisters – TWINS! My being adopted has never been a secret. There was never a big reveal or life-shattering moment where I found out. It has always been a part of who I am and the dynamics of our…
While a short word, it’s the hardest for some people to learn to say. “No” is a very powerful word and it can be a difficult thing to tell people, especially if you’re worried about burning bridges. Many of us fall into the category of people pleasers. The truth is, saying no rarely will burn…
