Decision making is pretty much the vehicle that moves our adult lives. What would you like to have for breakfast? Which career move should you make next? Who should you spend the rest of your life with? Should you take the green or blue option? Is buying this house a good investment or can[…]
The one thing that most people have in common is that deep-seated desire for a better, more exciting future than our current circumstances. We all want to be happy and successful, to lead a meaningful life, and to find fulfillment in our day to day existence. This is what keeps us hopeful and optimistic —[…]
The unfortunate truth is that we exist in a world that’s built to magnify our problems and stress us out. Social media trends leave us incessantly yearning for more. More success in our careers and family life, more friends, more flashy vacations to humbly brag about, more “toys” to play with… and all of it[…]
What if I told you that we all have what it takes to be as successful as Albert Einstein? When we think about the “greatest genius of the 20th century,” many of us focus on his moment of triumph in bringing light to the theory of relativity – at which point we’ll probably feel a[…]
A side business or “side hustle” as they are affectionately called, is basically anything that you can do in your spare time to make some extra cash for yourself. The beauty of a side business is that you’ll essentially take something that you already enjoy and are already great at, and use that as a[…]
Time is money. I’m sure we’ve all heard this one before, and those of us that get paid by the hour understand it on a very real, very tangible basis. But the thing is, it’s not very different for everybody else. Sure, you may have a fixed monthly salary, but what about the other areas[…]
Do you often feel like you do not know what you’re doing and that you might get found out and exposed? Do you look at other people’s achievements and dismiss them as special circumstances that you could never recreate for yourself? The good news is that you’re not alone, and there’s hope! What is Impostor[…]
At what point in the morning do you get your “news fix?” Do you reach for your cellphone right after you open your eyes to quickly browse your notifications and social media feed, or wait until you can get the daily paper – during breakfast, perhaps? As a responsible adult living in a fast[…]
The phrase “Feel the fear and do it anyway” from Susan Jeffers’ book of the same name has become a common motivational slogan but we all know sometimes it’s easier said than done. The emotion of fear plays a major role in our lives, often at an unconscious level, impacting how we make decisions, react[…]
Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.” “Meditation” is the ancient practice of connecting the body and mind to become[…]
Stressed? Tired? Craving sugar? Can’t sleep? All of these can be related to the constant stress we feel in our lives. We know that stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellness. And, since your adrenal glands produce stress hormones, adrenal fatigue (or “HPA Axis Dysregulation,”) is a popular theme[…]
Corporate America tends to attract the Type A personality… maybe some of these traits ring a bell with you? There is no judging by the way…all 17 applied to Randy & I when we were building our careers, technologies and companies (truth be told, they probably still do)! 17 signs you’re a little[…]
STRESS!!! After 20+ years in Corporate America, its a problem I know all too well. What I didn’t know back then was that I could have done a better job of managing it. But outside our jobs, its causes are absolutely everywhere. Would you agree? Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can[…]
Have you said “bye bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing Sleep is this daily thing that[…]
ELW 30 Day Boot Camp Before Boot Camp, I struggled with not having consistent high energy levels and motivation. As a result, I felt lazy and like I wasn’t utilizing all my time wisely. After Boot Camp, I now have more energy and motivation to not procrastinate and be more focused which gave me more[…]
