The argument for ignoring the news
Eggs cost a lot and it’s someone’s fault. Democracy is ending. The totalitarians are taking over. Crime! Hurricanes! Fear. Anger. Distress. But, some…
Category: Personal Development
Be aware of the characteristics of grief
The death of a loved one sets off profound grief that can affect every part of someone’s life. According to Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center,…
The criteria of emotional maturity
At every age, people work to become emotionally stable and mature. Among the signs of emotional maturity: * You realize the world isn’t populated with…
Are successful people just lucky?
You hear it all the time: That person was ‘lucky’ in business. Or those people are ‘more fortunate’ than others. But what role does ‘luck’ really play in…
Little resolutions that make a big impact
Forget splashy goals that you forget about by February (or sooner). Here are some simple resolutions that may not seem like much, but can create lasting…
The jewelry that requires long-term commitment
When it comes to self-adornment, people can choose from an increasing number of permanent and semi-permanent options, like eyeliner, eyebrows, tattoos and…
Five tips to gain recognition at work
Workers nationwide say they feel unappreciated at work. In fact, according to Inc. magazine, more than 60 percent of workers feel unappreciated on the…
Quell that Sunday night anxiety
They love their jobs, but many people get a sinking feeling on Sunday. Friday has that sense of freedom. Saturday is all yours. Then, Sunday, you start to…
Winter air travel tips
Delayed flights, bad weather, clogged airports — and once you make it through the winter travel obstacle course, you may have to sit next to someone with…
It’s not just you: Stress dreams are universal
It’s finals week during your last semester of college, and you realize something terrible: You have to take the final exam for a class you forgot to…