2018

Sometimes you just can’t see what you really need. As I write this, we are enjoying a phone free week at my house or maybe I should say I am enjoying a phone free week at my house. It is certain that the kids don’t necessarily enjoy it –…

No law says that tax season has to be stress season. But perhaps for you it is. Sadly that is the experience for many. However, there is a better way! The transition from tax season stress to tax season simplicity and speed will initially…

What I’ve Learned From Writing to Myself Every Week Since I Was 16 Self Improvement: Growing up I never thought about keeping a journal. I wrongly believed in the stereotype that a diary was only for little girls. Now that I have kept a…

Ever have those days where you’re just not feeling it? Perhaps you’ve overslept; maybe the sky is gray; or it could just be a down day. Regardless of the reason, it is what it is. But that doesn’t mean you need to stay down for long.…

The human brain is the most amazing thing in the universe. It got us to the moon, built the pyramids, cured smallpox… And it also can’t seem to go 6 minutes without checking Facebook. How long can college students focus without switching…

How I changed my mind about spirituality Daily Spirituality: For upon |It was the first day of my summer vacation and I was going for a morning run taking my usual route up and down the hills, into town, and to the dock at the end of Main…

Since I have been fortunate to have had several life-changing mentors in my life, mentorship is a topic I explore frequently. It is also one of the most popular discussion points in business. It’s no surprise that having a mentor can be…

When most people hear the word investment, they typically thinking of stock markets, venture capitalists, and startup financing. But there’s one investment that produces a much higher ROI than any of those, the investment you make…

7 Energy-Boosting Alternatives To Coffee Boosting Energy Levels: If you’re like me, you rely on a cup of coffee to help you get started first thing in the morning. A warm, steamy brew with an aroma that whiffs by gently as you take your…

After an 18-year corporate career in marketing, I turned my focus to the helping professions and became a marriage and family therapist. After earning my Master’s degree, I spent five years working with couples, individuals and families,…