You may not realize it consciously, but we all have a story in our minds; a story of how we believe life should be. For many of us, it sounds something like: Do well in school, go to college, get a good job, fall in in love, and live happily ever after. For some, it [...]
When it comes to life success, what’s more important: book smarts or street smarts? Cognitive intelligence (IQ) versus emotional intelligence (EQ) is a topic debated by many. Some believe the most successful people are the brainiacs of the world, while others say the emotionally savvy have the upper hand. When we were young, our parents [...]
As we reach the end of December, many of us have the New Year, New Me mentality, reflecting on ways we want to change and improve our lives. So, we come up with a resolution to lose weight, start a new business, make more money - whatever it may be. However, around week two we [...]
In honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about gratitude. With countless podcasts, books and Ted talks on the subject, it’s no secret that practicing gratitude is important. But how many of us actually do it? While it may seem easy for Oprah and Tony Robbins, being grateful isn’t always easy. [...]
I never have to think twice when someone asks me what my favorite holiday is. Candy galore, carved pumpkins, haunted houses, crazy costumes, and best of all, scary movie marathons. What’s not to love about Halloween? It’s the one time of the year I get to indulge in my horror film obsession, which began when [...]
Now that I’m officially in my late 20s, I’m feeling older and wiser – well, at least wise enough to write this article. Over the years, I’ve experienced many different types of friendships and relationships and through it all, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that change is inevitable. The best part about getting older [...]
There are countless articles on preparing for a job interview with advice that has basically become common knowledge—research the company, dress appropriately, be punctual and so on. However, many people leave out one vital point. What they forget to mention is the importance of asking the right questions. Many candidates assume that if they’ve successfully [...]
