How often do you tell your children to "be nice?" Dozens of times a day? That's good and well, but how often do you practice what you preach? Being nice usually comes as second nature, as in — we just behave that way because we know we are... (Read More)

Have you ever made a vision board? It is a collage of things you want to make happen or come true in your life. Creating a vision board can be a great way to visualize your dreams and the goals that you want to achieve. But do they work? Yes... (Read More)

Are you familiar with mantras? Within the practice of meditation and yoga, a mantra is a word or a sound repeated to help with concentration and to help create a sense of calm. But a mantra also can be a statement or slogan repeated frequently to... (Read More)

It’s not hard to find a special day now for almost anything. Check out the Days of the Year website, and you will find a day to celebrate almost anything: Sandwich Day, Origami Day, Button Day, and the list goes on. | So who is to say that you... (Read More)

Did you know that getting rid of clutter would eliminate 40% of housework in the average home? That sounds like a pretty good incentive. The hard part is tackling the mess that has been cluttering your home for years. Use these tips to make cleaning... (Read More)

Kindness is easy … right? It’s the golden rule: Treat others how you wish to be treated. But all too often it seems to be a tall order. In an increasingly pessimistic society, it becomes easy to focus on the negative. Stories rife with tragedy... (Read More)

Meeting a new client can be nerve-wracking. First impressions matter, and it doesn’t take long to make an impression. Research has shown that within seven seconds, you have indicated whether you are trustworthy. That’s not long. If you’re... (Read More)

It's an old cliché we've all heard time and again throughout our lives: “nice guys finish last.” Some people use the saying as an excuse for looking out for themselves, but they might want to develop a new mindset. Sure, nice people don't... (Read More)

Nobody wants to have a bad day. But do you make a conscious effort to have a good day? Most of us wake up and let the day simply take its course. With a few easy steps, you can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary experience. It all starts... (Read More)