Anyone who claims they haven't experienced stress in their life is either completely kidding themselves or living a very sheltered lifestyle. Stress doesn't even wait to strike until we're adults; it can affect kids from an early age if parents aren't careful. I certainly remember experiencing stress in middle and high school. Of course the triggers of stress for me as a … [Read more...]
Public speaking tips for work and conferences
If you're like most people, you probably dread public speaking and try to avoid it at all costs. It's nerve wracking to put yourself out there in front of a crowd. Even speaking up in work meetings can be unnerving. I've been there! But if you want to climb the ladder at work, the sooner you can start to get comfortable with public speaking, especially in work and conference … [Read more...]
Get more done each week starting right now
How many times have you found yourself wondering where all the time went over the last week, especially on the weekends? Seven days is a lot of time to get things done, but so often we're juggling a million things that time just seems to evaporate. The trouble is between all the things we juggle from commuting, studying/working, attending meetings, going through our inboxes, … [Read more...]
Self-employed? Don’t miss these tips to save money and taxes
Taxes sure are a drag, but they don't have to be overwhelming if you get a grasp of the basics. Familiarizing yourself with the various forms and filing requirements will also help make the process less stressful. If you're self-employed the following tips can help you save money, taxes and survive this tax season and many more to come. 1. Understand your tax entity Before … [Read more...]
Do you have these top 10 traits of the rich?
"I wanna be rich, lalala lalalala. Full of love, peace and happiness." When I was in fourth grade, R&B duo Calloway came out with their top 10 hit single, "I wanna be rich." Perhaps you remember it. It's quite a cheesy song, but it's upbeat and super catchy. I have no doubt I will be singing that song for the rest of the day because it'll be stuck in my head. I used to … [Read more...]