Blink and it's gone; another year comes to a close. Time doesn't stop for anyone, no matter how desperately we need it. You've probably got a lot on your mind. I certainly do. Things get crazy this time of year - promotions and raises or frustratingly a lack thereof, figuring out what gifts to buy your family and friends, visiting relatives, dealing with bad weather, scrambling … [Read more...]
Success starts with sleep – seriously!!
The entire summer and half of autumn have completely escaped me and there's a reason: I'm a new (sleep challenged) mom! I didn't write about my pregnancy or mention I had a baby until just now because it has been a BIG lifestyle adjustment that I've been enjoying privately for a while. I must say that being a first time parent is so much harder than I ever could have … [Read more...]
GRE Tips: Acing The GRE As A Middle Aged Person Long After College
When I took the GMAT for business school at 27, I was frustrated by the archaic equations that have nothing to do with real life problems. You know, things such as fixing the budget deficit, getting a promotion, saving more money for retirement, and making sure your spouse doesn't yell at you for forgetting her birthday. So here I am, eight years later at the age of 35 going … [Read more...]
Get rid of bad habits once and for all!
Do you have bad habits that have lurked around for years that you're sick and tired of already? Binge watching shows, smoking, drinking too much, overspending? We've all tried and failed to overcome at least a few bad habits, but forget about the past. Today is a new day and it's time to get rid of bad habits once and for all. This time you're not going to give up too soon now … [Read more...]
Are you protected from the STRESS virus?!
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...]