Day 1… There are few events that cause as many emotions as the first day on a new job. Will you be received into the work culture? Will you be able to perform to your expectations and theirs? Will you adapt quickly enough and pick up the new skills needed? … Read More
30 Day Self-Care Challenge
Self-care is not just bubble baths, manicures, and days that turn into weeks of “treat yourself”. While those things may feel good, and treating yourself is fun and even healthy in times of celebration, viewing these indulgences as the main sources of our self-care may not actually be what true … Read More
Transition: Buying and Selling Real Estate
When we decide to buy or sell real estate, we can go through a wide range of emotions. If the decision to buy or sell is new, positive, and exciting, the decision might be made easier than a decision that is difficult, negative or a major transition. When buying and … Read More
When it Comes to Your Career, It’s Never too Late to Hit Your Stride
The theory of the “hot streak” has been widely debated. On one hand, anybody who has watched a basketball game in the month of March can recognize a hot hand when they see it. On the other hand, statisticians are quick to point out that those hot streaks are merely … Read More
The Players Trust
What better time for players to get the benefits they’ve already earned through The Trust than right now? I recently sat down with Hannibal Navies, Director of Engagement and Outreach at The Trust, who spent nine seasons as a player in the National Football League. The Trust (powered by the … Read More
The Complicated Process of Mourning Your Divorce
Mourning the death of a spouse can be incredibly difficult. The loss of a partner, friend, companion, and confidant is so universal that expressions of mourning are expected, and responses of sympathy are instinctive. Neither the surviving spouse, nor the people around them question the need to mourn, nor the … Read More
Perspective on Problems
“Can you fix it with money? If the answer is yes, then it is not really a problem.” A family friend told me this many years ago, before I was really old enough to understand the meaning behind it. Of course, there are many people for whom lack of money … Read More
Gratitude is Good for Your Health
Each year before Thanksgiving dinner, my family has a tradition of going around the table and sharing one thing we’ve been grateful for in the past year. What strikes me every year is that the things that are shared, year after year, have to do with support, love, connection, faith, … Read More
Decision Making with Distractions
Thanks to technology, travel, and education, we live in a world of almost endless possibilities. We have access to opportunities and experiences that previous generations couldn’t have even imagined. However, it’s also easier than ever to lose focus, to lose valuable time simply sorting through our options. It can feel … Read More
Personal Finances: Part 1
Many people feel uncomfortable talking about, or even thinking about, their finances. Personal financial planning is not something that is taught in school and unfortunately, many people learn the hard and expensive way how to manage their finances. Even when they realize they need to pay more attention to personal … Read More
