Your money goes directly into the bank without you having to run another errand — going to the bank. What a great concept Direct Deposit is. It saves you your precious time. But what it doesn’t save you is your precious money. You never seem to have enough cash and you never know why. That’s.. read more →
These questions are adapted from “Your Money Autobiography” in the Financial Recovery Workbook, by Karen McCall. Spend some time writing your answers. Clarity alone often generates change. What were your early memories of money? Were you given an allowance growing up? Were you paid for chores or grades? What was your experience being paid (or.. read more →
People say the key to a successful relationship is communication. However, we can get caught in old habits and patterns of communication. Wether it be something we learned from our parents or a defensive way of responding from past pain, it’s important to learn to communicate effectively. Expressing your thoughts and feelings can be challenging.. read more →
You look in the mirror while you’re getting ready for a hot date. Futzing with your pants- you wonder, “Do I look fat?” Fixing your hair-you worry, “Does my hair look okay?” Your negative self-talk can be unending. Sigh. Going on a date can be like one long job interview. But, obviously, you won’t get.. read more →
You could be at work, the grocery store, or at a social event. You could be hanging out with friends, in a relationship, married, or simply single. Whether you’re surrounded by people or not, from time to time, you might feel lonely. With text messaging, IM-ing, e-mails, speed dating and voicemail, it’s easy to lack.. read more →
You’re looking for that special someone- the perfect match you’d like to spend the rest of your life with. Fishing for a man can bring in a lot of catches on the hook, but most need to be thrown back in; not because of a flaw on the man’s part, but because he isn’t YOUR.. read more →
Growing up you read fairy tales about Prince Charming. You always dreamed about falling in love and couldn’t wait to ‘live happily ever after….’ The reality is- nobody ever tells you the truth about marriage. That’s why Ylonda Gault Caviness wrote, “8 Things No One Tells You About Marriage: The surprising, enlightening, and sometimes hard.. read more →
Water is the source of life–60-70% of your body IS water. It increases your metabolism by 3% (who doesn’t love that fact) and transports nutrients throughout your tissues. H2O flushes out pollutants, gets rid of toxins and keeps your skin bright. Not staying hydrated can negatively impact your concentration, performance and overall health. Now, how.. read more →
FillWhen trying to decrease your weight, you usually think of what you should take out of your diet, but you don’t have to decrease when it comes to fiber. If you simply add more fiber to your diet, you’ll end up eating less because when fiber comes into contact with water, the stomach starts to.. read more →
When it comes to food, if it’s green, you know it’s good for you. You also know you “should” have at least a few servings of vegetables a day. But sometimes you just don’t want to eat your veggies (cake tastes better!)…that’s understandable. Instead of eating greens, you can drink them by taking a shot.. read more →