Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. March 16, 2022 — 10:03 AM If you needed a designated day to reevaluate your lip balm…well, here we are: Today is National Lips Appreciation Day. While these “holidays” can…
When you hear the word “detox,” do you immediately think of celebrities and influencers trying to sell multiday cleanses on social media? If so, it sounds like “detoxification” has become synonymous with fad diets and scams in your mind—and who could blame you, given the multitude of diet-culture-fueled campaigns constantly blasted at you from all…
There’s something about road trips and traveling that feels exhilarating and freeing, especially when it’s with someone you care about. Maybe you and your partner have been together for decades. Or it’s early in the days of road-tripping as a couple. Either way, it never hurts to prepare for your extended driving time in such…
What does it mean to practice non-judgment? And is non-judgmental thinking even possible? I mean, if you pay attention to your thoughts for even a few minutes, you’ll notice your mind is constantly judging things as either good, bad, or neutral. In some cases, that quick judgment can be helpful. It can even save your…
It happened. Your spouse cheated, and now it’s decision time. Should you leave? Is reconciliation after an affair possible? Ultimately, it depends on the couple and their situation. How long have you been married? Was your spouse in their right mind at the time of the incident? Is infidelity a recurring issue in your relationship?…
As you hopefully know, a monthly calendar is an invaluable tool for keeping track of important dates and events. Many of us even rely on calendars to keep our entire lives in order. But have you ever thought about adding your budget to your calendar? I’m sure you know how important it is to create a…
I love the idea of spring break with my three rambunctious kiddos. I dream of parks and outside time soaking in the sunshine. There’s just one problem – I usually still need to work. Spring break happens for my kids, not necessarily for me. Inevitably, this leads to an epic internal battle between my mom…
A mentor of mine said something to me years ago that I think about and reference often… “Mike, you know what stands between you and the kind of relationships you really want to have with people? It’s probably a 10-minute, sweaty-palmed conversation you’re too afraid to have. If you get good at those 10-minute, sweaty-palmed…
Before there was a radio or record player in every house, music was distributed on paper. A hit song was a song that sold a lot of copies of sheet music, and it was performed mostly by amateurs in their own homes. Thomas Eddison never intended the phonograph to be a method for capturing and distributing music. He…
In business, positive cash flow is the basic concept of having a flow of money (income) that is higher than the outflow (expenses). Positive cash flow is, of course, necessary for a profitable and successful business. In everyday living, though, the way we conduct “business” in terms of relationships, both personal and professional, is less…
