If you’re like most people in the world, chances are that you kick-start your day with coffee. Coffee is the top preferred drink for most Americans as per a study conducted by National Coffee Association. While people consume coffee to get energized, few are aware of how to drink it for the optimal energy boost.…
There are many ways to get a good night’s sleep, but typically, the last on that list is pillows. Even if you have a sleep mask, white noise machines, or have a sleep routine, all of that won’t do you much good if the pillow you have is uncomfortable. All pillows are not created equal…
Children with special needs aren’t the only ones who deal with a society whose expectations do not align with reality. Parents and caregivers of special needs kids do as well. The fact is that parental skills are often taught in a supposed “one-size-fits-all” paradigm. How can parents figure out how to guide their children with…
Usually, there are two types of reactions when people hear about a 4-day workweek. Either they’re inspired to reach this goal, or they dismiss the idea as nonsense that only a few fortunate people can be privileged to afford. Whether you are in the first category or second, you’re in the right place. In this…
Have you ever met a guy you really liked, but weeks or maybe months pass, and it becomes clear that he is not ready to commit? Maybe he’s continuing to see other women, but you’re not dating anyone else (my advice is to keep your options wide open!) Maybe he’s stalling when it comes to…
There are two integral items here in play—finding a job and finding one that fits what you value. What initially doesn’t seem to be covered in this article is how to find your dream career. But here’s the thing: If you find a job that aligns with your core values, you are well on your…
Famed American writer, William S. Burroughs, once observed that, “When you stop growing, you start dying.” And for businesses, it’s hard to think of a more apt description of their lifecycle. After all, in industries that have any competition whatsoever, businesses must be constantly growing to avoid being overtaken by others. But achieving a state…
It wasn’t until much farther down my career path that I figured out how to turn my life experience into life coaching… Many years ago, I remember walking into my second-grade classroom after lunch to see the words “What do you want to be when you grow up?” written on the chalkboard. It was a…
Inflammation. You may hear that word and think of inflamed muscles or sprained ankles. Maybe you think of an anti-inflammatory capsule you always have on hand in your medicine cabinet. Or maybe you think of arthritis and problems you don’t yet have. But inflammation can happen to anyone. Inflammation is not infection. In fact, inflammation…
Both small businesses and multinational corporations in different parts of the world are rolling out work from home policies in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. More and more jobs are calling for remote workers and becoming home-based. While that may be a dream for some, switching from a structured office environment to the comfort…
