8 ways to show yourself some love everyday Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash Were you looking forward to saying goodbye to social distancing, masks, and fear of contracting the coronavirus, only to have those hopes dashed? Most Americans had hoped life would return to normal by now. Instead, we’ve faced disappointment as the pandemic…
What do you think of when you hear the word therapist? More than likely, you think of someone at their breaking point who needs to speak with a professional about their situation. Therapy has an unfortunate stigma surrounding it that makes people embarrassed or ashamed of speaking about it; it’s almost like speaking about therapy…
Veterans of the U.S. Military have a higher chance of experiencing homelessness and unemployment after they return from service. The good news is that there are many ways to help them and their families get back on their feet with your help. Here are some helpful tips for supporting veterans in your community. Hire Veterans…
Happy National Sober Day! I celebrate today because I am 3 ½ years sober. I am a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, and a Certified Facilitator of Addiction Awareness. I wasn’t always so enthusiastic about ditching the drink. Believe me, sober was the last resort for me. I tried everything I could to keep…
Losing someone to suicide catapults those left behind into a grief process that is raw, unexpected, and unpredictable. Questions about how this could happen, wondering what one could have done to help, questions about how someone could be so sad and desperate that they felt there was no other choice, can plague friends and family…
Funding U: A New Company Changes the Funded Trading Game It is impossible to ignore the endless cycle of stock market and investing related news over the last year and a half. Financial markets have always been an important topic of discussion, but the pandemic created a new frontier of investors looking for the next…
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One of my favorite authors and thought leaders is Whitney Johnson who is the host of the Disrupt Yourself podcast. One of Whitney’s favorite questions to ask her guests is “What’s a lesson that the world keeps teaching you because you can’t seem to learn it?” (Sidenote: Definitely worth reflecting on this for a few minutes today..) My answer to this…
Is time with your family feeling a little lackluster lately? Or perhaps family night has been put on the side burner as obligations and busyness take over the week? For my family, if we don’t set aside time regularly to be together, it just doesn’t happen. Now, it also helps to have something to get…
The last two years have seen a significant change in the world of personal finance. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has pushed forward the digitization of finance, and now people may be curious about what to expect next. The viral pandemic has fueled a significant surge in consumers who prefer to do their banking online, and…
