Bad relationships have a way of clouding our judgment and making us forget common sense. If your partner is repeatedly disrespectful or hurtful, consider moving on. Immediately. One problem is that people often talk themselves into staying in bad relationships despite obvious issues. It’s usually easier to find a reason to stay than to go. […]
The Real Tiger Woods
Friday, November 27, 2009. That’s the day Tiger Woods’s life changed forever. Woods had been in the public eye for most of his life. He started playing golf when he was just two years old. By the time he was in high school, he had already appeared on Good Morning America. At 16, he was the […]
Do you Have A Spirit Guide?
One of the most difficult things about losing someone you love is the terrible feeling of disconnection that comes with accepting the loss. But author and self-proclaimed psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson offers a hopeful opinion: our loved ones are always trying to connect with us by sending signs. Think of these signs as messages […]
How to find answers faster
As a leader or a leader-in-training, you’re already taking proactive steps to identify most problems before they happen. But let’s face it: no one can prevent every issue. So you also need to make sure that your problem-solving skills stay sharp. Speed and agility are two of the secrets to effective problem solving. Instead of spending […]
Give Yourself an Upgrade
It’s easy to blame other people or curse our bad luck when we experience misfortune. No matter how good it feels, playing the blame game isn’t going to help us find success. Wallowing in bad feelings and self-pity is a waste of time. Instead, try positive action: accept responsibility, and choose to make a change. […]
How to Be a Real Man
Growing up fatherless, actor and life coach Dondré T. Whitfield had a vague understanding of manhood. His journey to find the true meaning of masculinity led to a life-changing discovery: not all males evolve into real men. Being a real man means that you are constantly aiming to be of better service to yourself, your […]
Bill Gates Needs Your Help
By 2050, the effects of climate change could be as deadly as COVID-19 has been. We dump 51 billion tons of greenhouse gases a year into the atmosphere. If we want to avoid a climate disaster, we need to get that number down to zero. Fast. Here’s the problem: greenhouse gases are involved in the […]
Get Over It
The next time something’s bugging you—an old memory, perhaps, or a recent misstep at work—try to put it in writing. When we feel embarrassed or sad or angry, memories can overlap and replay on an endless mental loop. It can be very difficult to break this cycle of negative self-talk. Writing about the experience puts […]
Stop Checking Your Phone
There are only so many hours in the day, right? But with this scheduling trick, your days will seem longer and more productive. By blocking time on your schedule for certain activities and tasks, you can make the clock work for you, not against you. For example, one of the biggest productivity sucks today is electronic interruptions. […]
Is the Truth Out There?
On October 19, 2017, astronomers observed an interstellar object that flew within our solar system. It remained there for 11 days. The object was given the Hawaiian name “Oumuamua,” which loosely translates to “scout.” At first, scientists thought Oumuamua might be a comet or an asteroid. But the object was a strange shape, and its trajectory […]
