The holidays can be stressful. And with the year we’ve had, they might even feel unbearable. But what if this is the perfect opportunity to not just survive the holidays but to thrive?
Start enjoying the holidays again with these holiday budget tips
Don’t let your holiday budget be a source of stress this year. Learn how planning now will make your holidays happy again.
How to make an abundance of friends at every stage of adult life
Have you wondered why it’s so hard to make friends as an adult? Keep reading to find out and learn what you can do to build more meaningful friendships starting now.
How to break your smartphone addiction
When I’m writing a new post, I always create five titles and choose the one I think is best. The first title I wrote for this post was how to break your phone habit. But as I thought about it, it’s more than a habit for me at times. I have moments when I feel […]
Achieve your financial goals as a couple even if a saver marries a spender
One of the things people ask me about is personal finance. Those discussions eventually lead to how they deal with this topic as a couple. One of the most common things I see is couples choosing to keep their finances completely or partially separated. And even more common are the couples who combine their finances, […]
When Helping Hurts – How to Set Financial Boundaries
Have you ever had a friend, coworker, or family member who struggled to manage their money? No matter how hard they tried, they just couldn’t do what they needed to do to take care of the important things. I’m not talking about someone who is down on their luck. I’m talking about someone who has […]
How eliminating debt helped John and Lisa thrive during an unexpected layoff
Having spent the first part of my career in the corporate world, I’ve watched hundreds of people navigate unexpected layoffs. It was heartbreaking to watch and devastating for those experiencing it firsthand. Then not that long ago, a friend mentioned that his wife would be losing her job the following spring. Rather than being devastated […]
The Secret to Improving Every Relationship – Become a Better Listener
In a time when loneliness is on the verge of becoming an epidemic, this one tip will help you improve your life and the lives of others.
5 Ways to Build a More Meaningful Marriage
Relationships aren’t always easy. It’s the happy and the hard times that make them meaningful. Learn five simple tricks to create a more meaningful marriage today.
Must Watch TED Talk for People Who Hate Small Talk
Maybe it’s because I’m an introvert. Or because the way my family of origin communicated. Perhaps it’s because I’ve spent most of my professional life coaching. It’s probably a combination of nature, nurture, and life experience; I’m not really sure. The one thing I am sure of is that I can’t stand small talk. I […]