Having habits and routines are essential aspects of our everyday lives. Whether you want to meet a goal, be more productive, or live a more balanced life, habits are those small changes that can add up to significant results over time. One of my favorite books, Atomic Habits by James Clear, talks about how developing […]
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement! In fact, it’s encouraged to begin planning for the day you retire as early as possible. The sooner you begin planning for retirement, the more contributions you can make to ultimately live out your dream. It’s also ok to realize that it’s not too late to […]
Follow the TEA method to set yourself up for success. When we met new people in person, we’d connect through things like a handshake, a smile, and enthusiastic energy. When video calls became the norm, everything that once felt natural in person had to be translated to the virtual world and it felt, well, unnatural. […]
It’s officially the spooky season! Halloween — what a fantastic holiday! Halloween is one of the most fun and funniest holidays of the year. There are haunted houses to explore, candy to consume, and endless zombie movies to watch into the wee hours of the night (actually zombies don’t float my boat, but “body snatchers” […]
One of the pinnacles of self-improvement is trying to balance all of our commitments. We’re all incredibly busy and with only a certain amount of time on our hands each day, it can be difficult to figure out what is worth pursuing and what isn’t. Like many, I’ve been struggling with that to a degree […]
We’ve all been here before. You’re waiting in the lobby for a job interview or preparing for an important team meeting. You felt confident earlier. But, as the clock ticks closer, you begin to doubt yourself. Suddenly, your heart begins to pound. Your palms get sweaty. And, there’s an inner voice screaming that you’re going […]
Investing can be a daunting task. Where do you begin? Can you afford the risks involved? What if you don’t have a lot of money to invest in the first place? These questions and many more prevent many people from ever getting into investing. It’s ok to be hesitant, but your fears shouldn’t prevent you […]
The good old nine-to-five, Monday through Friday lifestyle is consistent at best and horribly boring at worst. It’s good to have some structure to your life, but sometimes such repetitiveness feels like you’re beating your head against a wall. Luckily, your Calendar can be just as useful at adding flavor to your life as it […]
I want to talk about laziness. Why? Because it happens to the best of us. And, while occasionally laziness has its perks, it can be a problem when; You shut off your alarm and stay in bed longer. Despite all your plans, you end up watching TV or sitting idle. Your wasted day worries you […]
Over the past few centuries, society has undergone several Industrial Revolutions where improved productivity was the main focus. Each one introduced different kinds of innovations like mechanized fabric making, product standardization, and digital communications. Certainly, they were different in terms of what they brought to the societal table. Yet, they all had one thing in […]
