“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” – Anaïs Nin

Why Friendships Matter

According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 61% of U.S. adults believe that having close friends is extremely or ve...

“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; it empties today of its strength.” – Corrie Ten Boom

What stands between you and peace of mind about your money?  See if any of these issues resonate with you and discover practical solutions to overcome them:

Lack of Financial Literacy

A lack...

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”–André Gide

Is something holding you back from traveling and exploring the world?  Whether it’s apprehension about flying, being on a boat, driving a car, or worrying about potential mishaps, our fears of what cou...

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard Shaw

We are careful to plan our work and organize our schedules, but we often neglect the essential counterpart to all this structure: play.  Contrary to popular opinion, play is not just for children...

“You can’t change what you don’t measure.” – Peter Drucker

Now is the perfect time to reflect on your progress and reassess your goals for this year.  Whether you’re on track, need to make adjustments, or want to set new goals, this guide will help you.  Use the accompanying Mid-Year Goal Worksheet...

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

When you think about AI (artificial intelligence), what comes to mind?  You may envision anything from the Jetsons to the Terminator movies or your interactions with a chatbot.  Conversations about AI are everywhere now, espec...

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

We all have those days where everything seems to go wrong – you wake up late, the dog has an accident in the house, it’s raining and your umbrella is broken, you spend 30 minutes on a customer service chat that doesn...

“Sleep is the chief nourisher in life’s feast.” – William Shakespeare

Getting enough sleep is crucial, yet frequently overlooked.  In fact, sleep deprivation is often treated as a badge of honor. In college, I often slept only 4-6 hours a night, relying on caffeine and sugar to get through the day....

“I’ve suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened.”  - Mark Twain

Can you relate to this statement?  I certainly can! Looking back, I can see that there have been times in my life when I allowed worries about the future to overshadow my experience of the present. Dwel...

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Need a self-confidence boost?  Whether you’re giving a presentation, meeting new people, expressing your feelings, or learning a new skill, believing in yourself is key.  Here are 6 things you can do the next time you face a challengi...

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer

Sometimes life’s challenges can weigh us down. We can face health issues, financial strains or relationship struggles.  Simply doing our regular day-to-day activities can feel hard. But it doesn’t have to stay...

"The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present." - Eckhart Tolle

Feeling like there’s never enough time to tackle everything on your plate?  Balancing family, work, school, and home responsibilities can be overwhelming...