There are times in life when it is necessary to take a stand for yourself. Sometimes this also involves taking a stand for your family or other loved ones. There is a healthy way to do this and there is a destructive way. Small minded people are sarcastic, insulting, and belittling. It is a sure sign of maturity to be clear, direct, and honest without being hurtful.

Clearing your physical space and getting yourself organized might be more beneficial than you realize. Have you ever tried to function in clutter? It can be a real challenge! Even your computer can be a source of clutter. What do your folders look like? Is everything in order? When you visit your gateway to cyberspace, it's a distracting mess to have everything everywhere but you still don't know where anything is!

We’ve all had setbacks in life. With each disappointment, there is a choice. We can either stay stuck right where we are or learn something and move forward. How do you react when something doesn’t go your way? The answer says a lot about your character.