As more and more people are using social media, are we developing an addiction? One study shows that 27% of parents and 50% of teens feel that they are addicted to their mobile devices, while 69% of parents and 78% of teens check their devices at least hourly. Checking our devices and social media with[...]

78% of Americans had at least one social media account in 2016, making it a very powerful medium that is only growing more powerful every day. With so many people online, this is where we’re making new friends, staying in touch with family, networking with business connections, interacting with customers, looking for jobs, and[...]

Blue Monday, the third Monday in January, is known as the “most depressing day of the year.” Christmas decorations are put away, bills from the holidays start pilling up, the weather is getting even colder, we wake up in the dark and the sun is setting early, News Year’s Resolutions have been abandoned, and[...]

Margo Chabot joined us for this special episode where we discussed her Project Goodness, a community dedicated to noticing and adding to the goodness in and around us. You won’t be able to resist smiling when you listen to this episode! Margo’s definition of “goodness” is, “In the quilt we call life, goodness is the[...]

Some Stats: Approximately 80% of new year’s resolutions fail (i.e., they are abandoned). Top resolutions from the 2015-2016 new year (full list found here) Lose WeightGetting OrganizedSpend Less, Save MoreEnjoy Life to the FullestStaying Fit and Healthy Why do most of us fail to follow-through on our resolutions? These are all great goals, but why do so many of[...]

EPISODE RECAPThis episode aired on December 24th, 2016, which was both Christmas Eve and the first night of Chanukah. We took the opportunity to explore how these holidays, and any day with or without a reason for presents, should be a reason to give your presence. This is the gift that others will appreciate[...]

EPISODE RECAPWe’ve heard the horror stories about drunken debacles leading to uncomfortable moments back at the office. This definitely happens at company holiday parties, but probably more often is the simple fact that they’re generally a snooze. Bad food, open bar (great!) but terrible drinks (ugh!) and you watching the clock until it seems like[...]

EPISODE RECAPCulture Vultures can be found in all shapes and forms. They are toxic to your work environment and can be very difficult to work with day in and day out.  As a leader or business owner, a culture vulture can affect the engagement, performance, and retention of other employees and ultimately cost the company[...]

EPISODE RECAPPerfectionism: when you try to achieve the ideal as a minimum requirement Procrastination: refusing to take action until you can guarantee an ideal result At first glance, these two words don’t appear related. If someone is a perfectionist, it would seem unlikely that they would put something off that could help them create perfection. However, avoiding[...]

EPISODE RECAPLet’s get something out the way: yes, there are some changes that are horrible. It’s hard to say to someone that there’s a bright side to living in a war-zone, or to becoming homeless, or to a loved one unexpectedly dying. We’re not going to sugar coat it for you or tell you things[...]