Put simply, we far too often find ourselves stuck fretting over the small stuff. Here’s the thing: as human beings we are not taught how to be emotionally intelligent. Think about it: we learn how to read and write in school, we study different kinds of sciences, learn about our history and that of the…

Practice the habit of saying “no.” You have enough time. You just spend your time doing the wrong things. Stop saying “yes” to everything. Embrace “no.” Empower “no.” “No” is your word for 2019. Love it, live it and use it. Eliminate your habit of multi-tasking. Do this instead: when attempting to get something off…

Every December, it is common to reassess what the past 12 months have meant. When you take a moment to evaluate where you were one year ago, and where you are now, is the balance positive or negative? In 2019, we will have 365 opportunities to be the best version of ourselves – eat healthier,…

These are the steps that can cause breakthroughs in your life and relationships:   Source – Where is the conflict arising from? What is the antecedent for the situation? A simple illustration: you have been doing the dishes for the past week all by yourself while your partner has not chipped in – not even…

Have you played video games? Whether your answer is yes or no, stick with me for a moment. When you play a video game, there is no way to advance to the next level unless you complete the one you are in right now. Even if the game being played takes place in an open…

The sentence that gives this month’s column its title was spoken by Maya Angelou in her infinite wisdom. This is a quote that I heard for the first time probably a decade ago or thereabouts. I thought I knew its meaning, and I realized I just fully grasped it recently, as in the past couple…