I have a new favorite word, perfect for someone who tends to be a bit of a “control freak.” I found it on one of those lists of words that have no English equivalent (which I think says a lot about our society), it’s ataraxia, from ancient Greek meaning: a state of serene calmness. Or, […]
Resist the Rush: 5 Steps to Help Calm Your Calendar
In the course of a day or week, there are likely times when it feels as though 24 hours is not enough time to get everything knocked off of your to-do list; you are always running late or you may have completely missed something that you “should” have been doing. It is times like these […]
The Free Valentine’s Day Gift that Leads to Increased Happiness No Matter Your Relationship Status
Valentine’s Day decor and gifts started filling the shelves even before clearance Christmas goodies left the scene at my local Target and Kroger stores. It seems like it’s never too soon to start thinking about the next holiday and how you can spend that hard earned money of your loved ones. Well regardless of your […]
So You Didn’t Win the Powerball: Finding Value
If you purchased a ticket for the most recent Powerball drawing or not, the fantasies of having all that cash were on your mind. Your daydreams of flipping over your desk like it’s a dinner table on an episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey, telling off your boss, and dancing out of your office […]