Little Things Make the Difference

Everyday choices compound over time—for better or for worse.

How many times have you given up on something because you didn’t see any progress? We’ve all done it. We live in an instant-gratification culture, and the lack of visible results can be highly discouraging… so disheartening that the tendency is to throw in the towel. Read more

The Upside of Criticism

Learning how to take and receive feedback is critical to your success.

Why is it that performance-driven professions such as sports or the arts are traditionally more successful than the business sector when it comes to cultivating higher levels of human performance? It’s not that companies aren’t trying. Businesses regularly attempt to maximize employee potential through training, reviews and incentives. But, it’s the kind of feedback, instruction and practicing (until it hurts) that’s inherent to sports and the arts which eludes other industries. As a result, companies create environments that are more paranoid than productive. Read more

Defining YOU

A personal challenge to innovate in a rapidly changing environment

As human beings we have an instinctive drive to innovate, evolve and improve, to make things faster, smarter, easier and better; and with technology we are exponentially expanding the scope of what’s possible. But even as new opportunities arise, many people find their old jobs obsolete or changing and their skill sets ready for an overhaul. Now, more than ever, it is essential to be clear about what specifically is most important to you and how you choose to express your purpose through your life’s work. Read more

Manage Your Mind to Manage Your Weight

How to reprogram your brain for weight loss.

“What you think about you bring about.” This adage is true for any goal—especially weight loss. If you believe weight loss is hard, you probably support this self-fulfilling prophecy with negative thinking, self-criticism and rationalizing bad choices. Making simple mental changes will positively impact weight loss by naturally boosting your motivation for healthy choices and improving your mood. Read more

Building a Strong Future

It’s easy for Debra Cohen to remember when she started her business; she marks time by her oldest daughter’s birthday. Cohen launched Home Remedies of NY, her home-based home-remodeling referral business 13 years ago, when her oldest daughter was 6 months old. A need to earn extra cash for her family combined with boredom that set in when she transitioned from full-time employee to stay-at-home mom made starting a business somewhat of a necessity. But determining exactly what type of business—and what business model to use—was a process. Read more

Are You Making the Best Use of Family Time?

There are only 24 hours in a day. Many families feel that there isn’t enough time to fit in all the things that matter most. Read more

Live-it, Don’t Die-it!

Managing portions and understanding true serving sizes can help you live-it, rather than die-it.

As a nation we have super-sized everything to the point where car manufacturers are making seats and cup holders larger to accommodate our growing bodies and beverages. If you are overweight, you can stop gaining weight first by understanding and cutting down the portions of your foods. Read more

How to Stay Up When…

Even for the most optimistic, maintaining a positive attitude isn’t always easy. 

I’ve read several great books lately—The Difference by Jean Chatzky, As a Man Thinketh by James Allen and The Noticer by Andy Andrews, to name a few. Though they’re written by distinctly different people, and in Allen’s case in another century, a common belief runs through them: We are all responsible for our attitude. Read more

Find Your Spiritual Center

Embrace your spiritual side and discover newfound peace.

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