It bares repeating that the current economic state lends itself to many things. With that said, there are no shortage in advertisements claiming to tide you over until payday with a payday loan. And, who doesn’t want to receive cash before their payday? The thought sounds really good, but is it? Strapped for Cash A…
Category: Self-Help
The Adult Bully, Part 2
Have you ever felt as if you were practicing a tightrope act with regard to fitting in at work? In the previous article, The Bully Effect, Part 1, we looked at how bullying effects children. And, many believe that bullying only is reserved for school aged children, however, this couldn’t be farthest from the truth; adult bullying,…
7 Ways to Target Credit Card Debt
Are you struggling with mounting credit card debt? If you are, you are not alone; saddled are many with the looming effects of this debt. Owing large amounts of money to a credit lender can have a ripple effect on our lives. It has the power to negatively impact our credit scores and the repercussions can be seen…
10 Ways to Keep Cash in Your Pocket
You’re familiar with the saying money doesn’t grow on trees, it doesn’t. It does, however, seem to have a way of leaving way faster than it arrives, sometimes because of basic survival needs such as food, clothing and shelter. And, economists have spoken of inflation for quite some time now. With this in mind, there are…
3 More Reasons to Do It Now!
Tick Tock! Tick Tock! As the days become longer, we inch closer and closer to spring time. We may look forward to being surrounded by the backdrop of trees in full bloom and hearing the harmonizing sound of birds chirping, but undertaking the ritual of cleaning, well, that sometimes can be a different story. And, whether…
The Bully Effect, Part 1
We’ve all heard stories of people being bullied as children, some from the most unassuming celebrities. Or, we may have firsthand accounts of it because it was done to us in some shape, form or fashion. Knowing what makes bullies tick can be used to benefit your child or someone else’s. Being Aware of Bullying Signs…
Saving Our Planet
Earth is our home, so naturally we need to take care of it by reducing our carbon footprint. You’d be surprised how the little things that you do or don’t do everyday can significantly impact our planet. You want to chip in and do your part to protect the earth, right? Making Everyday Earth Day For…
6 Ways to Solve Dilemmas at Your Work
How do you solve dilemmas at your work? A little context: I once worked a few steps away from a colleague who, on several occasions, bought sunflower seeds in bulk, cracked and discarded the hull one by one during her entire shift. She did not look up once from her bag of sunflower seeds. It…
The Great ‘Over Qualification’ Debate
You have a résumé that is a mile long. Surly you are the perfect hire for the job, right? Wrong! And, with scores of individuals chomping at the bit for jobs, is there such a thing as being over qualified? According to some, the answer is yes. What Some Employers May Think No one knows for…
3 Sure-Fire Cold Remedies
Gesundheit! Having a common cold is downright miserable no matter what stage the cold is in. During the cold’s duration sufferers can expect to be irritable, have sleepless nights, have above normal temperatures and being tethered to boxes of Kleenex. But, what are some of the best ways to bid good riddance to a cold?…
6 Tips for Navigating Through Career Limbo
Many circumstances, both foreseen and unforeseen, come down the pike while at the workplace. But, it can happen to any employee at any given time, being laid off. With so many financial obligations, who wants to find themselves in this predicament? It’s important to know what steps to take if you suddenly are faced with…
Stress Revisited
With the 2012 holiday season waved off, never to be seen again, one would think that a lot of the day-to-day stress was ushered out with it. Not on your life! Stressful situations can crop up anywhere and sometimes can not be predicted. What can I do to better manage my stress level? Not All…
Check Mate!
In the game of love couples are king. And, it’s no secret that life sometimes can be hard, therefore being in a supportive love relationship can be a critical part to how one recovers from situations that arise in life. Is your mate supportive when it comes to issues of the heart? Yes?…No?…Maybe? Making the Right Move…
A Bauble a Day
A splash of color here, a pop of color there. If you are at the checkout counter of any grocery store, you will see that people who grace the cover of magazines are sporting their most fashionable baubles. To that end, present-day fashion icons, which include Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker and the like, marvel…
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