Every generation has its defining characteristics and unfortunately for millennials, quite a few of them are not too flattering, if measured by baby boomer or earlier generations' standards. Since Gen Y, which is another name that millennials go by, comprises the largest component of the workforce in 2015, their habits, good or bad, will have a profound effect on workplace … [Read more...] about 4 Bad Habits of Millennials That Hinder Their Success
There’s a Wrong Way to Praise Your Children
As parents, we have always been told to praise and support our children so that they grow up to be confident adults who can overcome life's challenges. And so, for every little accomplishment they do, we applaud and compliment them endlessly. Then we wonder why, when they grow up, they are not the motivated individuals we envisioned them to be. Could it be that we are praising … [Read more...] about There’s a Wrong Way to Praise Your Children
Fighting Adult Stress with Art Learned In Childhood
Relieving stress through art is not as commonly known or used as yoga or exercise or other popular techniques. Yet, it is one of the most effective, bringing with it a soothing feeling and calming you after a hectic and frazzled day. And it's easy, too, because it's the art we all learned in childhood. Remember those coloring books and crayons, paints and canvas, the animals … [Read more...] about Fighting Adult Stress with Art Learned In Childhood
5 Tacky Halloween Costumes Guaranteed to Get You In Trouble
Time was when you could wear a prisoner's garb or put on a bindi as Halloween costumes and not start a war. But tragic and despicable events have redefined what is and is not politically or socially correct. Thus was established a mindset that has been accepted by the general population, and one of the casualties is the well-loved and fun tradition of celebrating … [Read more...] about 5 Tacky Halloween Costumes Guaranteed to Get You In Trouble
Marrying Young Vs. Marrying Older: The Pros and Cons
Here's an interesting trivia: Men and women in the United States are marrying later than ever. The US Census Bureau has found that the marrying age for today's generation is 27 for women and 29 for men. People in urban areas in the East Coast marry later than those in the Southern states and the West Coast. Marrying age is not really that important, per se. It's how it … [Read more...] about Marrying Young Vs. Marrying Older: The Pros and Cons