We work to live, not live to work. But that's easier said than done. Sometimes the pressure to perform and the crazy deadlines can push us to spend longer and longer hours at the office—or bring home mounds of work to do on the weekend. Since most of us can't afford to quit our jobs, these tips can help us achieve work-life balance—despite our workloads. … [Read more...] about Achieve work-life balance in 5 steps
Love & Relationships
How to have more meaningful conversations with your husband
Do you feel like you and your husband are stuck in short, superficial conversations? 'How was work?' 'Fine.' 'Did you put gas in the car?' 'Yeah.' It can be frustrating and (frankly) mind-numbing. We want more emotional connection and bonding, and these monosyllabic exchanges can wear down a marriage. Here are some tips on how to have more meaningful conversations. … [Read more...] about How to have more meaningful conversations with your husband
How to conquer perfectionism
Perfectionism can help push us past our comfort zone and reach for seemingly impossible goals. But it can also cause a lot of stress and paralyze us. We can waste so much time agonizing over details or analyzing a situation that we never actually do anything—and that's what counts. How can we deal with perfectionism? … [Read more...] about How to conquer perfectionism
How to feel more creative in your every day life
When we are feeling creative, our ideas come more naturally and we see opportunities at every turn. But when our creativity is blocked we feel like we're trudging through every step. So how do we get out of a creative rut and stimulate the creative process? … [Read more...] about How to feel more creative in your every day life
Tips for dealing with criticisms
Dealing with criticisms can be quite hard. Having someone give criticisms for what you have done or even what you are can ruin an otherwise perfect day. But criticisms from people can happen at anytime, even at times when it is the last thing you need. Some people have the ability to shrug it off, while others tend to internalize it. … [Read more...] about Tips for dealing with criticisms