There are ways of expressing ourselves to get points across and there are ways to create lots of noise and buzz. Right now, in our stimulus addicted society, buzz seems to win. Hey women, listen up! We know how to talk together and resolve issues. We are not prone to punching each other out to see who is stronger (which so often is equated to better). It is time for deeper dialogue in both personal and professional relationships. We can’t [...]
Whether you know it or not, you are teaching your kids the value of money – by how you spend it, save it, invest it, or waste it. Qualified or not, you are their money coach and they will learn by watching your every move. If this concerns you, don’t worry, all is not lost… yet. If you want to raise financially healthy kids it’s better to start late than never, and an allowance is a great way to get [...]
Many people believe therapy is about resolving a crisis or healing a traumatic past and while these are worthy goals indeed, good therapy is also like good feng shui. It is about exploring and making our noble intentions conscious and meaningful. Balancing Yin and Yang energies in our romantic relationships is imperative. Think about balance within the context of our feeling afraid that the relationship with our significant other will end because they find someone else. This often means we [...]
The Power of Spirituality: …to recognize a power that is greater than our own, is to recognize our Spirituality. We understand the mind/body relationship to be inspired by alignment with one’s Highest Spiritual Principle and by that awareness we can choose Truth. Spiritual health is often considered a condition marked by a diminished sense of fear and the daily experience of unconditional love, joy, gratitude, and a personal relationship with your God (or an awareness of an inner source of [...]
When was the last time you stepped out of the bubble you live in? If it’s been awhile then I recommend spending some time in an environment just outside your comfort zone. Allow yourself to let go of any preconceived ideas about what the experience will be like and the people you may come in contact with. I believe that if you do this, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. If you are open to it you’ll discover that beauty, love, kindness [...]
Most people think emotions hinder rather than benefit successful investing. However, this common conception is being challenged – evidence supports just the reverse. Lack of any emotion in financial decisions means the result is worse, rather than better, according to neuroscientist Antonio R. Damasio. He first made this point in his seminal book, “Descartes’ Error.” In the text he talks about Elliott, a patient who couldn’t make advantageous decisions for himself because he lacked feeling. This was due to a [...]
Frugality. Penny-pinching. Budgeting. Do those words conjure up negative thoughts in your mind? Are you afraid that cutting back on spending will be harder than you can bear? It doesn’t have to be that way, especially if you remember two key concepts when budgeting. Flexibility The first is flexibility. The more flexible you can be in your thinking, the more likely you are to succeed at saving money long term. If your attitude toward saving money is “woe is me,” [...]
