A new year is upon us, and it’s time to set our New Year’s resolutions! We often plan to eat healthier, work out more, indulge less, or splurge more, but as typically is the case, these goals usually fizzle out fast, and we quickly go back to our same-ol’ lifestyle. This year, try something different…
With a new year comes new goals, resolutions, or sometimes recommitments to previous ones. As we kick off another year, here are three Dale Carnegie quotes to take with you as a guide for the upcoming year. “Today is life, the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in…
“By criticizing, we do not make lasting changes and often incur resentment.” Don’t like how a family member cooked the turkey? Not a fan of a friend’s new hair style? While it might be tempting to let everyone know how we feel, what is that really going to achieve? The turkey can’t be re-made, and…
Last week, Fortune released this year’s list of the Most Admired Companies. Consistent with past rankings, Fortune evaluated 1,500 candidate organizations: the 1,000 largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, along with non-U.S. companies in Fortune’s Global 500 database that have revenues of $10 billion or more. The full roster includes 50 companies, from tech giants like Apple in 1st place to iconic…
As winter days darken and end-of-year deadlines grow, the holidays aren’t merry and bright for everyone. For some, December can be the most difficult time of year, and having a negative attitude or feeling depressed is not limited to people diagnosed with clinical depression—it can happen to anyone. Here are three ways to dodge the…
Setting goals for the New Year? Since 92% of people who set goals never actually achieve them according to StatisticBrain.com, follow these five steps to increase your odds of success. 1. Reflect on the past year. Before setting New Year goals, it’s wise to have a baseline by creating a ‘year in review.’ What did you accomplish…
Do you ever feel that your life at work and at home, is all work? You may find yourself doing only the things you must do at work rather than spending time on something about which you are truly passionate—and then you get home and feel the same way. While this lifestyle may have purpose, it…