“Do what you don’t like until you can do what you like.” My mother told me that I would learn more by having a job that I do not like than I would by waiting around until I found a job I did like. I had a lot of difficult jobs in my youth, but …
Marriage coaching is good for anyone, even if you are in a healthy relationship. Most people want marriage coaching so the counselor will fix the other person, but that does not work. The best reason to go to marriage coaching is to answer the question “how can I be a better spouse?”. Even if the …
You are not going to be happy if you do not love what you do. That doesn’t mean that you act like a silly fool every day, but you generally need to be excited about what you do. I started getting burnt out after running a web design and SEO business for 15 years, so …
One book every manager should read is “Leadership for Introverts.” Introverts make up half the population, so half the staff the manager leads are introverts. The book was written for introvert leaders, but it is helpful even if the manager is not an introvert; it will help him/her learn more about how to work with …
Chances are, if money is a negative stress factor in your partnership, you have not had good discussions on money. Remember, your partnership is about compromise. You may want to spend the money one way while your partner wants to spend it another way. Compromise by either spending half the money one way and saving …
Don’t you hate that person who always puts you down, looks down their nose at you, and talks about you behind your back? They are just the worst, aren’t they? But are they your worst enemy, or are you your own worst enemy? Do you ever: Put yourself down: Ever tell yourself you are not …
Get couples coaching. Therapy deals with the past, but coaching works with the future. One way to feel closer than ever with your partner is to work toward a shared future, and a couples coach can help you on your way. And it is very important to continue to work on bonding with your partner. …
Introverts that have recently found themselves single have special concerns. Normally. we like being alone with our thoughts for stretches of time. But that can get old even for us at times, can’t it? And, since introverts generally have fewer friends with deeper relationships, there is a chance that your friends were also your partner’s …
Saying sorry is a sign of maturity. If you are with a person that never says they are sorry, it could be a sign they are immature. And that can hurt a relationship. A person who never says sorry will sometimes ignore attempts to communicate with the other person and distance themselves. Then, after some …
Every parent wants their children to be successful, and we have a tendency to help, even financially, a bit too much. As children become adults, they need to learn how to be financially independent. That starts with communication. Sit your child down and open your books to them. They will probably be surprised at how …