Just when most of us had gotten our booster shots and thought that we could throw away our masks, new variants of the COVID-19 pandemic have emerged. As a result, we have had to resume mask wearing and social distancing. And in the coming months, we will refrain from inviting…
How to Deal with Holiday Depression
There’s a song you’ll hear in the stores and on the radio every December – “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” sung by the crooner, Andy Williams. The lyrics talk about how the holiday season is filled with nothing but good cheer and fun parties. However, for many…
Give Up These 5 Bad Habits and Improve Your Life
Typically, I write about great habits to adopt to improve your life. That’s because I like to encourage rather than discourage. But the older I get, the more I realize that some habits are just plain bad. They have no value. They ruin your life, health and relationships. And by…
The Importance of Small Steps in Achieving Big Goals
There is no such thing as being an “overnight success.” To be successful in any major endeavor requires time. And persistence. In fact, every highly successful person will tell you a story about the years (and sometimes decades) of work behind their achievements. And they’ll tell you about the importance…
How to Get Comfortable with Saying “No”
In our society, we are infatuated with the word “yes.” There are books that talk about the power of saying “yes.” People write about how your life could change for the better, if for one year, you just said “yes” to every request. That’s all nonsense. If you want to…