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The Waiting Game: Teaching Patience to Children

You are probably familiar with the impatience of children of all ages. “Mommy, how much longer?” or “Daddy, why do we have to wait?” or “Can we go home now? I’m bored.”

These are just a few murmurings from an infinite well of questions coming from my little girl. Whether we’re at the grocery store, doctor’s office, or simply in the car driving, she lacks patience. But I don’t blame my little one… everything was instant when she was a baby! They cry, we come. They’re completely dependent on us. So it’s understandable when young children have difficulty waiting. After all, their brains are [...]

Posted in Perfectly Imperfect Parenting

8 Keys for Breaking Bad Habits!

A frequent question I get asked is “So, how do I change?” or "How do I break a bad habit?" Although change doesn't happen overnight, the good news is that the latest brain science proves that we can change! One thing is for sure: the quality of our lives is an accumulation of our habits. 

You're either forming healthy habits that create a better life, a happier self, and a more loving relationship with yourself and others. Or you are reinforcing bad habits that inhibit your best self and life. Which are you doing? Learn how to change and break those habits that keep you stuck!

Estimated [...]

Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective, Most Popular

Why You Should Stop Being a People Pleaser

Today there are many definitions of people pleasing. And many say, "They have a pleaser personality." What would be your people pleaser definition? Mine is giving up oneself for another without their knowledge. We so often mistake selflessness for unconditional love. However, is a person truly being loving without first loving their self? If you love to get love or you're kind to avoid rejection is that true kindness?

Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes

Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

Get Creative with Video Marketing for Your Small Business with These 7 Tips

Video marketing is a way of making your business more memorable. It can be used for almost any small business as it is a great way to showcase products and services. It will not only tell potential customers about your business but keep them engaged with what you have to say about it.

Still, many small businesses have difficulty deciding which type of Internet marketing strategy works best for their business. So, we’ve put together some ideas and ways you can use video marketing to get creative and boost your business in an unpredictable market!

Estimated reading: 4 minutes

Posted in Business and Leadership

5 Ways You Can Better Cope with Grief While Working

Avoiding grief and loss is impossible in our personal and professional lives. Loss can come at the most inconvenient times, especially when you have work commitments. While most people can take a short time off work and other responsibilities while grieving, it certainly isn’t adequate. Coping sufficiently with tragic life events can take months—even years. Therefore, there is often limited reprieve from life’s responsibilities and a need to resume your job even though you may not feel ready.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Posted in Business and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

How to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life and Relationships

Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is a term that has been floating around for decades. You've no doubt heard about it, but why should you care? Learning and practicing emotional intelligence can feel like climbing Mount Everest, difficult—even unattainable. Maybe that's why emotional fitness is still not as popular as physical fitness. After all, how often do you hear someone saying they're working out at an EQ gym every day? ...Never!

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes 

Posted in Emotional Intelligence

How Science Can Help You Pick the Perfect Valentine’s Gift

It’s that time of year again when you try to wow your partner with the most thoughtful, fitting gift you can think of. Valentine’s Day can be a point of stress for many, especially when choosing what to get for your special someone.

You want to communicate affection, attentiveness, and thoughtfulness. At the same time, you want to avoid being cheesy, predictable, or over-the-top. It’s easy to overthink the process and end up playing it safe with flowers and chocolates (yes, again).

Estimated reading time: 3.5 minutes

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Romantic Ideas and Ways to Nurture Your Love

'Tis the month for celebrating love. It's something we all crave yet can sometimes be put on the back burner. However, cultivating healthy relationships requires regular attention, and Valentine's Day is an excellent time to jump-start these intentions. So, we've gathered some ideas for a romantic celebration, as well as ways for couples to nurture their love, not just on cupid's day, but every day.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

4 Critical Resources to Stay Motivated as a Small Business Owner

The life of a small business owner is a busy one. Factor in taking care of a family and keeping up with the demands of everyday life, and you may feel your motivation begin to dwindle.

If you’ve been in business for a while, you may notice that you feel uninspired by your small business. Perhaps you haven’t yet seen the growth or success you were hoping for; sometimes, it takes much longer than we anticipate! Or maybe you’re experiencing burnout from the repetitive nature of your daily work and the relentless responsibilities that come with owning your own business. Getting support and [...]

Posted in Business and Leadership

How to Teach Your Teen to Set Healthy Boundaries

Boundaries are important for everyone when it comes to maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. As a parent, you’re in a unique position to showcase that importance to your teenagers. By modeling and teaching your teen to set healthy boundaries now, you can set them up for better personal health and stronger relationships in the future.

Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes

Posted in Perfectly Imperfect Parenting

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