Solo travel is growing in popularity. In fact, the number of first-time travelers who choose to go solo has more than doubled in recent years. Despite that, solo travelers are still a niche minority as most travelers prefer to go in couples or groups. Traveling alone is a whole different ... (more)

Finding a suitable work-life balance is tough for working dads. According to the 2017 Modern Families Index, half of fathers find it a growing source of stress. And when youâ??re walking the tight-rope between extra hours at work and quality time at home, it’s easier to order delivery than to ... (more)

There are times in our lives that we need someone to look up to â?? a person who will help to keep us motivated and progressing in a positive manner. It is for this reason that many people choose to seek the help of a mentor or coach to aid ... (more)

While in college, it’s not surprising for students to be starry-eyed about working. However, when reality strikes, life can be devastating. As a student, to avoid such a situation, it’s important that you see things as they really are. You need to know that having a college degree isn’t a ... (more)

We all have a personal brand. If you think you donâ??t, you should probably look further into it. How you present yourself on a regular basis becomes your personal brand, like it or not. If you dress like a slob and drive a dented old rust bucket, there’s a good ... (more)

How many times have you returned home from vacation with a pocketful of change that you feared would stop your plane from taking off? And what have you done with those foreign coins once you made it back to your pad? Like everyone else, you probably have a tray or ... (more)

Itâ??s no secret that a lot of what we think and do are the products of our habits. These habits are often carried out unconsciously and they lead to our emotions and beliefs. These emotions and beliefs then lead to certain actions. These actions can reinforce our beliefs or have ... (more)

â??In corporate America, women fall behind early and continue to lose ground with every step,â?? begins the 2016 Women in the Workplace Study. Itâ??s not hard to believe, considering that only 17% of startups have a female founder. There are multiple factors holding women back from succeeding in the workplace. ... (more)

Do you love pizza? Of course! Who doesn’t? The word alone is enough to create a swirl of flavors in my mouth. The moment I order a pizza, I start envisioning the love-making session of warm cheese, bacon, tomato, and herbs in my mouth. To be honest, pizza is the ... (more)

Data breaches are always in the news. That place you went for tacos last week got breached and now you need a new debit card. Your favorite department store was breached during the Holidays last year and youâ??d already gotten a new debit card from that. Even your cousinâ??s home-based ... (more)

Marcus Aurelius was a truly remarkable man. The former ruler of Rome, considered the last of the Five Good Emperors, was also a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. In ... (more)

Youâ??ve decided to get to bed early. You unplugged all your devices, made the room temperature comfortable and turned off the lights. An hour has passed and youâ??re still wide awake, tossing and turning in a modern reenactment of the Princess and the Pea. After a couple more turns, you ... (more)

â??I really just want to quit my job, move somewhere gorgeous and open my own B&B.;â?? Thatâ??s the secret dream of countless executives and â??worker beesâ?? alike. Chances are, theyâ??re thinking of a luxurious inn thatâ??s a peaceful, upscale retreat for humans â?? not a smaller facility filled with often-yowling ... (more)

Falling in love with someone can be a wonderful experience. As you learn about one another, you begin to see new ways of learning and experiencing life. There is little that disrupts the flow of a newly budding relationship and it is easy to become swept away by the attraction. ... (more)

Fifty years ago, the expectation was that you would be in the same job until you retire. Today, 34% of the U.S. workforce are freelancers and that number is expected to reach 43% by 2020. The shift is being driven by a few different factors. First, the economy has been ... (more)

Research tells us that willpower is like a muscle. You can work on making it stronger, but you canâ??t keep it flexed forever. In other words: Willpower is a limited resource. Thereâ??s no better use of oneâ??s willpower than on forming the right habits. The right habits serve as the ... (more)

Falling into debt is easy. Repaying that debt is much harder. A recent study found that more than a third of all Americans have personal debt that’s at least 180 days past due. While occasional overspending is common, most of these people see debt as a part of their lifestyle. ... (more)

What is the ultimate goal of your marketing strategy? For most companies, it is to increase their brand presence. In digital marketing, it is all about getting in the first few ranks of Google search results. You should push your brand towards popularity to increase your ROI. According to the ... (more)

If you become uneasy or anxious when you are around others, then landing a dream job may seem limited. The requirements many businesses have include working and being around others. For an introvert, this creates discomfort and may slow down your potential to achieve success. Psychology today states that almost ... (more)

Many of recent historyâ??s well-renowned entrepreneurs are well-read. Take, for example, Elon Musk and Richard Branson. They have an extensive list, ranging from science fiction and fantasy to historical and business books. While reading is just one factor that may contribute to success, it is a habit that heavily influences ... (more)

When a birthday or holiday rolls around, no doubt your kids will present you with a wish list of the toys they want. And every time a toy commercial comes on TV, your child is probably pointing to everything they see, asking you to buy it. While youâ??ll want to ... (more)

The will to go to the gym and work your heart out usually gets trumped by the lack of energy to give it all youâ??ve got. You may be pumped up and hyped but you do not get the most out of your time in the gym. You lose steam ... (more)

Most people complain that their hair becomes too dry or too greasy after a long trip. It becomes worse when your hair is down the entire time making it more vulnerable to wind, grime, and your own oily fingers. When you finally arrive at your destination, your hair is a ... (more)

It is well-known that thoughts create emotions. But, the full consequences of this fact are largely misunderstood. Thoughts create emotions. Then, those emotions guide our behavior. For example, the thought â??Iâ??m never going to succeed at school, why should I even study?â?? creates emotional distress. That emotional distress can easily ... (more)

To stress you out beyond your normal limits with extreme mental and physical challenges to make you worthy of serving with the worldâ??s most elite fighting force. This is the simple principle of the US Navy SEALS. But, donâ??t confuse simple with easy. In order to be one the greatest ... (more)