Have you ever reluctantly agreed to do something that you did not want to do? Maybe you felt guilty saying no or you were simply trying to avoid a confrontation or an uncomfortable exchange. Whatever the reason, a lack of assertiveness is usually behind every “I wish...

Ah summer - the season of fun in the sun, vacations and get-togethers. With all that fun, routine tends to take a back seat. On the other hand, fall is the season of routine. While winter asks us to hunker down, fall asks us to get involved. With more things to be...

A sense of community and connection with others adds value to our lives. Often, we find it in our social circles, family or in extracurricular activities. When we are lucky, it happens at work too.  When we feel a sense of community, we feel connected to something...

Vacation, all I ever wanted.. Vacation, time to get away. - The Go-Go’s, Vacation   It is no secret that taking time away from work is important. Whether going on vacation to spend time with family and friends or simply taking time to unwind, using your vacation...

Sometimes it can feel like life is passing us by. With a neverending to-do list on our plates, it is easy to let goal setting go by the wayside. While the New Year brings visions of a more organized, healthy and blissful life, rarely do those visions come to fruition....