Stress or Burnout?

Stress is a national epidemic. Stress makes you feel frazzled and overwhelmed.  The stress of going through a divorce can be devastating.  You need to reduce the stress in your life, and one of  the best ways is with exercise. Burnout on the other hand leaves you unmotivated and may cause depression and heart disease.  Unrelenting pressure plays a huge role in […]

Divorce and Stress

One of the most stressful times of your life is when you are going through a divorce.  Exercise is key to helping you cope with stress.  Stress can make you sick, so you must do everything you can to minimize it. Even an hourly walk every day can be helpful. America is an “overstressed nation” according to a […]

Infidelity Gay Twist

Half the  men would forgive their female partner’s infidelity if it was with another woman, according to a new study on cheating.  Women, however, were less likely to forgive and forget if their boyfriend or husband had been with another man.  The study concluded the participants’ reactions based on basic jealousy instincts. The study was […]

Web Self-Defense

The Internet is the world’s bazaar, delivering virtually anything you want—you never need to leave home!  But the Web is full of crooks who are happy to take your money if you give them the chance. Be suspicious of  “free trials.”  When you give your credit card or debit card number to cover shipping and handling […]

Protect Yourself Against Fraud

Credit card companies say that simple defensive measures can protect you from fraud.  Some are:  shredding new credit card offers and old credit card statements. Not leaving your payment envelope stuck on the mailbox. Other things you should do: —Make sure your credit card company has your phone number so if a suspicious charge appears […]

Fairy Tale for Women of the 21st Century

Once upon a time, in a land far away, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog as she sat contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.  The frog hopped into the princess’  lap and said, “Elegant Lady, I was once a handsome prince, […]

Marriage—Misguided Reasons to Stay

Divorce is difficult.  It is a battle.  These are the reasons why many people stay in a bad marriage.  People use various excuses for staying in a bad marriage:  children, money, vows they made when they married.  Life is too short to stay in a bad marriage. Read “The Top Misguided Reasons to Stay in a Bad […]

Baby Boomers

Some facts about baby boomers: There are 77 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 in the U. S.  Some 7,000 boomers will turn 65 each day beginning December 31, 2010—about 2.5 million next year. 71% of Americans believe that boomers should be encouraged to work past normal retirement age.