Be Thankful

Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.     —Oprah Winfrey

Body Language

Body language affects how others see us, and it may also change how we see ourselves.  Body language can be very revealing. We can change other people’s perceptions—even our own body chemistry—simply by changing body positions. Research shows that the way we act, think and talk, whether positive or negative, has an effect on our hormones. […]

“Use It or Lose It”

A new study in 2013 of nearly half a million people in France backs up the theory “use it or lose it” when it comes to brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer’s or other types dementia. It’s by far the largest study ever done on this […]

Divorce Mistakes

Some mistakes you should never make: 1. Send stupid, mean letters, text messages or emails to your so-to-be ex. All these will be saved and used against you later. 2. You need to prepare financially for the battle. If you don’t prepare, you won’t have a chance to improve your chances for success. 3. If […]

Ending Alimony

Some states are deciding on proposals to end alimony. Alimony has always protected the spouse who stays at home and takes care of the children and creates a home for the family. Most married mothers with children at home either don’t work or work less than full time. So if they get divorced, alimony is […]

Breakup Coach

Some people just can’t get over a breakup by themselves, so they hire a “breakup coach.” They are therapists or psychologists who specialize in helping someone cope with a breakup. They are trained in grief counseling and can treat you in-person, on the phone or via Skype. Although it’s called heart-break coaching, a person can […]

Your Social Image

If you are a savvy person,  you know to be careful what you post to Facebook and Twitter. You never want to post something that will come back to haunt you—even years later.  If you want to get an idea of the online identity that you’ve created to these and other social networks, you should […]

Family Breadwinner

Women are not only usually the primary caregivers in a family, but now they are increasingly the primary breadwinners too. Working Moms are the top breadwinners in more than 40 percent of American households with at least one child under 18. This is the highest rate in history, according to the Pew Research Center. Women’s […]