Interesting story on Yahoo - Happiness: 3 amazing tips from the world’s oldest case study. The gist is that they have been studying a group for 72 years. The study measured “a formula-some mix of love, work, and adaptation-for a good life.” And they came away with 3 things that you need for happiness.
1. Have [...]
I did not grow up in a wealthy family. We were not poor either. I guess we were average. We lived in a small town about 30 miles from the city. My mom did not work while I was living there, instead she took care of me and my two younger brothers. My father was [...]
You know what is frustrating? Trying to help someone that SAYS that they want and need help but through their actions say otherwise.
I have a friend that asked me a few weeks ago to help her get a handle on her finances. She makes over $40,000 a year, lives with family (which means she doesn’t [...]
I have what you might call an interesting relationship with my parents. To say that it is love-hate is a bit of an understatement.
See, I have two younger brothers. One is 12 years younger and the other is 4 years younger (I think - we aren’t exactly close). I am officially the black sheep of [...]
I have been struggling lately with how far is too far when it comes to pushing someone to achieve their potential. Or maybe not even something as bold as their potential, but just pushing them enough to motivate them away from reality tv and online games.
How far is too far? And what is not pushing [...]
