There are a lot of qualities that are important for leadership including but not limited to honesty, confidence, and communication among others. A lot of people become managers and leaders before they are ready. They get promoted, and thrown up the ladder --- being groomed for the next step. But do they possess what it takes? ...
When You Don’t Simply Feel Enough
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. There will be many times in your life where you won’t feel like you are enough. It can happen in your career, your relationships and just in the general day-to-day. Let me tell you, it is a horrible feeling. Here is a little secret, you absolutely are enough! No matter what ...
Turning it off
With email, smartphones, and now smartwatches, it's not so easy to "turn off" and take a break from work and the madness we live in sometimes. The constant work emails, the "leash" of being constantly on although we think we're not. The way we can't help but check to see what that one message said. ...
10 Quotes to Motivate You Any Crappy Week
"If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission." --Anonymous "Opportunities don't happen, you create them." --Chris Grosser "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." --Eleanor Roosevelt "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." --Bill Gates "You must expect great things of yourself before you can ...
They Say You Can’t Have it All, But Can You?
Balance is a B*tch. It takes effort, and lots of time management to work. Truth. And when it comes to wanting all the things you want in life, sometimes sacrifice happens, or things falter at times. According to this Inc article Work, Sleep, Family, Fitness, or Friends: Pick 3 --- You can't have it all. ...
Eat a little, Eat a lot
Our society has made us worry about every little morsel that goes into our mouths. How many calories is in that bite of cake? Can I afford the calories to eat out today? How many sugars are in that drink? If I have wine instead of an appetizer will my calorie count max out? Does that ...
It’s The Weekend – Or Close Enough
Every weekend needs to be celebrated. Time for us to let off the stress. Let go off the week. Take a little time to dance it off... And until then, this Playlist will get us through... Listen Now!
Morning Rituals
Rituals. Seemed like too much of a passe, feel good word to me at first. Like why do I need a "ritual." Why can't it just be a "routine" or "habit." It can be. Truthfully, it's whatever you prefer to call it and feel comfortable with. Over time, I've grown to like more of the ...
When Life Hands You Mangos
Mangos. Not lemons. Mangos, because it's sweet, and awesome, and you can make pretty great stuff out of it. And like most situations, you can turn it into something even more positive. When I first moved to NYC, just a wee 5 months ago, I was excited. Like a kid in a candy store. Wondering, what ...
Investing in your number one asset…YOU
Written by contributing blogger, Audrea Laffely. Our days are busy. We have demanding jobs, children and families that need our support, friends that we want to see and a million other responsibilities that pop up and fill our days. After spending so much time with all the to-dos, it’s sometimes hard to find the motivation to ...