It was 1983 and I was smoking a cigarette and pounding beers with my friends while I perused the want ads looking for my future. At nineteen my life was a blank slate and anything was possible. My future was unclear but I knew I didn’t want to be a career waitress like Donna, my […]
Image source The advent of technology has ushered in remarkable conveniences as it seamlessly connects us to information, colleagues, and clients, regardless of geographical boundaries. The incessant ping of emails, the allure of social media, and the ever-tempting call of the smartphone have created a workplace culture characterized by perpetual digital distraction. This results in […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer Thankfully, I am not estranged from my children. But there is no doubt that my relationship with them has changed over time. As they graduated college and began to become more independent. As they married and started their own families. It was difficult for me to recognize, accept and respect that […]
The countdown to the holidays has begun, and for many of us that means holiday stress. Walk into any grocery store or big box retailer and the Halloween, Thanksgiving and yes, even Christmas or Chanuka decorations are on display. Personally, I think the retailers are rushing things, but in terms of planning for the holidays […]
Dear Barbara, my mother has progressive cancer. She has refused hospice because she wants to go to the emergency room if she needs to. We’ve had hospice for two other family members and they were wonderful. I am so disappointed she won’t accept their help. I need their help. She lives alone. I live several […]
Photo via Adobe Stock Images Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Know The Science Behind Standing at Work: How It Affects the Body? Our guest blog suggests that the science behind standing at work explains how it affects the body, for better or worse, to illustrate if you are better on your feet […]
We are still in Alaska enjoying our bucket list trip, and today we have chosen to do some short hikes and sightseeing. We have just taken the tram up the side of the mountain so we can explore the peak. We notice some people who are wearing safety harnesses as we are standing in line […]
Carolyn Choate is the Host of The Financially Free Author Podcast where she interviews experts in all aspects of book writing, publishing, launching, selling and more. She’s also the owner of Financially Free Author, where she helps coaches, speakers, and authors of all kinds to keep selling books AFTER the launch is over! She offers […]
Hi. I’m Connie. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, I speak to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. This blog post will help you know more about green living, which you will need as you consider starting a business. How to Embrace Green Living By adopting green living habits, seniors can […]
Path of Happiness: Discovering the Route to Lasting Joy If you’re like most people, you probably seek happiness in your life. Happiness is an emotional state that is characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. It’s something that we all want, but it can be elusive and hard to come by. However, there […]