Life Advice and Skills

5 Ways to be Remembered Fondly By Those In Our Lives

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

“Life is short” sounds a little cliche, but it is the truth. Life guarantees none of us a certain amount of time on this planet. There...

Why Watching the News Sometimes Makes us Feel Powerless

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Until recently, I have never been a news watcher. I would read the news occasionally when I saw a headline I felt I needed to be...

Why Trump’s Presidency is a Trauma Survivor’s Nightmare

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read

If you have ever been a victim of abuse, gaslighting, or emotional trauma, then you might have been feeling triggered during the last four years. This...

20 Tragic Celebrity Deaths in 2020 That Brought Us to Tears

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

It feels like all of us have lost someone we know to 2020. It has been a year of struggle and sadness for everyone. These celebrities...

How to Use the Struggles of 2020 to Ensure a Successful 2021

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Is it even possible to take all the sadness, confusion, and struggles we lived through since the start of 2020 and use them to ensure that...

10 Inspirational Christmas Movies on Netflix You Won’t Want to Miss

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

If you are like many people right now, you aren’t traveling or participating in a myriad of holiday parties. It might be a quieter, more laid-back...

Hopeful Ways to Cope With the Grief Affecting Many of us During the Holidays

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

There are many types of grief that people, and children, deal with over the holiday season. There are children in the foster care system whose parents...

Is the COVID-19 Social Holiday Guilt Getting to You Too?

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

COVID-19 has changed the way we do so many things as a society. It has affected the little things, like shaking hands when you meet someone...

3 Things to Recognize About Your Pandemic Bubble

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

The phrase ‘pandemic bubble’ shouldn’t be unfamiliar to any of us at this point. We have been hearing it for months now. However, what it means...

18 Lessons I’ve Learned From 18 Years of Marriage

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Weddings have taken a hit in 2020, and the views on marriage have been changing among Millenials. According to Philip Cohen, a sociology professor at the University...

Lessons From Our Everyday Heroes on Celebrating The Holidays This Year

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

How we celebrate the holidays and special events in our lives has been a changing landscape during 2020. In the spring and summer, weddings were the...

30 Life Lessons You’ll Want to Learn Before Turning 30

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read

My husband turned 40 this year, and he has been reflecting on his life so far. I have a few years to go until I reach...

Everything You Need to Know About Trusted News Sources

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Like many Americans lately, I have been glued to the all-day news channels. My favorite is CNN: Chris Cuomo, Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper, and Don Lemon...

The Art of Losing: Your Behavior in Defeat Matters

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Dealing…sounds less slimy than ‘wheeling and dealing.’ However excellent you might be at closing a deal, there will come a time when one gets away from...

Searching For Inner Peace Was an Essential Lesson I Learned in 2020

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

This year has taught us many things, and when I think about how it has changed my life and that of my family, it can feel...

If 2020 Triggered You at Every Turn, You Are Not Alone

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 9 min read

Do you feel triggered by everything that has gone on during this year? There is no shortage of funny memes about 2020. You might have seen...

Don’t Limit Yourself to One Passion if You Want a Full Life

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read

You have likely heard the advice, “Find what you are passionate about and do it for a living.” This is excellent advice. I have recently rekindled...

10 Indie Movies on Netflix Starring People of Color

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

Netflix hosts a vast selection of diverse independent movies just waiting to be watched. Our list of awesome indie movies on Netflix starring people of color...

Why Your Bedroom Should be a Tranquil Space

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read

Our bedrooms are often the space in our house that we seek when we want peace and quiet. We recharge our energy, process our days, and...

Where Do We Go From Here as Americans?

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

If you are like me, you have been glued to the presidential race and your social media feed. However this contentious race pans out, we all...

Are You Suffering From Election Stress Disorder Too?

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

How many hours of election coverage have you watched since November 3rd? Be honest now. For me, I started the morning of Election Day by watching...

Taking Care of Your Needs is Not Selfish, It Is Necessary

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 5 min read

Our society talks a lot about needing self-care, but sometimes the things touted as “self-care” are basic human needs, like showering. If you have ever advocated...

5 Signs You Are Developing Toxic Traits

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

You have likely heard someone referred to as “toxic” before, but what exactly does that mean? What are some toxic traits to look out for in...

Why You Should Fight For The Causes That Matter

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read

Life is short, but as humans, we fill it with as many meaningful experiences as we can. If you asked most people, they would say they...

Can We Stay Sane During The Days Between Now and The Election?

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read

No matter which side of the political spectrum you sit, I think there is one thing that we can all agree on: this election is making...

How The Full Spectrum of Human Nature is in All of Us

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

I am a writer on Medium, and I recently submitted a piece to a publication. The editor responded to me directly and said that “there is a...

10 Tips on How To Become a Better Cook – Even When Busy

Liza Baker | 9 min read

Remember that scary statistic that one-third of our country is overweight and one-third of us are obese? The news in April 2016 was not good, as...

4 Ways to Restore the Peace Between Parent & Child

Kelly Shields | 3 min read

As a parent, one has plenty of opportunities to reflect on motivations and outcomes—both one’s own and those of the children we are raising. Introspection, the...

Learn How To Be A Good Friend To Those Who Mean Most To You

Jacqueline Walker | 7 min read

Friendships occur when two or more individuals develop a connection built from understanding, respecting, and caring about each other’s needs, ideas, concerns, desires, and feelings. Thus,...

My House is Divided Over the New Mulan Movie

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read

We are huge Disney fans in our house. I have every Disney movie from my childhood on VHS tapes still. My children have watched them all...

5 Surprising Ways Trauma is Affecting You

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read

If you have experienced trauma as a child, you might wonder how it affects your life today. Many of the things you think and feel are...

How to Change Your Beliefs About Money

Kayla Matthews | 7 min read

We can only generate, save and invest as much as our mindset allows us to.

How to Inspire Your Kids to Greatness From The Very Beginning

Wichly Cazeau | 5 min read

As parents, we are able to recognize our children’s strengths and potential but don’t always appropriately inspire our kids to have big dreams, accomplish their goals...

3 Ways to Support Someone With Severe Anxiety

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

As a diagnosis, anxiety can sometimes be hard to understand because we all feel anxious at times, which is a normal response to stress. For instance,...

Best Decision-Making Techniques for Life’s Tough Choices

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Every single one of us has faced tough decisions before. We make a crazy number of choices daily, some with little conscious thought, like what to...

3 Ways to Find Meaning In Your Life

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read

Do you ever wonder, “How do I find meaning in my life?” Or maybe you wake up every day and wonder what it means to have...

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Trying to Find Your Tribe

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read

Have you ever heard the term, “Your vibe attracts your tribe,” and wondered who makes up your tribe? A tribe is so much more than just...

Top 10 Netflix Shows Out Right Now

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read

Are you still spending a lot of time in your house? Maybe the kids have gone back to school and you are looking for something to...

Can You Really Change Your Life in Less Than a Year?

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

How does someone with a Master’s of Science in Management and Leadership become a full-time writer? How do you leave a field you have spent nearly...

10 Reasons Why Entrepreneurship Will Make You Feel Alone

Christina Comben | 8 min read

As any successful entrepreneur will tell you, it’s not always easy. In fact, entrepreneurship is almost never easy. Most entrepreneurs have to start out with little...

3 Things Hamilton Reminded Me About Being an American

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read

Sadly, the political views in our nation seem to be divided into two groups at the moment. I know that this is a problem with a...

Historical Accuracies That Make Hamilton Even Better

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

In the opening song of the hit Broadway show Hamilton, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, we get hit with a bunch of information. It is a lot...

How to Stay Informed With Current Events Without Going Crazy

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Struggling to stay informed with current events without diving headfirst into the abyss? Below you’ll find a few things you can do to find balance and...

How to Educate Our Children (and Ourselves) on White Privilege

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

How do you explain white privilege to your white children? First, you must understand what white privilege is. Then you have to talk to your children....

5 Things to Look For When Picking a Therapist

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Choosing to explore therapy is not always an easy decision, mainly because the things that lead us to treatment are painful and raw. These are the...

Congratulations on Your First Hater

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

“Congratulations” is not the word I expected to hear when I reached out to tell people about my first real hater. A hater is someone negative...

A Complete Guide on How to Get a Credit Card with No Credit or Bad Credit

Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 11 min read

Do you have a credit card in your wallet right now? If not, you’re in the minority in this country. In recent years, studies have shown...

5 Things You Can do to be an Antiracist

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Ibram X. Kendi is a black man and author of How to Be an Antiracist. In the book, Kendi offers an in-depth examination of his mind...

Black Lives Matter Protests: Truth Vs Fiction

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 6 min read

America can’t breathe. Years of racial injustices, laws designed to oppress, and financial practices meant to keep black people disadvantaged have finally caught up with the...

As a White Person, Here Are 3 Things We Can Do to Support Justice For Black People

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

New stories of injustice emerge amid the protesting and anger on an almost daily basis. I hear each with sadness, shame, and a desire to do...

How to Fight Grief Induced Mental Exhaustion

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

The month of May comes every year, marking the almost halfway point of another trip around the sun. The closer May gets, the more mental exhaustion...

How to Stay Connected When You Miss Your Family and Friends

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

Looking for ways to stay connected to your loved ones? Keep reading to learn of some great avenues to foster more meaningful connections with your loved...

3 Lessons About Life We Can Learn From Trolls: World Tour

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 7 min read

The new Trolls movie received some mixed reviews around my house. Both of my children (a teenage girl and a pre-teen boy) enjoyed it. They laughed...

You Don’t Have to Talk to Toxic Members of Your Family

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

It is not an easy thing to acknowledge that you have a relationship with a toxic person. It is even harder when you realize that this...

Why You Need to Watch Michelle Obama’s Netflix doc “Becoming”

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

As a black woman plagued by the anxiety of dealing with a pandemic, Michelle Obama’s new Netflix documentary Becoming is the inspirational tale I desperately needed...

7 Ways to Recognize When Someone is Gaslighting You

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

What exactly does gaslighting mean? How can you tell if someone is gaslighting you? If you have been asking yourself these questions, then chances are someone...

9 Things Money Can’t Buy That We Always Forget About

Ayah Danica V. Granada | 6 min read

Some are born rich, while others work their way up. It’s a fact of life. Money is necessary for us to survive; we are just human...

10 Relaxing Video Games Perfect for Newbies

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

Whether you are new to gaming or a veteran, these video games are a one-way ticket to relaxation. From detailed life simulators to intuitive puzzle games,...

3 Ways to Say Thank You to the Coronavirus Helpers in Your Community

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 3 min read

It is human nature to focus on our own needs when uncertainty and turmoil come knocking on our doors. COVID-19 didn’t just knock politely, but instead,...

10 Uplifting Reality TV Shows You Can Stream Right Now

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

There’s so much more to reality TV than gossip and catty drama. Below, we have a handpicked list of the best heartwarming reality TV shows you...

10 Life Aha Moments And Their Incredible Insights

Debbi King | 8 min read

I have been blessed with many aha moments in my life. I look at aha moments as gifts from God – that He loves me enough...

What You Need to Know About Social Distancing

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

One of the many buzzwords surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is “social distancing.” Below, we will discuss what exactly social distancing is, how long you are recommended...

3 Tips for Curbing a Trauma-Induced Parenting Style

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

If you are a survivor of childhood trauma, who now has children, it has probably occurred to you that your past plays a role in how...

How to Recognize and Break Free From Trauma Bonds

Danielle Dahl, Lead Contributor | 8 min read

You can do it, and your life will be infinitely better when you do. Trauma bonding refers to the attachment bond that is created through repeated...

10 Inspiring Movies Every Entrepreneur Should Watch in 2020

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

The life of an entrepreneur comes with ups, downs, and lessons learned. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or have already started your own business, below...

10 Hilarious Black TV Shows That Showcase Black Joy

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

With Black trauma etched into American pop culture like a tattoo, it can be hard to find Black media that lifts you up rather than bringing...

11 Nostalgic Inspirational Movies From the 2000s

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

The 2000s: the era of low rise jeans, unbreakable cell phones, and, of course, tons of inspirational movies. A curated list of some of my favorite...

9 Hulu Documentaries That Will Change Your Perspective in 2020

Nia Simone McLeod | 7 min read

In an age where anyone with a smartphone can become a documentarian, documentaries have become more inclusive and expansive. Today, we have curated a list of...

10 Ways to Be Smarter With Your Money in 2020

Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read

The days are passing quickly, and before you know it, you’ll be saying, “Happy New Year!” As you begin a new year, you may select resolutions...

7 Empowering Reasons To Love Your Enemies

Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read

Though we encounter disagreement, fights, and enemies from time to time, we can rise above hate and choose love instead. Below you’ll find some compelling reasons...

How To Fight The Enemy Within You

Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 3 min read

“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” ― Winston S. Churchill It’s easy to dismiss other people’s negative opinions or criticisms....

5 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Do to End 2019 With Momentum

Jacqueline Walker | 7 min read

Entrepreneurs take on the challenge of establishing and growing a business endeavor to achieve financial success, launch a new technology, share new methods for handling activities...

The Empowering History of Cannabis & Yoga

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

The healing relationship between yoga and cannabis dates back thousands of years. Throughout history, yogis have used marijuana to improve their practice, strengthen their poses, and...

Are Cannabis Stocks a Good Investment?

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

As the cannabis industry skyrockets in growth, investing in pot stocks looks more appealing and more profitable every day. The market for legal marijuana around the...

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping for CBD

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

If you’re shopping for CBD, you may find it difficult to choose the right brand or product for you. Now that CBD is becoming more popular...

How Smoking Weed Can Make You a Better Gamer

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

Smoking weed and playing videos games is a classic combination. Not only does cannabis make playing games more fun, but it can also improve your skills...

The Simple Guide to Rolling Joints & Blunts

Samantha Williams | 8 min read

Learning how to roll joints and blunts is a simple and satisfying process. These methods of smoking are convenient, portable, and flavorful. Every stoner should know...

How CBD Oil Can Help You Relax

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

Life can be stressful, but thankfully CBD oil can help you relax by reducing stress and anxiety. Most people would agree that stress plays at least...

Top 10 Cannabis Accounts on Instagram to Follow

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

If you love smoking weed, cannabis culture, or marijuana news, you have to check out these incredible 420-friendly Instagram accounts. These profiles post the best content...

The Surprising Link Between Cannabis and Sleep

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

Cannabis is an effective natural sleep aid that makes users feel relaxed, comfortable, and calm. Marijuana can ease physical pain and tension and encourage restfulness. For...

Medical Marijuana Research Skyrockets Across the Globe

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

Countries all around the world are beginning to embrace the benefits of medical marijuana. On an international scale, medical cannabis is being legalized, researched, produced, and...

How meditation can help us manage stress in our fast-paced lives

Daniel Rutter | 7 min read

Looking for the benefits meditation has to offer? Discover how the skill can help us manage stress in our ever-changing, fast-paced lives. Creating everlasting change for...

Legalization & Cannabis Reform Trending in the US

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

Marijuana legalization is becoming popular across the United States and around the globe. States throughout the nation are now choosing to decriminalize weed and enact progressive...

Good News of the Week: August 19 – August 23, 2019

Shayla Wilkinson | 7 min read

DELTA DONATES FLIGHTS TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS AND MONEY TO NATIONAL VICTIMS HOTLINE If you travel often, you probably keep your head down and earphones on...

Good News of the Week: August 12 – August 16, 2019

Shayla Wilkinson | 6 min read

If you want to keep a smile on your face, don’t turn on the news. It seems like we are constantly bombarded by negativity and depressing...

5 Benefits of Jumping Rope During Your Morning Routine

Ayah Danica V. Granada | 6 min read

Discover some amazing benefits of jumping rope and why you should add it to your fitness routine. Ropes aren’t just made for tying knots and keeping...

How to Stay Informed With Current Events Without Going Crazy

Ayah Danica V. Granada | 6 min read

Discover how to watch the news without losing your head. Although we are constantly being bombarded with endless negative headlines, there is still plenty to look...

6 Gym tips to stop feeling like a newbie

Menachem Brodie | 8 min read

No matter what age or fitness background you are, heading to the gym can be an overwhelming – and even intimidating – task. While I’ve been...

How Parenting Mistakes Affect You When You’re Older

Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 9 min read

mis·take məˈstāk/ noun noun: mistake; plural noun: mistakes 1. an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong. Learning From Mistakes Ohhh I have a lot to say...

9 Life Lessons From Sales Superstars

Eddy Baller | 6 min read

A little-known training ground with huge personal development gains is on sales. It doesn’t sound glamorous, but learning sales can teach you how to handle pressure,...

Want To Figure Out How To Be Charming? 10 Practical Suggestions

Jacqueline Walker | 7 min read

The world will view you in a new light once you master these tips on how to be charming!

5 Financial Literacy Skills That Will Save Your Future

Menachem Brodie | 16 min read

Looking for some helpful financial literacy skills? Here are a few simple ideas to help you make informed and effective decisions with all of your financial...

How To Set Financial Goals and Actually Reach Them

Jacqueline Walker | 5 min read

Financial goals are one of the most popular areas of personal pursuit for most working adults. Whether it’s a goal to buy that first car, take...

How to motivate employees to be more productive and efficient

Michael Zhou | 4 min read

High workplace productivity is the hallmark of a successful company. In this ever growing competitive marketplace, ‘hard work’ and ‘smart work’ go hand in hand. This...

The Incredible History of 4/20 Stoner Celebrations

Samantha Williams | 7 min read

The celebration of 4/20, which takes place on April 20th, is the biggest holiday of the year for cannabis enthusiasts around the world. On this day,...

8 Health Warning Signs Not to Ignore

Sameer Ather | 8 min read

Let’s all admit it: we are not always jumping at the opportunity to see a doctor every time we feel some pain or some discomforting health...

Using Haters To Fuel Your Business

Dennis Michael | 4 min read

When I began my company 6 years ago, I had people in my corner who were rooting for my success. Most of them were family and...

Who Was Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge and How Did He Change the World?

Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 2 min read

Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the life and work of Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge on his 225th birthday. Runge was a German analytical chemist who discovered caffeine. He...

5 Tips for Parents on Parenting a Scholar vs. an Athlete

Taayoo Murray | 8 min read

In the Caribbean, there is an expression, “Seven brothers, seven different minds.” As parents, we often try to fit our children into molds. We believe that...

10 Ways to Celebrate Your Children Every Week

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Lead Contributor | 4 min read

There are so many reasons to show our children that we care for them, and these are things that are not done often enough. Whether you...

What Mothers Teach Us about Leadership and Sacrifice

Jacqueline Walker | 7 min read

For many of us, the first example, influence, and direction we are exposed to in life comes from our mother.  We try to emulate her.  Or,...

10 Terms in Business You Should Be Paying Attention To Now

Kacey Mya | 5 min read

Terminology in the business world is always changing. With new forms of technology, developing programs, systems and new standards of the way things should be done,...

5 Mindsets You Need To Give Up to Look and Feel Healthy

Armela Escalona | 5 min read

Do you believe you can cultivate your perception? That you can change how you feel about things, people, and even yourself by simply shifting your mindset?...

Reasons Why People Should Eat Less Meat

Esther Goldenberg | 7 min read

Last week, I met an 11-year-old who asked me if I eat honey. He had just learned that I’m vegan, and he was curious. I, on...

Breathing Exercises That Will Help You Relax in Any Situation

Emily Francis | 7 min read

Breathing exercises that will help you relax in any situation There are so many breathing exercises to potentially choose from when you want to bring change...

The Brutal Truth About The Lifestyle of Entrepreneurship

Michael Dermer | 9 min read

What I am about to tell you is as unfair as it gets. If your company is struggling, or not progressing as quickly as you would...

What Exactly Is a Healthy Lifestyle?

Menachem Brodie | 6 min read

What exactly is a healthy lifestyle? So many people are talking about it nowadays – from your family doctor, to health magazines, and business gurus. But...

Business or Pleasure: The Travelling Habits of Millennials

Derek Lotts | 7 min read

Maturing as both consumers and business owners or entrepreneurs, Millennials are playing a pivotal role in the shaping of just about any market or industry you...

8 Personal Lessons I Learned from my Trip to Costa Rica

Karen Bresnahan | 8 min read

Traveling is an adventure, just like life. You will find that everything you gain from it depends on your attitude. No matter when you do it,...

6 Steps To Creating a Budget That Helps You Reach Your Goals

Kevin Gallegos | 7 min read

Budgeting. For many people, it’s practically a dirty word. But budgeting also can be an amazing tool to help you achieve your goals in life.  ...

How To Add More Good News To Your Timeline

Tonya McKenzie | 4 min read

At this day and age, it is clear that we have become addicted to our social media channels and digital tools. People often can’t wait to...

8 Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs

Grainne Kelly | 5 min read

The path to entrepreneurship is an exciting, fulfilling, and sometimes bumpy one as you navigate your way through the world of small business ownership. Entrepreneurship does NOT...

10 Reasons Why Exercising Changes Your Life for The Better

Kristie Glenn | 4 min read

A funny thing happens when the topic of exercise comes up. Simply because most people know exactly how they feel about it. They either love it,...

How Do I Develop a Millionaire Mindset?

Debbi King | 7 min read

We all want to be millionaires. There is no one who would turn down the opportunity to have a million dollars in their bank account –...

7 Reasons To Go Jogging Even When You Are Busy

Greg Thomas | 5 min read

Not everyone likes to go jogging. Some find it tedious, laborious, and boring.  Not to mention the constant discussion that erupts when a friend or neighbor...

How To Be a Millionaire In 5 Years with These 10 Habits

Jennifer Xue | 6 min read

Here’s how I went from broke to a millionaire in 5 years… I was the classic sample of a “model immigrant.” I first came to the...

15 Things I Learned In 15 Days While Traveling

Brenda Berg | 7 min read

It took me a while to finally have enough courage to push myself to take my first solo trip. Making the decision to pack up and...

9 Hobbies That Won’t Hurt Your Wallet

McKinley Carbone | 5 min read

Starting a new hobby can often feel daunting and can sometimes be expensive. Because every day you are balancing work, family, and everything else life throws...

6 Ways to Say Goodbye to Impulse Buys Once and For All

Makenzi Wood | 8 min read

I remember it was a Sunday, and I was sitting in my crowded apartment. I was surrounded by a DVD boxed set of the Golden Girls, a...

Why You Need to be an Intrapreneur First to Become an Entrepreneur

Nisha Baghadia | 4 min read

Learn what an intrapreneur is and why you need to be one before becoming a successful entrepreneur. We are all well aware of who entrepreneurs are....

20 Things You Are Wasting Money On

Aisha Taylor | 8 min read

Are you aware of how you’re wasting money? Imagine being able to save money without impacting your lifestyle by getting control over the items that you’re...

How to Finally Stop Eating Red Meat

Robert Parmer | 6 min read

Eating red meat everyday? It’s time to make some changes to your diet! While I enjoy plant-powered meals on the regular, I don’t consider myself a vegan...

Will the freelance work trend change traditional education?

Brenna Clarine | 4 min read

Technology affects almost every part of our lives. From finances, shopping, to dating, you will now find up to 40 percent of the workforce online within...

Easy Ways to Minimize Your Travel Costs

Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 5 min read

Often when we plan for an overseas trip, we try to find ways to reduce the cost involved, as it is something that often leads us...

How to Recover from a PR Disaster

Norbert Juma, Lead Editor | 4 min read

Experiencing a public relations crisis? Continue reading this article to learn how to recover from a PR disaster. Reputation can be everything in the world of...

What successful entrepreneurs do on weekends

Menachem Brodie | 7 min read

While it seems that a growing number of people we meet everyday say they are entrepreneurs, many of them are still working to figure out how...

10 Best Travel Blogs for 2020 That Could Change Your Life

Sarah Landrum | 7 min read

Looking for the best travel blogs of 2018? Let’s gooo! Traveling is a wonderful component of the human experience, especially traveling abroad. Getting to take in...

11 Principles of Financial Freedom

T. Harv Eker | 2 min read

Getting rich and achieving financial freedom is a dream for many. Unfortunately, for 95% of people, it’s not a reality. If you don’t follow the right...

How to motivate yourself to save money in college

Lesley Vos | 5 min read

“I am a sophomore, and I do my best to balance my study and private life. Tons of homework and bills for textbooks make me depressed...

10 Essential characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

Shane Barker | 3 min read

Being an entrepreneur takes a lot of focus, hard work, and determination. The traits of a prosperous and fruitful entrepreneurship differ from person to person. But...

Unique Ways to Save Money in 2018

Tasha Mayberry | 14 min read

Looking for some great ways to save money this year? 2018 is upon us!  The start of the new year is exhilarating for me; reflecting back...

How mindfulness can help you build a better business

Sarah Wall | 8 min read

Life is full of distractions. People send 204,000,000 emails, Facebook users share 2,460,000 pieces of content, Twitter users tweet 277,000 times, and 72 hours of video...

4 Workout Motivation Tips To Exercise Instead of Eat When You’re Stressed

Menachem Brodie | 5 min read

It’s a given that as you go through life, you’re going to come into stress regularly. The question is: how are you going to deal with...

7 Steps to Experiment in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Ben Taylor | 8 min read

Bitcoin, a decentralized electronic currency that can be “mined” with high-spec computer hardware, has already made plenty of people incredibly rich. There are countless examples online...

4 Ways To Save Smart And Learn More About Money

Diane Morais | 5 min read

Saving that extra 20, 50 or 100 dollars every month is a great first step when beginning to build your savings. But don’t stop there. It’s...

3 Steps To Make The Dream of Starting Your Own Business Come True

Michael Mason | 6 min read

Always dreamed about starting your own business? You need to be able to trust yourself to be smart enough to figure out tricky situations when they...

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Greg Thomas | 4 min read

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Paul Moyer | 6 min read

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Korie Cantor | 6 min read

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Lisa Concepcion | 6 min read

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Gerald Leonard | 8 min read

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Carl Towns | 7 min read

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Ayah Danica V. Granada | 6 min read

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6 Ways Astrology Can Make Your Life Better

Matthew Currie | 7 min read

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Kali Geldis | 4 min read

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10 Valuable Life Lessons from Martin Luther King Jr.

Bola Olayanju | 4 min read

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Ayah Danica V. Granada | 5 min read

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Tim Blake | 7 min read

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5 Tips for Traveling the World

Chris Stakich | 4 min read

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7 of the Most Exciting New Orleans Tours for First-time Visitors

Casey Imafidon | 5 min read

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Jess Chua | 7 min read

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Greg Thomas | 6 min read

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Jennifer Collins | 6 min read

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Brooke Faulkner | 5 min read

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Cara Maksimow | 4 min read

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Kimmi Sterner | 6 min read

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Jacqueline Walker | 6 min read

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10 Reasons You Should Stop Smoking

Paul Moyer | 7 min read

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Amy Patterson | 7 min read

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7 Ways Traveling Around the World Can Help In Improving Self-Esteem

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10 Benefits of Lemon Water That Improve Your Performance

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Ayah Danica V. Granada | 6 min read

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5 Hidden Road Trip Destinations in the Northwest

Chelsy Ranard | 6 min read

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Going Green: How To Be Good to Your Wallet and the Planet

Kevin Gallegos | 7 min read

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10 Reasons To Pack Your Bags and Travel The World

Karolina & Patryk | 7 min read

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5 Ways to Teach Good Money Habits to Your Children

Paul Moyer | 7 min read

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The 4 Most Important Reasons To Travel The World

Ashley Shaw | 8 min read

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10 Hacks for a Good Credit Score

Kevin Gallegos | 6 min read

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Katie McCann | 5 min read

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10 Reasons Why Teaching Abroad is Right For You

Julianna Will | 5 min read

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The One Salad-a-Day Habit That Will Transform Your Health

Ally Milligan | 6 min read

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10 Reasons to Travel Abroad in High School

Matthew Redman | 5 min read

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Rachael Everly | 4 min read

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Christina Comben | 5 min read

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10 Best Superfoods That Can Help You Boost Your Metabolism

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Well, there are no shortcuts in achieving your ideal weight; there are certain foods that can improve your metabolism. Higher metabolism helps in shredding that extra...

How to Integrate Chinese Medicine into Your Everyday Life

Nan Lu, OMD | 7 min read

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5 Ways To Change Your Mood Into A Positive One While Driving Home

Suzy Ross | 5 min read

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5 Things all parents need to remember when they get upset with their kids

Christopher Sharp | 7 min read

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Paige Arnof-Fenn | 5 min read

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Chelsy Ranard | 6 min read

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G. Elizabeth Kretchmer | 7 min read

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Carrie Krawiec | 3 min read

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Anita Covic | 5 min read

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10 of the Best Internet Marketing Tools for Your Business

A.D. Vuittonet | 4 min read

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Will Norquay | 3 min read

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Dr. Artika Tyner | 4 min read

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Jessi Lampard | 5 min read

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Lisa Baker-King | 9 min read

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Sarah Landrum | 5 min read

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