How Destructive is Retail Therapy to Your Psyche?
You may be surprised at what provides the electric jolt of shopping… Susan had a…
Bullies Are Among The Most Well Liked And Hated At Work
As a longtime hotel manager for upscale resorts across the U.S., Sandrine had spent her…
Women, Work and Happiness: How Full is the Glass?
When you look at the surveys about the challenges women face at work – from…
Did Your Family Harbor Secrets?
Glynnis has a secret. A big one. When she was 17, she had a child…
5 Secrets to Success At Work And In Life
In 1998, psychologist Martin Seligman announced he was founding a new branch of psychology—one that,…
Cellphone, Destroyer of Relationships
Seth and Patrice had a rule, common these days among families: No cellphone-checking at the…
What Do Women Want?
It’s a question constantly being asked. They want equal pay. Supportive mentors. More opportunity to…
For Richer or Poorer? When Your Friends Have More
Layla, a stay-at-home mother of two, had a pretty good life. Sure, money was tight—her…
Modesty Isn’t Always The Best Policy
As more and more women reach the top levels of their profession, even becoming family…
What Your Selfie Says About You
Are Your Selfies Ruining Your Relationships? Earlier this week, a Texas mother of four, Kimberly…
What To Do If You’ve Become The Office Mean Girl
I’ve studied the Queen Bee phenomenon as it relates to the modern day workplace. For…
Do You Need an “Engagement Counselor”?
For Caroline, the wedding invitation was the first sign of trouble. On it, she and…
The Best Way To Deal With Stress Is To Get On Top Of It
A textbook definition of stress is: “a condition or feeling experienced when an individual perceives…
Does Success Bring Happiness?
The old saying, “ Success is getting what you want and happiness is wanting what…
Dogs Don’t Lie
In a world where truth can be situational and trust used to calculated advantage, I’m…
Are Men Toast?
I faithfully drank eight glasses of water a day. I was told it was good…
A Case for the Working Mom
Julie always expected she’d quit her job as a technical recruiter as soon as she…