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How Hormones Can Sabotage Your Spending
You may be “lucky” enough to notice some hormone-related changes to your attitude once every 28 days or so. But did you know that the same hormones that regulate your cycle also act on your brain every day, affecting the way you think, act—and... ➡
The Upside of Excess
We've all heard the advice: Get enough sleep, don't overdo the cocktails, and give yourself time to slow down, meditate, get centered. In other words, strive for balance—in your diet, life, and finances. Because then all will be well, right?... ➡
Proper Prep for Time Off
The holidays demand that even small biz owners take some time off. Here, three smart ways to prep for a seasonal break, courtesy of small business coach Tara Gentile’s ScoutieGirl site and contributor Alicia Parsons. Alert clients. Besides... ➡
U.S. Olympic Gals Go for the Gold
It’s got to be a first: At the 2012 Olympics, U.S. women won more gold medals than men—29 versus men’s 17. They also won more medals overall: 58 total for U.S. women versus 45 for men, according to the Bleacher Report, a leading sports site. It’s... ➡
Enjoy the Outdoors—Really
Imagine all the things you like about camping. All two of them: fresh air and gorgeous hikes. Now add an outdoor shower, luxurious tents or cabins, chef-prepared meals, maybe even a butler. It’s called “glamping”—where camping gets a facelift... ➡
Thank Stephen Covey for the "Abundance Mentality"
Most people know Stephen Covey, who died Monday, for his still-kicking bestseller, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” We'd like to give a special shout out to # 4: Think Win-Win. Covey is often credited with coining the term “abundance... ➡
Relax at a Monastery
Abbey of New Clairvaux | Photo Source: www.newclairvaux.org Thinking about what it’d be like to really unwind—no cell phone, no Wi-Fi, no flatscreen TV? For your next vacation, go Zen with a monastery stay. You don’t have to take a vow of... ➡
Know Your Biology, Gain Inner Peace
Europe is in an ugly mess and that jobs report the other day made you want to flee to some nice Nordic country that still has jobs and benefits. (Habla Swedish?) We have a better idea. First, consider: the male response to stress is “fight or... ➡
