Month: December 2016

5 New Year’s Resolutions for 2017

What do you have planned for your 2017 New Year's resolutions? Some of us get really into making New Year’s Resolutions. Others of us feel discouraged and frustrated by how often we’ve burned out by mid-January. Whichever side you fall on, it’s always good to take a moment to assess your life... read more

Making New Year’s Eve Plans to Start 2017 Off Right

Stay safe this New Year’s Eve. We all enjoy a good New Year’s Eve party. What better way to round off a week of holiday cheer than by celebrating with your friends! But in the midst of all the celebration, sometimes we go too far and end up starting the new year with some regrets—or maybe... read more

5 Last-minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Left your shopping till the last minute? Here are our top suggestions. Between work, finals, and life, we can all fall behind in our Christmas shopping. If you’re finding yourself completely shocked that the big holiday is this weekend, trust us: you’re not the only one. We’ve all been in... read more

Focusing on Experiences this Holiday Season

How can we focus less on “stuff” and more on living this holiday season? Even those of us who love shopping can find this time of year exhausting. We want to focus on family, friends, and relationships. But we also feel ourselves pressured by the stress of finding just the right gift for the... read more

How can I have honest conversations on sensitive topics?

Where is the balance between speaking from the heart and listening with compassion? Thanks to recent events, many of us have probably had a tough time lately keeping our cool in the midst of some contentious issues. We hear or see something which triggers some strong emotions, and our instinct is... read more