The life lesson: not only can you make envy work for you — it can improve your life! The successful woman: Helen Gurley Brown – a woman envied by men and women alike. Here’s what Gurley Brown says about envy: “Nearly every glamorous, wealthy, successful career woman you might envy now started out as some kind of schlep.” Few women are born successful, fulfilled, happy, and living the life of their dreams. To make envy work for you (instead of draining your energy and …
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These six natural ways to cope with insomnia and sleeplessness caused by depression will help you fall asleep and get a better night’s sleep. If you’re dealing with depression and sleep problems, your bedroom may be a place of anxiety and stress.
If you're searching for gifts for grandpa and grandma at Christmas, you'll find creative ideas here. Many of these gift ideas for grandparents are based on my own experience buying gifts for my in-laws and grandparents.
If you accidentally hurt your dog or cat - or you had to put your pet down - these ways to deal with guilt for causing your pet's death will help you cope.
If you receive a notice of termination, should you hire an employment lawyer to read through it? Here’s how my husband handled the layoff package he received from the company he was employed at for 10 years
These ideas on how to help a friend cope with the death of a child are inspired by a six year old boy who recently drowned in a creek in my neighbourhood in North Vancouver.
Staying positive in a world of constant change can be challenging, particularly when dealing with difficult situations. Yet knowing how to stay positive is required in order to attract and create better life circumstances.
It’s surprisingly difficult to find the strength to leave a bad relationship! You’d think it’d be simple (if you don’t like the way your boyfriend or husband treats you, then leave) but it’s actually quite complicated.
In this job description, you'll learn about massage therapy and what a registered massage therapist does, including training, salary, and career tips.
A list of 14 White Elephant gift ideas for holiday parties at Christmas, plus the rules for the gift exchange. Here's how a White Elephant Gift Exchange works so you know what you're getting yourself into!
Travel Writer Lori Henry Working as a freelance travel writer is as gritty as it is glamorous! This job description and career tips are from a professional travel writer, who is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Lori Henry works all over the world, and has written for several national magazines. Here, she describes her job as a travel writer and offers a bit o’ career advice for aspiring freelancers. But first, a writing quip: “I write when I’m inspired, and I …
Today, One Thing I can do to make a difference in my North Vancouver neighborhood is to create an online space for community connections in Deep Cove, BC.
Even if Thanksgiving dinner is only hours away, it's not too late to find a thoughtful Thanksgiving gift. Often, the only places open on Thanksgiving Day are small supermarkets, grocery stores, or gas stations.
Whether you’re becoming an acupuncturist or you just want an inside look into acupuncture jobs, don’t miss this job description! These career tips are from a self-employed acupuncturist who is happy to share her education, work, and salary information. “If you want to be a self-employed acupuncturist, you have to be completely dedicated to the medicine and learn all you can about managing a business,” says Kristen Burris, the Founder, President, and Medical Director of American Acupuncture Center. “You may be …
When you’re looking for tips for what to do with turkey leftovers, remember turkey is a bland meat. So, you can incorporate turkey leftovers into most dishes.