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Motivation vs. Discipline: The Ultimate Showdown

May 26, 2023 by Sam
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Motivation is a powerful and intoxicating but mercurial force. It feels great and can help a person accomplish amazing things. But motivation relies on emotions and can be fleeting. As a result, some say you …

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The Massive Long-Term Impact of Short-Term Goals

May 25, 2023 by Sam
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When you read about setting and achieving goals, much of the conversation often centers on massive, life-trajectory-altering aspirations. It makes sense – these are often the most challenging goals to achieve, and the payoff can …

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Self-Respect: The Secret Sauce for Confidence, Compassion, and Contentment

April 26, 2023 by Sam
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Self-respect is a quiet force that often weaves its way through your entire day. It influences how you think about yourself, how you treat others, and your decisions. Learning to see it and appreciate its …

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Constructive Criticism: How to Give and Receive Healthy, Positive Feedback

April 24, 2023 by Sam
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Think back to the last time you received feedback from a coworker, friend, or family member – was it a helpful tool for growth, or did it leave you feeling discouraged and defeated? The power …

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The Participation Trophy Controversy: Problem or Progress?

April 13, 2023 by Sam
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Participation trophies, the small awards usually granted to children after completing a youth sports season, are a matter of heated debate. Many are quite vocal in opposing the practice, viewing it as detrimental to youth …

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The Willpower Workout: 7 Ways to Improve Your Self-Control

April 12, 2023 by Sam
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Willpower is a word many treat as synonymous with “strength of character.” Strong people have it and use it to accomplish ambitious ends, and the rest of us simply lack it. But the new science …

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Understanding Liquid Assets and Why You Need Them

April 6, 2023 by Linda Meltzer
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Should a recession come soon, households and businesses will want liquid or cash-equivalent assets that they can quickly convert into cash without loss of value to continue to pay their monthly bills and living expenses. …

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6 Financial Self-Care Tips to Improve Your Financial Wellness

March 31, 2023 by Sam
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Recent years have seen a rapid proliferation of the conversation around wellness. Among other factors, social media and online communities continue to empower more people every day to take charge of their physical, mental, emotional, …

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Categories Money Mindset

DINK Generation: Are Young Families Choosing Income Over Kids?

March 30, 2023 by Sam
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DINK families – those with multiple working adults and no children, were once seen as relatively uncommon, though not necessarily unheard of. Today, DINKs are quickly becoming more the rule than the exception. The past …

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Is the Streetlight Effect Clouding Your Decisions?

March 28, 2023 by Sam
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Have you ever found yourself diligently working to solve a problem while actively avoiding the one thing you know will resolve it? This behavior is more common than you may think, and it’s due to …

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