In many countries throughout the world, Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate loved ones and appreciate our friends. So let's delve into what it means to be a true friend, how one can find friends, and what gets in the way of lasting friendships. What does...
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Election Day. Register to Vote. Vote.
Register to Vote. Election Day. Did you register to vote? Will you vote today? On any given day we make choices about everything from the time we wake up in the morning to the time we go to bed at night. One of life's greatest gifts comes when we realize that we all...
Book Giveaway – Esteemable Acts: 10 Actions for Building Real Self-Esteem
We're delighted to inform you that you have a chance to win some fabulous gifts just in time for a new year - a new beginning! And this isn't just your run-of-the-mill swag, but rather gifts that can change lives and bring people happiness. Successful lawyer, author,...
Time Magazine. Childfree. Motherhood.
The August issue of Time Magazine features an article titled "Having It All Without Having Children." Lauren Sandler states, “[t]he American birthrate is at a record low, as more and more American women decide not to have children.” It further states, "From 2007 to...
Be Silly. Just have fun. Playful.
Be Silly! What does it take to allow yourself to be silly? Some people are natural humorists; they have the capacity to see something funny in all things, starting with themselves. Many people have been making others laugh from the time they entered the world. Recall...
Necessary Roughness. Feedback. Constructive feedback. Self esteem.
The other day I was watching the season premiere of Necessary Roughness, and the star football player—who has a drug and alcohol problem and a bad attitude—walked off the football field when he didn’t like something the new coach had to say. He also was ready to walk...
Jason Collins. Courageous. Ellen Degeneres. Oprah.
On Monday April 29th, Jason Collins of the Boston Celtics became the first professional athlete to publicly admit that he is gay. His decision to come out is being heralded as a new era in professional sports. Some folks thought his decision was brave, others...
Oprah. Self esteem. Building self esteem. Good role model. American Gangster.
Recently I watched the 2007 movie titled, American Gangster. While I loved Denzel Washington’s outstanding portrayal of Frank Lucas, I hated the fact that the movie glorified a drug dealer. The success of the Sopranos, Mob Wives, Growing Up Gotti, and other programs...