How to be happier

How to be happier

A few years ago, on a really, really bad day, I Googled “how to be happier” in a desperate attempt to find answers to the difficult questions I was asking myself about my life. I lost a few hours in that proverbial internet rabbit hole, overwhelmed by all the positive...
Being Smart About … Debt & Saving

Being Smart About … Debt & Saving

Your Question: I have a full-time job, and I also do some freelance work in my spare time for additional income. Should I use the “bonus” money from my side-gig to pay down my mortgage faster, or should I put it into a savings account? Have 5 seconds?...
How to Un-Slump Yourself

How to Un-Slump Yourself

In my last blog, we talked about the inevitable wall you will hit when you’re working towards a goal – a.k.a., the slump. While we all know that the path to success is not without obstacles, it can be hard to admit that things aren’t going as planned. You...
Are You In A Summer Slump?

Are You In A Summer Slump?

The summer might be heating up but I’ve been slowing down – literally and figuratively! I was sick for almost two weeks this month and spent a few days in bed catching up on sleep. When my body shuts down like that I know it’s trying to tell me something. The message...