15 Ways to Respond to Criticism

We all get criticized, but sometimes criticism goes too far.  It just – gets to us.  Here are some ways to respond to the kind of criticism that makes you want to scream.
1. Consider the Source. If you’re being criticized by someone who doesn’t matter to you, then why should their opinion matter to you?
2. [...]

5 Ways to Improve Your Dance Moves

1. Copy.  That’s right.  When you’re on the dance floor, pick someone who looks like they know what they’re doing – and copy some of their moves.  Don’t stare at them and make it obvious, though – just peek over once in a while and get some ideas and how to move your body.
2. The [...]

25 Topics to Discuss Before Kids

Talking about having children with your spouse may be something very natural – you may have already talked about all of these items.  If so, nice work!  If not, go at it.

1. Complications.  If you aren’t able to get pregnant, what options are you willing to seek out?  Adoption? Fertility treatment? How long will you [...]

17 Ways to Avoid Getting Pulled Over

We’ve all been there.  You look in the rear view mirror, see those lights go on, and panic hits you.  Sometimes I blank out the previous couple minutes, was I speeding? did I run a stop sign? did I make an illegal turn? 
Here are some ideas to avoid getting pulled over in the first place.
1. [...]

10 Ways to Successfully Change Careers

Tired of your job?  Ready for something new?  Check out some of these ideas for ways to successfully change careers.
1. Unemployment.  Check out the rules and requirements for qualifying for unemployment.  Before you quit or get fired, you’ll want to be educated about your options for unemployment.  The extra money from Unemployment might be enough [...]

Food Cravings

Food Cravings is a page from Neuropathyworks by Dr. Colleen Huber.  It’s a great and helpful list of Cravings, What your craving means, and healthy foods that have what you need.  This is a list I think I might print off and put on my fridge.  We all get cravings – and knowing what those [...]

11 Reasons Women Should Go Gray

Earlier I wrote a post about Reasons NOT to shave your head.  In this similar hair-theme, the following is a list of reasons why women should allow their hair to go gray.

1. Save Money.  If you’ve been dying your hair for years, you know how expensive it can.  Even if your buying the do-it-yourself hair [...]

17 Ways to Connect with Teenagers

As a parent, teacher, mentor, school administrator, aunt, uncle, or any adult – you may have teenagers in your life that you would like to connect with.  Perhaps you’d like to talk with them, be accepted by them, and have an over-all positive connection with them.  Depending on the teenager, this can be a daunting [...]

10 Ways to get the most out of counseling

If you are going to see a counselor for the first time, it can be pretty intimidating. No matter what issue you are going to work on, the following tips will help you get the most out of counseling. Whether this is your first time or your hundredth, hopefully you can take something [...]

17 Ways to Impress the In-Laws

Whether you are meeting your partner’s parents or extended family for the first time, you might be stressing out about impressing them.  If you are, hopefully this list will help you out a little.
Ways to Impress the In-Laws
1. Stop trying.  The harder you try to impress them, the less genuine and sincere you will be.  [...]