Many parents do not know how, do not want to, or lack the communication skills necessary to talk to their children about money in general. So when a money crisis develops, the potential to pass fearful and negative attitudes towards money to the next generation increases. How effective are you…
Maybe you just got dumped, haven’t had sex in longer than you’d like to admit or are just really horny. Whatever the reason, a one-night stand could be the cure. However, if you’re new to sex with strangers, you might be a little leery. Before you hit the clubs on…
By Jae Jans Do you want to learn how to meditate but don’t know where to start? When you think of meditation do you think of a guy or girl with their thumb and index finger touching to make a circle, sitting cross-legged on the ground, saying “oooohhhhhmmmm?” If so…
Emotional eating is a coping mechanism we use to deny feelings of stress or anxiety. Whenever we are discontent, we seek comfort in food. When we were young, our parents urged us to “have a cookie” and feel better. Now, we soothe our inner child’s emotional letdowns in the same…
By Pat Barone Successful weight management requires a lifestyle change that includes healthy eating patterns and lots of activity. Making far-reaching changes may be even more challenging if you are involved in relationships that promote or support an unhealthy approach to eating and exercise. For example, does your best friend…
Do you have a friend who lately seems like they might want to be more than just a friend? Are you having a hard time figuring out just how platonic your friendship might be? Navigating any relationship can be difficult, but there a few fairly reliable ways to figure out…
Before your first cup of coffee. Before even wiping the sleep form your eyes. The first thing many people do is step onto the scale to assess the damage from yesterday’s overindulgence, or to see if the extra 20 minutes of cardio paid off. Does this mean you are overly…
You were doing so well on your diet! Now you’re covered with cookie crumbs, and the remains of a container of Ben & Jerry’s are melting on the coffee table. You’ve had another eating binge, you feel awful, and you’re ready to give up. But you can bounce back. Many…
BeNiceOrElse.com Like it or not, there are times when you have to get along with someone you may have struggles with. It could be a boss, an ex-spouse, or a next-door neighbor. How can you maintain good rapport with someone you’re struggling with? Be nice, be nice, be nice! That…
Weight loss is a lifestyle. You live in a world that tells you to lose weight — while tempting you to gain more. To maintain successful weight loss, you must address the mental issues, not just the physical. Weight loss is work. “Get-thin-quick” schemes are as unreliable as “get-rich-quick” schemes….