February is here, and for many of us, those steadfast New Year’s resolutions to be healthier, more productive, kinder to our spouse—whatever—are starting to lose steam. When life gets hard (as it always does) our good intentions often fly out the window. We feel frustrated. We slip back into old…
It’s July and the start of Q3. The year is halfway over. Yes, really! Every year I awake amazed that we’ve sprinted to the midpoint of a year. The big question this poses for me: Am I halfway finished with my 2015 goals? Hitting annual goals takes discipline. And, it…
As a consumer, you know the holiday season inches up earlier and earlier every year—often with Halloween decorations competing with Christmas and Hanukkah for retail shelf space. While it seems early (don’t kill the messenger), some ideas take time to vet, order, budget or fulfill so earlier planning is helpful….and…