Motivational

For as long as I can remember, I have been a fairly ambitious person. As a young child, I kept journals filled with ideas about what my future should look like. From dream jobs to where I would live, I’ve always had a good idea about what I wanted to accomplish in the years that […]

Newly released figures put the cost of raising a child at more than $300,000. This week, Julien and Kiersten Saunders share the pre- and post-baby costs you need to factor into your family-planning budget, what products and maternity items you can skip buying, and their No. 1 tip when it comes to spending. Prices vary

Dr. Shawn Robinson was diagnosed with dyslexia as a teen. After being encouraged to pursue a mastery of language, he created Dr. Dyslexia Dude, a series of graphic novels that feature a young superhero with dyslexia. This week, Robinson joins Karen Allen to talk about his own dyslexia journey, why the dictionary is his favorite

We become preoccupied with belonging, or fitting in, starting in childhood—something which continues all the way into our adult years. This week, behavioral scientist Jon Levy joins Tristan Ahumada to explain the science behind creating meaningful connections, the importance of investing in others and the process of building trust. According to Levy, several factors are

Virtual therapy provides mental and emotional healthcare to those who may not otherwise have access. Users receive the counseling they need remotely, through their digital device such as laptop, desktop or a mobile app—think of it as telemed, but for mental health and well-being. Telehealth provides virtual counseling for individuals when and where you need

Chad L. Coleman is a critically acclaimed TV, film and stage actor best known for his roles as fan-favorite Tyreese in the Golden Globe-nominated series The Walking Dead and reformed criminal Dennis “Cutty” Wise in the Emmy-nominated HBO drama The Wire. Coleman currently stars as Klyden in Seth MacFarlane’s comedy-drama The Orville. His past TV

Picture this. On Friday morning you rush to the hospital with a sick child. Your partner is crying and you’re suffering from chronic lack of sleep. You cancel your 11 a.m. consultation with a potential client who’s clearly annoyed. At 4 p.m. you’re supposed to start a brand-new college teaching job. Luckily the doctor gives

Improving the performance of a team member is not a one-way street. Your team members will trust and follow you only when they feel you put in an effort to make their life and work-life better. If you remember one thing about this process, let it be this: Your team will always remember how you

Who we are as people, and the skills we accrue, have the potential to be a great determinant of our success in both our personal and professional lives. Research has previously shown that the big five personality traits play a large role in our lives, from influencing career choices to predicting life satisfaction.  Outside of

Let me start by saying a couple of things self-care is not. Self-care isn’t: An excuse to continually be unhealthy. A cheat day every once in a while is fine (encouraged even, because balance), but you can’t use “self-care” to justify poor habitsSpending excess money on yourself that you don’t have. Debt has never done