The Truth About Washing Veggies!

When you buy fruits and vegetables (especially fruits), do you wash them before eating or simply start munching? You may have read or heard about the importance of washing produce before eating, but does it really matter that much? In a word: Yes. The basics. The bottom line is whether organic or not, fruits and… Read more »

Feeling Stagnant? Recognize Why and Do Something!

Have you ever hit a point in your life where you felt stuck, either in a certain stage of life, a relationship or a career? As teenagers, many of us felt nobody understood us and wondered when this adolescent angst would just go away (as many teenagers speak in italics). And many of us have… Read more »

Planning a Successful Diet for 2017

The new year fast approaches, and with that comes the typical resolution to start losing weight. Gym memberships soar and the machines are filled…for about six weeks, tops. You want to have the willpower to get healthy, fit into your old pants, get rid of the gut that’s slowly crept its way into your life,… Read more »

Taking Criticism Personally Hurts

When we take risks in our jobs, we are bound to make a few mistakes or do things in a way that a superior may want done differently. It’s how an employee reacts to creative criticism that says something about their character and how they can move forward and grow as an employee. On the… Read more »