You probably don’t need me to tell you that there’s a global recession at the moment. People all over the world are feeling the pinch and the travel industry is suffering because we all have less money to spend these days on luxuries like travel. Image by [santus] via Flickr But not being...

We all have days when we’re just not very inspired, when we need passion and creativity breathed into us. I know I do. For anyone who needs a little shove, whose creativity has dried up, who needs to be moved … I humbly offer this simple guide. While I never claim to have all the answers, nor that...

Image by Express Monorail Now is the time to be bolder, to dare to achieve, to begin something worth doing. Begin now to do something that has long been a dream, something that makes you approach each new day as a journey to accomplish what you want and desire. Your days are numbered, you won’t...

Image by TW Collins via Flickr It’s hard, from within the storm of every day life, to see things with real perspective, to know what’s important and what’s simply pressing on our consciousness right now, demanding attention. We have people emailing us for information and requesting action,...

The “Superman Syndrome” is a tendency for people to try to demonstrate their worthiness to others by buying things for them. Image by Getty Images via Daylife Just yesterday, a reader emailed me: Superman syndrome is just another example of poor self-esteem and how it can entrap you and your...

Self doubt has been something I’ve struggled with all my life, from debating whether I could get into a top tier university to believing I could succeed as a writer. It’s a very human emotion, and it’s made worse for some people because of life experiences or temperament. Self doubt also makes...

Why is it so difficult to ship? Ship as in get it out the door. Ship as in make a difference at work. Ship as in contribute your art and vision and expertise and passion to the project you’re working on. Regular readers of this blog have seen first hand what happens when you force the distractions...

Most people who make New Year’s resolutions tend to emphasize their health – whether physical or mental. Some accomplish this through improved diet and exercise habits, others aim to go back to school or finding cheaper, more self-directed routes towards education and self-improvement. In order...

“The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” - Arnold Toynbee Following your passion can be a tough thing. But figuring out what that passion is can be even more elusive. I’m lucky — I’ve found my passion, and I’m living it. I can testify that it’s the most wonderful...

Depression in itself is devastating for those who experience it directly but its effects are also far-reaching. Those who are close to a depressed person may struggle with the helplessness and challenge of ‘being there’ for their friend or family member. It can be a confusing and frightening...