No one really thinks about the fringe benefits of failure. It’s no secret that people are afraid to fail. And yes, failure can be terrifying. We’re not going to lie to you. Messing up doesn’t feel good, not measuring up to your own expectations (or the expectations of others) is a letdown and not achieving […]
Berlin tourism is nothing to scoff at and there are a million reasons to visit Berlin. It is a city with a ton of stuff to do and see, so we’re thinking it might just be the perfect place to vacation. If you’re into architecture, you can fuel your passion at Brandenburg Gate and the […]
Thank the universe for PMS relief because sometimes it feels like being a woman sucks. There, we said it. Maybe not all the time, but sometimes being a girl is the pits. Like, say, during childbirth…and during that one week each month when you do not want to mess with us. Yes, we’re talking about […]
If you are Gwyneth Paltrow or Jennifer Aniston, cupping therapy is nothing new to you and you proudly show off your cupping marks at Red Carpet events. What is cupping you ask, and does it have anything to do with bra cups? It’s the latest celebrity health fad and it’s associated with Chinese medicine. Chinese […]
According to Google search trends, from July 2011 to January of this year, searches for ‘staycation’ went up ten percent annually. Why? A staycation means less travel expenses, less time spent planning and coordinating arrangements and the potential for more rest, relaxation and fun for the family! Associate Director Center for Altruism Research and Education […]
As if deciding what you buy and where to buy it wasn’t hard enough, you also have to decide how you want to buy something. Debit versus credit, check or good old-fashioned cash. Decisions decisions. Turns out managing your money and your payment methods can be stressful! And don’t even get us started on fraud. […]
There is an urban myth about a restaurant in NYC’s Chinatown where one of the waitstaff will chase stingy customers who don’t follow basic tipping guidelines down the street, cursing them out in Cantonese. All restaurants, perhaps, should adopt this practice. There is nothing ruder that under-tipping, especially when folks rely on each and every […]
More than a day off from work or even a day of remembrance for the soldiers lost in long ago wars, Veterans Day marks an opportunity to pay homage to those serving during times of war and to honor the soldiers who return from war and persevere in the private sector. In a 2011 Veterans […]
Whether you are a sports nut, a couch potato, an adrenaline junkie or a workaholic, the dance recital is an activity that anyone can appreciate. Yes, even you, guy wearing the Miami Heat jersey. And you too, partner at a law firm with no free time and no rhythm. Abby Lee Miller screaming and mom […]