Make it or Break it: The Secret to Successful Outcomes

We all want to make it happen. Whether it is to be more profitable, more lovable, healthier, or wittier – we strive to succeed, but many of us don’t make it to the finish line. In fact, 43% of Americans …

Happiness and the Bottom Line in Business

Happiness is not all about fun and games. Research shows the importance of positive emotions in employees’ overall achievement. What constitutes a worker’s level of productivity and success? – Their overall feeling of happiness – Their intrinsic interest in their …

Dubai – A Very Cool Experience

I had the pleasure of laying over in Dubai for a short visit and thankfully was able to sneak a peek at the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. This amazing structure stands 2,716 feet tall with 57 elevators, 8 …

The Top 10 Qualities of a Real Dad

When you think of fatherhood, what comes to mind? A strict disciplinarian who rarely spends time with his children? Or do you think of a devoted, loving, interactive dad? Dads can sometimes get a bad rap due to the stereotype …

Motherhood is not for the Meek!

How many of you are mothers? How many of you are thinking of being a mother? I can assure you that this article will be of interest to anyone who currently rears children or who may have plans to do …

Marriage Stuck in a Rut

Question: Dear Renee, I’ve been married for ten years but am worried that we may be stuck in a rut. It seems that all we do together is argue. We are very involved with our jobs and both feel exhausted …

Stress Management

Question: Dear Renee, I find it harder and harder to manage my life with all of the stress from my work and my family; I don’t even have time for myself. I feel as if I’m constantly struggling to meet …

Dreading Valentine’s Day

Question: Dear Renee, My teenage daughter is dreading Valentine’s Day because she doesn’t have a boyfriend. She doesn’t even want to go to school because tradition celebrates the holiday by girls receiving flowers from their boyfriends and my daughter will …