Kids, this blog post isn’t for you. Ignore everything you read here and listen to your Mom. You should not talk to strangers. Everyone else, forget what your Mom said. Talk to strangers. It’s good practice for trying out all…
After Your Move
It can be tough to make new friends when you move somewhere new. It can be particularly challenging if you’re self-employed and you’re not going into the office every day. When you work from home, you need to be creative to overcome…
The toughest part of moving comes after you unpack the last box. That’s when reality sets in and you realize, “This is home now.” It hits you that you need to start over and build up a new community from…
Whether you’re starting your first day of work or you’re scanning the lunchroom on your first day of school, a few simple confidence boosters can go a long way. You’ll make a good first impression by focusing on your body…
Sometimes all we need is an excuse to do the things we really want to do. Random Acts of Kindness Week is the perfect time to go out of your way to be nice to strangers. Use this as an…
Learning to make small talk isn’t about preparing for the dreaded cocktail party. Small talk will be your lifeline when you move to a different city. Click To Tweet You’ll need to rebuild your social network from scratch and this…
Whether you’re moving this year or you moved to your new home six years ago, it’s the right time to start planning your dream home. This isn’t about winning the HGTV Dream Home giveaway. This is about creating the perfect…
Moving gets a bad rap. Sure, it’s stressful, but it’s also an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on. Moving simply needs a brand makeover. Let’s call it the new New Year’s. Now we can use our move to…
I remember when the evil Harbucks landed in South Park. It made me feel guilty. I like my tall cappuccino from Harbucks. Then it hit me. It’s okay to shop big business. In fact, there’s a reason they’ve gotten so…
Research shows that helping others will make you happy. Be selfish. Give yourself some happiness during the holiday season. Click To Tweet Goodness knows we all need it. But, wait. There’s more! The added benefit of doing community service after…