It’s that time once again. Time to say goodbye to one year and welcome in a new one. Hope springs eternal with each new year. We find ourselves vowing, ”this, this will be the year I ________.”  

For some our hopes are focused on our health, for others, it's exciting career goals, and some are simply longing for more happiness – perhaps even joy. Tis the season to make a resolution! 

Journaling may seem like a simple act of putting pen to paper, but research shows it has a surprising impact on our overall wellbeing. From quieting a racing mind to boosting your creativity, the benefits of journaling even extend as far as lower absenteeism at work. So why is it so effective? 

While all of us have tough days, and perhaps even grueling seasons at work (think accountants during tax season) burnout is different.  Burnout seems like you are trapped in a situation that can’t or won’t get any better and find yourself disengaged and perhaps even feeling defeated.   

Unlike good old-fashioned stress, which typically causes us to go into overdrive to do more, more, more, burnout leaves us feeling empty and apathetic.

There are so many exciting things to discuss when you're planning a wedding.  Who will be in the wedding? What song will we dance our first dance to? DJ or band? Where will we honeymoon?

And while planning a marriage may not feel quite as sexy as planning a wedding, there are important topics you owe it to yourselves to discuss before you say, “I do” to make sure you get a strong start.

There's a saying, 'expectations are premeditated resentments'.  Isn’t that rich?

Each of us carries around our own expectations of ourselves, others, and of the world in general. When our expectations are not met, we are left with disappointment, frustration and sometimes a strong sense of resentment.

Trees are truly amazing – a source of endless metaphors from which we can reflect, learn and grow.  Consider these unique aspects of trees and reflect on your own life. 

How good are you at apologizing when you’ve hurt someone important in your life? Apologies can be tough. We certainly know when we’ve missed the mark with one, but has anyone ever taught you the attributes of an apology that restores conflict?

Texting is fantastic - it’s quick, convenient and a great way to let someone know you’re running late. But for couples who find texting leads to misunderstandings or escalates to full-blown conflict there’s a better way.

I have yet to meet a couple that goes into a marriage planning to divorce, and yet we all know that about 50% of marriages don’t make it. So what can you change in your interactions with your spouse that can give you better odds?

Learn from the research!

One thing we are committed to as a culture is the Hollywood version of love: We believe we will find one person, our soul mate, like a needle in a haystack. THE ONE will understand us, meet all of our needs, and even anticipate those needs before we ask.

But what if, we consider that soul mates aren’t found…they are made.

At some point in your professional life you will likely experience Imposter Syndrome. It is that nagging self-doubt that we experience that sounds a little something like this, “I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing and it’s just a matter of time before everyone figures it out.”

As uncomfortable as it can be, there are concrete ways you can navigate Imposter Syndrome, and actually use it to your advantage.