Author: Christopher Palma

Financial compatibility isn’t often a top priority when it comes to committing to someone—but it should be. Along with ensuring that you’re aligned on key life decisions, like whether marriage and kids are on the table or not, it’s crucial to know that you and your partner are on the

Life is a never-ending cycle of striving to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. Perhaps this is the true American dream.  In today’s life-in-the-fast-lane world, we all have relentless to-do lists of professional responsibilities and home chores that demand attention. Unfortunately, we can’t add more hours to the

Daily germ exposure is as natural as the changes that swirl around us. Everything from COVID-19 to the common cold—whether you catch or escape a bug— is layered. Seemingly ordinary actions can contribute to your immunity or lack of it, and frequently go unnoticed. This includes the natural rhythm of

Just about everyone has worked with a Complainer at least once in their career. You know the type—always criticizing upper management, predicting the company is going down the tubes, saying not enough money is spent on advertising, etc., etc.  According to Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, the

Perseverance is more than just not giving up; it’s the steadfast pursuit of a goal despite challenges, failures and obstacles. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines perseverance as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition.”  It embodies grit, determination and strength, pushing us to overcome difficulties and emerge

Emotional intelligence is arguably one of the most important tools you’ll need in life. From personal life to workplace performance, it’s key to accelerating success. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage your own emotions and understand those of the people around you. It’s often considered a driving force

Our lives are busy, but even the most harried schedules provide blocks of time for autopilot. Commuting, exercising and doing chores around the house are opportunities to let ideas marinate and the mind wander. Not so coincidentally, these are some of the most popular times that listeners tune in to

TikTok’s future in the United States remains uncertain as President Trump’s extension of ByteDance’s deadline to sell looms. Will there be a deal in time? Will the Chinese social giant hold firm? The app’s American future is unclear. But this isn’t TikTok’s only problem—Australia recently raised its minimum age for

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not hard to find a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers to show your love for someone. But sometimes, it’s hard to put into words how much that special person means to you. Feb. 14 is the perfect time to

Introducing yourself professionally doesn’t need to be a mind-numbing task. Stuffy resumes, comprehensive work experience lists and prosaic cover letters are all tools you need to have in your career tool kit. Presenting yourself effectively, however, can also boil down to a succinct and captivating sound bite.  Enter the personal