by Karla Dennis | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog
Any kind of change, even if it will make your life more enjoyable, can be difficult because it involves stepping out of your comfort zone. An important aspect of self-development is to know when it’s time to change something about yourself. When you change, you often become more knowledgeable, skilled, and comfortable about a task or situation. How can you reduce this discomfort? Frankly, the more you push yourself to step out of your comfort zone, the more you gain, and the easier it becomes. The more you gain, the more likely it is that you’ll be willing to push yourself again in the future. read...
by Karla Dennis | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog
Top 5 Money Management Tips When the end of the month comes around, do you have less money in the bank than you were expecting? Where’d the money go? Did you save it or spend it? Do you need some money management tips to help increase your disposable income? When you are looking to save money for an investment or a big expense like a vacation, car or home, you need to implement money management tips. Remember that managing your money doesn’t mean you have to give up your entire life, it just means that you have to be a little more mindful of your cash flow. read...
by Karla Dennis | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog
Mornings can be a tough part of the day with out energizing activities. We don’t want to get up, and most of us certainly don’t want to go to work. But mornings are important. A good morning is the most important step to ensuring that you have a good day. If you stumble out of bed, shower, get dressed, and rush out the door with a cup of coffee, you’re not setting the stage for a productive day. An effective day starts with an effective morning. You can’t be rushed and be at your best. Get your day off to a good start with these energizing activities: read...
by Karla Dennis | Mar 13, 2018 | Blog
Telephone fraud or, robocall scams, has become a billion dollar industry, and is still growing. Just as the technology these thieves use has become more sophisticated, so have their schemes to get their hands on your money. Chances are you probably receive one or more of these robocall scams every day. Some of them are just recorded sales messages, but others have crooks on the other end of the line, just waiting for you to answer. Don’t be fooled by these callers! Learn to protect yourself and your money. read...
by Karla Dennis | Mar 9, 2018 | Blog
Follow These 8 Steps to Get Your Family to Help Around the House It’s frustrating when you have to take care of the house all alone. It’s even more frustrating when there are perfectly capable bodies in the vicinity that never seem to help! Unless you’re one of the very, very few that enjoy housework, it would be nice to get a little help now and then. You may have given up all hope of getting the help you desire. However, you might have a few options you haven’t considered yet. Get the spouse and kids to assist with the housework: 1.Have a conversation with the entire family. Let everyone know that you mean business. Most poor behavior comes from tolerance. You get what you’re willing to tolerate. Try to keep the mood light, but let your feelings that you want and expect more help be known. 2.Make a list of everything that needs to be done. Make separate lists for daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Include things like shopping, paying the monthly bills, and picking up dog poop in the backyard. 3.Assign chores. Give everyone something to do. Even the 5-year old can put the silverware away. Older kids can handle longer and more complex tasks. Make each child responsible for the condition of their room. Even the little ones can put their toys away and put their dirty clothes in the hamper. Give your family members the chance to choose their chores. Try to even out the time that will be spent by each person on chores. 4.Set aside a housekeeping time. Maybe it’s from 6:30-7:00 each...
