Posts by Paul

Negativity affects your life on every level. It has the power to ruin relationships, decrease work performance, and increase stress levels. The good news is that you can fight it by changing your mindset. Not sure where to start? Check out these smart, effective ways to protect yourself from negativity: Don’t Take It Personally Most…

Getting organized is not just a good idea because your mom said so. There are lots of benefits to being in control and developing a clutter-free lifestyle. Less stress When organized you are automatically less stressed, you know where your keys, wallet, important papers, phone charger and phone are. Similarly, if your project plan is…

What does it take for someone to be a leader? Some people believe that you must be born with it. While it may be true that some people possess a natural ability towards leadership, it can be learned. Like anything else, you get better at it with practice. One of the key features of a…

There’s a growing number of people struggling with their work-life balance. A large percentage of American workers feel their job demands that they should be available 24/7 since they can check in from anywhere using their smartphone. This type of constant availability takes a toll on both a person’s mental and physical health. Humans need…

Just because you have the job doesn’t mean that you are going to be filled with confidence, and there are many things which happen that can knock your confidence very quickly. Let’s face it, when you are more confident, you will be more grateful. The key then is to become more confident. If you want…

In 1781 Andrew Jackson, then 14 years of age, enlisted in the American army, was captured (along with his brother) and they were both thrown into prison where Andrew Jackson contracted smallpox. His mother Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson, through exchange arranged for his release; Elizabeth arranged a prisoner transfer – the patriots turned over thirteen redcoats…