One of the changes I’ve made in my life that greatly reduced my stress is to simply reflect upon my day as it ends and ask myself a few questions. I can easily gauge where I stand professionally, personally and in my relationships with just a few straight-forward questions. I encourage you to try this method as you’re getting ready for bed. Your world will become much clearer one you stop to reflect on your daily actions!

The questions are simple and quick but they provide a great deal of feedback on your day and leave you with a plan and motivation for tomorrow.

Take a look at what I ask myself and leave your self-reflection questions in the comments section and let’s get a discussion going!

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The idea of having a Superbowl Party goes through many minds at some point in late January but implementing a successful gathering requires a good bit of planning. A successful party is a fantastic way to bring your friends together and have a ton of fun but if some key steps are missed, watching the big game together can become extremely frustrating for everyone involved.

I’ve thrown a lot of Superbowl parties in my time and I’ve learned a lot as I’ve gone. There are just certain things that you need to be aware of and prepared for to ensure your guests have a great time–and you do too. In the spirit of Superbowl Sunday, here’s a quick list of the items I think about before my guests arrive. If you have suggestions that work for you each year, please post them in the comments section below.

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Most of us have been there. We’re young and want to make a big purchase for a home or automobile but we haven’t established substantial credit to get a loan. Perhaps we’ve damaged our credit and need the backing of a person with a strong credit history in order to get the loan […]

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“There’s plenty of fish in the sea” is a phrase that’s heard time and time again but where is this proverbial sea? Finding that special someone can be an uphill battle if you don’t know where to look. Let’s take a look at some places you may not have looked before to find your next boyfriend or girlfriend. While we’re at it, we’ll talk about three of the places you do not want to look and for good reason.

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Social Networks such as MySpace and Facebook have carved a great niche on the web and for good reason. Connecting with friends and coworkers is made fun and easy so it is no surprise people have taken to them. These sites are great for sharing photos, dropping notes, inviting others to events and […]

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Your big day is quickly approaching and with it comes a great deal of undue stress. You’re busy planning the wedding, the honeymoon and perhaps buying a new home to begin your new life together. One very important aspect of your new life that often goes without any planning is how you will handle your finances as a couple. Most couples simply make a quick stop at the bank and open up a joint checking account and mark that task complete. Although this is easy in the beginning, there is a much better way to handle your finances as a newly married couple!

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