When your boss scolds you: Apologize, move on, and beat her at her own game. Mental note: When you’re a manager, be sure to let the people around you know when they’re doing WELL too. When a close family friend passes away unexpectedly: Life is soooo precious. Hold your loved ones close, don’t lose perspective, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t try to figure out the “why’s” just yet. It may be years be ...

Throughout my day there are certain niceties I find myself performing, numerous obligations I can’t help but fulfill, and less-than-honorable moments in which I catch myself getting upset about unwarranted, trivial pursuits. I’ve included 15 below: 1.) I get upset when someone is clearly having more fun than I am. 2.) I wake up as LATE as I possibly can. I try at least once every six months to go to the gym ...

We all have phrases that we use when we MEAN one thing but want to say another. Call it being diplomatic - or passive aggressive - the fact remains that us humans are all very good at talking around what we want to say. The worst part about it is none of us is stupid. While we continue to spout these phrases, we’re just as miffed when they’re used on us. I’ve included the five most aggravating below: 1.) “A ...

Getting my haircut tends to be one of the most stressful experiences in my life, but not for the reasons one might suspect. The part about entrusting a complete stranger with scissors and blades within inches of some very necessary arteries? That I can get past. ...