Author Archives: Matthew

I used to be pretty good at holding a grudge. Whenever I thought someone wronged me, I would dwell on those negative feelings and carry them with me for days at a time. I felt justified and, in some strange way, powerful in my anger. It was like the bitterness was a secret weapon that […]

Television is a national pastime. Research shows that, depending on your age, you likely spend anywhere from two to nearly seven hours a day in front of your television set. Plus, you can add online streaming to that number. This isn’t a TV-bashing article that tells you to stop wasting your time. Television can certainly get in the way of […]

It’s a time of year when many of us are thinking about staying well: the dreaded “Cold & Flu” season. While getting sick will happen to the best of us, there are plenty of things we can do to bolster our immune systems and stay well now and all year long. While your mind might go immediately to […]

It was December 24th, 1914; the first Christmas Eve of World War One. After five months of war and countless lost lives, a one-day truce began between opposing British and German troops. It started that day around 8:30pm when the Germans troops hung lanterns, called out Christmas greetings to their enemy and began to sing […]

I recently wrote about the negative impact of clutter on your business and professional life. The toll it takes is so significant that we should all be constantly aware of what doesn’t fit the vision and seek new ways to either eliminate or minimize what does not belong. Let’s continue with the clutter theme and how it relates to your physical and […]

A good friend of mine is in the process of growing a small business and has been struggling over the past several years to get real traction. Eight months ago he finally found a niche in the market that he not only loves, but one that is also full of clients who need and want his service. As […]

Your brain is a funny thing. Just when you think you have it trained and you’re well on your way to reaching a goal, that three-pound weight between your ears throws a nasty curveball. The worst part is that you don’t even see it coming. These silent killers can pop up suddenly and derail your efforts. […]