If the lines you’ve drawn are crossed, here’s how to deal with it — “Lack of boundaries invites lack of respect.” —Anonymous Setting boundaries is one of the most overlooked social skills. It’s essential in today’s day and age where our personal and professional lives are blurring together. Additionally, boundaries are a crucial part of clear and concise communication. Boundaries communicate what you will…

Some life lessons repeat themselves until you really learn them — “Success is a process that continues, not a status that you reach. If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.” — Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker, writer, and consultant Do you feel like you are in the movie Groundhog Day? Actor Bill Murray is a narcissistic, self-centered…

Be more proactive in creating the life of your dreams — “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Joe Lewis, an American professional boxer Living your life to the fullest means different things to everyone. Everyone has a different viewpoint on their lives and what it means to maximize their life. However, there are…

The way you handle life’s challenges is how people will remember you — “Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.” — Drew Barrymore, an American actress, producer, talk show host, and author Changes in our life are unavoidable. Life throws us curve balls all of the time. The ups and downs are how most…

We have to go through the darkness to see the light — “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.” — Thich Nhat Hanh, a global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist Hard times are a part of life. How we react…

This is how to stay positive and be resilient — “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo — far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” — Jodi Picoult, an American writer We all go through callous times in life. These difficult life situations can be anything. Quarter-life or mid-life crisis A significant-other breakup Divorce Losing a…

These skills will be relevant for years to come — “Every skill you acquire doubles your odds of success.” — Scott Adams, an American artist and cartoonist What skills must you have to stay relevant and useful? Some skills are more valuable than others, but there are specific skills that will benefit you in the long term. In today’s day…

These five simple yet powerful tips will help you become a better and more respected conversationalist — “Small talk is the biggest talk we do.” — Susan RoAne, an American author Small talk matters. Luckily, with the proper practice and approach, you can improve your conversational skills and enhance your ability to have light informal conversations in social settings. Small talk is a skill that can be…

Getting the time you need to be happy and productive is possible — “Time is what we want most but what we use worst.” — William Penn, an English writer You can find time in your day. To be happy and productive, you need less time than you may think. …