The phrase, “fair-weather friend” is commonly applied to someone who is dependable only in good times…when things are going well. This type of friend disappoints and disappears when rainy days filled with hard times, strife and stress come. A “fair-weather friend” turns away when you need him or her most [...]

Millions of people struggle with procrastination or putting off until another time completing work, handling difficult or confrontational issues, or small, essential everyday tasks. Procrastination is a problem that we all have in some areas of our lives. It is delaying or running away from a task in favor of more pressing or pleasurable pursuits. The typical procrastinator waits until the last minute to start or complete a task. What makes this so energy-draining and debilitating is that it can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, unnecessary anxiety, depression and self-doubt. So, why do we procrastinate? [...]

We often use the phrase, “Get Your Feet Wet” when we are just beginning to learn how to do something or are about to pioneer a new initiative. When we participate in a project for the first time, there is usually a hesitancy to step out into the unknown. There’s no better way to learn than by doing. This requires that we move away from our comfort zones and step out into the unknown, which usually exceeds our reach and makes us stretch to get it.