The following article presents the very latest information on assertiveness and self-confidence. If you have a particular interest in assertiveness, then this informative “Comfort Food” is required reading. The information about assertiveness presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about assertiveness or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes [...]

Have you lost track of your goals and aspirations? Do you feel helpless, frantic and powerless to control everyday responsibilities that seem to take on a life of their own? Are your head and heart out of balance with your dreams? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to stop, look inward and get back on track. This will require self-examination, introspection and reflection [...]

The CBS Late Show with David Letterman is famous for its Top Ten lists. These inventories take current provoking or controversial subjects and treat them with sarcasm, humor or comedy. They can be very entertaining. This week’s Comfort Food offers its own Top Ten list-not in Letterman tradition, but in a serious fashion. Consider these things when developing and maintaining your work relationships [...]

Ever wondered about the origin of the phrase “over-the-top”? Research indicates that during World War I, the British coined the phrase to describe how the infantry would emerge from the relative safety of the trenches and display excessive bravery by attacking the enemy across open ground. Today this phrase is used to describe excess and is meant to suggest the following [...]

This week’s Comfort Food is about mouth-watering Crème Brûlée. You may well ask what Crème Brûlée has to do with relationships. Actually a lot…stay with me a moment. Crème Brûlée is a French term for what the English refer to as Burnt Cream. It consists of smooth custard topped with a small amount of sugar that has been caramelized using a small torch or broiler. It’s usually a special dessert one enjoys in an elegant restaurant at the end of a superb dining experience [...]