Money can’t buy happiness. Or so they say. But who among us hasn’t thought about how much better (and happier!) life would be with a more cash flow? We could buy that boat, invest in that education fund for little Susie, pay off that mortgage, start up that business, pick out that engagement ring…the list goes on and on. more…

Yay…we are in a recession!

I’m having a dinner party last week and everyone starts talking about “the recession.” Many of my friends shared how embarrassed and humiliated they have been feeling. Either because they lost their jobs more…

It’s one thing when you’re dealing with your own work-related crisis, but sometimes it’s difficult to know how to act when a friend or loved one is laid off. These are tough economic times, and it’s likely you WILL be faced with the unhappy task of helping a friend through a lay-off. more…

There are many of us that feel unmotivated.  We want to start a new career, for example, but are lacking the self confidence and motivation to do anything about it. We assume a time will come when we’ll WANT to do things we have never done before.  Unfortunately, that time never more…

Some people swear up and down that their jobs are “killing” them. They might not be far off! Jobs are stressful even when they’re going well, and recent studies have shown how a company’s “down-sizing” can greatly affect the health of the employees more…

So it happened about a two months ago – a major meltdown.  My hours spent working each day were maxed out. I was creatively drained, mentally exhausted, physically taxed and frustrated beyond words.  Then, as if that wasn’t enough - the fear and doubt crept more…

Right now people all over the country are “in crisis.”  They are panicked, scared and overwhelmed. Then, they are told to, “stay positive” and “keep your head up.”  That’s really not helpful when you are depressed and freaking more…

Dear Amy,
I hope you can help me out with a holiday dilemma. My kids are at that age where they are just starting to understand the meaning behind the holidays, but they’re still caught up mostly in the promise of presents. I’m partly to blame more…

So, did you all watch the Olympics this past summer? I was really struck by how people not only watched the events, but how caught up we all got in the stories behind the athletes. They’re so inspiring, right? more…

Whether you’ve been “downsized,” “let go,” or “laid off,” the fact remains: Getting fired sucks. So, whaddya do? more…