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Money Stressing You Out? Tips for Financial Peace of Mind
For the longest time, the only thing that could get me out of bed and into work was money. I remember being stressed about where my rent would come from and how I’d pay my bills. I would watch celebrities on Instagram enjoy interesting daily lives—no work, no worries, no money problems. I was so jealous! I kept wondering when it would be my turn to finally have financial peace. Right around then, I put a limit on my social media use. These days, when you’re young, all you likely think about is making money. It doesn’t help that social media is full of people showing off their affluent lifestyles.…
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Promote Mental Health in the Workplace: Quick Fixes for Busy Men
Does it seem like you are too busy for your mental health? Then, you are part of the 45% of workers who are too busy to find help for mental health. That or you are among the 25% who are too embarrassed to do it. I’ll do you one better; chances are you are a man. Many men feel the need to be busy, and for some, it is a coping mechanism— a way to avoid your feelings. However, keeping your mind occupied is not the best way to promote mental health in the workplace. I understand. Sometimes, when I feel my mental health is struggling, I tend to ignore…
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Spice It Up: Exciting Date Night Ideas Beyond Dinner and a Movie
What are the worst possible date night ideas? Meeting the family on a first date would be a nightmare. I need at least a few months to prep. Likewise, I’m also not a fan of hiking or being a plus-one at a wedding. But these are dream dates for a lot of people. My point? Planning dates is tough. There are many date night ideas to explore, yet many people settle for dinner and a movie—because planning a date is hard! If this is a favorite, I don’t blame you. I like dinner and a movie—the movie comes first, so we have something to talk about during dinner. Or dinner…
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Dating Right After Divorce: How to Feel Confident Starting Over
So you just got divorced…yikes! Or is it congratulations? I guess it depends on the situation. But anyway, it’s not like you got into a marriage hoping to get divorced. Things happened, mistakes and discoveries were made, and here you are, divorced. Chin up, big guy, it’s not so bad. I’ve met a lot of men who’ve gotten divorced, and they are usually one of four. There’s the guy who never wants to love again. There’s the guy who’s out to hurt others as he was hurt. There’s the one out for fun, and there’s the guy worried or scared about dating right after divorce. That’s who I’m talking to!…
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Beyond Work: Be a Better Leader Have a Richer Life
Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? With our guide, you can discover how to enhance your leadership skills and create a more fulfilling life outside of work. Get ready to be a better leader have a richer life. One of the reasons I would never run for office is because I would likely never know when to stop. I mean, if you are the president, you have no days off, no vacation time. As long as you are breathing, you are working. So how do they manage? If they still have families, they may have stopped juggling work and personal life. Maybe they took a page…
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Every Man Needs a Career Mentor at Work: The 3 Stages of Finding One
Having a mentor at work can be crucial for a man’s professional development. Learn why every man needs a career mentor in the workplace and how to find the right one with this guide. You cannot be too big or successful for a mentor. Mark Zuckerberg had Steve Jobs as his mentor. Bill Gates? Warren Buffet! Great leaders not only recognize the rewards of mentoring but also the benefits of having a mentor. And it helps to have a mentor at work. A career mentor can change your future. Take the story of Alexander the Great of ancient Greece, one of my favorite leadership examples. Many wonder how a man…
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How a More Active Approach to Faith Made Me a Better Leader
While it might be a stereotype, I believe there is some truth to the old adage that men aren’t as emotional as women. There are certainly outliers, but on the whole, I’d say it’s harder for us to get in touch with our emotions, and most of us don’t give it much effort. This disconnect with emotion has a tendency to run over into the faith arena too, or at least it does for me. Don’t get me wrong there are times when I do feel that emotional connection to God, but that comes and goes. Does that mean my faith is broken? I used to think so. I used…
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Dads Showing an Example to your Children on Mother’s Day
I have a friend that recently posted something on social media. It hit me straight in the heart. This single mother shared how much she dreads being on social media on Mother’s Day; seeing all the moms with flowers, homemade breakfasts-in-bed, and all of the lovely things that are ‘from the kids’ (but everyone knows, behind-the-scenes, the effort and expense mostly comes from the father of those kids, especially the younger ones). It should not be the case that only traditional, married, in-tact families celebrate moms on Mother’s Day! All mothers shouldbe celebrated. Not just one day a year, but every day, in this single momma’s humble opinion….. I have…
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Be a Better Leader Have a Richer Life!
One of the reasons I would never run for office is because I would likely never know when to stop. I mean, if you are the president, you have no days off, no vacation time. As long as you are breathing, you are working. So how do they manage? If they still have families, they may have stopped juggling work and personal life. Maybe they took a page out of ‘Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader Have a Richer Life’ by Stewart D. Friedman. Possibly, they found a way to enhance their personal lives while being good leaders. But even if they didn’t, you can. The concept of ‘total leadership’…
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What I Learned About Never Giving Up Over Coffee
As I sat down with Eric over coffee, I asked him what message he hopes his story communicates. Without hesitation he said “Never give up, I want to inspire people to never give up”. You see, Eric was diagnosed with a rare eye disorder as a child. Doctors didn’t expect him to make it out of the hospital. He’s now 59. At one point he was completely blind. He suffered a massive stroke and wasn’t expected to be able to speak again, yet here we are talking over coffee. He understands what “Never giving up” means. He understands struggle. Yet, Eric is one of the most optimistic people I’ve ever…
