With millions of people in Los Angeles and around the world eagerly anticipating tonight's Lakers game as if it were a long-awaited vacation, it really makes you think -- why can't we conjure up this kind of excitement and enthusiasm in the rest of our lives? How about our jobs...

As I sit on my final plane ride of an almost 30 hour trek back to Los Angeles from Singapore, I can't help but worry about the future of America.

Sure, I watched the debates. Watched the House vote to try to bail our country out of pending financial...

For the tens of thousands who have lost their jobs, and the millions of others fearing for the jobs they still have, YSN.com's Jennifer Kushell shares these tips to survive the initial shock -- and bounce back like a star.

1. Breathe. Stay calm.
The worst...

Lots of people seem to jump head-first into love and marriage without really performing the necessary due diligence, and our thinking is this: If you are willing to exert the effort to build a business plan, or a career, isn't it even more important to do so for one of...

With graduation season upon us yet again, it's no surprise much of the public dialogue is turning to young people coming of age, finding independence, and staking their claim in the real world. But if you've been listening closely enough, you'll notice that the dialogue has changed... a lot. And...

Although I spend most of my time talking about getting ahead in your life and career, for a lot of young professionals, there's a big white elephant in room any time career plans come up: What about starting a family?

Whether you're a man or a...

Whether you're a new graduate getting your first taste of the real world, or you've been out in that world so long you're pining for those carefree school days, there is wisdom to be found in the words that challenge new graduates to seize life with gusto. At this time...

What does it mean when people start referring to rehab as a "good chance to get away"? Or anorexia as "a little too thin"?

How about when a drunk driver has "a little accident" or a...

I've been giving a lot of thought to this ordeal of yours, Paris. I know this is a scary time for you as you adjust to your new life in the big house, but I want to applaud the statement you issued to the press the other day recognizing that...