Every year you get a brand new year to play with, a clean slate and a great big opportunity to make change. But too often the resolutions don't make it past the first month -- or the first donut!

What if we each added to our new year's resolution lists the willingness to point out our strengths rather than our shortcomings? Imagine how that might improve our day-to-day outlook and assist us in having the stamina for lifelong pursuits.

The different ways of looking at the same goal (e.g., to pay the lowest price, to get the biggest raise) have profound effects on the way we approach negotiation.

As odd as it may seem, sometimes emotions simply don't matter very much in the pursuit of happiness.

It is our ability to do our very best with our talents in every thing we do. This potential resides within each one of us -- but if so, then why is it so often denied?

It's normal for us to compare ourselves to others. However, negative comparison can have serious consequences on our self-esteem, our relationships, our work and our overall experience of life.

When we rediscover our core values and make a conscious decision to live by them as best we can, we gradually begin to see changes in our lives.

Nobody cares about you. Furthermore, nobody thinks about you, watches you, keeps track of what you're wearing, or notices the words you mispronounce. And yes, this is wonderful news!