By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. The start of the new year is a traditional time for making important pledges to ourselves and loved ones. Whether the goal is to focus more on your health or to spend more quality-time with family and friends, the reality is that it can be hard…
by Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor Authentic life transformation cannot happen without clarity of vision. As Empowerment Coach, Tiffany Hendra, states, “It is vital to get a clear vision for who you want to be, what you want to do, and what you want to have.” She explains that…
By Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor January is behind you. How are you faring on your New Year’s resolutions? Studies have shown that after a year only about 15% of people have been successful at keeping their resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to give your life direction toward your…
By Christina Katz | Contributor Teaching our kids to have goals, do their best, and leverage personal momentum to succeed are all good ideas. However, there is a difference between supporting a child’s efforts to reach goals and taking control of the results we deem the best possible outcomes. Parents…
By Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN, Education Program Manager, Taylor Hooton Foundation | Contributor When was the last time you went on a diet and maintained your weight loss for over 2 years? Are you one who struggles with losing weight, or do you find it easy to lose weight…
by Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor As a Temperament Therapist and Life Strategist, I have worked with multiple clients desiring a “quick fix” or an easy solution to reach a desired goal. Unfortunately, excuses soon follow once we discuss the effort and steps required to reach their desired goals. Whether…
by Dr. Melanie Ross Mills | Contributor I led a group a few years ago on the topic of contentment. One woman asked a question that’s never left me. An emotionally charged “Beth” said, “I want to lose weight, but you’re telling me that I should be content?” I kindly…