Empowerment

It is important to eat the right amount of food to give you optimal energy your body needs before working out. Pam Bruzina, Ph.D., director of nutritional sciences graduate studies at the University of Missouri, shares a list of worst foods to eat that can lead to discomfort or an upset stomach. She recommends carb-rich snacks are the best for your pre-workout intakes like a bagel, a slice of bread, or granola bar 30 to 60 minutes before a workout. Source: https://www.livestrong.com/article/13728352-what-not-to-eat-before-workout/ Read More »

A study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology found out that workers who are organized, dependable, and productive take the lead of the pack virtually. As companies transition to remote working, leaders who plan and communicate well with peers, who are willing to give a helping hand to teammates and knows how to get things done are the emerging leaders. These leaders were goal-focused, productive, dependable, and helpful. Source: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200827-why-in-person-leaders-may-not-be-the-best-virtual-ones Read More »

Refinancing application for mortgages is down despite the attractive low-interest rates. Homeowners who have a credit score of 720 or better may gain big savings from refinancing. You may be missing out on opportunities to cut your monthly mortgage payments by almost $290 a month on average. It should be noted that a new refinance fee would take effect its return shortly and MBA warned it would cost the average borrower more since ... Read More »

Do you ever wonder how one person can achieve so much with their personal or career goals? High achievers are determined to work on their vision and take it into action. They are self-motivated and persistent even if things do not go according to plan. Here are lists of characteristics of high achievers we can slowly mold within ourselves to achieve success in life. Source: https://www.lifehack.org/884654/high-achievers Read More »

Ally Nathaniel, a leadership and EQ consultant, shares her approach in handling the feeling of being overwhelmed. “The first step in building emotional resilience is creating emotional awareness,” she says. We have to listen to our feelings and understand our triggers instead of concealing our emotions. Ally suggests having a listening buddy who we can trust. Worrying is an illusion that takes so much energy and time while leading to nowhere. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephanieburns/2020/09/03/feeling-overwhelmed-developing-this-one-skill-can-help/#72e826d87536 Read More »

Self-awareness is the key to expanding our emotional intelligence. Making impulsive decisions based on what we currently feel can affect our professional life. We have to learn how to embrace any emotions we feel but we also need to learn how to let go. One way is to write down and deliberately list all the potential benefits and risks of our choices. Separating our feelings from the task-at-hand can help you make a more rational decision Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/emotional-mistakes-that-may-be-hurting-your-career-2020-9 Read More »

“Grit is sticking with your future, day in and day out, and not just for the week, not just for the month, but years,” says Angela Duckworth, the New York bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. When faced with failure, gritty people realize that the comeback is always stronger than the setback. All that matters is how we respond to failure ... Read More »

Many parents today are anxious about getting everything together as we transition to schooling our kids while working from home during the novel coronavirus. The lines between work, school, and life are a blur at home and so we need to find ways to define our schedule, our workspaces, and our chores. Communicating with our family is more valuable now than ever before. Source: https://www.thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/working-from-home-with-learning-kids Read More »

Plenty of research proves that high self-esteem is linked to happiness. According to Prof. Jonathan Brown, a renowned social psychologist from the University of Washington, confident people have a different mindset when it comes to failure. They see failures only as a temporary setback. Confident people also tend to compare themselves from others, but it’s driven by a motivation to improve, rather than a desire to prove to ... Read More »

Scammers are taking advantage of the financial struggles of millions of people during COVID-19. They usually impersonate a trusted organization urgently asking for your personal information because your accounts are compromised. Remember that government agencies will not ask you to disclose any of these over the phone. Know how to protect your data privacy by being vigilant in ensuring you regularly update your password and ensuring you know how ... Read More »