Self-motivation can sometimes be really challenging. We all have those days when we don’t want to get dressed and we would rather sit on the couch and endlessly binge watch Netflix. The struggle is real when you find yourself having the internal debate between continuing your Netflix binge or engaging in a more productive task. I know this struggle well as I fight it almost daily. But most of us do have a desire to be productive in our daily lives even when the draw of Netflix is strong and so we have to find ways to get motivated. While it might be really nice to have a personal cheering…

Very few of us are immune to stress in our lives. Even with adequate coping skills to manage and mitigate stress levels, it can still take over when you have the least time or patience for it. One major factor that leaves us vulnerable to additional stress is the fact that we are always juggling multiple tasks. And nobody understands the stress of multitasking quite like the entrepreneurial demographic. If you are a contractor or freelancer trying to make your way as a successful entrepreneur, there are outside resources that can assist you on your way to a reduced-stress work environment. Many contractors or freelancers have heard of umbrella companies…

Most parents would prefer never to receive a surprise phone call from the police informing them that their teenage child has been arrested. Even the thought of such a thing would probably send many parents of teenagers into panic mode. But the reality is that sometimes it happens and we should be prepared to deal with it in as calm and effective a manner possible. If you ever find yourself in this situation (and hopefully you don’t), I am going to outline the steps necessary for the hours and days that follow the arrest of a teenager to ensure the best outcome for everyone. *This is contributed content. Remember that…