Kate* (not her real name), an old college buddy, has since become one of my “greeting card friends.” You know who I’m talking about—those chums from your past that you never... Read more >>

Ever since I took my first job in retail at the age of 18, I’ve envied my mother and her stupendous work schedule. She’s a teacher. A hard-working, completely brilliant teacher who pours... Read more >>

“I dread the holidays!” Maria was surprised to hear herself admit this openly as she sat in the lunchroom with her co-workers. Christmas music was playing softly throughout their office.... Read more >>

According to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), the holidays are a source of “multiple stressors.” Sixty-nine percent of respondents cited “lack... Read more >>

There’s nothing worse than opening a gift only to find it’s not really a gift at all, but rather a tip-off that you need to improve something about yourself. In the spirit of the holidays,... Read more >>

Homemade chocolate truffles—what a perfect holiday gift! Or a gift for your office friends, the postal carrier, a hostess gift . . . Yum! These were pretty easy to make, but you need to set... Read more >>

Dr. Romance writes:   No matter what you observe (Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Solstice or Christmas), this is a celebratory time of year. For some it’s a joy, but for others it’s a... Read more >>

Oh my goodness, it’s the holidays again. I don’t know about you, but for me, the holidays can bring out the nutty. The crazy. The psychotic. The... Read more >>

Over the next couple of weeks, you will be seeing a lot of articles on the holiday spirit, getting through the holidays stress-free, and what gifts to purchase for loved ones. Wouldn’t it be... Read more >>

Holiday office parties can be a great time for networking and really getting to know the people you work with as well as those in higher positions in the company. But the office holiday party... Read more >>