4 Ways to Reconnect With Who You Were – Shirley Valentine

When you were young, did you dream of being an Olympian speed skater, a famous writer, an earth mother with plump babies? Sometimes being happy is about reconnecting with who you were – not necessarily achieving grandiose goals. Here, Shirley Valentine kicks off several ways to remember who you are…and the empowering life coach Susan Liddy [...]

How Much Will a Paid Caregiver Cost for My Aging Parents?

If you’re overwhelmed with caregiving responsibilities, hiring a paid care provider to help you with your aging parents or ill family member may be the answer. Sarah Ban Breathnach kicks off this information on how much paid caregivers cost with a “burnout talk”…

“Burnout is a condition caused by unbalance: too much work or responsibility, too little time to do it,” [...]

Creating a Successful Life Plan for Women – Serena Williams

One of the secrets to being a successful woman is knowing when to keep pursuing your goals, and when to give up. These tips for successful life planning are inspired by quotations from Serena Williams – and they involve knowing when it’s time to give up on unhealthy goals and when it’s time to set new intentions…

“Luck [...]

6 Smart Stress Solutions to Help You Mellow Out Fast

This stress relief plan for women is from Susan Liddy, a life coach who focuses on empowering women. Her six smart stress solutions are effective and easy – and will help mellow you out fast!

“We all know what stress feels like,” says Liddy, who created a free Passages to Empowerment video series. “Those adrenalin rushing, nervous energy [...]

Are You Happier as a Working Mom or a Stay-at-Home Mom? – Dr Laura Schlessinger

If you’re lucky enough to decide if you’d rather work outside the home for a paycheck or be at home with your kids full-time, I’m curious to know what makes you happier! Are working mothers healthier and happier or more stressed than stay-at-home moms? It may depend on who you ask….

If you ask talk show host, best-selling [...]

How to Stop Feeling Guilty Over a Relationship Breakup

On my article about letting go of someone you love, a reader asked how she can stop feeling guilty about breaking up with her boyfriend of four years. Here are my suggestions, starting with a quotation from a strong woman in history to start!

“This is all you have,” says Dr Laura Schlessinger. “This is not a [...]

Online Relationships – How to Survive an Internet Affair

Online relationships are common and destructive; these suggestions for surviving an internet affair will help you reconnect with your partner, save your marriage, and rebuild trust!

Here’s what Steve said on my Tips for Surviving an Emotional Affair article on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals. He had an internet affair and wants to know [...]

How to Start a New Career – Suze Orman

Are you a woman who wants to go back to school, get a new job, or otherwise change your career? You can quit a job you’re tired of and change your path! This career advice is inspired by Suze Orman, who encourages women to find work they love — even if it means going back to school or [...]

6 Ways to Increase Weight Loss Motivation – Martha Beck

The life lesson: to increase your motivation to lose weight, you need to find what works for you. The successful woman: life coach, author, and Oprah Magazine columnist Martha Beck.

Beck says that appreciation and gratitude increases your motivation to lose weight and stay slim. Why? Because when you’re happy, you don’t do as much “comfort eating.” You don’t feel [...]

Hiding From Happiness – Dr Laura Schlessinger

The life lesson: some women hide from happiness by staying in bad relationships, binge eating Ding Dongs and Fritos, or ignoring their gut instincts. The successful woman who drives this life lesson (and many others) home: Dr Laura Schlessinger.

I haven’t listened to Dr Laura in ages, but I did flip through her Stop Whining, Start [...]