It’s hard to say no when someone asks you for a favor. My previous post explained why that is and how to assertively stand your ground to protect your time, money, and self-respect. But it can also be ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...

Women tend to take better care of everyone else than themselves. Most women readily confess that self-care is on the bottom of their "to-do" lists. Mothers, in particular, are inclined to sacrifice ...

The email to that alum you met at the networking event last month has been sitting in your drafts for two weeks. You've rewritten the subject line four times. You've debated whether “following up” ...

When our aging parents call for help, we somehow manage to turn their simple requests into guilt trips, lectures, and ...

I’ve learned through years of experience that humility isn’t just a virtue—it’s a necessity. The truth is stark and simple: you’re either humble or you’re about to be. Life has a way of teaching this ...

It’s unclear to me why so many people struggle to ask for help. Through all the years of my adult life, I’ve grown to feel comfortable asking for help and have a strong history of knowing 1) when I ...

Research that overturns common assumptions about competence and confidence. Wayne Baker, professor emeritus at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, has spent much of his career ...

(IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher ...