“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This oft-shared quote is commonly attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. Those words, according to Joseph Ranseth, are a paraphrase of what he said. He actually said: “We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world…

By Ebony Williams From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution While New Year’s resolutions flood social media at the end of every year, 80% of people won’t keep their resolutions past February. Having goals in mind for a better you can be a little tough to manage if you aren’t properly set up for success. Here are five…

A new year is an inspiring time. It’s like a fresh piece of paper—a blank slate. It’s an opportune time for families to discuss their hopes and dreams for the year ahead and define some aims they’d like to strive for together. Setting goals as a family and working toward them together teaches children how…

“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Radio.” “Radio who?” “Radio or not, it’s a new year.” Ah, I can hear the groans coming right out of my keyboard. But there’s a bit of truth in that joke. Ready or not, like it or not, the new year is indeed here. Some celebrants have watched the Times Square…

When I was in my late 20s, I was living in Santa Barbara, California, and wondering about the course of my life. I had a job that was interesting enough, but it came with a terrible boss who actively sabotaged my work. I’d been in a few serious relationships, but none of them panned out….

At the beginning of every year, it’s like a blank slate: The year can be whatever you want it to be. This is freeing, exhilarating, magical. Take advantage of it, my friends. Of course, we always have the magic of a fresh start available to us—in any day, any hour, any moment. Every morning is…

If you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions or set some annual goals for yourself, you might be wondering, “Will I succeed this year?” The real test will come when you’re stressed, tired, or just plain unmotivated. Here’s the plain truth: If your annual goals or New Year’s resolutions feel like chores, or if they feel…

As a young comedian, Jerry Seinfeld hung a big calendar on his wall. He began writing jokes every day. After he wrote, he put a big red X over that day. According to Seinfeld: “After a few days you’ll have a chain… Your only job is to not break the chain.” Seinfeld didn’t resolve to…

Dear Readers: We’re now in the mid-January, and do you know what that means? For a lot of us, it means our New Year’s resolutions are already a thing of the past. It isn’t that we’re not committed to positive change. It’s just that often we’re not clear about how to achieve it. Especially if…

With the new year on the horizon, many people are rushing to try to shed the holiday fluff. Unfortunately, these well-intentioned behavior changes tend not to last long. On average, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. Is this because of a lack of willpower? Do old habits die…