Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Traditional wisdom says it’s healthier to focus on the positive, but there are times when pessimism can be useful. These days, it’s tempting to get caught up in the negative: war, inflation, interest rate increases, and the like,...
With the start of spring comes the annual desire to freshen up, breathe in new life, and clear out the winter gunk that piled up during the months stuck inside. And it couldn’t come with better timing, considering 2022’s bumpy economic start on the heels of the past...
For many people, 2022 is off to a rocky start. Living amid continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty can challenge even the most steadfast of temperaments. It’s during times like this that some may fall susceptible to action bias. Action bias shows up when we...
News about the war in Ukraine and the resulting economic volatility is pretty much everywhere we look these days. Add to that the increasing pressure on our budgets from rising gas prices and interest rates, and you may find you’ve reached a limit to how much you can...
Last week, the world changed. As we watch the horrifying events unfold in Ukraine and the political and economic fallout, it’s hard not to worry. One thing that can help when you feel worried and helpless is to identify and take small, concrete steps to create...
