Editor’s Pick

Accountable: How can you actually stick to those resolutions this year? As the end of 2016 approaches and the frenzy of the holiday season subsides, many people begin to ponder the coming year and what bad habits they’d like to break. According to Statistic Brain, approximately 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions. Those unofficial promises range from vows to lose weight, stop smoking and become more financially savvy to increasing physical activity, getting organized and finding a life partner.

Mastering the art of patience can help improve your practice and your life. Today’s fast-paced lifestyle has launched society into perpetual high gear. Instant gratification has become the expected outcome, whether you’re talking about food preparation, job promotion, or internet searches.

If you were searching for some spiritual guidance, you might consult writings by Pope Francis or the Dalai Lama. Need some financial advice? Warren Buffett has been known to impart some useful tips. Have questions about entrepreneurship and business? Jeff Bezos could offer a sound strategy. So, why would you solicit and follow advice from these individuals? It’s a matter of trust.

Mindfulness has become one of the biggest buzzwords popping up across media platforms. A Google search on the word yields a whopping 40.5 million hits. But what is this phenomenon and how do you “do” it?

Be honest. Everyone has been guilty, at some time or another, of not listening. Whether the complaint comes from a spouse, parent, child, employer, or friend, listening skills are rarely as sharp as they could be.