Not feeling very thankful this Thanksgiving season? You probably have more to be grateful for than you realize. But the stress of the...

Without ambition, our goals would likely stay small and unrealized. We need that extra drive to push ourselves to new heights and boost...

The best habits often have applications in many different aspects of life. We certainly feel that's true about our Life-Centered...

Doctors have many tests and measurements at their disposal to help their patients track their physical and mental health. You probably use some of these metrics to keep tabs on your own health as well. But when was the last time you took stock of how you're feeling about your life and career? The Mayo Clinic's Well-Being Index is a series of questions that health care professionals can use to assess themselves in "6 Dimensions of Distress and Well-Being." Let’s explore th

Study after study has found that spending money on experiences is far more rewarding than spending money on stuff. So imagine how...

According to the American Medical Association, physician burnout has hit an all-time high. 63% of doctors reported some form of burnout during the last major wave of COVID-19 in 2021-2022. While the pandemic has subsided, the stress from all those long hours and caring for so many seriously ill people has caused many doctors to reevaluate their work-life balance and reconsider what working in medicine really means to them. Let's consider some pros and cons of part-time work

What is the best way to establish a family legacy? While some benefactors choose to leave everything to their heirs outright, others...

Very few people love everything about their jobs. But even if you're someone who just clocks in and out for a paycheck, wouldn't it be...

Pick up your cell phone. If it's a few months or years old, try to remember when you first bought it. How shiny and light and...

Your legacy is bigger than your balance sheet. That's why we believe that an effective estate plan, which protects and distributes your...

The decision to buy or build a home remains a complex one in 2024, particularly in Malaysia's unique housing market. Although predictions...

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication," proclaimed an Apple Computer marketing brochure back in 1977. In the ensuing decades, Steve Jobs' commitment to this ideal resulted in technology products that were as beautiful as they were easy use, and in Apple becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world. The clutter that we accumulate in our life often prevents us from getting as much value as we can from our time and money. Think about how pairing down to the es

Not all stress is bad stress. While there's overwhelming medical evidence that negative stress can cause significant physical and emotional damage, "eustress" can energize and inspire us to meet surmountable obstacles. In fact, if you attempt one of these three challenges, you might actively cultivate eustress that leads to personal development and a greater Return on Life. 1. Set a challenging goal at work. We tend to think of stress as something we should avoid at wor

During my financial life coaching sessions, I often meet people who aren't sure what to do next after they’ve accumulated enough wealth...

We often think about our lives like stories, complete with a cast of characters, a variety of settings, highs and lows, twists and turns....

We may feel like we spend lots of time with our family members. But squeezing in a few hugs and meals on our way to and from work,...

According to a report published by Bloomberg, only 1.6% of job seekers relocated to take a new job in Q1 2023, an all-time low. More...

When you're a new retiree, staring at that blank page where your work schedule used to be, time might seem so abundant that you forget...

Many of the thoughts that run through our heads at any given moment have nothing to do with the moment. We might be stuck in a "doom loop," worrying about things that may or may not happen. We might be stuck in the past, turning over long-gone decisions or memories of old wins and losses. Or we might be so distracted by the media bombarding our screens that our own thoughts and feelings get pushed to the side. Try one of these strategies for incorporating mindfulness into y

Sometimes the biggest risk is not taking one. Try as we may, it's almost impossible to protect our lives, careers, and financial planning from some degree of volatility. If you're not willing to accept risk, then you might stick with a "safe" but unfulfilling career for too long. Your relationships might lose their spark. Taxes and inflation might erode your long-term financial prospects. This four-step framework can help you become more comfortable assessing risks that c