Arianne Ayson

6 Persuasion Tactics to Get What You Want

The art of persuasion is a critical skill that can be used for all sorts of situations. Whether you need it for transactional business relationships or if you simply want to change someone’s mind, knowing how to persuade or negotiate has many advantages.  Taking a page from the FBI Hostage Negotiation Unit’s Behavioral Change Stairway ...

Arianne Ayson

Illustration of a redheaded lady in a business suit talking to coworkers or employees.

It Pays to Work Hard: The Difference Between Active and Passive Income

What is the difference between active and passive income? The usual notion of earning money is putting in your work hours and getting paid for it — easy enough to understand, right? However, looking at the bigger picture, there are two categories of generated income: active and passive. So which type are you earning right ...

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American dollars.

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra’s Musical Mission to Defend Their Country and Raise Funds for Victims

Standing in solidarity with those affected by the war in Ukraine, Canadian-Ukrainian and founding conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera and the Polish National Opera, has gathered together 75 talented musicians. They form the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra.  The all-Ukrainian ensemble is composed of notable musicians from Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Lviv, ...

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5 Ways to Break Free From Negative Thinking

How often do you catch yourself thinking of pessimistic thoughts or negative situations? Everyone is plagued by negative thinking at one time or another. Do you spend a lot of time replaying unfavorable outcomes or focusing on what’s not going right in your life? Negative thinking can become a mentality and a frame of mind ...

Arianne Ayson

Negative thinking.

7 Tips to Stay Healthy While Working From Home

Working from home can be a great way to stay productive while having a flexible schedule, but it can also be stressful and isolating. Improve your work-from-home experience by taking care of your physical and mental health and following these tips to stay healthy and balanced. Working from home has become increasingly popular in recent ...

Arianne Ayson

Working from home.

Getting Engaged? 7 Things to Include in Your Prenup Agreement

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup” in short, is a legal contract between two people engaged to be married and is effective upon the marriage. The document serves as a way for the soon-to-be-married couple to plan decisions regarding their finances, properties, debts, and everything necessary in the event they divorce.  Why should you get a ...

Arianne Ayson

A prenup agreement.

Top 10 Best Cities in the World to Live in for 2022

If you could choose any city in the world to call your next home, would you pick one of these? Randomly looking at maps to find your perfect destination is an overwhelmingly huge task, which is why it’s best to rely on experts and data-based evidence as your trusty resources no matter the reason for traveling ...

Arianne Ayson

View of the city from the observation deck of St. Stephen`s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria on a sunny day.

The Pros and Cons of Going Green: Why Veganism Might Not Be For You

Ready to ditch bacon and steak and embrace the vegan lifestyle? Before you dive into the green diet just yet, here’s everything you’ll want to know about the world of veganism.  Being vegan shares similarities with being vegetarian, meaning your diet cannot include any type or form of meat, including fish and shellfish — basically, ...

Arianne Ayson

Eating a vegan meal.

Understanding Trauma and How It Affects Your Daily Life

Throughout life, we face events and challenges that put us to the test and leave us feeling intense, heavy, negative emotions. Trauma and traumatic experiences are complex, shocking, or dangerous situations that someone witnesses or undergoes, causing them to have high-stress levels that harm their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  People at any age can suffer ...

Arianne Ayson

A woman holding her hand over her face.