When life gets a little out of hand, we might say that things are blowing up! Sometimes it comes out of the blue, and other times we can see it coming, but generally, when we look back at how events unfolded, there were signs of a crisis looming. Inflation is much the same; it’s happening all the time, but every now and then, we suddenly feel the effects. Just like the aging process, it happens slowly […]
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More advice doesn’t always help
At WellsFaber we know that the right advice can help you thrive, but we also know that too much advice can completely derail all of your plans. This is challenging because from Google to every local expert in our family, all of us are overwhelmed with information. And this is just when we’re actively looking for information and advice – what about all the times that our family, friends and colleagues offer unsolicited advice? You may […]
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Healthier uses for your phone
In recent years our cellphone and mobile device usage has increased significantly. In a recent Irish survey, it was found that the average smartphone user picks up their device more than 50 times per day; a third of people check their phone within five minutes of waking up and 70% within the first 30 minutes. So, if you feel like you’re on your phone a lot, you’re not alone! One challenge with this 21st-century phenomenon is […]
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Articulate and action
We need to be strategic about growth and not just hope it will happen organically. Through a recent interaction with business coach Grant Newland, the importance of this was brought to the fore of our conversation. But it is not just about growing businesses; it’s about developing people, families, and communities. It’s easy to think that growth will ‘just happen’ organically, but if we don’t have a growth mindset, it probably won’t happen at all. Change […]
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When there’s plenty, we need to plan!
We recently heard this simple story of a mouse that was stuck in a jar – ever heard of it? It’s interesting because the mouse wasn’t put in the jar – not entirely. As the story goes, a mouse was placed at the top of a jar filled with grains. The mouse was so happy to have found so much food because it no longer needed to run around looking for food. The mouse felt satisfied […]
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Do as I say
“Do as I say… not as I do.” This has been a popular phrase for many, many years. In fact, it was first recorded in John Selden’s Table-Talk in the 17th century. Possibly, for as long as we’ve had structured societies, we’ve noticed a disconnect between what we say and what we do. In the 19th century, this recorded awareness grew with books such as MacKay’s Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, which show […]
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How are you feeding your mind?
Whether we’re doing it intentionally or not, we’re feeding our minds constantly. Through what we see and hear, but through our other senses too, our minds will soak up the information around and in front of us. Most of the time, this happens through our digital devices. The use of social media has exploded in the last decade, and many of us forget how invasive and pervasive it has become. From political interference to market sentiment […]
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Making better money choices
Many important questions in life involve money, and good choices can put us on the road to financial success. Bad choices, however, can lead to years of financial duress. While the questions we ask ourselves may not involve investing in the latest hot stock, they may likely deal with more basic matters like identifying how we feel about money, managing our money, and what to do when facing financial hardship. Learning how to make smart money […]
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Financial Fortitude
“Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude,” – Michelle Obama Building financial confidence and developing the skills to make healthy decisions to achieve your goals is a fundamental focus for our team at WellsFaber. We want you to have the confidence to thrive in a way that defies obstacles and curveballs that life will constantly place in your way. Fortitude speaks to courage in pain or adversity, not the lack of challenges […]
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Are you on the road to burnout?
Are you wondering why some people get burned out while others don’t? What is the difference between stress and burnout? And, what can you do to manage stress and avoid burnout? Without a doubt, we are living in a time of significant stress and burnout and we need practical and self-loving ways to address this for ourselves, our family, friends and colleagues. While stress and burnout are often confused, they are different. Identifying the differences is […]
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