Hate doing the laundry? Detest washing the dishes? Do you often put off taking the dog for a walk because you'd rather be cozy in bed watching Law and Order reruns? We've all been there. When it comes to chores and other stuff on our To Do Lists that we loathe doing, we may find ourselves procrastinating -- so much so that we may come home to find the electricity has been shut off due to unpaid bills, we barely have any clean clothes to wear, or the leak we left unattended for weeks now poses a flood risk. While we may never actually grow to like these tasks, here's a valuable tip for helping you carry them out quicker and make them more bearable: With task enhancement, you add a positive stimulus/distraction to the mix so as to give your mind something more enjoyable to focus on while you complete the task. For example, I hate doing exercise after work, but I remind myself that it goes a long way toward keeping the pounds off. If I didn't have my iPod wit...

I apologize for posting this a tad late, but we all know how busy Mother's Day weekend can be. And mine was no exception! I want to wish all you wonderful moms out there -- whether you're 20 or 45, married or single -- a very Happy Mother's Day. May it be one filled with joy, love, and laughter. Mom's are real life superheroes. They do it all -- from cooking to laundry to making sure their kids excel in school. We wouldn't have made it this far without your guidance, so for that, we thank you. Happy Mother's Day!