By James, Admin Staff We all have goals and aspirations for the future. For instance, last month people around the world rang in the New Year with resolutions to improve something in their lives. Whether it was to get in better shape, reach out to old friends, or simply strive to be a better person, the intent was to change a behavior.   Well here we are in February and I can tell you from personal

By Gina Muir, ERG Coach Now that the excitement of the holidays has passed, many families are settling back into a routine for the winter. Instead of viewing it as a letdown, we should all try to make a fresh start for healthy habits in the New Year. Elaborate New Year’s resolutions are common –and commonly broken within a few weeks –even if the intentions behind the changes are solid. Encouraging children and teenagers

By Stephanie Bertran, ERG Coach While growing up, I learned that planning was an important skill in my family. Unfortunately, this was not a natural gift of mine. After watching my family members implement planning and prioritizing in their daily lives, however, I realized just how important it was. When I began working at the ERG, I was introduced to many different ways to plan and prioritize. Being a visual person, I really appreciated

By Amanda B., ERG Coach From a young age, most of us are taught that we can do anything if we just “put our mind to it”. But what does “putting our mind to it” mean? If I put a calculus book to my head, I cannot magically know how to derive a function. If I stare REALLY intensely at my guitar, I cannot miraculously play “Free Bird”. All skills must be acquired through

By Robyn B., ERG Coach It’s the time of the year where kids trade in their beach bags for book bags; its back to school they go. Heading back to school after a summer of fun and relaxation can be a stressful process. Students are adjusting to new schedules, long school days, homework, and afterschool activities. Just because school is in session and summer has been dismissed doesn’t mean we have to

By Stephen Horst, ERG Coach “There’s work, and then there’s life.” Everyone says it, and to a degree it’s true. Work is one thing, life is another, and never the two shall intertwine. But there is a very real sense in which this kind of separation isn’t possible because…well…we’re human. And that’s not all bad. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bringing my mom in to work. But if I’ve noticed anything since I finished training