Self-Improvement

Living the American Dream
Common Threads

Living the American Dream

Sarah Hiner | May 18, 2023

Next weekend people will pay nearly $100 a ticket to watch the Connecticut Ballet perform Coppélia. I had the privilege…

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived
Common Threads

A Perfect Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

Sarah Hiner | April 20, 2023

No, it wasn’t a funeral. It was a retirement party for a man who, in my opinion, is a role…

I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers
Common Threads

I Can’t Remember Sh*t, But I’m Still Smarter Than the Young Whippersnappers

Sarah Hiner | April 6, 2023

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life sounds like a great…

Victims Lose. Hard Workers Win.
Common Threads

Victims Lose. Hard Workers Win.

Sarah Hiner | March 23, 2023

There is plenty in this world to feel guilty about, so why feel guilty for being successful?  Be proud of it. Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner explains.

In Praise of Ambition
Self-Improvement

In Praise of Ambition

Kelli McCourt | March 9, 2023

Early in my career, I was an editor for a large investment-management company in New York City. (I am not…

The Thrill of Great Service
Common Threads

The Thrill of Great Service

Sarah Hiner | March 9, 2023

“Welcome, Sarah…it’s great to see you again.” Wow!!! I had been to this spin gym only five or so times…

The Dishwasher Meditation
Common Threads

The Dishwasher Meditation

Sarah Hiner | February 23, 2023

Some chores I hate—vacuuming is loud…laundry is tedious…and scrubbing toilets…well, you know. But I love unloading the dishwasher.  Before you…

Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try
Common Threads

Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try

Sarah Hiner | February 9, 2023

My son-in-law accused me of being an “over-doer” the other night when I was talking about preparing for houseguests. I…

Give Love…Get Love…Be Happy
Common Threads

Give Love…Get Love…Be Happy

Sarah Hiner | January 26, 2023

Some days, I feel like I’m living in a weird survivalistic video game where the participants are so fearful of…

My Journey Into Cooking
Common Threads

My Journey Into Cooking

Sarah Hiner | January 12, 2023

Are you a food artist? Throw a little of this and a little of that together in a pot or…

How to Win Friends and Influence People
Self-Improvement

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Joe Hart | January 10, 2023

Avoiding arguments, finding common ground and showing genuine interest in other people are among the time-tested principles we learned from…

Better Way to Communicate
Self-Improvement

Better Way to Communicate

Kelli McCourt | January 2, 2023

Many years ago—when I was working for our founder Martin Edelston as managing editor of ­Bottom Line Personal—he suggested that…

The Many Ways to Say “I Love You”
Common Threads

The Many Ways to Say “I Love You”

Sarah Hiner | December 29, 2022

In 1984, Stevie Wonder touched the hearts of the world with his award winning song “I Just Called to Say…

Don’t Trust Your Gut
Self-Improvement

Don’t Trust Your Gut

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, PhD | December 25, 2022

Which direction should I take my career? Whom should I date? What will make me happy? We may consult with…

5 Big Myths About Weight Loss
Self-Improvement

5 Big Myths About Weight Loss

Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD | December 24, 2022

We all know that there are no magic bullets when it comes to weight loss. The truth is, it requires…