Ask Rebecca Anything
Dear Rebecca,I’m totally overwhelmed by the state of my life. We had a huge financial setback ($500k) because of a poorly thought-out investment that my husband wanted and then held […]
You're Just In Time for WAVE Season!
General Information, LifestyleJust in time for wave season, Sheila Korte of Korte Travel receives an Accredited Cruise Counselor designation. Wave Season is the time of year (January – March) that you can […]
I Know It’s Not Easy — But, Don’t Give Up! Here Are Some Problem Solving Skills
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceThis week’s article is going to concentrate on following your heart and your dreams and TAKING STEPS TO MAKE THEM HAPPEN! Too often we have something deep inside our […]
You’re An Adult, So Why Act Like a Child With Your Health?
General Information, HealthNormal 0 You’re An Adult, So Why Act Like a Child With Your Health? By Tami Racaniello CPFT-HFI, RM “This dessert must have 1000 calories, so I have to […]
Helpful tips to help you achieve your New Year’s Resolutions and Goals
General Information, Happiness, LifestyleWell, the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season is done and it is difficult to believe another New Year is here. This is the time of year that many […]
Do ya think you are funny?
General Information, HappinessOh boy, how I love to laugh. That person was so funny; I wonder how he/she comes up with stuff like that? I would love to get on stage and […]
2014 – Another Year of Possibilities, But Another Year…. GONE
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceThis article is not, in any way, meant to be pessimistic. I, personally, have never actually welcomed “New Year’s” as an exciting event. I have always had a quieter, melancholy […]
Housing – What to Expect for 2014
General Information, Have MoneyLet’s look at some 2013 housing statistics for Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties: closed sales as of end of November 2013 are up 19.1% over last year at this time. […]
Public Speaking Skills – Microphone or just a Phone
General Information, Have Money, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceThe joy of being the appointed “expert” on public speaking is the freedom to comment on any aspect of Presentation Skills. Most folks would think that presentation skills only come […]
Escaping the winter doldrums
General Information, LifestyleTo avoid some of the cold weather this winter, Chris and I are going away where it’s summer! Right now it’s summer in the Southern Hemisphere. We are going to […]
Ask Rebecca Anything
General Information, HappinessHey Rebecca, Recently, I have been having some trouble with my ego and moving into my heart. What happens is, thoughts that are not so constructive, constantly enter my head. […]
Benefits of Meditation
General Information, HealthWhy incorporate a meditation practice into your life? One reason would be because it is a proven practice which can assist you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Studies have shown […]
This Holiday Season – Give the Gift of Planning
General Information, Happiness, Have Money, LifestyleAs you gather with loved ones, remember the one gift your family can’t get for themselves….your thoughtful planning. The holiday season when family celebrate is the perfect time to begin […]
Rollin' On the Rhine River
General Information, LifestyleChris and I were lucky to be among a group of Cruise Planner agents who were invited to take a Viking River Cruise. As the trip fell on Chris’ birthday […]
Seize Control
General Information, Have MoneyYears ago, when I commuted by train to New York City, I remember feeling powerless and frustrated by delays. I would feel my blood boil if there was the threat […]
Are You In Denial?
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Work Life BalanceSo, let me tell you a story about this past week. I’ve worked in healthcare for 27 years and have told many people to seek medical assistance and evaluation for […]
Thinking of Selling your Home? Don’t Go It Alone!
General Information, Have Money, LifestyleMany homeowners have now seen their equity increase and moves that had been put off are being considered now that conditions have improved. It is time to take advantage of […]