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Does the thought of cleaning for spring and de-cluttering your home sometimes seems too overwhelming?  Pam Atherton and Kac Young have new and fresh ideas for your Spring renewal!  You'll hear some great tips on how to take on tasks around the house with only a minimal daily effort... and still see fantastic results!  Try out this simple four-step process and have your home looking ship-shape in no time! You'll feel better and you'll be ready to take on new projects once your homebase is organized.  Don't forget to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more innovative and inspriring ideas!    

What do you do when you absolutely, positively DON'T want to get up in the morning and get the day started? Pam Atherton  and Kac Young have great ideas to get your mind and body in the right mood and make each day a good one. PLUS -  You'll get Pam and Kac’s tried-and-true attitude-changing exercises. Get up and get going NOW! For more energizing, inspiring ideas please be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.  

Ready to shake off those winter blahs and find your spring spirit? Pam Atherton  and Kac Young share a myriad of ideas of ways to celebrate the delightful small wonders that surround us and reaffirm our connection to Life. Take the time to create a spring checklist this year.  What will be on YOURS? For more innovative and inspirational ideas and tips please be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

It's a split vote when it comes to the state of your workspace. The battle between a messy desk and a clear, organized desk can speak volumes about the owner. Or can it? Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss the attributes associated with both scenarios. If you feel as though your workspace has gotten away from you, Kac offers suggestions to help organize your mind and clear psychic space for you.  Be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more innovative ideas!

In keeping with the idea of gifting yourself something new and exciting each month this year, Pam Atherton and Kac Young share what benefits you can get when you switch out of the stick-in-the-mud, must-have-control-over-everything mode! Find out why this is the perfect thing to gift yourself, and what happens when you get too rigid and scheduled. For more exciting and motivating tips please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.  

It's easy to become entangled in relationships that wind up going nowhere. If you've got your foot caught in the door Pam Atherton and Kac Young have wonderful advice to gracefully disconnect from associations without causing hurt feelings. Their tips will help you avoid the conundrum of wondering if it's worth it to extricate yourself from a flatline relationship or hang on because you just don't know how to end it. Don't stop listening now - be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more innovative and motivational tips!  

Want to know how to strengthen and deepen relationships? Kac Young and Pam Atherton champion the art of the hand-written Thank You note! Find out why that little note can make a huge difference in the lives of people to whom you send them. Also get some tips on what to include to make your note special.  And while we're at it... Thank YOU for stopping by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more innovative, inspiring ideas!

It's wonderful to share Valentine's Day with a sweeheart or a special loved one, but maybe there is no significant other in your life for the moment. Pam Atherton and Kac Young invite you to take this holiday and give YOURSELF a Valentine gift! Their tips to changing your perspective on Valentine's Day will surprise you with more far-reaching benefits expected because YOU matter! For more inspirational and motivational ideas be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com and have a lovely Valentine's Day this year.    

The odds of accomplishing goals and resolutions are not in our favor. Kac Young and Pam Atherton offer key insights into what can help us achieve our goals, as we start to lose momentum, and if they are goals we should have even attempted in the first place.  Find out what questions you should ask yourself when examing goals, discover if you really want to go for them, and learn what you need to keep in mind if you do decide to go for it!  For more motivational and inspirational ideas and tips be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.    

Are you having trouble keeping on track with your resolutions?  Are projects coming to a stand-still? Kac Young and Pam Atherton suggest you turn your thinking upside down with some ideas to bypass problems and find solutions. Learn new concepts that will allow your problem-solving abilities and creativity to take wing. Find out how a small change in thinking will make a big change in your attitude!  For more informative and creative ideas stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

Is being more productive on your list of changes or resolutions for 2015?  Kac Young and Pam Atherton discuss surprising ways we may be making ourselves less effective at work, and what we can do about it. Plus, taking a page out of Benjamin Franklin's book, they have some proven ways to renew and refresh yourself, leaving you ready to get back to work with a new energy. For more interesting and innovative tips please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

Reducing stress is one of the main items people have on their list of resolutions. Pam Atherton and Kac Young have a simple, fun solution for you, that will set free your endorphins.  You'll start feeling better in no time, and stress will melt away. Plus... get the added benefit of not only revving up those endorphins, but also creating some healing energy! If you're looking for more innovative and inspirational ideas stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

It's time for a fresh start this year and one thing most of us have on our list of changes is that we'd like more MONEY! Pam Atherton and Kac Young chat about the use of Feng Shui to draw wealth to you. Find out what you can be doing every day to increase the flow of $$ into your life! Be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more motivational and inspiring tips.

Just in case your New Year's Eve punch packs a little TOO much punch and your cocktail swizzle stick isn't all that gets swizzled, Pam Atherton and Kac Young share some great tips for recovering from the night's festivities! Are the old wives' tales and urban myths about hangover cures true?  Pam and Kac dispel some, and offer some surprising results from others. Whether you think you might overindulge when welcoming in the new year, or you've been celebrating with gusto all holiday season long, this valuable information that will come in handy. Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year! Don't forget to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for new ideas, tips, and tricks for the New Year!

It's crunch time for the holidays! If you're feeling stressed and out of gift-giving ideas, Atherton and Young to the rescue!  Pam Atherton and Kac Young have a bucketload of innovative ideas for you that are easy, affordable and guaranteed to delight the recipient! Plus - the gifts will be memorable and one-of-a-kind. These ideas will help you find ways to reconnect with a friend or truly give from the heart, instead of just being one more gift checked off the list.  There are so many wonderful gifts that are "outside-the-Christmas-box."  There's still time, but you have to hurry! When you DO find a free moment remember to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspirational and exciting ideas!

For many people, family is what the holidays are all about.  But family get-togethers can also be the time for those crazy arguments with mom, rambling conversations from Grandpa, and racist remarks from Uncle Bernie. And that's something you may DEFINITELY not be looking forward to facing again! Yes... you WANT to be with loved ones for the holidays , but how do you deal with those "special" relatives that make holiday gatherings more... umm... interesting than they need to be sometimes? Kac Young and Pam Atherton have ideas and suggestions to help you really enjoy the holidays while keeping more stressful folks and events at arm's length. This year make it a happy, memorable celebration at home! Don't stop now - head to www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspiring and motivating tips!

Now that we're in the midst of the Holiday Season how is your wallet holding up? The Spirit of Giving is a wonderful thing... unless you flatten your wallet and max out your cards before you get to the end of your Gift List!  Kac Young and Pam Atherton have some tips to help you meet your goals. Find out what hidden costs you may be overlooking that will add to your bottom-line. There are also additional benefits for shopping with some stores that will add to your giving, instead of subtracting. Plus -  find out why Amazon continues to be the King of shipping! For more exciting and inspirational ideas be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

The Holiday Season is upon us and the normal advice you hear is "Do less and stress less."  Well, that's NOT what you will hear from Atherton and Young!!  We want you to rev it up this year! Pam Atherton and Kac Young have plenty of ideas to make this Holiday Season fun, fast, furious, and satisfying! They offer a strategy to put in place BEFORE you head out to shop that will make things a lot easier for you. Make this your happiest Holiday ever! Be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more innovatiive, inspirational ideas.

It's Thanksgiving and the time of year when we think about all the things for which we are thankful.  But what if we are having problems finding things to be grateful for and happy about? Kac Young and Pam Atherton have an idea - This Thanksgiving choose to replace one thing in your life and watch your life transform! Listen to their remarkable idea on how to change your life and you might find that others may follow your example! Happy Thanksgiving! Ready for another helping of inspiration and motivation? Stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

Ever wonder what is REALLY going on when you are dreaming? With no filters and no judgements, your dreams may be calling your attention to issues that are causing you anxiety or anger.  Kac Young and Pam Atherton discuss a way to keep your finger on the pulse of what you're feeling emotionally, and how it can help you deal with what your dreams are trying to tell you!  Find out how to listen to your dreams and fine-tune your self-awareness. It's so easy you can do it in your sleep! For more motivating and inspirational ideas please stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.    

Leaping out of bed and jumpstarting your brain isn't conducive to a focused day. Research shows us how to have a better day by starting the morning differently. Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss the various ways we get up in the morning and how to get our day off to a smoother start. Find out how making the coffee, feeding the cat, reading the news on "automatic" actually makes for a more focused and satisfying day.  And please be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more innovative and inspirational ideas!  

November is typically the month we start thinking about all the things for which we are thankful.  Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss how there are basically two types of gratitiude - short term, and long term - and how a few simple changes will alter your perception and focus on what really is important in your life. Take a 30-day challenge and list daily something you're grateful for NOW! Start seeing, and feeling, the results of increased gratitude. For more inspirational and motivational ideas please be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

Are you so busy making money and dealing with day-to-day issues that you are overlooking your own happiness? Don't miss out on your own dreams!  Kac Young and Pam Atherton emphasize the importance of making your heart happy by recognizing and remembering to do the things that give you joy. Life is simply too short not to be pursuing your true calling, interests, and loves. Listen to Kac's four questions and set yourself on a more rewarding path to a happier you! Please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspirational and motivational ideas and aspirations.  

This Halloween, take the opportunity to tap into WHY you might be interested in being something different from who and what you are now. Kac Young and Pam Atherton discuss ways to obtain your dreams and desires. They share three easy tips on how to make the changes in your life that you have always wanted, but weren't sure how to go about making. Start reaping more rewards and finding satisfaction in your life! For more inspiration and motivation please stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.  

As we sail into Columbus Day this year, one factor really stands out - the act of discovery as a spark that stimulates our minds and excites us! It's not too late for any of us to discover new interests and pursuits. Energy levels rise with enthusiasm and new passions are revealed. Task yourself to discover something new to engage in and share it with others! What are you waiting for? Please be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspiring, innovative ideas!    

As we head into Fall and football kicks into high gear Kac Young and Pam Atherton talk about the important issues that sports brings into our view: Head injuries, domestic violence, and animal cruelty. Americans live for their sports, but is the trade-off worth it? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Couple that with how the NFL is stepping up about safety issues and has created a program for awareness at www.nflevolution.com, and we can get the conversation started!!   For more inspirational and informative tips please be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.  

The need to be right might just be keeping you from being happy. Sometimes the trap of needing to be right can be a bid for validation, or needing to be liked. And as a parent it can manifest as control. Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss this behavior and offer tips on alternative outlooks. Find out how to stop relying on common excuses and turn your perceptions around. Relinquishing control might just allow you to enjoy all that is around you! For more inspirational ideas please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.      

Ever choose to not do something because it feels a bit scary? Don't limit your happiness by being afraid of the unknown! Pam Atherton and Kac Young chat about avoiding regrets and stepping outside your comfort zone. Find out how risking can bring on feelings of happiness, and keep regret at bay. Go ahead - dare to do it! For more uplifting and inspirational tips please stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.      

It's been proven that pessimism and negativity can lead to a shorter lifespan. But what do you do when you just don't wake up happy?  Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss how to create a positive outlook for your health and well-being. Don't let a grumpy mood take its toll on your health! You can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, strengthen your immune system, and kick stress hormones in the butt by changing your attitude. Be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more tips and ideas that will keep you inspired!

We are approaching the season of parties and goodies overload. How do we protect our health from the emotional, mental, and physical affects of TOO MUCH?  Kac Young and Pam Atherton hold the keys to maintaining total health that will keep you balanced even in the busy times. Making sure your foundation is set helps promote long-term health and longevity. Are you keeping those things in mind as you face the challenges of family, food, and frenzy?  For more inspirational tips and ideas please stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.  

It's a whole new world for shopping today! Forget your old schedules for white sales, car sales, and appliances/electronics sales. Technology and online shopping has changed the way companies are marketing and doing business. Better bargains, and free shipping are drawing in a whole new clientele of people looking for good deals. Pam Atherton and Kac Young have a new list that is relevant for shoppers NOW. Listen in to find out the best times to buy online or retail. For more inspirational and current advice please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.    

We tend to think of cleaning in the springtime, but de-cluttering is good ANY time of the year. But sometimes the thought of downsizing and de-cluttering can be overwhelming. Pam Atherton and Kac Young have a tried-and-true four step process for cleaning that takes only a small commitment of your time, and will leave you satisfied with the results.  And that, in turn, that will lead to a happier attitude! Don't wait for spring - get started now! For more inspirational ideas and advice please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.  

What would you do if you weren't getting the attention you felt you deserved in a relationship and it felt broken? Does that give you a free pass to cheat? Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss the plusses and minuses of a wandering heart. Find out what their recommendations are when the winds change in your relationship. For more advice and inspiration be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

Most people would love to have wallets that are a little fatter. Well your energy flows where your attention goes. Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss creative methods draw money and prosperity to you. Learn about Feng Shui bagua with tips that will direct wealth into YOUR home. All you have to do is follow these easy suggestions! For more innovative and inspirational ideas please visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

So many of us just don't get a good night's sleep. We either have trouble getting to sleep, or getting good sleep. Research has shown that HOW you sleep is as critical as how many hours you get.  Kac Young and Pam Atherton have excellent advice for maximizing your time of rest with the best possible results. Try these simple tips to wind down, calm down, and lie down for a good night's sleep. After all, everything really looks better when you wake up refreshed! For more inspiration and sage advice please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.  

It's like a New Year's Resolution. You have a new task or routine to start, but when's the most effective time to begin? Kac Young and Pam Atherton review a study that highlights the best days and times of year to begin a new project. As they review the list, Pam and Kac discuss the most prominent times to make a fresh start and the reasons behind them. If you miss your window to begin something new don't worry, there's always another fresh start waiting in the wings! For more innovative and inspiring ideas please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com. It's never too late to try something new!  

At times we all get caught up in the heat of the moment and an argument ensues. Pam Atherton and Kac Young offer sage advice to help keep arguments civil and not hurtful. Just follow these three simple rules and pull the teeth out of your fight. Find out how raging and out-of-control anger takes a heavy toll on us physically as well. Do your heart a favor and fight fair. Be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspirational and motivational advice!

We often think that "Retail Therapy" is the best reward in our stressful lives.  But what if it turns out that an instant gratification response like that is a fail in the long run? Pam Atherton and Kac Young present valid points why anticipation can be half the fun, making your earned treat even more delightful. Discover tips on how to save up for and savor a truly-deserved treat for yourself. and find out how stopping to focus will help zero in on a reward that will truly refresh and rejuvenate you! For more inspirational and insightful tips be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

Your travels will be more exciting and less stressful when you take the time to learn a few key phrases in the language of the country you are visiting. Not only will it help you find important places (like the closest restroom!), but it also demonstrates an interest in the culture of the place you are visiting. Kac Young and Pam Atherton reveal ten key phrases that are useful no matter where you travel. In addition to these basic phrases there are now several apps available online to make your visit even more enjoyable. Be sure to visit: translate.google.com, duolingo.com and curious.com for travel aids. For more inspirational ideas and tips stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com anytime!      

It's human nature - we all need to vent sometimes. But what about the people in your life who only live to wring their hands and complain about how life is so unfair to them? Kac Young and Pam Atherton have words of advice for the habitual complainers in your life and how to either work with them or head for the door. Learn how complaining is more likely just a symptom of a deeper issue and understand that the negativity is truly an energy vampire. Be sure to listen to more inspirational and helpful tips on www.AthertonAndYoung.com!      

Beauty products can flatten your wallet alarmingly! Ever thought your local grocery store has just the beauty and skincare products you need for a fraction of the cost? Pam Atherton and Kac Young have exciting tips for you that cover a myriad of benefits when it comes to keeping your skin and hair looking terrific, that can be found in honey, cucumbers, citrus fruit and eggs. These are natural and inexpensive alternatives to over-the-counter beauty products and are, of course, animal-friendly. Give them a try today! Be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more creative tips and ideas!

With Father's Day coming up, Kac Young and Pam Atherton take time to reflect on advice that is relevant for both parents and children alike. As always, the parent/child relationship is a work-in-progress, so it's never too late to pick up new tips and ideas.  Should you insist on guidelines, or offer choices as an alternative?  Listen in and find out! Please be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more innovative concepts and inspiration.

As if we ever needed an excuse! Research has shown that hugging and petting your cat provides benefits for you such as lowering your blood pressure and calming you down, just to mention a few. Be sure to give your cat a big thank you on June 4th and hug away! Don't have a cat? Then find something else to hug like a stuffed cat.  Or consider making it Hug Somebody Else's Cat Day and reap the rewards! And remember, you don't have to wait for National Hug Your Cat Day to give them some love... you can actually hug them ANY day!  For more fun and inspirational ideas check out www.AthertonAndYoung.com  

Surprise expenses can crop up at the most inopportune times and they can crash your normal budget. Luckily there are everyday household items you aren't using that can be flipped into ready cash. Pam Atherton and Kac Young list items as well as web sites or locations you can visit for quick sales. De-clutter your house AND make some quick cash at the same time! For more great ideas and inspiration be sure to check out www.AthertonAndYoung.com.    

Does your vacation turn into a nightmare when you receive your credit card bill? Kac Young and Pam Atherton have a solution to your vacation cost woes. There are definitely ways to get more bang for your buck. Kac has tips to get your vacation planning under way from beginning to end, allowing you to wind up with a greater chance of a stress-free, less crowded, less costly opportunity to relax. Make the most of your vacation! Be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspiring ideas.  

We've all heard "Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover." Today's non-conforming people are now being perceived as people who are comfortable with themselves and have the courage to be confident in who they are regardless of society's expectations. Pam Atherton and Kac Young have the new 411 on how not worrying about what others expect of you can be liberating, as long as you don't go overboard. They'll talk about how new research is showing that subconcious first impressions are changing. How do YOU want to be perceived? Be sure to stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspirational viewpoints and tips!  

Mother's Day is approaching - the day to honor Mom and make her feel cherished and appreciated.  But what if your relationship with your mother was a difficult one?   Pam Atherton and Kac Young offer some new insights into changing the perspective on your relationship and the woman you call Mom. Find out how to cultivate the Mother-Child bond you would like to have, as well as gather some ideas on how to make your Mom feel cherished and appreciated. For more fascinating and inspirational ideas be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com.

Virtually all of us have experienced being the subject of gossip. It can be hurtful and destructive. Pam Atherton and Kac Young dissect the difference between gossip and secrets and offer insight on the best way of handling sensitive information. Although it's easy enough to pass on information, be sure to listen to Pam and Kac's tips before the next time you're tempted to "spill some beans." For more insightful and inspirational ideas please stop by www.AthertonAndYoung.com.      

Dyngus Day! It involves sprinkling water and batting with pussywillows -  and sounds kinda crazy! If you haven't heard of it, Kac Young and Pam Atherton have the 411 for you about its origin. This Polish holiday falls the Monday after Easter when having just passed through the serious Lenten season it becomes time to be merry and frivolous. Once you find out about Dyngus Day, go out and follow through on meeting someone you like, or make an initial overture to them and see what develops! Please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more fun and inspirational ideas!  

Are you a daydreamer or visionary?  In today's world of keeping our noses to the grindstone and focusing straight ahead, many of us are missing out on a very basic wonder that is literally hanging over our heads.  Pam Atherton and Kac Young discuss how the simple act of looking up stretches your muscles and opens up your systems for a brief refresher. For those in the city especially it can be easy to miss out the simple mind-clearing act of looking up to the sky and checking out the clouds or stars.  Get back into the wonder of what's right above you and help yourself refocus! Please be sure to visit www.AthertonAndYoung.com for more inspirational ideas.