Lifestyle Trends for 2019

written by Samantha Proctor We’ve made it two weeks into 2019. How’s your resolution going? If you’re anything like me, you’re still at it, but each day is such a struggle. Who actually likes going to the gym? One thing that has definitely helped me is seeing everyone’s journey on social media. I get to see my friends working hard, …

2019 Health Basics: On Your Mark, Get Set, Go

New year resolutions bring hope and transformation to an area of your life you want to improve or renew. For many people, health is lumped into some category of change. Whether it’s drinking more water, adding a few vegetables to your diet, exercising, or completely changing what you eat. Despite what your 2019 health resolution is, you need to gain …

Maintaining a Work-Life Balance During Christmas

Life is just busy right now. You’re planning Christmas activities around your side of the family and your spouse’s family, then there are friends and coworkers, and it’s about time someone either invented an invisibility cloak or time machine. Unfortunately, these objects don’t exist so we’re forced to live like mere mortals and instill boundaries between work and life during …

Tips for Staying Focused During the Holidays

Do you feel like you’re forgetting something? Maybe it was an ingredient in the dish you just brought to the office Christmas party or you’re not sure you put the correct name on a gift at home. Or maybe it’s just the holiday season tapping on your shoulder, distracting you from the responsibilities of work. This time of year is …

Change Your Scenery: 5 Places to Meet in Lawrenceville

We know you love working at Cornerstone and using our space to allow your creative juices to flow, but sometimes you need to step away and have a change of scenery. Whether it’s for lunch or simply gathering in a new space, we don’t mind you stepping away every once in a while – as long as you come back! …

What Serving Others Teaches You

We learned in “The Science Behind Giving Back,” how our brains react to doing good works. Our pleasure switch is flipped when we see how appreciative another person is for the work we’ve done – any people pleasers relate? Although our natural reaction to serving others is great, we cannot rely on this as our only reason to serve. Once …

Making Time to Give Back: Why it’s Important for You and Your Community

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#75bfea” class=”” size=””]“Volunteering in all shapes and forms strengthens our communities, brings people together and provides us with valuable experience and insight.”[/perfectpullquote] Have you ever sat down and thought about the impact you have through donating some food to a local food bank or even buying diapers for foster moms in your area? Try thinking …

Partner with National Charitable Organizations: How to Donate for the Season of Giving

This time of year we are drawn toward participating in charitable giving. Helping our community in areas where we’ve been blessed is one of the best ways to provide for those around us, but sometimes it’s difficult to find reliable sources, create time in busy schedules, and donate outside of our budgets. However, limits to time and budget should not …

Giving Instead of Receiving: How to Finally Get Involved in Your Community

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#75bfea” class=”” size=””]“Any small business, no matter how successful, can give back. All it takes is a dash of effort and a dollop of creativity.” [/perfectpullquote] About a year ago, I had a conversation with one of our members who said something that plays in my mind every day: “When my family succeeds or gets …

Here’s What You Missed: October

Life’s been crazy. We get it. October kept us on our toes! We were busy all month at Cornerstone so we know you were busy managing your businesses and keeping up with your families! Lucky for you, we’re gonna keep you in the loop with everything you missed and give you a sneak peak at what’s to come at Cornerstone …