It's "summertime and the livin' is easy"!  At least that's what the song says. Things certainly don't feel easy as we listen to the news or hear of people we care about still out of work.  The good news is there are many things we can do right now to improve our work and personal lives.  I know I feel better when I have a sense of control, and our articles in this ezine discuss things we can control.  All relationships in our lives require effective communication skills, especially those in the workplace.  Toss in today's challenge of four generations in the workplace and the impact of social media, no wonder we feel both overwhelmed and inadequate.  We've also included a brief checklist to ensure your insurance documents reflect what you want.   Both, hopefully will make your summertime and livin' a little easier!