When one of the most important e-mail messages of his life landed in his in-box a few years ago, Kord Campbell overlooked it., reports The New York Times. Not just for a day or two, but 12 days. He finally saw it while sifting through old messages: a big company wanted to buy his Internet […]
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We’ve shown a few clever calendars for the new year. Here’s an unusual one. Keep track of your emotional highs, lows, and mehs with the Life Calendar from Brigada Creativa. 365 days of smileys, sad faces, and angry eyebrows. This calendar is not for any specific year. You can start it when you want. Cheaper
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According to a story on KING 5, one-third of Americans don’t go to the dentist on a regular basis. Many of them say fear keeps them away. Now there’s a new device that can help lower dental anxiety with the press of a button. Cindy Bryant doesn’t like going to the dentist. “I’m very afraid
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Celestine Chua of The Personal Excellence Blog tells us how to just say no. 1. “I can’t commit to this as I have other priorities at the moment.” If you are too busy to engage in the request/offer, this will be applicable. This lets the person know your plate is full at the moment, so
According to The New York Times, Ricky Bess spends eight hours a day in front of a computer near Orlando, Fla., viewing some of the worst depravities harbored on the Internet. He has seen photographs of graphic gang killings, animal abuse and twisted forms of pornography. One recent sighting was a photo of two teenage
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Dr. Jeffrey R. Cornwall over at The Christian Science Monitor has been observing more and more business owners who, although their businesses have survived the economic downturn, seem to be losing heart. The stress and strain caused by these difficult times has worn on them. But doing business in today’s economy requires a steady hand,
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Success magazine suggests that each month for 30 days in a row, commit to doing something new that you have thought about doing, but have not done, and notice how it affects your life. Some possibilities: do aerobic exercise for 30 minutes, listen to only positive music, don’t read the newspaper, stop watching television, eat
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How can you avoid burnout and stay in a productive rhythm? According to Lifehack here are 11 ways you can start safeguarding your life against burnout: 1. Schedule regular social activities 2. Follow a fitness plan 3. Pursue a hobby 4. Volunteer 5. Write a manifesto 6. Ask for help 7. Make others laugh 8.
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Tiny airport sleeping rooms – similar to the cubicles that Asian travelers use to catch a snooze in between flights – have arrived in America, reports USA Today. Atlanta, the world’s largest airport, opened five Minute Suites this month where tired passengers can doze for $30 an hour. The rooms – 7 feet by 8
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Shoppers who have cut their spending — some drastically — during the downturn are now suffering from what some call “frugal fatigue” so reports The Washington Post. Most ardent shoppers don’t seem to be giving in to their cravings yet: Consumer spending was sluggish last month, and credit card debt is waning. But with the
