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Overstimulated: 10 Signs You Have One Too Many Tech Devices on Your Hands

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Don’t deny it, like us, you’ve got a ton of gadgets at your fingertips at all times. From smartphones to tablets, PDAs to Kindles, iPods and fitness bands, and of course there’s the good old-fashioned laptops. With so many technological…
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The Art of Battle Picking: 10 Ways to Know When it’s Time to Stand Your Ground

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Win some, lose some and sometimes, find middle ground. Life is a series of compromises, whether it’s a discussion with your spouse about vacation spots, an argument with your kids about bedtime, or a one on one with your boss about the latest…
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The Art of Poz Vibes: 20 Quick Tips for Daily Positive Thinking

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Doesn't it always feel like everyone is always advising you to think positive thoughts or have a positive attitude? It’s like we know we should, but somehow or another we tend to slip back into our negative thought patterns, worrying about…
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13 Life Lessons Every Woman Can Learn from Sonia Sotomayor

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In case you’ve been living under a rock, Justice Sonia Sotomayor made history on August 8, 2009, when she was appointed as the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. We think she’s amazing and completely inspirational. What makes her so…

15 Reasons Why Being Single Doesn’t Suck

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Sure, being in a relationship has its benefits. There’s the whole love factor, followed closely by companionship, commitment, support, affection and having a date for every wedding/party/holiday gathering/Saturday night. Plus, you don’t…
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Get Real: 20 Tiny Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight

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You eat well, work out regularly, sleep well and make smart choices when it comes to your health and your diet and yet, you’re still carrying a few extra pounds that won’t seem to budge. Sound familiar? You’re probably pretty frustrated…
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15 Ways to Make Your Family Tougher

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Ever heard the words tough love? For our purposes here, let’s define it as a way to make sure our families are thick-skinned and resilient enough to not only survive, but also thrive in today’s world. And building a strong family bond…
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15 Ways to Trick Yourself into Meditating

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Does the idea of chanting OM make you say UM? We get it. Starting a meditation practice can be intimidating and frustrating. In our hectic, sensory overloaded world, most of us have trouble keeping our minds from wandering for more than 30…
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Wake & Partake! 10 Surprising Ways to Become a Morning Person

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If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you or someone you love is a night owl with (perhaps?) the desire (or need?) to become more of a morning person. Everyone’s body clock—or circadian rhythm—is set to roughly a 24-hour cycle…