Shecky’s

Happy Hump Day! We know the middle of the week can be a drag, so we’re introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn.

Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com.

EDITOR’S TAKE: This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in all the great gifts and glam get-togethers. But try to take a few moments to get into the true spirit of the season, and appreciate those special people in your life!

An actual gift is not the only type of present you can give. Hugs and quality time can often mean more to people than even the most awesome trinket money can buy.

The greatest gifts really are the ones you give of yourself. So go ahead and make that phone call, write that email, send that video. It will mean a great deal to your loved ones, and that is what the holidays are supposed to be about—sharing the love!

Karen Salmansohn is a best-selling author with over 1 million books sold. Karen is known for creating self-help for people who wouldn’t be caught dead reading self-help. Some titles: HOW TO BE HAPPY DAMMIT, ENOUGH DAMMIT, THE BOUNCE BACK BOOK, etc. Her fans: Tony Robbins, Jon Stewart, Marisa Tomei, Goldie Hawn, Peter Guber, Tim Ferriss, Gretchen Rubin, etc. Karen not only writes her best-sellers, she also creative directs them—along with her posters—which she calls Inspirational Flashcards, because they quickly remind people how to live their highest potential life.

Karen is a columnist for Oprah.com, psychologytoday.com, huffingtonpost.com, and she’s also an international motivational speaker. Her mission: wake up sleepy minds, hearts and spirits so people can live their happiest lives!

Plus, check Karen out on the new and improved notsalmon.com. Browse tons of free art and inspiring posters (like the above), or integrate Karen’s sage tidbits into your everyday life with screensavers for cellphones and laptops, as well as free e-cards. Plus, sign up for Karen’s free Be Happy Dammit newsletter and receive a complimentary chunkette from her best-selling book, The Bounce Back Book (Tony Robbins is a fan!).

BONUS! If you post your FAVORITE QUOTE in the comments (something you’ve heard, read or always say), Karen will pick one lucky Shecky’s quote per month to morph into a poster (just like the one above!). Best part? Eventually, Karen will be selling some of the sayings as posters, tees or coffee mugs…so you could buy your favorite quote!

GIRL TALK TIME: What does this quote mean to you? Have you found your “perfect fit” yet? Are you still single and searching?