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Happy Sunday! We’re introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn to get you through your week. Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com. We've all heard the '90s song "Closing Time" and the lyrics "Closing Time / Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Sure, it... CONTINUE READING 6

The job hunt is just like the search for the perfect man. You want a career that makes you happy, brings out your best qualities and keeps you on your toes with new challenges, just like a relationship should! Landing an interview and/or getting a date might be based on your initial charm, but you really have to nail it during... CONTINUE READING 4

Ever feel like you’re trying to be Superwoman? CEO of the Universe? You may need to seriously consider becoming less busy so you can make time for your life, and for the people in your life who matter. Believe it or not, by slowing down and doing less, you can actually be more productive. You’ll also be less stressed out, healthier,... CONTINUE READING 11

The first time you walk into a discount bulk shopping facility like Costco can be exhilarating. Seeing the endless rows of shelves containing huge boxes of everything from cereal to office supplies, it can seem like buying in bulk is the answer to saving money that you've been waiting for. But beware—that's not always true. BUYING IN BULK 1o1 Buying in bulk... CONTINUE READING 7

Happy Monday! We’re introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn to get you through your week. Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com. EDITOR’S TAKE: Dealing with money, or lack thereof, is confusing, annoying and discouraging. Bottle up all of those emotions and you're going to... CONTINUE READING 3

We are almost done with January. Have you broken your New Year's resolutions already? Don’t worry if you have, you’re not alone! I gave up making resolutions a few years ago. I found they set me up to fail. I made crazy ones. They often brought up guilt, shame and feelings of unworthiness. I got to thinking,... CONTINUE READING 5

That's it—you can't stand to work while piles of paper, loose paperclips and random Post-Its take up every last inch of your workspace anymore! This year, resolve to keep your desk tidy with functional workspace accessories that will hardly make a dent in your hard-earned paycheck. A clean desk means more productivity (get that raise in 2012!), so take a... CONTINUE READING 22

With varying personalities and work ethics, not everyone you work with is going to get along. The best way to minimize conflict in the workplace is to keep up the R-E-S-P-E-C-T...even if some of your colleagues feel otherwise (lead by example)! I've compiled a few tips to help you be a fab coworker and keep from committing any career faux pas.... CONTINUE READING 7

One of those people who resolved to read in 2012, 'cause you haven’t picked up a book since the days of required reading? Fairytales brought you to far-off lands as a child and now, reading a chapter or two can be the perfect way to let go of stress by diving into someone else’s drama-filled life and you might learn... CONTINUE READING 9

I’ve been working since my son was born; I’m also the primary earner in my marriage. My son, now five, is thriving. I’m not. I still filter everything through the lens of my shortcomings, the tally of meals missed and other failures. But he does not. He’s a happy, independent little guy. Last month, my son was on a class trip at Carnegie... CONTINUE READING 10