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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 12

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

I can remember a time in my life when fear about what others would think of me would keep me from expressing my opinion or standing up for myself, even in situations where I should have been putting up a serious fight for what I believed was right. I never had any problem coming out swinging in defense of others,... CONTINUE READING 11

This Friday the 13th (aaaah...tomorrow!), don’t worry about common superstitions like crossing the path of a black cat or breaking a mirror (seven years of bad luck…who really believes that?!). This creepy “holiday” needs a major revamp—that’s why I polled the Shecky’s Staff and found out some of us have real-life fears that, to us, are much scarier than the... CONTINUE READING 14

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: Okay, so we're almost two weeks in from those "be positive" New Year's resolutions, and chances... CONTINUE READING 8

Sitting in the same office staring at the same coworkers day in and day out can lead to major apathy. How can you blast yourself and your team out of a rut to think more creatively about your work? Here are a few ways to rekindle your inspiration. Hire a pro to help you. Many reputable firms,... CONTINUE READING 7

January is here...and that can only mean one thing. Time to embrace this wintry weather, since we've got a few months of it still in store. Snow makes you want to permanently relocate to the equator, you say? With activities like skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing and snowball fights at ski resorts around the country, plus great deals that are easy... CONTINUE READING 9

Before you rush into your resolutions and creating your high intentions for 2012…take a moment to take a good look back and celebrate 2011. Why: 1. We train ourselves to be happy. 2. The only person you are really trying to impress is YOU! When we take the time out to recognize, marinate in and seed our success—we practice santosha or contentment. In the... CONTINUE READING 5

1. Don't skimp on the primp. No more half-assing your work attire. Pick it out ahead of time and you'll cut down on fashion faux pas and the time it takes to get ready in the morning. 2. No excuses—write down your goals. You've heard by now that writing down your goals has been proven to increase your chances... CONTINUE READING 7

It's the day after Christmas, and chances are, you're dragging a little. All that excitement is over, you feel like Santa Claus himself after 10 too many cookies and you kinda don't want to get out of your new flannel PJ set. There’s nothing better than watching a feel-good romcom or an all-time classic snuggled up at home with your... CONTINUE READING 7