Spending the holidays with your loved ones is tons of fun...but getting there can a real drag. Even if you're traveling to a warm, sunny island sans any annoying family stress, there's a lot of stuff to plan for—and a lot of stuff that could go wrong. Travel safely and problem-free with these easy holiday traveling tips! Traveling far? Leave a... CONTINUE READING 5

It's great that men and women are equal and all, but sometimes women drop everything that makes us "feminine" to get ahead (eek!). We asked author and life coach Christy Whitman (and her girlfriend Rebecca Grado!) if she had any advice about how to keep our careers (and relationships!) going with grace and ease. Christy Whitman & Rebecca Grado Christy: CEO... CONTINUE READING 7

Everyone is always complaining about holiday weight gain when January rolls around. But a Santa-like belly is easy to prevent if you take small steps right now. First you need to decide what habits you change during the holidays that cause you to gain weight. Do you drink more than usual? Indulge in more fatty foods? Or,... CONTINUE READING 4

They always say what really makes the job is not what you do, but the people you do it with. Too bad a lot of us have to work with real pain in the you-know-whats all day long! While you can’t expect to get along with everyone, dealing with rude, overly-bossy people at the office can be super-annoying...and not to... CONTINUE READING 7

“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” -James Keller Two things usually happen when we travel on airplanes. Either we barely make eye contact and maybe exchange a word or two with our fellow passengers OR we have an experience similar to the one I had last night on a flight from Phoenix to L.A. My flight began with a nice gentleman... CONTINUE READING 7

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. AN EDITOR'S TAKE: At first glance the set-up of this poster, with microphones everywhere, may seem like... CONTINUE READING 5

The months of November and December are supposed to be joyous times—getting together with family and friends and going to parties—but let’s face it; the pressure is on. What to get who, what to wear, should I invite my new love interest home for the holidays? How can we stop this madness? I know it sounds counterproductive, but take a breather... CONTINUE READING 9

Everyone needs time away from their desk, even if it’s only the 15 minutes it takes you to walk to the corner coffee shop and buy yourself a latte. But instead of wasting that time in line, why not brew your own coffee (or drink the office joe if it’s palatable) and use that time for ... CONTINUE READING 10

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. An Editor’s Take: It's easy to get caught up in the hustle of the everyday and dragged down... CONTINUE READING 5

How do you feel when someone voices their opposed opinion about your livelihood, work ethic or ways of being? How do you react? Do your feathers get ruffled before you lift your chest and purse your lips while steam comes out of your ears? Or do you say, “Cool, thank you for the feedback. I’ll take a look at that and... CONTINUE READING 6