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Addicted to the internet? Constantly checking your email? Challenge yourself to disconnect for just half a day. See if you can work yourself up to a full day, then an entire weekend. Impossible? Look to novelist James Sturm for inspiration; he went four months without the internet because he felt his addiction was a constant…
Are you a perfectionist? Did you know that a ‘to do’ list is the signature of a perfectionist? Guilty as charged. (A ‘to do’ list is great for getting things out of your head so you can relax, and I often recommend it, provided the list is realistic and manageable rather than overwhelming). Overusing the…
As many of you know, I have been doing a lot of traveling lately. Since January, I’ve been to California, Florida (twice), Ohio and Denver. As a result, I have picked up some great ideas on how to make travel less stressful and more enjoyable. I’d like to share some of my tips in hopes…
In honor of Glee starting a new season tonight, I thought I would be completely transparent and admit that I am a geek. Not a computer geek, but a nerdy geek. Been one all my life. And now, after years of pain and discomfort, I’m willing to celebrate it. Here’s my list of the nerdy…
I’ve played it safe most of my life. It’s no secret that I don’t like to rock the boat, don’t want to ruffle any feathers, and want everyone to think I’m a ‘nice girl’. I am very uncomfortable with criticism and conflict, probably because I have gone to great lengths to avoid exposing myself to…