Finding a job can be one of the biggest challenges in life. It’s a task that’s familiar to nearly all of us, regardless of nationality, gender or in many cases, even age. Right now, as many of you prepare to transition from college or a previous career to a new arena of employment, time-tested advice on the best way forward can literally be a lifesaver.…
Have you ever forgotten an important appointment because you wrote it down in the wrong place? Or maybe you had a really great idea, slapped it hastily on a sticky note, and then threw that note away thinking it was garbage a few days later. We’ve all failed to plan our days properly from time to time, but what if it was because our planners…
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Have you ever taken a 5-minute break from studying for an exam, only to wonder an hour later how you ended up watching a video about raccoons chasing a cat around a dumpster? Procrastination can sneak up on you and is a tough habit to break. Maybe you’ve even procrastinated while searching for ways to stop procrastinating! The key to winning this daily battle is,…
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If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram lately, you might have heard of hygge. The Danish word (pronounced hyoo-gah), and the feelings of coziness and comfort it evokes, have spread across the rest of the world like wildfire as a self-care trend and lifestyle. But what exactly is hygge? Is it actually as good for your wellness as social media makes it sound? And, if…
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Our modern world is a busy and chaotic one. Between your job, your family, your social life, and all your other responsibilities, it’s likely that you’re spending more time feeling overwhelmed than not. Maybe you’re forgetting to handle even basic everyday tasks. Or maybe your bigger aspirations--that secret project you’re working on, or the language you started learning--have begun to fall by the wayside because…
You began your Fabulous journey with the intention of affecting positive changes in yourself and your life. From the simple act of drinking water each morning, you’ve begun to build a positive and energizing daily routine you look forward to completing. You’re maybe even noticing changes in yourself already. You feel more upbeat and less fatigued. You’re stressing less. Your body and mind are growing…
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Have you ever double-booked an appointment, forgot to make a call or left something important behind at home or the office? If so, congratulations, you are not a robot! People are not infallible. We make mistakes and fall short of our own expectations. We can easily neglect our obligations and responsibilities, especially if we are feeling overwhelmed. Don’t be so hard on yourself if your…
Wake up, go to work, come home, make dinner, go to bed. Sometimes it can feel like you are living your life on repeat. The same daily routine, day in, day out, over and over again, without deviation. The daily toil can become dull. But those repetitive routines that bring structure to your day can actually be your secret weapon. They help to increase productivity,…
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Cait Flanders is perhaps best known for the personal blog she maintained while rapidly paying off nearly $30,000 of consumer debt. Last year, however, she published her first book and international bestseller The Year of Less. The book documents the year-long “shopping ban” Flanders underwent to regain control of her spending once she was debt-free. On her journey, Flanders only bought consumables like groceries and…
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Imagine for a moment that you’re sitting at a table beside a wall. On the table is a box full of thumb tacks, a book of matches, and a candlestick. You’ve been given the task to attach the candle to the wall in such a way that, when it’s lit, the wax won’t drip on the table. It might take you a few minutes to…