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Marketers use stories about perfect lives to try to sell you things, but you can use the same technique to help create your own perfect life.

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15 Tested Tips for Creative Efficiency

Life is rarely going to bless you with long open hours to sit around and paint portraits or write songs or write novels. If you want the time, you have to fight for it.

by: Annie Mueller | channel: Personal Development

Great Ways to Invest in Yourself

The best investment you can make has nothing to do with the stock market — learn how to increase your earning power by investing in yourself.

by: Carlos Portocarrero | channel: Education & Training, Personal Development

Reverse Bucket List: Look Back Before Looking Forward

Before you make a “bucket list” of things you want to do in life, don't skip this vital first step — it could be the key to happiness.

by: Nora Dunn | channel: Personal Development

15 Ways to Gain More Confidence Today

Feeling blah? Down on yourself? Plain-old crummy? If you need a pick-me-up, follow these suggestions for a quick confidence boost.

by: Mikey Rox | channel: Personal Development

How to Improve Your Memory (and Even Get a Little Smarter)

Whether you want to guard against dementia or just get better at remembering your grocery list, these suggestions will help you boost your brain power.

by: Kate Luther | channel: Personal Development

The Secret to Time Management and Work-Life Balance

If you want to be happy with your work-life balance, you might be surprised to discover it's about much more than how you manage your time.

by: Nora Dunn | channel: Career and Income, Lifestyle, Personal Development

A 94-Year-Old's Take on Making Good Decisions

At 94, my grandmother is as independent, effervescent, and opinionated as ever, and she has some good (and surprising) advice about making decisions.

by: Tara Struyk | channel: Personal Development

5 Things Angry Birds Has Taught Me About Life

Angry Birds might be a fantastic time waster, but it can also teach you valuable life lessons. Really.

by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Personal Development, Technology

Why Your Big New Year's Resolutions Are Pointless

Forget about your resolutions; there's no point in making them. Okay, that might be harsh...but they're not a good way to make life changes. Learn why.

by: Andrea Karim | channel: Personal Development

4 Self-Discipline Tricks I Learned From the Marathon

Don't worry if you're not a runner — these lessons can help you achieve your goals no matter what you're trying to do.

by: Tara Struyk | channel: Personal Development

25 Small New Year’s Resolutions You Can Start Today

You don't have to wait for the ball to drop to start improving your life. Instead, pick one (or more!) of these resolutions to begin right now.

by: Mikey Rox | channel: Organization, Personal Development, Productivity

Friends and Goals: Don't Let a Blue Falcon Bring You Down

What's the key to ensuring you achieve your goals? Not listening to the "blue falcons" in your life.

by: Jeff Rose | channel: Personal Development, Productivity

25 Ways to Feel Better Fast

Whether you're sick, sad, depressed, angry, or some combination of all four, use these quick and easy tricks to turn your mood — and your day — around.

by: Janey Osterlind | channel: General Tips, Personal Development

Gratitude and Frugality

Feeling thankful can be one of the most powerful — and inexpensive — things in life. Discover frugal ways to express your gratitude.

by: Nora Dunn | channel: Frugal Living, Personal Development

Abandon Losing Strategies

We're always told to keep going until we make it. But the truth is that sometimes, giving up is the right move. Learn why.

by: Philip Brewer | channel: Personal Finance, Personal Development

The Power of Lists: Getting More Creative and Efficient

If you want to start working faster and coming up with better ideas, the answer is easy. All you need is a few minutes, a piece of paper, and a pen.

by: Carlos Portocarrero | channel: Personal Development, Productivity

Best Money Tips: Bring Your Life in Balance

Today we found some awesome articles on bringing your life into balance, finishing what you start, and money saving tips for the holidays.

by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Personal Development

15 Simple Networking Tricks

Great networking skills can help take you from a hum-drum job to landing your dream gig. Improve your networking chops with these 15 suggestions.

by: Thursday Bram | channel: Career Building, Personal Development

How to Stop Worrying

Worrying is a natural response to stress, but not a productive one. Learn how to deal with worry and free your mind to tackle bigger problems.

by: Nicholas Pell | channel: Personal Development

25 Ways to Communicate Better Today

Getting your point across (and understanding the points that others are making) is one of the most important skills you can master. Learn how to do it better.

by: Julie Rains | channel: Personal Development

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