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Before and After: “I Get My Coffee in My Bedroom and I Don’t Go Downstairs Until I Am Done.”
I’m writing my next book, about how we make and break habts– an issue very relevant to happiness. Each week, I’ll post a before-and-after story submitted by a reader, about how he or she successfully changed a habit. We can all learn from each other. If you’d like to share your story, contact me...
Are You a Doormat? 17 Things Assertive People Never Say
I was born a lot of things, but assertive was not one of them.
For years, I would find myself in situations where I had a vague feeling that all was not well, but by the time I figured out that I wanted or needed to stand up for myself (or someone else), the conversation had moved on. Then, I'd...
These 10 Words and Phrases Are Keeping You From Getting a Raise
Nobody seems to have told 2014 that the recession ended five years ago.
Not only are college graduates having a hard time getting jobs, but current employees are having a hard time getting raises. This means that now more than ever, you should take every interaction with your supervisor or boss as...
How to Sustain a Long-Distance Relationship: 5 Tips I Learned from My WWII Grandpa
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Kyle Schaeffer. In 1942 my grandfather, Peter Stoppi, a young man of 29 years old, joined the army to fight the Nazis during World War II. Like many men his age, he left behind family and friends to serve his country. But when Peter boarded his...
How to Effectively Complain to Get What You Want
You're on your third business trip this month. Exhausted after a full day of presentations, all you can think about on the cab ride to the hotel is how great it will feel when your head hits the pillow. You requested a room away from the elevator and ice machine, but guess which room they gave you?...
Outfitted & Equipped: American-Made Summer Wedding
How does Outfitted & Equipped work? The FAQ. Editor’s note: This gallery was curated by Brad Bennett. Mr. Bennett is the Founder and Editor of Well Spent, a site that features men’s goods that are attractive, affordable, and made in the USA or similar first-world/non-sweatshop conditions. I got...
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save on Clothing
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some amazing articles on smart ways to save on clothing, getting your dream job, and tips for successful investing.
Top 5 Articles
10 Smart Ways to Save on Clothing — Save money on clothing by stocking up off-season and...
10 Insane, Life-Affirming, and Cheap Things You Must Do Before You Die
Like the poet William Ross Wallace said, "Every man dies — not every man really lives." So how do you know if you're really living?
Well, you could read up on existentialism or employ a life coach — or you could tackle this bucket list of must-do's that are both frugal and...
The Easy Way to Negotiate a Cheaper Hotel Room
Here's something you may not know: Hotel rates are not set in stone. It's often possible to get the best deals simply by picking up the phone and negotiating your way into low rates, upgrades, and freebies. (See also: 20 Secrets of Last Minute Travel)
Very rarely will these opportunities be...
Ask Unclutterer: How do you stay motivated when sorting papers?
Reader John recently asked the following question in the comment section of the post “Why is organizing and uncluttering paper so difficult?“: The draining emotional impact of sorting through and properly organizing boxes and file cabinets of paper can at … Continued
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