Advice

Alone Under The Mistletoe

Christine Hassler | Posted 12.24.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Instead of focusing on what you don't have -- bring your awareness to what you do have. Friends, family, a job, your health, freedom to see whomever and do whatever you please, the ability to be of service, etc.

Child Care: A Worker And A Mother

Sheila Lirio Marcelo | Posted 12.21.2009 | Living


Sheila Lirio Marcelo

I know my responsibility of being a good mom does affect my work. How couldn't it? Recent studies show the average family experiences five "child care crises" each year that cause parents to miss work.

5 Lies Women Tell Themselves

Jag Carrao | Posted 12.16.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

The lies single women tell themselves may feel comfy, but by insulating us from sometimes unpleasant realities, they undermine our ability to make rational decisions based on complete information, thus sabotaging our long-term romantic goals.

Hunger, Learning and Making Mistakes...

Sebastian Siegel | Posted 12.15.2009 | Entertainment


Sebastian Siegel

I'm hungry, hungry for life, hungry to feel, hungry to do. It just feels right. If you look at your hands, these hands, they were meant to DO things with - to work, to play, to struggle, to fight for it, to care.

How To Face Your First Holiday Alone

Christine Hassler | Posted 12.15.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Reminding yourself that a lot of people are totally alone, with no one even to call or miss on Christmas, isn't necessarily going to cure homesickness. But spending time with the less fortunate may help.

Watching a Good Friend Make Bad Decisions

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 12.13.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

My friend broke up with her first serious boyfriend about a year ago. She still spends most of her time with him and his family but they all take advantage of her. Is there something that can help her see what's going on?

Building a Job-Search Brand? Make Us Care

Liz Ryan | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living


Liz Ryan

We need to take the employer's perspective, and come up with a job-search branding message that focuses on how we make our employers' or our clients' businesses thrive.

How To Deal With Stress

Christine Hassler | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

To me, stress is not something to "manage" since managing stress implies that it is still going to be there. Wouldn't you rather eliminate stress by learning how to respond to it in more life-enhancing ways?

Holiday Dating Do's and Don'ts

Jag Carrao | Posted 12.01.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Other than staking out her territory under the mistletoe, what can the single woman do to leverage the holidays to her advantage?

How to Live On $0 a Day: Saving a Cherished American Holiday

Lesley Stern | Posted 11.23.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Ask your neighbors over for a potluck Thanksgiving feast, just like the Pilgrims invited the Native Americans. Once you've enjoyed their delicious offerings, kill them and steal their possessions and property.

Kick-Ass Advice To Deal With Life's Crap!

Debbie Robins | Posted 11.19.2009 | Books


Debbie Robins

You can add these techniques to your coping repertoire if you have one, or use them as a jumping-off place to build your own survival kit for when the crap hits the fan.

Paul Krugman: China, Climate Change

Alison van Diggelen | Posted 11.18.2009 | Politics


Alison van Diggelen

"Climate change is the mother of all externalities ... left without any government intervention, we're going to par-boil the planet," says Krugman.

The Rules Redux: How To Be Engaged By Christmas

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.16.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

What does the girl who’s been happily dating her boyfriend for several months really want for Christmas this year?   An engagement ring. &n...

Adultery And Christmas Gift Dilemmas

Iris Erlingsdottir | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living


Iris Erlingsdottir

I've been happily married for 15 years to my husband with whom I have two daughters. The problem is that although I love my husband, he is a rather "boring" guy, whereas I'm the type who needs more excitement.

Can a Friendship Fall Apart Over a Small Slight?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

What seems like a minor slight to one friend can be blown out of proportion by another. It's always uncomfortable when there is a schism between two close friends, especially if they work together.

How to Live on $0 a Day: Assuaging Rage, One Prick at a Time

Lesley Stern | Posted 11.12.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

If you're quivering with rage just thinking about Wall Street, it's time to take action. I've discovered a way to achieve a semblance of inner peace without therapists, tranquilizers or weapons.

Giving Thanks: 7 Ways To Teach Kids

Jeana Lee Tahnk | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Jeana Lee Tahnk

Study after study has shown that people who practice grateful thinking are healthier, happier and more content with their lives than those who don't.

The Rules Redux: 4 Mind Games Men Play

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Men are masters of game playing in relationships. Here are the four most frequent ones I see.

A Black Hole Ate My Resume!

Liz Ryan | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living


Liz Ryan

Look, I said, that's what those Black Holes are made for. They're designed to eat resumes the way prom-goers suck down calamari at the Olive Garden.

Why That Guy Doug Got the Job

Liz Ryan | Posted 10.30.2009 | Business


Liz Ryan

My friend Mollie called and she was mad, mad, mad. You won't even believe this, she said. I've been waiting for this job interview for two weeks, and ...

Weasling Out of a Job Reference

Liz Ryan | Posted 10.29.2009 | Business


Liz Ryan

A lady called me on the phone and said "Help!"What's up? I asked. This guy who used to work for me, she said, he's using me as a reference. I don't wa...

When a friend wants more than friendship

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

It's not unusual for platonic relationships to turn into something different or something more. Whenever this happens, regardless of gender, it can le...

How To Live On $0 A Day: Rediscover the Childlike Joy of Halloween (Get Free Stuff)

Lesley Stern | Posted 10.26.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Halloween traditionally marks the end of the harvest season when people begin storing necessities for the long, lean months ahead. Which is exactly the way you should be looking at it now.

Balanced Life: Excellent Tips For Living That My Parents Gave Me

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Sometimes you don't have to go very far or do much research to get advice on how to be happier. Here are some excellent tips for living my parents gave me.

The Rules Redux: Five Dating Mistakes Women Make...And How You Can Avoid/Undo Them

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Most often, dating doozies result from failure to recognize -- or simply accept -- the different ways men and women approach relationships.