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Lilian Cheung, D.Sc., R.D.: Minimize Distraction to Restore Connection

2012-05-22T15:20:13Z

An important question to ask ourselves then: Do I want the fullest life, or the most fulfilling life?
If you're feeling full and unfulfilled, it's time to try something new.

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Can Planning Backfire?

2012-05-19T23:53:00Z

When you've got a goal in mind, research shows that it works to have a specific plan in place to achieve it. But that may not be the case when you're ...

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Dennis Merritt Jones: Are You Addicted To Your Cell Phone?

2012-05-19T09:50:03Z

When we are mindfully present in the moment, energy seems to flow with a greater sense of harmony, grace and ease, which ultimately manifests as a sense of inner peace.

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Jennifer Grayson: Eco Etiquette: 9 Time-Saving Tips For Busy Green Moms (PHOTOS)

2012-05-08T16:33:19Z

Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at eco.etiquette@gmail.com. Questions may be edited for length and clarity.

Any time-saving tips for ...

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Jody Gastfriend: Saying Yes to No

2012-05-03T13:20:10Z

As many of my generation of caretaking, overextended, multi-tasking women can attest to, saying yes is easy; saying no can be tough.

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Multitasking Is Inefficient And Stressful -- So Why Do We Do It?

2012-05-01T23:46:00Z

Multitasking is pervasive in our society, despite the fact that it often leads to sub-par quality of work and added stress. So why do we do it, even w...

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5 Smart Strategies For Making Technology Work On Your Side

2012-04-25T09:18:26Z

By Jennifer Abbasi

We like to think our high-tech tools are helping us get more done faster, thanks to our 24/7 access to information and other p...

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WATCH: Is The Internet Changing Your Brain?

2012-04-25T15:30:12Z

Is the internet bad for our brains? Is it affecting our ability to remember things, form meaningful relationships, or make decisions?

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Matthew B. James, Ph.D.: Think The Grass Is Greener Over There? How Multitasking Wilts Your Results And Relationships

2012-03-23T06:55:37Z

One of the most powerful ways to engage your body and brain is so simple: Focus on one task at a time. Your brain can deeply engage, and your body's senses can fully experience your environment, other people and the situation at hand.

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Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.: Personality Influences on Cognitive Training

2012-03-21T16:55:00Z

Cognitive training works. But does it work equally well for all people? A new study suggests that the effectiveness of working memory training depends heavily on personality.

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Brian Tolle: Time for Leadership: High-Impact Leaders Need to Re-organize Time

2012-01-31T19:17:42Z

It's often the people who think they don't have time to get things done who have the most potential to get many things done. They know the importance, they just haven't lined up the necessary behavior and practices. When we unlock that potential, progress flows out.

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Sherri Edwards: A Resolute Mom: Reducing Stress All Year

2012-01-05T11:49:53Z

De-stressing is too stressful. I resolve to embrace life's challenges. To look at each chore, like scheduling a physical, as part of the foundation of happiness. To embrace failures as evidence of being a real person. To concentrate on the joy of living and give myself a break.

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Daniel Gulati: Is Facebook Making Us Miserable?

2012-01-02T12:50:55Z

In my last post, I noted that Facebook and social media are major contributors to career anxiety. After seeing some of the comments and reactions to the post, it's clear that Facebook in particular takes it a step further: It's actually making us miserable.

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Akoshia Yoba: The Gift of Presence: An Uncommon Practice in a Busy World

2011-12-21T13:04:28Z

My greatest gift to my children this holiday season will be to practice being fully present when I am with them. I will wrap myself in a bow and regularly give them my undivided attention.

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Mariela Dabbah: My New Year's Resolution

2011-12-19T06:49:43Z

I don't want to go on living as if every year of my life were a disposable container. That's why my New Year's resolution has nothing to do with your usual suspects.

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Lisa Belkin: Want Something Done? Maybe You Shouldn't Give It To A Busy Mom

2011-12-01T01:14:06Z

Maybe that's what makes women cranky -- the realization that we are not nearly as efficient as men think they are. Or maybe it is because, as the Sociology Association study found, women do more of this serially-multiple-tasking, and while some feels productive, some more feels overwhelming.

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Kate McIntyre: Why I'm Grateful for my Yoga Practice

2011-11-28T15:06:50Z

In the quiet of yoga class my thoughts can be so loud that I am surprised my neighbors can't hear them. I am paralyzed for a moment while my mind wanders off to distant places.

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Mark Morford: Why Americans Need To Stop 'Micro-Tasking'

2011-10-20T09:29:00Z

In other words, you have your gift, your offering, your divine instructions. Don't screw it up.

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Sarah O'Leary: Kick Your A!: A Primer

2011-09-29T10:35:19Z

The following is an excerpt from Sarah O'Leary's book, "Kick A! How to Ditch Your Type A Personality and live a life you might actually ENJOY!"

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Miriam Mason Martineau: Weeding Out The Clutter In Your Life

2011-07-13T08:00:00Z

To grow in awareness of who we truly are and to make choices that align us with our essential authentic self allows us to nurture our true gifts and offerings like strong healthy carrots.

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Dr. Jon LaPook: Is Technological Multitasking Ruining Our Communication?

2011-07-11T13:27:43Z

I have more gizmos than I can wave a stick at. But bit by bit -- and byte by byte -- I'm learning that when we become enthralled with technology, we can let it dictate how we behave.

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Steve Kettmann: Samantha Power Is Right

2011-06-14T15:22:24Z

Samantha Power was a key influence on Barack Obama during the period when he was still in the Senate. She issued a challenge in May: Use technology, but do not let it use you.

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Soren Gordhamer: The Most Useful Question To Ask Yourself Throughout The Day

2011-06-04T10:55:00Z

The challenge is to know at any given moment where our attention is most needed. If our cell phone rings while we are talking to a friend, do we pick it up out of habit, or do we take the call because that is where our attention is needed?

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David Rock: Introducing The Healthy Mind Platter

2011-06-03T10:20:51Z

We're entering an era of an epidemic of overwhelm. A time when too many people's mental resources are being stretched through multitasking, fragmented attention and information overload.

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Andy Plesser: MSNBC.com Prez: Sunday Was "Very Interesting for Online Video Viewing" (Video)

2011-05-05T10:51:13Z

The announcement late Sunday evening by President Obama that Osama bin Laden had been killed created extraordinary traffic for MSNBC.com, pointing to the emerging role of online video viewing in cable-connected homes.

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