To the Teacher Who Saved My Life

“Bananas! Bananas! Bananas!” It was the first day of my sophomore year of high school, and everyone in my English class was acting nuts. The girl on my left was screaming like a starving monkey. The boy on my right stood on his chair and began reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Another girl raced to…

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Editor’s Notebook 117

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! PS, Tickets are now on sale for Life Editor Weekend! CLICK HERE for all the details. What I’m Loving This Week Happiness is All in Your Mind. It comes from within.…

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New Clubhouse Class: Make an Operations Manual

When I first started my business, most of my passwords and instructions for various tasks were hastily scribbled on Post-It notes stuck to my desk and laptop. This half-assed organization system wasn’t very helpful, especially when I needed to remember how to publish a blog post or what size to crop my photos. Not surprisingly, my business…

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Editor’s Notebook 116

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week How Stress Affects Your Brain. What are you worrying about? We Are Lisa Simpson: 30 Years with the Smartest and Saddest Kid in Grade Two. She’s…

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Mastering the Fine Art of Sandwich Productivity

When you’re avoiding an awful task on your to-do list, you might find little things to occupy your time so you don’t have to do it. You might start a load of laundry, take a walk around the block, or make a sandwich. Well, that sandwich is a fabulous idea, but not how you think!…

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Editor’s Notebook 115

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Put the “Pre” in Appreciation. I love this idea of showing people you value them before they do you a favor. How I Trick Myself Into…

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Life Editor’s Picks: April Showers

April showers bring May flowers, but for now, we’re stuck with gloomy skies and wet socks. Don’t let the stormy spring weather get you down! Personally, I love rainy days. It’s super comforting to snuggle up in a light sweater, drink a delicious cup of tea, and listen to the patter of rain drops on…

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