Claire Danes is pictured out in New York as she reveals she's welcomed her second child

The 39-year-old actress, who already has five-year-old son Cyrus with husband Hugh Dancy, stopped by a juice bar in a blue long-sleeved shirt dress.

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Ali Fedotowsky says she is 'sick to my stomach' leaving baby Riley as she returns to work

She's been busy taking care of her two children at home for the last three months. But Ali Fedotowsky is headed back to work as she voiced her concerns via her blog on Friday.

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In Classic Car Market, Exceptional Is the Rule

Automobiles have long been the poster child of “passion investments.” But most buyers these days are specialists, not speculators.

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Trump Approach on Nafta Relieves Automakers’ Worst Fears

Car and parts makers should be able to adapt to changes negotiated with Mexico without undue expense or disruption, analysts say.

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Wheels: You Don’t Drive a Minivan? You Should. Here’s Why.

Ready for a satisfying relationship with your car? Skip high-maintenance coupes and sport utility vehicles that demand you open your wallet all the time.

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Friday Finds: 8.31.18

Last Friday in August – get your summer lazy days in while you can!

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Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. crime drama City of Lies at center of $10million suit

The distributor, Global Road, was named along with the Miramax label by Bank Leumi, according to Page Six , in a suit filed in a federal court in California earlier this week.

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Abby Lee Miller 'might never walk again' and has to 'undergo more chemotherapy' in cancer battle

The recovering reality star - turning 52 next month - was last pictured walking on her own on April 11 before having an emergency multi-level laminectomy

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Kanye West shares friendly texts with Caitlyn Jenner amid her feud with Kim Kardashians and family

The rapper and fashion designer took to Twitter and shared a screenshot of his friendly texts he had with Jenner on Wednesday.

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Katharine McPhee and David Foster crash stranger's 'beautiful' wedding amid own engagement

They got engaged this summer. And Katharine McPhee and David Foster are evidently so wedding-minded, they went uninvited to a stranger's nuptials in Victoria, British Columbia last weekend.

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The New New World: Customers Died. Will That Be a Wake-Up Call for China’s Tech Scene?

The rape and killing of two women using a ride-hailing service owned by Didi Chuxing should be a shock to an industry that has long prized growth over users.

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The Best Way to Eat Tomatoes This Summer: BLT Burrata, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich

There's a new BLT on the block and he's here to blow all other BLTs out of the water! A super simple, perfect way to eat tomatoes: with burrata and lettuce all tucked into a crusty roll.

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Why Are General Cleaning Services Important for an Office?

We all know that it is important to maintain the cleanliness of an office. A clean office creates a good impression on your visitors, whether they are your vendors, clients, etc. A neat and well-maintained office provides a hygienic environment for your employees. However, irrespective of the size of the office, maintaining cleanliness can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are professional companies that offer general cleaning services for the upkeep of the office.

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Miranda Lambert ends six-month fling with Evan Felker because he 'broke her rules'

The country crooning duo - both 34 - were last pictured together on July 18, a month before his divorce from wife, accountant Staci Nelson, was allegedly finalized

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Luann de Lesseps avoids jail time and pleads guilty to charges stemming from Christmas Eve arrest

The Real Housewife of New York pleaded guilty to battery, trespassing and disorderly intoxication, and will avoid jail time in addition to felony charges, according to TMZ.

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Ben Affleck was 'drinking alone for days in his LA home'

Even though he had been getting treatment for years and had been attending therapy as well as getting help from a sober coach, the 46-year-old Oscar winner had hit bottom

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Aston Martin, James Bond’s Carmaker of Choice, Files for an I.P.O.

The luxury manufacturer said it hoped to capitalize on growing numbers of wealthy people worldwide, particularly in Asia.

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In Elon Musk’s World, Brakes Are for Cars, Not C.E.O.s

From his management style to his personal life, the Tesla chief seems comfortable with chaos, often of his own creation. Is that best for his company?

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Serena Williams won't celebrate daughter Olympia's first birthday due to Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs

Serena has been a Jehovah's Witness since her mother converted to the faith in the early 1980s.

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Hilaria Baldwin, a mother of four, argues she has to wear a push-up bra and undies for yoga move

In her new video, Hilaria has on a black bra and light grey underwear. She is standing in the kitchen of one of the homes she shares with Alec. She said it was necessary to wear lingerie to show form.

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CMA nominations: Chris Stapleton tops the list

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will co-host the event again. The CMAs will air on November 14 live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

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In a Shift in Driverless Strategy, Uber Deepens Its Partnership With Toyota

Toyota is investing $500 million in Uber and the ride-hailing company plans to provide its autonomous technology to the Japanese carmaker, a person briefed on the matter said.

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Elon Musk and Tesla Resolved One Issue. Now for the Rest.

After deciding not to try to remove its shares from the market, the electric carmaker must focus on some stubborn challenges while facing new ones.

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PICTURED: Maura Tierney helped after she's hit by a car while riding her bike in LA

The Golden Globe-winning performer, best known for her roles on ER, The Affair and The Good Wife, was seen in photographs posted on TMZ lying on her back on a strip of grass in the wake of the incident.

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Easy 6 Ingredient Al Pastor Sauce for the Best Oven-Baked Chicken Al Pastor Tacos

This al pastor sauce is the easiest sauce to make and keep in the fridge for when those al pastor cravings hit! The first time I tried al pastor was in Mexico, at this tiny stand nowhere near the beach....

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RHOC's Alexa Curtin was arrested and 'spent four days' in jail

Authorities responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle where they found the 25-year-old and a female friend, and later arrested Curtin after discovering warrants from missed court cases.

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Mariah Carey lets a few details about her new album slip

Mariah Carey is working on a new album which she has called 'a labor of love.' And on Monday the 48 year-old siren told People a few details about what fans can expect.

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Kim Kardashian wears teeny pink bikini on Instagram

Kim Kardashian is clearly not ready for summer to end. On Monday the 37-year-old bombshell posted a flashback photo to her vacation in Miami where she was joined by Larsa Pippen.

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Kourtney Kardashian demands Scott Disick be nice to Younes Bendjima

Kourtney Kardashian has already split from Algerian model Younes Bendjima. But on Sunday's episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashains, the 39-year-old beauty was still seeing him.

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U.S. and Mexico Agree to Preliminary Nafta Deal

The preliminary agreement is a major step for President Trump, who has threatened to scrap the pact altogether. But Canada is still on the sidelines, and many issues are unresolved.

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Volkswagen’s Effort to Stop Scandals Needs More Work, Report Says

The automaker, which was humbled after falsifying emissions data, still has work to do to protect potential whistle-blowers, according to its U.S. monitor.

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Ex Southern Charm star Thomas Ravenel implies Ashley Jacobs cheated on him

Ravenel, 56, took to Twitter Saturday and detailed the end of his yearlong relationship with Jacobs, a 33-year-old nurse.

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Game of Thrones April 2019 finale may be delayed for months but 'prequel is starting to shoot'

There was speculation Game of Thrones would return to the silver screen in April 2019, but visual effects supervisor Joe Bauer said the crew has just started working on the Emmy-nominated series.

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Inside Elon Musk’s Reversal on Taking Tesla Private

The chief executive decided that rather than being a prayer answered, funding for a buyout would present a host of new troubles, people close to the events say.

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Wiz Khalifa becomes latest celebrity targeted by burglars as rapper's LA home 'broken into'

Wiz Khalifa has become the latest celebrity to be targeted by thieves, after the 30-year-old rapper had his window smashed on Saturday morning, according to TMZ .

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Christina Milian and boyfriend M. Pokra's San Fernando Valley home robbed of over $100k in valuables

The AM To PM singer's San Fernando Valley was broken into Friday around 1pm in the afternoon. The criminals stole mostly jewelry and watching taking close to $100k in property.

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Bacon Bing Bread: a Breakfast-y Take on Classic Chinese Pancakes

Bing bread like you've never seen it before: your favorite Chinese scallion pancake stuffed with bacon, served up with eggs!

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 production put on hold as crew members are dismissed

The start of principal filming for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 this winter is now in jeopardy. According to THR, production has been put on hold following the dismissal of a group crew members.

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Joan Collins, 85, shares tribute for 'wonderful' Robin Leach of Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous

The British beauty, 85, posted an old black-and-white photo of them side by side with the caption, 'So sad to hear about the death of the wonderful broadcaster and media personality.'

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Beyonce nearly takes a tumble on stage in sky-high heels

After months on the road with her OTRII tour, Beyonce knows her dance routines inside out. 

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Robin Leach of popular Eighties TV show Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous dies at age 76

Leach had been hospitalized since November after suffering a stroke while in Cabo San Lucas, and passed away Friday morning in Vegas, according The Las Vegas Review.

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Jennifer Garner 'doesn't agree with Ben Affleck's decisions'

The 46-year-old Peppermint star is helping the Oscar winner for the sake of their three kids. The beauty has no interest in getting back together with the Argo star.

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Kim Zolciak's husband Kroy Biermann attempted to break up with her eight years ago

They're one of the closest couples in the realm of reality television. But it seems things weren't always so loved up between Kim Zolciak and husband Kroy Biermann.

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Get Uncluttered This Fall

“I have significantly less stress in my life and more self-control. Most importantly, I’m becoming more like the mom and wife I want to be.” — Caryn Seney

Uncluttered

Uncluttered is a 12-week online course designed intentionally to help you own less, live more, and discover the life you’ve always wanted.

We offer the course only three times each year. We are launching the Fall Edition today. But registration ends on Sunday, September 02 at 11:59pm.

If you want this to be the season you declutter your home, own less, and get ahead financially, this is the right program for you.

The course includes…

• Videos with step-by-step instructions
• Interviews with thought leaders in productivity and minimalism
• Live webinars tackling specific tough-clutter topics
• Live Q&As for members to ask questions
• Weekly challenges
• And perhaps best of all: accountability and encouragement from a super-engaged community.

If you are drawn to the idea of owning less, but need some extra help getting there, this course is perfect for you. Uncluttered will provide just the motivation you need to declutter your home and start living a better life. By the end, you will have decluttered every major living area in your home and begun changing your spending habits.

Every Monday, you will receive a video from me, an exclusive interview with one of the brightest minds in the simplicity movement, and/or written content prepared exclusively for the course. You will receive a weekly challenge to complete. And opportunities to engage with the community in a private Facebook group and with me during live webinars and live question and answer opportunities.

The course offers everything a book or blog post cannot: community, accountability, and opportunity to ask questions.

The Uncluttered plan will help you celebrate your progress as it provides helpful answers on where to start and how to stay motivated.

To find more information about the content and the subjects covered, click here.

Extra Tools to Get Your Family On Board

We’ve created special material for those of you with families.

Because of the high number of people with families who register for the course, we have included a special family-specific section with tips and strategies for getting your family and kids onboard with the process. The new section includes a family-specific webinar to answer your questions, a free Children’s ebook to read with your kids, and a Couple’s Discussion Guide to spark conversation with your spouse or partner.

We want you to find the most success during the 12-week course and we are confident these resources will help you do that.

The Results

Over 20,000 people have gone through the course. Here are just a few of the responses:

The term life-changing gets thrown around a lot, but this course really is. I went into it with a lot of shame and anxiety. Joshua gently guided us in a way that made lasting change seem possible. My home is much improved, but my mindset is also clearer. —Kathryn Wagner, Los Angeles, CA

The power of this shared experience is hard to explain to people, it is so overwhelmingly positive. It not only provides the incentive to keep going, but reminds you there are good people out there. You find yourself rooting for complete strangers. Together, there is a momentum that drives you through the course. It was completely unexpected and so overwhelmingly helpful. —Tanya S, Webster, NY

I am a better mother, a better wife, a better housekeeper, a better budgeter, a better teacher, a better neighbor and a better friend. I’m still a work in progress, but it feels good to be where I am at. —Pam L.

My credit card statement came today. $1,000.00 under my typical monthly balance! Thank you Uncluttered community. I’ve been at this for years; however, it’s clear I truly needed this group to get to that next level. —Cheyanne Morris, St. Paul, MN

The Details

We offer the course three times each year.

The Fall Edition begins on Tuesday, September 04. Declutter your home before the holidays. Registration is open now, but only for the next 9 days — ending September 02.

The cost is $89. But you can find a 25% off discount code in the back of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own. The book is not required—but the course is based on it. And it’s cheaper to buy the book and use the discount code than it is to pay full price—the option is yours.

I am personally involved in every aspect of the course. Helping people live more by owning less is what I am passionate about. I created the videos and the content. I host the webinars. I answer questions in the Facebook group. And I host live video chats over the course of the 12 weeks. My goal is to help and cheer you along. I have come to understand how essential community, accountability, and ongoing encouragement is for people. And I work hard to craft that culture for the Uncluttered Course. 

When you join Uncluttered, you’ll receive lifetime access to the course. That means you can take it as many times as you want (or need). I know life can be busy, and the unexpected can happen at any time. But we’re here to help you succeed. And if you ever want to do the course again, or just enjoy a decluttering refresher, you’ll be welcomed back.

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Uncluttered is a 12-week online program with videos, interviews, webinars, articles, weekly challenges, accountability, and community. It is strategically packaged for one purpose: To help you unclutter your home, own less stuff, and find space to live the life you want.

Visit My Becoming Minimalist to register.

Make this the season you discover the home and life you’ve always wanted.

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Faith Hill and Stevie Wonder among the star studded lineup scheduled to perform at funeral

Aretha Franklin died of pancreatic cancer last Thursday at the age of 76. Next week the legend will be put to rest with an all-star lineup scheduled to sing at her funeral.

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Wheels: The Passion, and Sometimes Profit, of Vintage Racing

Amateur racers get the joy of rounding a track in a car built for speed, and can still end up with a prize investment.

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Kourtney Kardashian's ex Younes Bendjima attacks man outside club

Kourtney Kardashian's ex Younes Bendjima attacked a man outside a Los Angeles club in a new video released on Thursday. The 25-year-old is seen punching an employee of Delilah's

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Kendra Wilkinson CRIES on Instagram

Kendra Wilkinson seemed to be crying out for help on social media on Wednesday. The Playboy model posted several sad messages where her eyes were closed

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Investors Betting Against Tesla Made $1 Billion on Friday

Tesla’s stock tumbled 10 percent Friday, generating more than $1 billion in profits for investors betting on a fall in the electric-car maker’s shares.

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Uber Appoints New Head of Finance as It Marches Toward an I.P.O.

Picking a chief financial officer is crucial for Uber because the company has said it plans to go public by the end of 2019, in what is likely to be one of the biggest-ever technology I.P.O.s.

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Tesla Slashes Spending, and May Add to Its Troubles

The electric-car maker’s cash position was closely watched even before its chief executive, Elon Musk, floated the idea of taking the company private.

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Uber’s Vision of Self-Driving Cars Begins to Blur

Since a self-driving Uber killed a pedestrian in March, the company’s executives have been divided over the future of its autonomous vehicle efforts.

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This Easy Slow Cooker New Mexico & Colorado Hatch Chile Verde Recipe may be the best pork stew you’ve ever tasted

Whether you call it New Mexico Pork Stew or Colorado Green Chili or Hatch Chile Verde, you won't be able to stop eating this amazing chili

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Ben Affleck is seen being driven to rehab by ex Jennifer Garner (who staged intervention)

TMZ reported Jennifer begged Ben to seek help while at his Pacific Palisades home on Wednesday. The website claims Ben knew he needed help and was open to seeking treatment.

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Kylie Jenner avoids Nicki Minaj run-in on MTV VMAs red carpet... after Travis Scott diss on Twitter

The 21-year-old makeup mogul stopped in her tracks when she saw the singer who recently took to Twitter to bash Travis Scott and their baby girl Stormi after the release of his album Astroworld.

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Mick Jagger's lost duet with Carly Simon from 45 years ago has been found on a tape by a collector

The song, apparently never heard in public, appears to have been recorded in 1972 and was found recently on a tape owned by Rolling Stones collector Matt Lee.

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Ben Affleck doesn't want to feel 'tied down' to a relationship

The 45-year-old Gone Girl actor 'likes to be free to do what he wants' when it comes to his dating life, and estranged wife Jennifer Garner 'is not surprised.'

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April Love Geary, 23, and Robin Thicke, 41, expecting their second child together

She welcomed her first child with Robin Thicke, 41, on February 22, 2018. And six months later, April Love Geary revealed they are expecting their second child together.

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Aretha Franklin had NO will: Singer did not outline plans for her $80m estate before her death

While the Queen Of Soul had been struggling with health for some time, the songbird did not leave behind a will, according to reports from TMZ. The singer's estate will be split between her four children.

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Denise Richards models pink bikini with RHOBH co-stars

It was Dorit Kemsley who shared the eye-popping image of Denise with Lisa Rinna and Camille Grammer as the ladies posed in bathing suits while arm-in-arm in the Bahamas.

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Kim Kardashian shares photos of North and Saint on Instagram after she 'dined separately from kids'

She was seen eating at a separate table from her daughter North over the weekend, reportedly due to filming. But on Monday, the reality star's little one was right by her side, as she took in a workout.

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Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran reveals why she deleted her Instagram account

Tran has broken her silence on why she left Instagram. On Tuesday she told the New York Times that the online comments made her feel shame for now being a white person.

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Oven-Baked Hatch Chile Salsa Verde Honey Chicken Thighs

The best hot honey chicken you'll ever make: the smoke and spice of fresh Hatch green chiles with sweet honey over crispy oven roasted chicken thighs.

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Madonna sparks furious reaction after making Aretha Franklin tribute all about HERSELF

Social media has erupted in response to Madonna's tribute to Aretha Franklin at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday night after the singer spent most of the speech talking about herself.

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Kim Kardashian 'dines at separate table to daughter North and nanny during trip to Miami'

Insiders told Page Six that the reason for the arrangement was that the mom-of-three was leery because a videographer was nearby.

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Ariana Grande tells fiance Pete Davidson 'thank you for existing' in acceptance speech

The MTV Video Music Awards are always full of wild moments and 2018's ceremony was no different.

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Lisa Marie Presley won't have to pay estranged husband Michael Lockwood spousal support

An LA Superior Court Judge ruled that the post-nuptial agreement signed in 2007 was 'valid and enforceable in whole.'

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Johnny Depp 'feared for his safety' and asks for dismissal of assault case

The 55-year-old actor is being sued for 'maliciously and forcefully' punching Gregg 'Rocky' Brooks twice in his ribs before saying he'd pay the location manager $100,000 to 'punch [him] in the face' in April 2017.

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Blac Chyna rocks black leather ensemble and green wig for night out with former flame Tyga in NYC

The 30-year-old showed some skin wearing a black leather crop top and skirt, while Tyga looked comfortable in an orange jumpsuit as the duo headed to Marquee Nightclub.

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Justin Bieber unhappy in Canada before Hailey Baldwin kiss

When in Torornto, Canada on Sunday morning, the Cold Water singer looked as if he was in the verge of tears as they took a stroll. Later they kissed and looked happy.

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The Life We Learned

My wife, Kim, and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage next summer. Our wedding ceremony in 1999 took place at a church in Omaha, NE. As part of the process, we attended premarital counseling. Our counselor’s insights and wisdom helped secure a solid foundation on which to build our marriage. I recommend it to everyone.

One of the key components of our counseling sessions was to better understand how each of us were raised differently, by different parents, in different parts of the country. It didn’t take long into our conversation to discover important factors in the way we were raised that led to differences of opinion on things—both big and little.

Take birthdays for example. Birthdays were never a big thing in my family. We celebrated them, of course, but usually when it was convenient—moving the celebration to a weekend was a common occurrence. (Perhaps the fact that my two siblings and I all have birthdays within three days of each other, in December, had something to do with it.)

For my wife, however, the actual birthdate is special. Her family always celebrated each person’s birthday with a large family dinner on the actual day. It included gifts and food and family—and everyone made a point to be there.

In this one example, my wife and I were raised with different experiences that ultimately influenced how we view birthdays. Even to this day, my wife experiences disappointment if I am not as attentive to her actual birthdate as she has come to expect.

Expectations based on our family of origin contribute significantly to the people we are today in countless (and often unforeseen) ways. The family dynamics we experienced and the economic conditions surrounding that phase of life are important for us to examine in order to gain perspective on our tendencies toward material possessions.

Some of our parents were collectors, savers, or even hoarders. These habits may be, in part, due to the generation they grew up in or their own family of origin story. For others, however, your parents threw everything away, or were neat freaks never allowing any sort of a mess in their home.

Both extremes can be influential on children. Sometimes we unintentionally follow in their footsteps, never challenging our assumptions, merely because our parents defined normal for us.

But other times, our family of origin experience may influence us to take the opposite path—especially if we felt it was unhealthy or we were mistreated. Or maybe your experience, like mine, was somewhere in the middle.

One question I often raise with audiences when I speak is to identify how your parents’ relationship with material possessions has influenced your own.

Socioeconomic status can also greatly influence who we become.

Growing up in wealth, or even middle class, greatly shapes our understanding of normal and often influences our baseline expectations for life.

When Kim and I bought our first house, it was exciting to own something we could make our own. However, disappointment soon set in as we moved our old things from our tiny apartment into the 3-bedroom home. It didn’t feel as beautiful as it did when we saw is as a model home. In fact, it felt kinda empty to us.

All of our rooms growing up were full of furnishings, even the closets were stuffed full. Without even questioning our assumptions, we began purchasing more and more things trying to fill the house as soon as possible—never stopping to consider how our parents worked for years to get to the place they were when we came along. We just wanted it all, even expected it, right away. This was our understanding of normal.

Of course, growing up in poverty can also greatly influence one’s relationship with physical possessions.

I have a friend. Let’s call her Hannah. Hannah grew up in poverty with eight siblings in a small home. They did not have many clothes or toys and often wondered where their next meal might come from.

This experience motivated Hannah to make something of herself in the business world. She studied hard, worked hard, and stretched herself whenever possible. Today, she is very successful. Somewhere along the way, she made a vow that she would give her children as good a life as she could possibly afford.

It is understandable how she got to this point and the pressure she puts on herself to provide for her family. But Hannah reached out to me recently because she is starting to think she has gone too far to the other extreme. She is beginning to see unexpected selfishness and entitlement grow in her children.

In order to combat this, Hannah’s family has started volunteering at homeless shelters and giving generously to organizations that help those in need. She wants her children to understand the reality of poverty—the life she knows so well—and help them see better the needs around them. She is beginning to recognize her response to poverty was excess—and that may not be the best answer for her family’s happiness after all.

Our heritage is deeply ingrained in each of us. It is influencing our view of the world and material possessions. But discovering how takes time and emotional energy. Of course, Kim and I can both attest it is worth the effort.

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Nicki Minaj lashes out at Kylie Jenner's boyfriend Travis Scott over album sales dust-up

The Queens, New York native, whose full name is Onika Tanya Maraj, said she talked to Scott, and 'he knows he doesn’t have the #1 album this week,' in spite of his Billboard status.

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Crazy Rich Asians tops the US box office with $25.2m

Warner Bros. estimates that the film earned $25.2 million over the weekend and $34 million since its opening Wednesday. It's a surefire win for the film, which cost $30 million to produce.

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🛠 150+ Awesome Job Search Life Hacks You Need To Try

Avoid being a job search hack with these job search hacks.

Photo by Jo Szczepanska

1000lifehacks.com is a great website than I can easily spend a few hours clicking through, picking up useful tips for all kinds of things.

And I actually did.

The below list are over 150 life hacks that I bookmarked because they apply directly or indirectly to your job search, or things that might come up in your job search.

The list is divided in sections that you can jump to directly by clicking the section heading:

• General Job Search
• Proofreading
• Appearance
• Confidence
• Networking & Events
• Interviews
• Productivity
• De-stress

Bookmark this list for future reference. Better yet, download a PDF version to keep handy offline or to print.

Free bonus: Download a PDF version of this article with the full, categorized list of job search hacks for easy reference.

General Job Search

1. Never ask someone how his or her job search is going. It's going terribly until they tell you they got a new job.

2. Want to find a good job after college? Make friends with as many people in your field that are on track to graduate one or two years ahead of you.

3. If you have to pay a company to work for them, it’s a scam. Period!

4. Never send your resume as a Word document (unless asked). Send it as a PDF file since it’s much cleaner and professional-looking.

5. If you want to know where you’ll be five years from now, look at who you’re hanging out with today.

6. Always be ten minutes early to everything. After a while, it will become a habit and you’ll never be late to anything again.

Proofreading

7. Trying to find an example of a word used in a sentence? Google the word and click “news”. You’ll get a bunch of headlines with that word in it.

8. Looking for something [such as typos]? Scan right to left with your eyes. You’ll pick up more since your brain isn’t used to reading that way.

9. [Use this for resumes & cover letters:] Writing an essay? Copy and paste it into Google Translate and have them read it out to you. It’ll be much easier to find errors this way.

10. When proofreading, read out loud to yourself. Your mouth will catch errors your mind might glance over. (Or you might end up leaving in funny resume mistakes)

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Appearance

11. The first thing people notice about you, subconsciously, are your shoes. Dress to impress.

12. Two things to never be cheap on are a mattress and shoes. If you’re not in one, you’re in another.

13. Use a banana peel to shine your shoes. It’s natural, no chemicals and no risk of staining the carpet!

14. Organize your clothes based on what activity you’re doing, not by type of clothing. One drawer for casual wear, one drawer for workout clothes, one drawer or section of the closet for going out clothes, and one for work clothes.

15. Life Tip: If you didn’t see anyone important yesterday, you can wear the same clothes today.

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17. Get rid of little skin blemishes by putting a dab of honey over the area and covering it with a band-aid overnight. Honey kills bacteria, keeps skin sterile, and speeds up the healing process.

18. If you ever get gum stuck in your hair, rub some melted chocolate on the area, it will come right out. Mayonnaise also works.

19. Take a picture of yourself when your hair looks good. Show it to the barber next time you get a haircut. Perfect hair every time!

20.

21. Wrinkly shirt? Throw it in the dryer with a few ice cubes for 5 minutes. Wrinkles gone!

22. In a rush to dry your clothes? Throw in a bath towel, they’ll dry much faster.

23. If a shirt/sweater has static cling, put a safety pin in it. The static will instantly go away.

24. How to un-shrink clothes:

1. Soak clothing in warm water with 3 tbsp of conditioner for 5 minutes
2. Lay flat on top of a towel and roll it up like a burrito
3. Unroll after a few minutes and lay on a new dry towel
4. Gently stretch to original size and let dry

25. Try applying your deodorant at night instead of the morning! It’ll be more effective and you’ll sweat less the next day.

26. 5 best places to spray perfume or cologne:

• Inside your wrist
• Behind your ear
• Base of your throat
• Inside your elbow
• Behind your knee

27. Lick your wrist and smell it. This is what your breath smells like to others.

Confidence

28.

29. If you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things you don’t have enough goals.

30. Confidence is not “They will like me”. Confidence is “I’ll be fine if they don’t”

31. Nervous about a speech, presentation or first date? Blow on your thumb. The Vagus nerve, which connects to your thumb, controls your heart rate, and by blowing on it your heart rate will return to normal.

32. Caught doing something embarrassing in public? Say you lost a bet.

33. Holding your drink at bellybutton levels at bars/parties will make you look more confident.

34. Scared to tackle an obstacle in life? Close your eyes and pretend you’re an 80 year old man who regrets not taking all the chances he could have in life. Then when you really feel like that old man, say to yourself “I wish I was young again”, and open your eyes… BOOM! You’re young again!

35. Nothing will ruin your 20’s more than thinking you should have your life together already.

36. Go 24 hours without complaining (not even once!) then watch how your life starts changing.

37. Life becomes more meaningful when you realize the simple fact that you’ll never get the same moment twice.

38. Want to avoid over-thinking? Focus on what to do next instead of worrying about what went wrong.

39. Don’t delay acting on a good idea. Chances are someone else has thought of it too. Success comes to the one who acts first.

40. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

41. The happier you are, the less sleep you require to function in everyday life. Sadness increases the urge to sleep more.

42. Take pride in everything you do, from flipping burgers to building rockets. It will always show in the quality of your work.

43. The greatest things never come from inside your comfort zone.

44. If “plan A” didn’t work out, the alphabet has 25 more letters. Stay Cool, Calm, & Carry On!

45. Every time you are able to find humor in a difficult situation, you win.

Networking & Events

46. In a social situation and don’t know anyone? Keep in mind that it’s better to be interested in other people than to try and be interesting.

47. When meeting someone for the first time, ask them what they LIKE to do, rather than what they do. It’ll get them excited & spark conversation!

48. Bonus: mention any of these tips as a conversation starter at events (find more conversation starters here)

49. Make up a 3-4 minute intro about yourself and memorize it. This will come in handy and make you seem more confident in a social setting when asked to “tell little bit about yourself”.

50. If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room!

51. Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.

52. If you want someone to really listen to you, start the conversation off with “I shouldn’t be telling you this, but…”

53. Life Tip: If you have to yell, you already lost the argument.

54. A person usually makes a lot of hand gestures when telling a true story. When telling a lie a person’s hands will stay noticeably still.

55. When you start to wonder whether or not you can trust someone, that’s when you already know you can’t.

56. When someone wants to date you they will treat you nice. That doesn’t meant they are nice. Look how they treat others, that is how they will treat you eventually. (this is called the “Waiter rule”)

57. One of the best ways to judge a person’s character is to see how they treat animals.

58. Going to a bar? Start by giving the bartender a $20 tip. You’ll get amazing service the rest of the night.

59. How to figure out a 20% tip:

1. Take the total ($35.54)
2. Move decimal over 1 ($3.55)
3. Double it ($7.10) = 20% tip

60. If someone does a good job for you and you are asked to do a survey, do it. Their compensation may depend on it.

61. Work Tip: When you’re at a work function, always make sure to stay one drink behind your boss.

62. If you lend someone $20 and you never see them again, it was worth the $20.

63. In a public bathroom the stall which is the closest to the door is usually the cleanest because it’s the least used.

64. If you want to buy the cheapest airline tickets online use your browser’s incognito mode.

65. Put dryer sheets in your luggage when you travel. You’ll get fresh smelling clothes no matter where you’re going.

66. Make sure to always take a quick photo of your luggage before traveling. This will help speed the paperwork process immensely if your luggage gets lost. Even better, take a photo of everything you plan to pack, and reuse it for the return trip.

67. When getting a coat check always take a picture of your tickets to prove its yours, just in case you lose it.

68. Change the lock screen on your phone to a picture of your name and contact info (email, Facebook, home number, etc.). That way if you lose it, the finder can easily see who’s phone it is and how to get the phone back to you.

69. If someone wants to see a photo on your phone, launch the camera app from your lock screen before handing it to them. They won’t be able to access any other apps, texts, etc.

70. When a stranger asks you to take a picture for them, take a few unannounced pics as they get ready to pose. Sometimes the candid pics come out best.

71. Photo Hack: Tilting your head to the right and slightly up makes you look more attractive. Tilting it to the right makes you look more intelligent.

72. Tired of searching for your car in those never ending parking lots? Take a picture as soon you park there. Try and include the floor and row number painted on a pillar or wall for an easy find.

73. How to ride the elevator to your floor without stopping: Hold the “close door” button till door closes. Keep holding. Press and hold desired floor number until the elevator starts to move. You’ll go straight to that floor.

74. Before dropping your business card in a bowl for those free lunch draws, make a distinct bend in it. You have a way bigger chance of being picked over all the other ones that lay flat.

Interviews

75. Have a sore throat? Try eating a piece of cucumber. It cools down your throat and will instantly stop that inner itchy feeling.

76. Inhale through your mouth, swallow saliva twice, and slowly exhale through your nose for a 100% effective hiccup cure!

77. Ever wanted to stop a sneeze you feel coming? Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, and it’s gone.

78. To clear a stuffy nose easily you can push your tongue against roof of mouth, then press finger between eyebrows. Repeat 20 seconds.

79. If you’re coughing uncontrollably, raise your hands above your head and it will stop!

80. Stomach rumbling awkwardly in a public setting? Do not clench your muscles, instead push out like you have a beer belly. The noise will stop instantly.

81. Especially in the workplace, always try to use the phrase “My understanding was…” instead of “I assumed…”. The latter is always viewed as having jumped to a conclusion without having actual evidence.

Productivity

82. Add the 2-minute rule to your life. If it takes only 2 minutes to do, just do it!

83. Swallow The Frog Effect: Do the task you're least looking forward to first and the rest of your day will seem much easier and brighter.

84. You need motivation only till a habit is formed. After that, routine will take care of itself.

85. If you need to remember something in the morning, send yourself a text before you go to bed but don't open it.

86. Complete a simple task like making up your bed or preparing a real breakfast when you wake up in the morning. The feeling of even the smallest accomplishment has been proven to make you more productive during the day.

87. Sitting on a medicine ball instead of a chair while doing work can improve your focus and productivity by 50%.

88. When working with your boss or supervisor never ask “Can you do this for me?”, instead ask “Can you show me how to do this?”

89. The Pomodoro Technique: Work for 25 minutes, then a 5 minute break. After doing this 4 times, take a longer 30 minutes break. This is guaranteed to drastically boost your productivity.

90. Hate unpacking? Dump your entire suitcase onto your bed when you get home from a trip. Want to sleep? Better put them away.

91. Sleeping on your right side will help you fall asleep rather than sleeping on your left.

92. Having trouble sleeping? Blink fast for a minute. Tired eyes help you to fall asleep.

93. Daytime naps have been proven to improve your memory and reduce your risk of heart disease!

94. Mentally talking to yourself during tasks is actually a good way to keep yourself focused.

95. You're 50% more likely to remember something if you speak it out loud instead of simply reading it over and over.

96. Study your notes within one day of taking them. Retention rates are 60% higher then!

97. Need to remember an item in the morning? Put a picture of it as the background for your phone.

98. Writing something out is the memory equivalent of reading it seven times. A good tip to know when studying.

99. You are more likely to remember something you've written in blue ink than something you've written in black ink.

100. Taking notes on the computer? Use a weird font. Studies have shown the uniqueness will make you more likely to remember them!

101. Save your PowerPoint presentation as “Powerpoint Show” (.ppsx) and it will open directly to the slideshow.

102. Googling a computer problem? Add “solved” to the search query to find the answer much faster.

103. Hold down the control key and…

• C – Copy
• V – Paste
• B – Bold
• A – Select All
• L – Highlight URL
• P – Print
• T – New Tab
• W – Close Tab
• R – Refresh Page
• S – Save
• F – Find
• Z – Undo

104. You can easily zip a Word file by changing the name from .docx to .zip. When you unzip it you'll get everything in it separately, like images, gifs, links, etc, as single files.

105. If Word crashes or shuts down and your document didn't save, search “.asd” in the file Explorer under “This/My PC”. It should be there.

106. Especially if it's your work email, enable Gmail's ‘Undo Send' option, and set it to the maximum of 30 seconds. This can save you from sending a second email with an attachment or other information you forgot.

107. When you sign up for anything online, put the websites name as your middle name. That way when you receive spam/advert emails, you will know who sold your info.

108. Have a paper due? Need to not get distracted by the internet? KeepMeOut.com lets you block sites for certain periods of time, so you'll stay focused on the task at hand.

109. You can learn Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese for free on Duolingo.com

110. If you lost an Android phone in your house and it's on vibrate, you can find it by using Google's Find My Phone service

111. Measure the length of your hand from the end of your palm to the top of your middle finger. Memorize it. Now you can judge the size of anything without a ruler.

112. It's actually better to take exams on an empty stomach because hunger makes you better able to focus.

113. Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol before writing can actually enhance your creativity.

114. There was a 2007 study that found drinking hot chocolate increases the blood flow to key areas of the brain, boosting alertness and increasing performance for two to three hours.

115. It's been proven that peppermint stimulates brain activity and makes you concentrate better.

De-stress

116.

117. Too much stress literally causes the human brain to freeze and shut down temporarily.

118. Have a migraine? Put your hands in ice water a flex them several times… Headache gone!

119. Squeeze the fleshy place between your index finger and your thumb, known as the Hoku spot in Chinese medicine. Applying firm pressure there for just 30 seconds can reduce stress and tension in your upper body.

120. Top ten ways to de-stress:

1. Play with a puppy
2. Drink some hot tea
3. Take a bath
4. Go for a run
5. Blare some music
6. Make a list
7. Catch up with a friend
8. Read a book
9. Turn off your phone
10. Sleep it off

121. Life Tip: when nothing goes right, go to sleep.

122. A recent study found that listening to your favorite song before going to bed makes you fall asleep faster. It also found that it enhances your mood for the upcoming day.

123. Listening to music for at least 10 minutes a day strengthens your minds ability to handle stress.

124. Simply faking a smile stimulates the same neurons as a real one, which can trigger happiness and endorphins that will instantly make you feel good… TRY IT!

125. If you are in for a long drive at night, listen to comedians while driving. It's impossible to fall asleep while laughing.

126. People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain. Both physical and emotional.

127. Fifteen straight minutes of laughter has the same health benefits as 30 mins of sit ups.

128. Laughing for 15 minutes has the same health benefits as getting two extra hours of sleep.

129. You only need two close friends in which you can trust and dedicate yourself to. Having too many friends can lead to depression and stress.

130. Be wary of who you keep around you. Personalities, traits, and words rub off naturally.

131.

132. Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel. Energies are contagious.

133. Surrounding yourself with positive people has actually been proven to increase your life expectancy!

134. Hang out with people who make you forget to look at your phone.

135. When you delete the unnecessary people from your life, good things will start happening for you and it won’t be a coincidence.

136. 5 simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

137. Grab a banana for breakfast! They are known as a happy fruit. Eating just one can help relieve irritable emotions, anger and or depression.

138. Feeling down? You can improve your mood almost instantly by eating these foods: oatmeal, cereal, salmon, milk, dark chocolate and bananas.

139. When depressed, do some cleaning. Straightening out the physical aspects of your life can also bring clarity to the mental ones.

140. Feeling blue? Draw a picture of your favorite comfort food! A 2013 study showed that people who drew pictures of pizza and cupcakes had up to a 28% increase in their moods.

141. Feeling depressed? Do something really nice for someone else. Trust me it helps!

142. Cold showers are good for you. They help relieve depression and help keep skin and hair healthy.

143. The two most effective treatments for battling depression are exercise and spending time with pets.

144. Just 20 minutes of exercise for three days a week will increase your happiness by around 10-20%.

145. Can't find time to exercise? Make it a habit to do 25 jumping jacks every time you come out of the bathroom. It won't take any real time from your day, but it will greatly improve your health. (here are 10 reasons to exercise daily on your job search, and here are 10 more)

146. Good News: You're not crazy! Hearing your name when no one is actually calling you is a sign of a healthy mind.

147. Being sarcastic on a regular basis can add up to 3 yrs to your life. Sarcasm is extremely healthy for the mind.

148. Sarcasm makes you mentally stronger. Which is very effective when dealing with emotional stress and frustration.

149. When you get an email or text that infuriates you, wait about an hour to respond. You'll be surprised at how much more rational you become.

150. When stressed by a situation(s), take a moment to think whether you will even remember this event in 5 years.

151. You can “rewire” your brain to be happy by simply recalling 3 things you're grateful for every day for 21 days.

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You can find more hacks in the Job Search Hacks subreddit.

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Thomas Ravenel quits Southern Charm and says show 'took advantage of me' amid sexual assault claims

Thomas Ravenel, 55, has quit Southern Charm after releasing a statement on Tuesday saying he was taken advantage of amid sexual assault claims by several women including his former nanny.

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Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree Samuels claims she tried to stab him to death

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Rihanna's LA mansion swarmed by law enforcement vehicles and helicopter after alarm accident

Insiders told the outlet that the Umbrella singer wasn't home when the authorities arrived; and that they responded with a beefed-up presence due to Rihanna's past problems with break-ins.

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How to Do More Single-Tasking

You may think you are a good multi-tasker, but science is showing that even if you are better at it than average, multi-taskers are more likely to be stressed than their single-tasking friends.

Besides, none of us are actually very good at it. Our brains are not designed to do more than one thing at a time.

Stress is hard on the body and leads to a worse memory, digestive problems, heart disease, sleep disruption. It also leads to concentration impairment.

Getting into the zone to complete an important project at work or at home takes time. As a result, doing two things at once or rapidly jumping between tasks decreases your performance at both.

Meanwhile, the benefits of single-tasking are abundant—from better health to better productivity.

And while we may know the benefits of single-tasking, putting it into practice regularly can be challenging.

In this post, Leo Babauta reminds us that single-tasking is something we must train ourselves to do—especially in a world intentionally designed to grab our attention and distract us.

Here’s How to Train Yourself for Single-Tasking

1. Start with small bursts. Just like an athlete would train themselves with manageable exercises first, begin with easier rather than daunting tasks.

2. Break down large projects into smaller chunks. Build a plan for achieving large goals with less stress. This helps keep the completion point in sight. It is also a good practice for preventing procrastination by the way.

3. Every evening or morning, choose the most important things you need to complete that day. Start with your most important task, and work from there. For best results, accomplish most with a 3-Item To Do List.

4. Work in bursts, setting a timer if necessary, and slowly increasing the blocks of time in which you’ll single-task. Take breaks for mental recovery in between. That’s known as the Pomodoro Technique.

5. Have only the tools you need for the task available. Clear your desk. Close out open computer tabs. Silence your phone. Clear the clutter.

6. Set unrealistic personal deadlines. Peter Bregman at Harvard Business Review suggests the tactic of forcing single-tasking by giving yourself only a third of the time you think you need to accomplish something. The tighter deadline will keep you more focused, more productive, and less stressed.

7. Save internet research until the end. If you are anything like me, a quick hop on the Internet to look up one little fact often becomes 15 minutes of mindless scrolling. Eliminate the distraction by making a quick note in your work to look up the fact after you’re finished.

8. Enjoy the sensation of completing the time or the task. Notice your gratitude as you cross another item off the list. Use that sense of accomplishment to carry you forward.

9. Remember that sometimes the goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress. Don’t expect to be perfect the first time you try… or even the hundredth time. The goal is to get better, not to get perfect.

If you train yourself to make single-tasking an ingrained habit in your life, you’ll begin accomplishing your goals much faster than you anticipate.

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Elon Musk Says Meetings With Saudis Preceded Tweet on Taking Tesla Private

In a blog post, Mr. Musk, the electric carmaker’s chief executive, offered his fullest explanation yet for what he said were the circumstances behind a message that took Wall Street by surprise.

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Bethenny Frankel arrives for the funeral of on-off boyfriend Dennis Shields

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Aretha Franklin 'gravely ill' at 76: Queen of Soul surrounded by family in Detroit

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Lindsay Lohan apologizes for calling women who speak out in the #MeToo movement 'weak'

The 32-year-old actress said on Sunday: 'The quote solely related to my hope that a handful of false testimonies out of a tsunami of heroic voices do not serve to dilute the movement's importance.'

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The Best Way to Cook Crispy Tofu

I wanna eat TOFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. Who says tofu isn't good? I dare them to try this crispy pan-fried tofu and not like it. Crispy pan-fried tofu with a sweet and savory miso glaze. Perfect for a grain bowl or alone as a snack.

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Spice Girls reunion 'no hope' as Mel B's upcoming tell-all autobiography set to upset band mates

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Khloe Kardashian's beau Tristan Thompson 'caught getting handsy with woman'

RadarOnline reports Tristan, 27, was teaching at a basketball camp on August 9, where he was accompanied by the mystery woman. It comes after Khloe seemed to define their relationship.

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John Mayer's Beverly Hills home discovered 'ransacked' after thief made off with $100K of property

John Mayer's Beverly-Hills area home was burglarized on Friday. The intruder made off with between $100,000 and $200,000 dollars worth of the 40-year-old musician's personal property.

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Jessica Chastain's Eve director steps down following backlash over history of assault

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Khloe Kardashian tells Kourtney to 'f*ck off' during group therapy discussion on KUWTK

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Common Sense: Did Elon Musk Violate Securities Laws With Tweet About Taking Tesla Private?

Mr. Musk’s statement that he had “funding secured” for a possible $70 billion buyout could get scrutiny from securities regulators and plaintiffs’ lawyers.

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12 Reasons I Like Owning Less

There are many reasons people live a minimalist life. Sometimes it is forced upon them: a low wage, a lost job, or a broken relationship. Others embrace the lifestyle reluctantly, for any number of reasons.

But that is not my story.

My story is that I intentionally chose to own less. It was a decision I made years ago when I stood face-to-face with the emptiness and burden of unneeded physical possessions. And it is a decision that I continue to choose every single day: to own less rather than more.

Why do I choose to live a minimalist life?

I live a minimalist life because I like owning fewer things. Not only do I love minimalism, I genuinely enjoy it.

Here are 12 Reasons I Like Owning Less

1. More Money.

I’ve lived my entire life with enough money to provide, but never too much. As a result, financial considerations have always played a significant role in my decision making. Owning less has freed up money for me and my family. And I kinda like that.

2. Fewer Chores.

I love having less work to do around my house when I am home. When I go to work, I work hard. So when I come home, I like to rest and be with my family. Owning less (and living in a smaller home) means I have fewer household chore demands on my time every evening—and every weekend.

3. More Free Time.

Owning fewer things (and shopping less I might add) has freed up my time to a greater degree than I ever imagined. More free time means more opportunity and more potential for my life.

4. Better Example for my Kids.

Living a minimalist life has modeled for my kids that personal belongings are not the key to happiness, that security is found in their character, and that the pursuit of happiness runs a different road than the pursuit of possessions. These are valuable life lessons.

5. More Intentionality in Life.

I started living a minimalist life because I was discontented with the focus of my life’s energy. But among its greatest gifts, owning less brought me intentionality—not just in the things that I chose to own, but in my pursuit of wellness, values, and spirituality. And for that, I couldn’t possibly be more thankful.

6. Aligns with my Faith.

I dive deeper into my personal faith in my book, The More of Less, than I choose to do here on Becoming Minimalist. But minimalism has been a spiritual journey for me. It has not only brought new understanding to my faith, it has brought greater depth of practice. That alignment is something I cherish.

7. Better Relationships with Others.

Owning less has allowed me opportunity to be a better friend. I should be careful here, I wouldn’t say that minimalism automatically makes somebody a better friend and/or person. But it does provide extra margin in life for somebody to become that.

8. Less Comparison.

There is no joy to be found in comparison—and so many of the comparisons we make in our mind have to do with material possessions. It’s a shame really, those things shouldn’t impress us. But when I choose to intentionally own less, I also choose to no longer compare what I have with others.

9. More Opportunity to Contribute.

It seems to me either we’re living for ourselves or we’re living for others. And while I understand there is a proper time for both, too many people (and for too much of life) spend too much of their energy focused on selfish living. As I reject the empty notion of always desiring more and more for myself, I free myself to live selflessly for others.

10. Better Self-Understanding.

Minimalism forces questions of values onto a person. It caused me to question assumptions about my purpose, passion, and inward motivations. The journey inward is not always easy, but it is always important. And choosing to own less prompted that for me.

11. Own Higher Quality Things.

When I buy fewer things, I open up my life to the opportunity of owning nicer things. I will admit this benefit of minimalism came unexpected to me. For some reason, I didn’t connect owning fewer things and owning nicer things. But the truth is, they go hand-in-hand and are directly related.

12. More Appreciation for the Things I Do Own.

Sometimes, the easiest way to feel more satisfaction in life is to appreciate what we already have. And it is impossible to appreciate the things you have if you’re constantly obsessing over the things you don’t. As I intentionally own less, I develop a greater appreciation for the things I have chosen to keep.

Minimalist living is countercultural. It is contrary to every advertisement we have ever seen because we live in a society that prides itself on the accumulation of possessions. But for me? I like owning less. I enjoy living a countercultural life. The reasons for it are life-giving.

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