Celebrity fitness trainer Mandy Blank found dead in her Los Angeles home at the age of 42

Mandy Blank has passed away at 42. The celebrity trainer, who counted Alex Rodriguez among her clients 'was discovered by a housekeeper in the bathtub of her L.A. home' say TMZ.

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Amy Schumer fights back against trolls accusing her of stealing jokes: 'Love this fat ugly b***h!'

The comic shared a lengthy post with her 7.4million followers refuting claims she had copied a gag from the late Patrice O'Neal.

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Joanna Gaines says 'don't be surprised if baby number six is in the cards'

Home improvement queen Joanna Gaines has five children with her husband Chip. And the 40-year-old Fixer Upper star told People magazine it would not be impossible to have another one.

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THE Week Ahead: A U.S. Trade Complaint, Tech Earnings and Jobs Numbers

Investors will be looking for a turnaround plan from G.E.’s new chief. Data on the eurozone’s economy is due. And Facebook’s earnings will come with data on its user numbers.

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Trump’s Trade War May Create New Auto Jobs. In China.

Caught in a crossfire of tariffs, BMW and other foreign carmakers are gauging whether to relocate some manufacturing to China. Jobs could follow.

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Tesla Reports a Rare Quarterly Profit, Its Biggest Ever

A surge in sales of the Model 3 helped lift the company’s performance, but big financial and production challenges remain.

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Nicki Minaj exposes Steve Madden for 'lying' about never having offered the rapper a brand deal

When you do clownery, the clown comes back to bite. That’s what Nicki Minaj told Steve Madden on Tuesday after he denied the female rapper’s claims that he once offered her an endorsement deal.

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Totoro Pumpkin Scone Recipe

These Starbucks copycat pumpkin scones have been decorated like Totoro for an extra bit of cute this halloween. Pumpkin and Totoros, can life get any better!?

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Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Ariana Grande pray for photographer friend Marcus Hyde

His close friends and clients Kim and Khloe Kardashian as well as Ariana Grande were among the famous faces taking to social media to call for prayers and wish for his speedy recovery.

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Boy Meets World's Mr Feeny star William Daniels, 91, thwarts burglary at his home

Boy Meets World star William Daniels, 91, has thwarted a burglary at his California home.

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Cardi B shoots back at Nicki Minaj over her account of their NYFW brawl: 'You lie so much!'

The Bodak Yellow artist, whose full name is Belcalis Almanzar, said: 'First you say … your cameraman got the footage but … now you want to pay someone $100,000 if they give you the footage?'

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Party Down South TV star Taylor Wright is arrested for the SECOND TIME in three days

The Party Down South star - known as Lil Bit - was taken in by police enforcement on Wednesday for transporting her children out of their home state of Virginia to North Carolina

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Bring Gratitude First. A 30-Day Challenge.

Note: This is a guest post from Karl Staib, author of Bring Gratitude.

Recently, while standing in line at the bakery, I pulled out my phone and opened my Amazon app. It was a bad habit with no benefit other than to pacify myself while I waited.

I remember the moment well. It had been a tough week full of meetings. I started beating myself up over a difficult presentation that I gave. I was peppered with questions about some of the decisions our team made. I stammered and stuttered my way through it.

I needed an escape from my negative thoughts.

I told myself it would be nice to buy a fun game we could play as a family. After ordering, I sat down to eat my turkey croissant sandwich and mindlessly hopped back on my phone. Before long, I ended up buying a new board game. I needed a quick dopamine release.

Looking back on that decision today, the most difficult part has been noticing my bad habit of hopping on my phone when I feel down. It’s not who I want to be. I used my phone to help pacify the insecurity I was feeling after a rough week, far too many times.

Your thoughts are dominoes that dictate how successful you’ll be with your minimalist lifestyle. I struggled with minimalism because I struggled with my mindset.

I’ll admit I have a long way to go, but each day I work on clearing clutter from my mind and my home. I’m getting better at noticing these thoughts and not letting them dictate my actions. I’m also noticing the recurring negative thoughts and combating them with the most powerful mental habit known to man.

Gratitude

Choosing to be grateful for what I have and not feeling like I need more has provided a big improvement in my outlook and overall happiness.

In his book, Why We Do What We Do, Researcher Edward Deci explains that when someone has six positive interactions to one negative, they are 31% more productive.

When you have positive thoughts and interactions, it’s easier to focus on what matters. That may be spending time with your family, traveling, or writing. Positive interactions free you up to have the energy to do what matters to you.

As I’ve become more productive and resilient I’ve also noticed that I’m becoming more aware of my choices. That’s why I felt buyer’s remorse in the bakery. I was just trying to distract myself with shopping.

As I was walking out the door I saw a homeless man and asked him if he wanted the extra croissant that I had ordered. He smiled and said, “God bless you.” It was a nice moment that I wouldn’t have had if I wouldn’t have noticed these feelings. I’m learning to listen to them sooner before I buy too much food, new gadgets for the house, clothes, etc.

I still struggle with these internal conversations every single day. That’s why I crave simplicity. It helps declutter my space and reduce the amount of choices I have to make.

It’s so much easier to declutter your physical space, but how do you declutter your mental space? How can I make sure I keep my thoughts clear of any negative chatter that holds me back?

Great questions

How you manage your feelings directly affects how successful you are at dealing with your life.

Try asking yourself these questions:

1. How angry do you get at yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 when you make a mistake?
2. How long does it take you to let of of this mistake? (AKA forgive yourself)
3. How frustrated do you get on a scale of 1 – 10 when you are stuck in traffic?
4. Are you able to enjoy an annoying coworker/client?
5. Do you bring your work frustrations back to your family?

If you get angry at yourself for making a mistake, that’s okay. The key part is: how quickly do you let the anger go so that you can learn from it?

The same goes with opening your Amazon app out of habit. If you are just browsing around, then you’ll most likely want to buy something. When you can be grateful that you noticed this happening and be aware enough to close the app, you can go and do something that will help you create positive memories instead.

Start Small

There is always something small to be grateful for when you feel uncomfortable and are tempted to soothe yourself with a purchase. It can be hard when you’ve had a tough day and you just want to feel better and a quick purchase can help. This is when you know you need gratitude the most.

I’m sharing this with you because I struggled with gratitude and minimalism for many years. I still do in many ways. My father wasn’t a very good role model when it came to being grateful for what he had. He always wanted more time, money, and happiness, but it seemed to elude him for large parts of his life. He loved to purchase little knick knacks for the house and I know this is where I get this habit as well.

I struggled with depression and confidence just like my father. A few years ago, I heard that keeping a gratitude journal would help me be a more positive person, a happier person.

I kept the gratitude journal for a whole year. It changed how I viewed my life.

When my father was in the hospital, I started falling back into bad habits. I found the “why me” attitude creeping back into my thoughts. I tried to distract myself, so I hopped on Amazon out of habit. I caught myself before I mindlessly bought something.

That’s when I came back to gratitude. I started up my gratitude journal again, but now I wanted to go deeper. I started writing stories based on my gratitude entries about difficult moments and how I overcame them. It turned into a book, Bring Gratitude.

This deep dive into gratitude helped me even more.

I want you to take that first step toward strengthening your mindset, so you can be more aware of bad habits and use them to grow your happiness. Start with a gratitude journal and find a support network to help you keep building the gratitude habit. Keep it simple.

Just write what you are grateful for and why every day for 30 days. I suggest something like this:

• I’m grateful for my family because they challenge me to be a better communicator.
• I’m lucky to have a dog who encourages me to take her for a walk every evening.
• I appreciate the amazing apple that I had for a snack this afternoon because it subdued my hunger.

The why is important because it helps deepen the gratitude journal experience. Within a few days you will begin to see improvement in your outlook.

If you are interested, join our free 30-Day Bring Gratitude Challenge running November 1st thru 30th. It’ll help strengthen your mindset through the holiday grind. Come join us and you’ll get email updates and a private Facebook group. If you have any questions, I’ll be available 7 days a week during this time. My goal is to get the smartest and most caring people together to create an amazing community, so we can help each other learn from our mistakes and build a life that we love.

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Karl Staib is the author of Bring Gratitude and the Creator of the 30-Day Bring Gratitude Challenge.

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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro argues with Jen Harley in deleted video before celebrating her birthday together

The 32-year-old Jersey Shore star and Jen Harley, 31, have showed both sides of their stormy relationship once again on social media.

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Viral photo of Justin Bieber eating a burrito sideways was a PRANK shot with a Bieber look-a-like

Justin Bieber seemingly sparked a worldwide debate last week about the proper way to eat a burrito after he was pictured eating one like a complete fool. Turns out it was all a hoax.

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Halloween murders the competition to stay at the top for a second week running with $32M

The top three films were all unchanged at the North American box office, as Hollywood left Halloween to dominate the pre-trick-or-treating weekend.

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Brandi Glanville tweets 'I didn’t hit anyone or see a fight at all' amid claims of assault by actor

Brandi Glanville has taken to social media to defend herself against claims of assault. 'I didn’t hit anyone or see a fight at all!! I don’t know “DJKLUV” end of story,' wrote the reality TV star.

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Blac Chyna splashes out on $3 million mansion after insisting she earned stardom without Kardashians

The 30-year-old former exotic dancer has bought a six-bedroom, 6.5 bathroom dream pad in Woodland Hills, California

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Brandi Glanville accused of assault by actor outside Casamigos Halloween party

Actor Gatsby Randolph accused Brandi, 45, and her friend - who he apparently used to date - of attacking him and splitting his lip.

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

There’s more to life than buying stuff.

There are many wonderful people pursuing and promoting simplicity. Fortunately, some of them are gifted in communication and choose to encourage and inspire us with their words. I enjoy reading their unique perspective. I’m sure you will too.

So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea on this beautiful weekend. Find a quiet moment. And enjoy some encouraging words about finding more simplicity in your life today.

How to Raise a Minimalist | Real Simple by Lisa Armstrong. You love your children. The avalanche of stuff that seems to come with them? Not so much. Help them feel more joy with fewer things.

Why Kids Need a Minimalist Closet + How to Create One | Raising Simple by Zoë Kim. When our little people are overwhelmed by clutter, it’s our job to help them simplify.

How to Declutter Your Life (the very best place to start) | Be More with Less by Courtney Carver. The most popular question about decluttering or simplifying is, “What’s the best way to start?” The next most popular question is, “How long will it take?”

Why Experiences (not Things) Get Better with Time, According to Science | No Sidebar by Jay Harrington. There is a massive body of work in the field of behavioral psychology that suggests the “hedonic superiority” of experiential over material purchases.

5 Quick Ways To Start Decluttering Today | Break the Twitch by Anthony Ongaro. Here are some ways to start decluttering that will make a difference in your life today.

How to Be a Minimalist with Kids | Joshua Becker on YouTube. (4:42)

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Katharine McPhee postpones her 10-date Fall In Love tour to 2019 due to 'extreme vocal fatigue'

But fans will have to wait to see the star, as she announced she'll be pushing the tour back to an unspecified time frame in 2019. McPhee, 34, took to Instagram on Friday afternoon.

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Teresa Giudice will APPEAL incarcerated husband Joe's deportation order: 'We're going to fight this'

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey star, 46, has spoken out for the first time about her husband's woes, He is presently serving time in a New Jersey jail and may be forced to return to Italy.

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Kathy Ireland, 55, looks half her age at charity event 30 years after posing in bikini

The former supermodel shined on the red carpet at the LA Team Mentoring's 20th Annual Soiree at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California.

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Barbra Streisand brands Donald Trump 'a conman' and says the President influenced her new album

Barbra Streisand has branded President Donald Trump 'a conman'. The 76-year-old singer is a vocal critic of the US leader and thinks the only thing the former Apprentice star is good at is selling himself.

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Kris Jenner on Kanye West's White House visit: 'This is a side that no one's seen before'

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star measured her words as she made clear she's there to help her son-in-law in any way she's able to.

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Totoro Pancake Tutorial: Easy Totoro Pancake Art

Super easy Totoro pancake art: all you need is pancake batter and a squeeze bottle to make the cutest stack of pancakes you'll ever eat!

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Ray Donovan star Pooch Hall pleads not guilty to felony child abuse and DUI charges

Ray Donovan star Pooch Hall was charged with felony child abuse and DUI on Wednesday following a car crash that involved his two-year-old son, Djulian, on October 4.

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😎 7 Signs You’re Actually An Expert On Anything

How to know if you're an expert and can call yourself one.

Photo by Hunters Race

When I started JobMob in December 2006 and officially launched it with a press release a few months later, job search wasn't one of the things I wanted to be an expert at.

Not even close.

The idea for the site came to me during the summer of 2006 when I was living in France but looking for a job in Israel. The local job market was humming along nicely at that point but when networking with other job seekers, I realized that I was still having more success than most.

Having begun following blogs a few months earlier, I noticed at the time that there were no Israel-based blogs about job search. A blog sharing my own job search experiences seemed to be a perfect way to experiment with blogging while also being the “first to market”. And so, JobMob was born.

At that point, I still wasn't a job search expert.

Then a funny thing happened.

The more time that I spent on JobMob trying to blog regularly, the more I learned about job search. And the more I learned, the more I began to understand how I could help others with their job search.

And it started happening.

Although I could have done it earlier, it was only really in 2008 – after JobMob had been around for over 18 months – that I became comfortable with the idea of calling myself an expert.

Here are some of the reasons why, and other reasons that might apply in your case.

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How do you know if someone is an expert?

Only a few of these signs are enough on their own to call someone an expert, but if you recognize most if not all, that's when can you call someone a specialist.

1) More knowledge than others

Dictionary.com‘s definition of an expert is “a person who has special skill or knowledge in some particular field.” Meaning, if you have more knowledge on a subject than the average person, you might qualify as an expert in that field.

2) Recognized credentials

Whenever a market booms, the number of experts in that market quickly booms too as people try to cash in, like with social media.

If you spent 7+ years at an accredited university becoming a doctor and can now add ‘M.D.' to your name, few people will doubt your expertise.

3) Can demonstrate expertise

Anyone can read hundreds of blog posts, watch dozens of YouTube clips and then retell that information to anyone who asks.

Only real experts know how to apply that information in real world situations and will have done so.

4) Proven track record of success

Applying learned knowledge is only worthy if you're consistently achieving successful results.

5) Many testimonials

If you've helped other people to success, many of them will usually talk about that success. If they don't, ask them for a LinkedIn recommendation.

6) Well-versed in failure

An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field. -Niels BohrClick To Tweet

Niels Bohr famously said that “an expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.”

Only an expert knows how things can go wrong and how to anticipate and avoid that from happening.

7) Other experts refer to you

Although it doesn't take an expert to know one, it's a lot easier for another expert to know one.

If other experts are willing to put their reputation on the line by referring to you, you are probably already an expert yourself or on your way to becoming an expert in your field.

Why is this important for job seekers?

All job seekers, employed or not, should always carry personal business cards and even more so at networking events. But what do you write on the business card besides your name and contact information?

One option is to put the title of the job you're searching for, but that might be too specific, unnecessarily limiting your options.

A better option is to use the above 7-point list to determine what are you an expert at and then call yourself an expert in that field, keeping your options open to various industry-related positions.

On the other hand, if you're asking yourself “what should I be an expert in?”, use employer demand as a guide for what can you be an expert at, making future job searches easier. With that in mind, check out: Top Computer Skills Your Resume Needs Today

This is what you should do next

If you want more employers to know YOU are an expert, listen up.

Jeff Bezos, my former boss, says “Your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room.” With that in mind, here's your chance to learn how to grow your personal brand as an expert from an expert who's been doing it successfully for years.

My friend and world renown career expert J.T. O'Donnell has created The Ultimate Guide to Personal Branding course and she has a quick special message for you about it:

Click to learn more about all the benefits of the course, and don't forget to use coupon code JOBMOB50 (must be in ALL CAPS) to get a $50 discount.

Funny followup

From Ron Machol of Israemploy, a clip about why too many people think they're experts:

What others are saying

• How to Become an Expert (And Spot out One Nearby)
• Are You An Expert, Or Do You Feel Like You're Faking It?
• Counterpoint: Why You Should Stop Calling Yourself an Expert

Question of the article

Is social proof a way to know you're good at something? Should I have included it in the list above? Tell us in the comments.

I originally published a version of this article on the terrific Personal Branding Blog.

Subscribe to JobMob via RSS or email and follow me on Twitter for more ideas on how to turn your expertise into a new job.

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Party Down South star Taylor Wright arrested for 'punching' her mother-in-law

Taylor Wright was arrested for 'punching' her mother-in-law. The Party Down South star was taken into custody on Monday in North Carolina after a warrant for her arrest was issued in Virginia.

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Martha Stewart pastes the word vote to her shoes in diamante jewels

Martha Stewart's new shoes have a political message. 

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Cardi B addresses rumors of anti-Nicki Minaj track: 'I don't need to diss anybody for nothing'

They had a highly publicized altercation during New York Fashion Week. But lyrically Cardi B is steering clear of Nicki Minaj,

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Jessica Alba stays calm with a smile even as she is pulled over by police in Beverly Hills

Jessica Alba was pulled over by police in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. The Hollywood beauty was stopped by traffic cops after they 'saw her driving with her cell phone in hand'.

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Pirates Of The Caribbean is considering rebooting franchise but no word yet if Johnny Depp is back

According to a report from Deadline , Disney is considering reworking the film franchise which made the studio $4.5 billion worldwide since it launched in 2003.

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Kylie Jenner says she will 'never fit into a size 25 jean ever

The Kylie Cosmetics mogul looked sad as she told Mrs Kanye West, 'Nothing in my closet fits me. I'm getting rid of stuff that I just feel like is never going to fit me.' She is only 21.

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Jennifer Garner has a new boyfriend! Ben Affleck's ex 'has been dating businessman John Miller'

Miller is CEO of CaliGroup which owns Miso Robotics and a chain of about 50 CaliBurger restaurants. 'They've been together six months — and it's getting pretty serious,' it was claimed.

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Totoro Week: How to Make a Totoro Cream Cheese Bagel

It's Totoro Week! A quick and easy tutorial on how to decorate your very own cream cheese Totoros. Make yourself the most easy kawaii breakfast ever!

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Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis ordered to trial with surrogate who delivered his daughter

The surrogate said in court docs she felt 'deeply damaged' and 'depressed' over a 'disgusting' comment Lewis made about her body that was in the episode.

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Big Brother season 19 alum Kevin Schlehuber reveals via social media that he has cancer

The father of seven didn't say what type of cancer he is suffering from and explained that despite the diagnosis, he feels 'perfectly healthy.'

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Khloe Kardashian shares mysterious post about toxic relationships

The reality star, 34, took to her Instagram stories to share several poignant messages about the importance of positive connections. 'Free yourself from negative people,' read one of the posts.

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Rosie O'Donnell's, 56, partner Elizabeth Rooney, 33, confirms she is set to wed star shares ring

Rosie O'Donnell confirmed on Monday that she is engaged to her Boston-based police officer partner Elizabeth Rooney. And the next day the pretty blonde, 33, confirmed the happy news as well.

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Alfonso Ribeiro denies dating Jada Pinkett Smith

Alfonso Ribeiro has denied ever dating Jada Pinkett Smith after the actress made the claim in a new episode of her Facebook series.

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Amy Schumer confirms pregnancy

And in true Amy Schumer fashion, the actress confirmed her pregnancy by joking about the child's paternity and revealing she sees the Duchess Of Sussex as her rival.

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TV legend Bob Barker, 94, rushed to hospital after The Price Is Right host suffered 'back pain'

Bob Barker was rushed to the hospital in Los Angeles on Monday. The 94-year-old was transported to Cedars-Sinai after paramedics responded to a call from his Hollywood Hills home around 1 p.m.

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Amy Schumer 'announces pregnancy' as she Photoshops her face onto Meghan Markle's image

The caption told fans to visit the Instagram page of political journalist Jessica Yellin, where the announcement was made, amid campaigning for the midterm elections.

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Mena Suvari marries for THIRD TIME: Star flashes diamond ring as she reveals she wed Michael Hope

On Sunday evening while at the Last Chance for Animals' Annual Celebrity Benefit at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills she confirmed she had secretly wed boyfriend of two years, Michael Hope.

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Addition by Subtraction

Ten years ago, I was introduced to a word and a lifestyle that changed my life forever. I was introduced to minimalism and the reality that by owning less, I could live more.

As we began removing physical possessions that we did not need from our home and life, we suddenly found more money, more time, more focus, more energy, less stress, and more opportunity to pursue our greatest passions in life.

During the process, I discovered a life-changing principle:

Addition by subtraction.

That when we remove the things from life we do not want, we make more room for the things in life we do.

And when we remove the things from life we do not need, we create space for the things in life we do.

This is a principle that extends beyond physical possessions—it has impact in countless other areas of life as well.

In a recent issue of Simplify Magazine, ASU Economics professor Kelvin Wong wrote about Opportunity Cost and the significance of it in our daily lives. “Every choice we make comes with a cost, even those that are monetarily free, since even our time or energy can be put to alternative uses.”

Our lives are finite. We have a limited amount of money, and time, and energy, and space. And we only get one chance to live our best life. What we decide to allow in has a profound impact on its direction.

In fact, one of the most important decisions you will ever make in life is deciding what is most important in life.

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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson engagement 'was hollow'

Fans were excited to see Grande in a white wedding gown when news broke in June she was engaged to Pete Davidson. But according to TMZ, that was likely never going to happen.

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Lens: Hondros and Hetherington: Photographing the Liberian Civil War

A show at the Bronx Documentary Center reveals how Liberia’s civil war shaped the lives and careers of Chris Hondros and Tim Hetherington.

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You Need to Bring this Pumpkin Queso to Your Next Fall Get Together

Warm and gooey queso made with Tillamook Farmsyle Cut Mexican 4 Shredded Cheese and a hidden layer of pork and beef picadillo, topped off with roasted kabocha pumpkin cubes and pepitas. Cheese pull city, here we come!

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Kim Kardashian claims Alice Johnson would still be in prison if not for Kanye West supporting Trump

The 38-year-old reality star said Alice Johnson would still be in prison if Kanye West was not a Donald Trump supporter.

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Pete Davidson reveals he's 'looking for a roommate' as he talks painful Ariana Grande split

The SNL star was appearing at the Largo at the Coronet benefit with Judd Apatow where he joked, 'Anybody have any open rooms? I'm looking for a roommate', according to Us Weekly .

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Loretta Lynn, 86, hospitalized over 'serious issues' after skipping CMT's Artists Of The Year honors

Her relative posted Saturday: 'I am very sad to report this morning that the Queen of Country Music, Ms. Loretta Lynn has had some setbacks in her recovery and is back in the hospital.'

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Britney Spears' new Las Vegas residency will have an 'urban vibe' and 'bleeding edge technology'

Britney Spears' new Las Vegas residency show will have 'an urban, street, hip-hop vibe'. The 'Toxic' hitmaker recently announced her new show 'Domination' at the Park Theater at Park MGM.

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Hailey Baldwin files 'Hailey Bieber' trademark on same day reports surfaced about Selena's breakdown

Hailey Baldwin has made a move to officially be known as Mrs Bieber.

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Vince Vaughn pleads not guilty to all three charges related to DUI arrest

The 48-year-old actor was pulled over in Manhattan Beach, California, at a DUI checkpoint on June 10 and charged last month to three misdemeanors.

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😴 These Habits Are Most Likely To Stop You From Being Hired

Make it a habit to avoid these bad job search habits.

Photo by Hernan Sanchez

I was overconfident on my last job search, back in 2002.

Coming off a good job at Amazon.com in Paris and Seattle, I had just moved back to Israel. A big shock was about to arrive for the entire Internet industry, but I didn't know that.

On the contrary, I thought my prospects were great, and that companies would be lining up to hire a hotshot web development manager from one of the best known e-commerce companies (even back then, when it was much, much smaller).

I could not have been more wrong.

Oh sure, recruiters were impressed by my profile, but it wasn't a good match for the open jobs they had to offer. E-commerce was just beginning locally, and I wasn't going to get full value for my full skill set. I was going to have to adjust my expectations.

Then the dotcom bubble burst and recruiters stopped replying to my email cover letters, in some cases because they themselves had been let go.

As my job search started to drag on,  it was easier to just browse the few new job listings posted on my favorite job sites every morning, and then send out email feelers all afternoon.

It was a very efficient way to job search, but also a really ineffective way to job search.

It took months for me to break that bad habit of spending most of my job search glued to a computer screen.

Sound familiar?

I hope not!

There are so many other bad habits that you might pick up as a job seeker, making your search longer than necessary and making you your own worst enemy at a time in your life that you typically want to end as soon as possible.

For example…

James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.

On the worst job search habit people ask him about, James told me:

A bad habit I often see people fall into is trying to win a job before they build connections. It's usually best to do it the other way around.

People want to do favors for others they know, like, and trust. People can sense when a job seeker is using recruiters, mentors, and others as a transactional relationship just to get a job.

Develop a genuine interest in the person helping you out and showcase how you can excel in the job once you've built that trust.

You'll notice that some bad habits can also lead to others.

My bad job search habit of only looking for jobs online also led to having the bad habit James describes. As social media didn't exist in 2002, networking online wasn't nearly as common, and I certainly wasn't doing much of it.

That's the first step to breaking these habits: recognizing that you have them.

Which bad job search habits are holding you back?

Here's a long list you can use to check.

James Clear: A bad habit I often see people fall into is trying to win a job before they build connections. It's usually best to do it the other way around.Click To Tweet

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Over 25 bad job search habits to break

1. Procrastinating

Are you constantly putting off your job search, or even just certain parts of it?

Schedule your job search time to create momentum: either begin your job search sessions with the easiest things you need to do, or the things you most want to do first.

2. Getting distracted

Schedule your job search time, period, and stick to the schedule… but give yourself breaks, time to exercise, time to learn or improve skills, and reward yourself for little wins such as getting positive responses from recruiters. Sleeping well will also help you stay focused.

3. Being late

It's hard to start an interview off on the right foot if you didn't even show up on time.

Scheduling your job search daily will also help break this habit, and always call ahead if you may be late.

4. Staying in your comfort zone

In my job search story, it was easy to drop down in front of my computer every day. If I had known James's advice about networking and made an effort to go out regularly for it, there's no doubt my job search would have ended much sooner.

5. Getting into a routine

On the job, routines are good and help you be more productive as your work towards goals.

On the job search, however, routines can be dangerous because of the chance you'll get comfortable going through the same ineffective motions every day, just like I did.

Between researching companies to target, tailoring resumes, networking and going to interviews, a good job search will have too much variety for you to get into a routine.

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6. Not having a specific job in mind

If you aim for the bull's eye, there's a good chance you'll at least hit the target.

Focus your job search by looking for a specific kind of job while taking into account how job titles may differ for the same roles.

7. Applying to as many jobs as possible

Be picky when it comes to choosing where to apply. Target fewer companies more heavily as opposed to playing the numbers game.

8. Taking shortcuts

Resume distribution services send your resume to a long list of email addresses. This “resume blasting” is nothing more than a kind of spam. It'll raise your hopes when the chances of it helping are minimal.

Another kind of shortcut is to rely on placement agencies. I tried this once and it was a waste of time.

I thought that those recruiters' interests were the same as mine, since they got paid after I got hired. However, being a good candidate for a client of theirs doesn't guarantee the client company will be a good fit for you. The placement agencies will quickly stop forwarding your resumes if they see you rejecting companies.

9. Targeting recruiters instead of hiring managers

What good is convincing a recruiter to get you in the door if the hiring manager won't be interested?

10. Using work or personal email addresses 

At worst, your personal email address will be something embarrassing and unprofessional. At best, the mix of emails in your inbox will constantly distract you.

Your work email address, on the other hand, is problematic on a whole other level, and not just because your employer will discover your job search.

It's just easier to use a dedicated job search email address.

11. Not following up

Recruiters are busy people, just like you. It's very easy for things to slip through the cracks.

12. Following up too much

On the other hand, there's following up and then there's harassment.

Follow up once within a few days. Check in again at least a few weeks later if you're still interested in the role.

13. Spending too much effort online or offline

A lesson I learned the hard way

Resumes and CVs

14. Describing responsibilities rather than achievements

What's more impressive: managing company sales, or growing sales by over 50% in a single quarter?

The “So What?” resume writing method works best.

15. Using clichés and vague terms

Who isn't a “motivated self-starter” and a “team player”?

The best resumes are specific and to the point. You don't have the space to waste.

16. Wasting resume space on weak points

Everything you put on your resume should have a purpose: either how to contact you, or why the company should want to hire you. Avoid adding any filler. You don't have the space to waste.

17. Not proofreading your resumes

Most job seekers proofread their own resumes, if they bother proofreading at all.

That's not good enough.

18. Recycling your resume

Sending the same resume each time?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Every company is different and so should your communications be with them.

Tailor each resume once you've discovered what's most likely to impress them.

19. Rehashing your resume in your cover letters

The purpose of a cover letter is to tempt its reader to look at your resume, and a long cover letter is less likely to do that.

20. Using only one job site for all your needs

It was bad enough that my 2002 job search had me spending too much time online, it would have been worse if that time had been mostly spent on the same job site, closing myself off from many opportunities listed elsewhere.

There so many popular job boards to cross-reference, helpful job search blogs like this one, resume builders and other great online tools for your job search.

Job interviews

21. Not preparing for job interviews

I get it if you feel that you don't need to practice with sample job interview questions (although you should), but at least do some company research before the interview so you can prepare your own questions to ask.

22. Not being yourself in the interview

Some job seekers are so anxious about their interviews that they'll even memorize answers to potential questions, coming off stiff and unnatural, basically putting on an act. And not a very good one.

Of course recruiters will see right through this; they go through more interviews than you ever will.

Just be yourself. If you prepare for the interviews each time, you'll be fine.

23. Being too informal

I've been guilty of this early in my career. Sometimes you can be yourself a bit too much, and you give off the impression that you're not taking the interview or the recruitment process seriously.

With the experience of a few interviews under your belt, you'll start to get a better idea of where the “too informal” line is that you shouldn't cross.

24. Talking about yourself too much

Unlike what many people think, the point of the job interview isn't to tell interviewers how amazing you are and how lucky they would be to get you.

Rather, the point is to convince interviewers how amazing you would be for their company and how you can help them.

It's about them, not you.

25. Bad-mouthing

Especially after a layoff or what you consider an unjust firing, it's very easy to fall into the trap of bad mouthing former employers in frustration, or perhaps a former colleague while telling a story.

Interviewers value critical thinking and the ability to clearly analyze a situation you were part of, but be careful: stick to the facts and keep value judgements and opinions of others out of it.

It just leaves a bitter taste.

26. Unleashing nervous energy

Drumming your fingers, bouncing a leg, playing with your hair… you need to learn to control it.

Easy to say, I know.

Nervousness comes from the pressure you're feeling for the interview. The less you have at stake in an interview, the less pressure you'll feel.

One way to lower the stakes is by continuing to line up more interviews with other companies in parallel, and not putting all your hopes on the most recent company to invite you to their offices.

27. Taking job search rejection personally

Rejection often isn't about you. There are many reasons companies reject you, and many of those reasons are completely out of your control.

Rejection is going to happen. Accept it and move on.

If you lower the interview stakes as mentioned above, it will bother you less and become easier to take.

28. Always accepting the first offer

In over 11 years of blogging about job search, I've never heard anyone say they enjoyed looking for a new job. EVERYONE just wants the search to end asap so they can go back to feeling like a productive member of society, among other things.

I get the excitement when you finally get a job offer and are willing to accept it practically sight unseen, because you want it to end. All too often, this just leads you to trading your frustrating job search for a frustrating job.

But should you automatically reject the first offer?

Maybe.

First, learn how to evaluate new job offers.

Next – and now I'm repeating myself – lower the stakes and give yourself more negotiating power by continuing to line up other offers.

Best job search habits that will get you hired

When it comes to job search habits, it isn't all doom and gloom.

There are some terrific, effective, even powerful habits you can adopt that can have a massive, positive impact on your job searches.

I reached out to some of the top job search experts for their top recommended job search habits and they responded in a big way:

If you're unemployed tell everyone you're looking for a job. You'd be surprised where you find connections.

— Suzanne Lucas (@RealEvilHRLady) October 16, 2018

Get support. It's powerful. People with terminal cancer who attend support groups live, on average, 2 1/2 times longer than those who don't. Hire a coach, or join (or start) a job search support group – or do both. You'll save time, money and feel more motivated.

— Phyllis Mufson (@phyllismufson) October 16, 2018

Always have a current resume, take some time to regularly your LinkedIn profile, and have some references ready, so you can get your applications in right away.

— Alison Doyle (@AlisonDoyle) October 16, 2018

Understand you are marketing yourself. Create compelling #Resume stories and translate to LinkedIn. Be visible on LinkedIn with innovative content. Look for jobs beyond online. Networking is key to success. Personalized relationship networking.

— Julie Walraven (@JulieWalraven) October 16, 2018

#Networking is the No. 1 way people land new gigs. Be specific as to the career you want; provide a benefit-driven statement demonstrating why you're the best choice; name companies where you wish to work. This is how your network can help you best. https://t.co/l2Fs1gD4S9?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

— Wendy Terwelp (@wendyterwelp) October 16, 2018

Job Club Membership is the Top Habit of the Most Successful Job Seekers https://t.co/lORHdTQSMA?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss @phyllismufson @jacobshare

— Donna Svei, Resumes (@AvidCareerist) October 16, 2018

Never be afraid to ask for a meeting or an informational interview. Fear stops most people asking. But you'd be surprised at how many people say yes if you ask in the right way.

— Karalyn Brown (@InterviewIQ) October 17, 2018

Take care of a 'current job' on #LinkedIn, because recruiters are looking for the ones who are doing that profession at this very moment. See tip 6 in my LinkedIn Profile Checklist for jobhunting https://t.co/o6Zj4n5w11?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

— Aaltje Vincent (@aaltjevincent) October 17, 2018

ALWAYS do the two-step before you apply. Find a job then find a connection inside the company! pic.twitter.com/BPDw97YSYI

— Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) October 18, 2018

And one more from James Clear, on what he would tell his younger self about job search habits:

You are young. Life is long. Your interests will change. There are many things right now that you don't know. As a result of all of these things, you should explore broadly early in your career. Don't limit yourself to one job or one industry. Search widely and experiment with a variety of roles and businesses. Once you have an idea of what is out there, you can narrow your focus to the option you enjoyed the most.

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Finding a New Voice

Recently, I heard the story of Julie Andrews losing her singing voice after a botched throat surgery.

For those of you not familiar, Julie Andrews grew up very poor in London. But she gained great renown in Great Britain and throughout the world because of her singing and stage performances.

At age 13, Julie became the youngest soloist to perform for the king and queen. By age 18, she was performing on Broadway. At 22, she starred as Cinderella in a live CBS television broadcast seen by 107 million people. At age 29, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Mary Poppins. And two years later, she starred in The Sound of Music, the biggest hit in the history of 20th Century Fox.

Her career would continue: music, stage, film, television, and activism.

But everything changed when Julie Andrews woke up from a botched throat surgery in 1997 to discover her singing voice was gone.

In an instant, adversity struck. The famous, four-octave soprano voice that she had built her life upon was gone. In her own words, she had lost “her identity.”

She recounts the story during her 2013 Commencement Speech at the University of Colorado. In the midst of the adversity of losing her singing voice, she recalls turning to her daughter and asking, “What am I going to do now?”

Her daughter’s response was the one we all need to hear from time to time. She turned to Julie and said, “Mom, you’ll simply need to find a new voice.”

Since that time, Julie and her daughter have written over 30 children’s books—many of which have been adapted for stage, film, and the symphony. She has also written a memoir of her childhood, Home: A Memoir of My Early Years. And she has continued to star in acting roles on film and television.

She is the epitome of somebody who “found and embraced a new voice.”

I was encouraged by her story.

It has been said that the only constant in life is change. Change is inevitable, it happens for each of us.

Sometimes, that change appears for the better. My cousin who just got married. My neighbor who recently received a promotion and raise at work. Or my son who recently received his driver’s license. Change, in each of these circumstances, it appears, is for the better.

But some changes in life do not seem for the better. My relative who lost his job. My two close friends recently diagnosed with cancer. Our close family friend’s recent divorce. Or my neighbor who buried his daughter at far too young an age. In each case, change has brought heartache and pain—through no fault of their own.

If you are experiencing adversity today, I don’t know if you need some encouragement. Nor do I know if you’d look for me to provide it.

But let me say one thing: You will prevail. You will overcome.

And not only that, you may just find a brand-new voice in the world as well.

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The world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism. Its tendencies and relentless advertising campaigns call us to acquire more, better, faster, and newer. The journey of finding simplicity requires consistent inspiration.

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Should You Sell or Donate Your Excess Stuff? | Joshua Becker on Video. (3:28)

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Two years after Modern Family creator Steve Levitan's estranged wife Krista filed for divorce, it's now finalized with both parties walking away rich, as Krista gets $4 million a year.

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Kim Kardashian's marriage to Kanye West 'under strain'

She has publicly defended her husband on multiple occasions - saying he is not 'mentally ill' and is simply 'expressive'.

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Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia breaks silence of the deportation of dad Joe to Italy

Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia is upset that her father Joe, 46, has been ordered to return to Italy in 2019: The TV star came to the US as a baby, but never became a citizen.

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Kris Jenner proves Kim Kardashian is her favorite

The 62-year-old showbiz matriarch - who manages her famous children's careers - doesn't sleep a lot so she's able to start work very early in order to do business deals around the globe.

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Jessica Simpson having 'miracle baby': Star says she 'wasn't trying that much' with husband

The 38-year-old singer - who already has Maxwell, six, and Ace, five, with husband Eric Johnson - is expecting her third baby. They already have Maxwell and Ace.

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Mandy Moore says she 'didn't choose the right person' in marrying Ryan Adams who doesn't remember it

Moore, who plays Rebecca Pearson on the critically-acclaimed NBC series This is Us, told the publication she felt 'spiritually and fundamentally stuck' while in the marriage.

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Justin Bieber seen in a bathrobe after Selena Gomez seeks treatment

Justin Bieber looked a bit of a mess on Thursday as he was spotted outside his home with no shoes on and in a bathrobe following news that his ex, Selena Gomez, is seeking mental health treatment.

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Selena Gomez 'receiving mental health treatment after suffering emotional breakdown'

The first incident occurred at her Studio City home; friends said she was 'despondent and emotional' over her alarmingly low white blood cell count in the wake of her kidney transplant.

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Channing Tatum 'dating British singer Jessie J' (who looks just like his ex wife Jenna Dewan...)

The Magic Mike star, 38, and 30-year-old have been seeing each other for a couple months, according to reports.

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Teresa Giudice's husband Joe of RHONJ has been ordered to be deported to Italy

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey star, who is serving out a three year prison sentence for fraud, has been ordered to be deported back to Italy. TMZ has claimed Teresa will not follow him.

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Kim Kardashian is back to wearing multi-million dollar bling two years after Paris robbery

The KUWTK TV star shared several images to Snapchat where she was flaunting her gems. It is not known if they were her own or belonged to Tiffany & Co, whose party she was attending.

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Jennifer Garner dating again' as divorce from Ben Affleck finalized

The 46-year-old Alias vet has been dating again, a source told People . Though she has yet to find someone she can be serious about, the West Virginia native is having 'fun.'

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Lana Del Rey threatens to 'f*** up' Azealia Banks in Twitter spat over Kanye West Trump endorsement

Someone just got very gangster in the Lana Del Rey v Azealia Banks spat... and it might not be who you expect.

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Top 10 Totoro Food Recipes

I love making Totoro food!! It makes me squee every time! Here are my top 10 totoro creations that I wish I could eat every day.

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Inside the American Music Awards: Cardi B celebrates win by thanking daughter Kulture

Cardi B has already had a huge 2018, releasing a multi-platinum album and welcoming a baby girl.

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Kelly Osbourne 'totally understands' why Kylie Jenner may want to leave KUWTK

While reports have surfaced that 21-year-old almost-billionaire Kylile Jenner may leave Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kelly Osbourne says she gets why, during an appearance on The Talk.

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Kylie Jenner confirms she's back to getting her lips filled... as 21-year-old shows off full pout

She revealed she had her lip fillers removed in July when a fan commented on her Instagram that she looked like 'the old Kylie.' But on Tuesday, Kylie Jenner showed off fuller lips.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z 'sever all ties' with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

The relationship between the Wests and Carters has been strained for years. But it got worse when Kim visited to the White House to discuss prison reform. And when Kanye was on SNL they blew up.

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Roseanne Barr 'is missed' on set says John Goodman as spinoff The Conners is about to debut

Barr, 65, was fired and the ABC Roseanne revival was canceled when the actress posted a racist tweet against Valerie Jarrett. Now John misses her and says it's weird without the star.

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Yesterday in Styles: 2001: When the Internet Was, Um, Over?

After the 2000 dot-com crash and the Sept. 11 attacks, it seemed as if the era of cocky young Silicon Valley techies minting easy millions was over for good. Ha.

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Ford, an Automaker at a Crossroads, Seeks Cuts and Partners

With its stock at its lowest point since 2009, the company plans to trim its salaried work force and is exploring an alliance with Volkswagen.

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Album: Taking the A Train to the Middle Ages

The Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park is quite a scene: jugglers, jousting knights and New Yorkers thirsting for mead.

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How to Craft A Life You Don’t Need to Escape From

There is a quote from Seth Godin I love to post in the Becoming Minimalist Facebook group. It goes like this:

Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.

The quote is appreciated by most people who see it. But there are always a few (on any quote that I post) who want to disagree, dissent, and argue with the sentiment.

In this particular case, they comment that vacations are fun and traveling is good. Both of which I do not disagree with. The point of the quote is not whether vacations are fun and traveling is good.

The point of the quote is rather than only enjoying our life while on vacation, holiday, or weekend, we should strive to make our lives the ones we want to be living—every day of the week.

Rather than seeing vacation as your annual opportunity to escape life… craft a life you don’t need to escape from.

This is not necessarily easy to do. But it is entirely possible. In fact, for the most part, I have done this with my life. I love my every day. I don’t count the days until the weekend, I enjoy Monday as much as I do Saturday.

Here are nine ways to begin crafting a life you don’t need to escape:

1. Make Relationships a Priority.

The old adage is quite true, “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” Loving relationships bring a joy into our lives that can never be matched by income, title, or career achievements. People matter and are worth the effort. It is important to notice in the adage above that several types of relationships are important to our well-being. One, where we are being loved by another. And a second, where we are pouring out love. Work to have both.

2. Remove Unneeded Possessions from Your Home and Life.

Physical possessions are a burden to us. They require time, energy, money, and always distract us from the things in life that matter most. It is difficult to fully appreciate how much of a burden our possessions have become until we begin to remove them. Contrary to what advertisers shout from the rooftop, more stuff will not make you happy. Quite the opposite is true. The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.

3. Make Your Work Your Job.

Vicki Robin, in the first issue of Simple Money Magazine (which you can download for free) draws a helpful distinction between “work” and “job.” Your job, she would say, is what you do for money to provide shelter, clothing, and food. Your work, on the other hand, is what you do to contribute to others, the causes you are passionate about, and the good you wish to bring into this world. When your work is also your job, you have achieved a sweet spot in life.

4. Or, See Your Job as Part of Your Work.

Of course, #3 above is not always possible for all people. Sometimes, our work does not provide financial compensation and pursuing our passion as a career is not always feasible. Still other times, because of the immediacy of life’s demands, we are required to do the job in front of us for the sake of providing for those who are counting on us. In those cases, there is still opportunity to craft a life you do not need to escape from. But it requires us to rethink the nature of our job by focusing on the good that it brings into the world and recognizing how it aligns with our work in other ways.

5. Guard Your Time.

Not every pursuit in life deserves your energy. It is important for each of us to become more aware of what is truly worth the hours of our one, short, important life. Those who have crafted a life they love have not done so by saying “yes” to every opportunity or invitation in their inbox. They have done so by guarding their time ruthlessly for the things that matter most and by learning to say “no” graciously to the others.

6. Take Care of Yourself.

There is little joy in a selfish life focused entirely on self. What matters at the end of our life is not the house we lived in, the car we drove, or the possessions we purchased. What will matter in the end is how we treated others. Keep selfless living the goal of life. However, an empty cup cannot pour into another. If we are going to live selfless lives (the true measure of success), we must learn that caring for ourselves is the first step in caring for others. Rest, exercise, and pursue healthy habits… we need you to be the best version of yourself.

7. Appreciate Your Season in Life.

Just as seasons of the year come and go, so do seasons of life. We’re kids, in college, young adults, newly married, raising children, empty-nesters, grandparents, caring for aging parents, being cared for ourselves… or any combination of the seasons above. Those who are most satisfied with life are those who appreciate the current season of life they are in and learn to make the most of it. They do not long for the next one or attempt to continue living in the previous one. They accept the reality of changing seasons and embrace each one with grace and resolve.

8. Understand the Reality of Trials in Life.

Every person in life is either in the middle of a trial, has just emerged from one, or is heading toward the next. Trials and storms come and go—sometimes as a result of our own poor decisions and sometimes as the result of living in an imperfect world. Trials often become the very thing we most wish to escape in life—sometimes for good reason. But given the nature of their constant existence, how can we learn to appreciate the life we have in the midst of these trials? First, we embrace the reality of their existence. And second, we look for the good in the midst of them (no matter how hard we need to look).

9. Find Happiness in Your Every Day.

Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something to be discovered and recognized. If you are expecting to find happiness after _____ changes, you will never discover it. The hardest truth to grasp about happiness is also the most promising: It can be experienced each day regardless of your current lot in life. As Thomas Kinkade once said, “True simplicity begins when you learn to enjoy the amazing abundance of what is already yours.”

If you want to craft a life you do not need to escape from, you can do so. It may require you to change your mindset, your pursuits, or where you focus your energy, but it is always worth it.

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