Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans split with husband David Eason because 'she's running out of money'

Eason's costly actions - and inaction when it came to working - marked the tipping point for Evans, according to the source.

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Heidi Klum gets made up for her mystery Halloween costume inside NYC storefront f

On Thursday morning the supermodel sat in front of a glass window in an Amazon store in New York City so the transition from natural beauty to crazy costume could be seen in all its glory.

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Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans splits from husband David Eason

April's shooting led to pair losing temporary custody of daughter, Ensley, two. The reality star also lost custody over her five-year-old son, Kaiser - who she shares with ex Nathan Griffith.

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Heidi Klum gets made up for her mystery Halloween costume inside NYC storefront f

On Thursday morning the supermodel sat in front of a glass window in an Amazon store in New York City so the transition from natural beauty to crazy costume could be seen in all its glory.

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Shay Mitchell hugs 'snuggle buddy' daughter... after slamming critics

She has hit back at critics who blasted her for leaving her newborn at home to party with Drake.

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A Season of Excess

Today is Halloween in America.

It’s a fun day—one I always look forward to.

When I was a kid, I LOVED trick-or-treating with my brother and sister (even in the cold October 31st weather of South Dakota). Nowadays, in Phoenix, we host a party in our driveway on Halloween night for our friends while our kids gather candy from the neighbors. It’s a fun holiday—I do enjoy it.

However, in my mind, Halloween also marks the beginning of the longest season of excess in our country:

I think of it this way:

• Halloween is…
• followed by Thanksgiving…
• followed by Black Friday…
• followed by Cyber Monday…
• followed by Christmas…
• followed by New Year’s Eve.

No wonder everybody in the country decides on January 1st they need to make changes in how they are living. Halloween through New Year’s has just equaled 64 days of excess.

Look at some of the stats:

For Halloween, Americans are expected to spend $8.8 billion on candy, costumes and decorations this year—that’s $86 for every person who plans to celebrate. Including $2.6 billion on candy (for a one-day holiday!) and half a billion dollars on costumes for their pets. And somewhere along the way, inflatable Halloween decorations in our front yard became a thing…

Thanksgiving is famous for three things: family, football, and overeating. Meals are important and so is celebration. Thanksgiving is a special day in our home with good food and meaningful traditions. So please don’t read that I disapprove of the holiday.

But let’s be honest, when the average American consumes 4,500 calories in a single day (almost twice the recommended daily intake), it’s easy to see how the holiday contributes to this season of excess.

Thanksgiving gives way to Black Friday (with some stores choosing to open on Thanksgiving Day). Black Friday gives way to Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. All told, Americans will spend $90B shopping for unneeded items the weekend immediately following a day being grateful for all the things they do have.

And then of course, we have the Christmas season and all the excesses that accompany the holidays celebrated during the month of December.

The calendar is full of scheduled events (work parties, church parties, dance recitals, band performances, family gatherings, and community events). Billfolds are opened wide and often—50% of holiday shoppers either overspend their holiday budget or do not set one at all and 28% of holiday shoppers enter the season still paying off debt from last year’s gift shopping.

One week later, we’ll gather again to celebrate the start of a New Year (or in this year’s case, a new decade). We’ll eat more, drink more, attend more parties, and stay up later than we normally would.

When everything is all said and done, on January 1, we’ll stand on the scale, open our credit card statement, or take one look around the house and realize that change is necessary.

We will resolve to lose weight, get out of debt, organize the house, or overcome an addiction that began in moderation but grew into excess. We’ll know we overdid it the past couple months and resolve to do better going forward.

Seasons of extended excess often lead to the realization that change must occur. And that season of excess starts today… on Halloween.

The upcoming months are a wonderful time of year filled with family, traditions, and memories to be made. We honor our faith, our past, and the communities we live in.

But if you are often swept away by the excesses of the upcoming season, resolve today to not make the same mistakes of the past. You don’t need to wait until January 1st to make that decision.

Set boundaries on your spending. Know your financial limitations and develop your budget now for the entire season. Don’t let November & December ruin your January thru October.

Set boundaries on your celebrations. You do not need to embrace excess to enjoy this season of the year. Halloween can still be enjoyed without an inflatable black cat in your front yard. Thanksgiving can still be enjoyed without a stomachache. Christmas can be appreciated without falling into consumerism. And New Year’s can be enjoyed in moderation.

Set boundaries on your expectations. Too many of us fall into the thinking that the perfect holiday requires us to overextend ourselves. We want everything perfect for our kids (regardless of their age), our friends, and ourselves. And we think that means mountains of decorations, gifts, or sugary foods. But your perfect holiday season doesn’t require your excess. Many times, it simply needs your presence.

I will enjoy myself this evening out in the driveway handing out candy, visiting with my neighbors, and celebrating a simple American tradition.

I can enjoy this holiday (and the next one) without falling into the trap of excess. Most of those excesses are entirely manufactured by those who profit from it anyway.

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Kim Kardashian poses with her four children in honor of US recognition of Armenian Genocide

She is known for using her unprecedented clout and following to place issues she cares about in the ultimate spotlight.

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Easy Totoro Marshmallows Using Store Bought Marshmallows

Did you know you can melt down store bought marshmallows and cut them into custom shapes. Make these super easy Totoro mallows today!

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Linda Hamilton embarked on year-long 'no carbs' diet and fitness regimen for Terminator: Dark Fate

It's been 28 years since she played Connor and Hamilton explained to People Wednesday that she needed to regain 'functional mobility' for the physically demanding action movie.

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Kim Kardashian catches a TARANTULA in a box in skin-crawling video

Kim Kardashian confronted her worst fears on Tuesday, when the 39-year-old trapped a huge tarantula in a clear plastic box inside her Hidden Hills home.

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Meg, Ryan, 57, and John Mellencamp, 68, 'end their engagement' after eight years together

They were together for eight years. But John Mellencamp and Meg Ryan have reportedly ended their engagement, according to US Weekly .

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John Witherspoon, Friday actor and veteran stand-up comedian, dies at 77

'It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today,' Witherspoon's family told Deadline.

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Jim Edmonds insists estranged wife Meghan King 'WILL' have to worry about money after nasty split

They are partway through renovating their huge house complete with a basketball court and bowling alley.

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Meghan King's nanny begs star 'be kind'

After Real Housewives Of Orange County Meghan King's explosive cheating accusations, the family nanny is speaking out.

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Kanye West says it feels like he's been married to Kim Kardashian for '500 years'

Kanye West claimed it feels like he's been married to Kim Kardashian for '500 years' during a special 'Airpool Karaoke' segment on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

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Totoro Cheesecake Recipe: Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake

A super cute fluffy, jiggly Totoro cheesecake: pillowy soft, cotton-y, light-as-air cheesecake with just a hint of sweetness.

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Death of Lady Gaga video model Zombie Boy Rick Genest ruled an accident by officials in Montreal

Coroner Mélissa Gagnon of the Bureau du Coroner said that the 32-year-old's fall from a third-story balcony in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal on August 1, 2018 was not intentional.

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Future's fires back at alleged baby mama and claims she's 'lying' about her income to 'extort money'

After being sued for paternity by Instagram model Eliza Seraphin, rapper Future claimed in court filings that she lied about her income and is only looking to get money from him.

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Ben Affleck pictured at poker table where he 'nearly fell out of his chair'

The actor, 47, was seen at a casino in Commerce at 1AM, where he was allegedly so inebriated he nearly fell out of his chair, sources told TMZ. Ben reportedly won $1500 after just 12 minutes.

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Kim Kardashian posts photo of daughter North in grownup-looking one-shouldered dress

They've had a stark difference in opinion on what's appropriate for their eldest daughter in terms of her appearance.But that didn't stop Kim Kardashian on Monday morning.

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Chrissy Teigen reveals she did research on John Legend when they met

'He was kind of known at the time for either being in the closet or a modelizer,' she told the magazine. 'I used to go on the websites and it was always either how I was his beard.'

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Minimalism Means…

Misconceptions have always swirled around the word minimalism.

When I first began speaking on the topic 10 years ago, I’d ask organizers not to use the word in the title of my presentation.

“Too many misconceptions,” I would say. Use simplicity or decluttering… people have less misconceptions about those phrases and will be more likely to attend.

And, in both of my books (The More of Less and The Minimalist Home), I took time to discuss misconceptions and explain how minimalism isn’t about subtracting joy from life, it’s about adding purpose, meaning, and passion.

But the conversation has turned over the past decade. People are no longer afraid of the word: minimalism. In fact, just the opposite is true.

People are intrigued by the idea and desire more of it in their lives. Just yesterday, I was asked to speak to a Women’s Group in January. “You were the most requested topic by our women,” the email said. The tide has definitely turned.

Minimalism has become more mainstream than I ever imagined.

But with this cultural acceptance of the lifestyle, I am noticing a new misconception emerge. The misconception becoming more and more prevalent these days is this:

Minimalism is to everyone what it is to me.

This week alone, I received three messages containing the misconception. They were worded like this:

• Minimalism means we should choose to waste less of our life stuck at work.
• Minimalism means we should repair, re-use, and buy secondhand as much as possible.
• Minimalism means you should use less words and write shorter posts.

These examples of “Minimalism means…” could be added to the countless others I have heard over the years:

• Minimalism means we should care for the environment and look for ways to live zero waste.
• Minimalism means we shouldn’t save money, but give it all away.
• A true minimalist wouldn’t be on social media.
• Minimalism means you should cut off every relationship that doesn’t serve you.

And the list continues.

Each time, the author makes the same misconception: What minimalism means to me is what it must mean to everyone else.

But this line of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth.

Minimalism is always going to look different from person to person based on any number of important factors: family size, socioeconomics, residence, occupation—just to name a few.

But even more importantly, minimalism is about promoting our values and passions in life. And because each of us have different values and passions, minimalism is never going to look to everyone else as it looks to me. 

There are some minimalists who don’t view minimalism as a means to work less… they embrace minimalism so they can work more.

There are some minimalists who are not interested in buying secondhand items for their life…. they embrace minimalism so they can purchase higher quality items instead.

There are some minimalists who have embraced minimalism not because they want to write less… but because they want to write more.

There are many minimalists who adopt minimalist principles because climate change is of utmost importance to them… but there are also countless minimalists who are not nearly as concerned about the environment as others may be. The cause motivates some, but not all.

When I first embraced minimalism, it was because I desired more time to spend with my kids and there were no other motivations in mind.

There are some minimalists who have decided people are different than things and decluttering relationships is a much different conversation than minimizing possessions. They may have even embraced minimalism as a means to find opportunity to restore broken relationships.

In each and every case, minimalism means something different.

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value by removing everything that distracts us from it.

It is about owning fewer possessions and becoming more intentional with our limited resources.

But what we value most will always determine how it is lived out in our lives. Because what is important to me is different than what is important to you.

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Supernatural actor Jared Padalecki arrested after accused of hitting two bar employees in Austin

Eyewitnesses told TMZ that the San Antonio native hit a Stereotype bartender and manager - both in the face - and headlocked a friend who tried to intervene outside.

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Ben Affleck stumbles out of a Halloween party in LA as he appears to have a sobriety set back

Ben, who wore a white skeleton mask and a black suit, 'seemed to have fallen off the wagon' and 'nearly fell before catching himself on the vehicle,' according to TMZ.

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Kylie Jenner KISSES best friend Stassie as girls reenact Britney Spears and Madonna's famous peck

The 22-year-old billionaire got so into the costume that she leaned into her gal pal and reenacted the popstar's famous kiss.

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How to Make Totoro Soba

Cold soba noodles with a soy-dashi dipping sauce in the shape of the ever lovable Totoro. You know you wanna eat him!

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Meghan King Edmonds' 22-year-old nanny DENIES affair

Carly Wilson, 22, took to Instagram to weigh in on a comment left by a fan on Saturday. '[T]he allegations are completely false,' wrote the family's former live-in nanny.

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Meghan King Edmonds is feeling 'raw' amid divorce from Jim... while he posts about a 'narcissist'

While Meghan, 35, took to Instagram to share a 'so raw' selfie, Jim, 49, logged on to the social media app to share a few words about how he is currently feeling about the demise of his five-year marriage.

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Kanye West 'will no longer perform profane versions of old songs live'

In a Beats 1 interview this week, the 42-year-old rap hunk told Zane Lowe he would record bowdlerized 'George Lucas versions' of his old tracks.

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Meghan King Edmonds' husband Jim files for divorce ONE DAY after their fifth anniversary

As news broke of the split, a smiling Meghan posted a make-up free selfie to social media, captioned 'so raw'.

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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 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 Cognitive Traps Make It Harder to Let Go of Our Stuff | Psychology Today by Austin Perlmutter M.D. Three reasons we cling to things we don’t need, and how to avoid these pitfalls.

Creating the Habit of Not Being Busy | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. Let’s get at the heart of this always-busy habit, and then reverse it.

You Are Not Your Clothes | Medium by Siva Shanmugam. It’s time to accept that you have lost reason when it comes to buying clothes.

What’s an Experience Worth? The Math Is Tricky* | The Wall Street Journal by Kevin McAllister. Increasingly, people are valuing experiences over things. But the hard part is knowing how to compare the two.

*WSJ may require a digital subscription to access.

How to Be Happier Today | Joshua Becker on YouTube.

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Teresa Giudice faces husband Joe in explosive teaser for upcoming interview with Andy Cohen

Joe Giudice is currently in Italy awaiting the final legal decision on whether he will be deported and his wife Teresa is set to visit him along with their four daughters.

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Kim Kardashian reveals Kanye West has banned North, six, from wearing make-up until she's a teen

Kanye West has banned his six-year-old daughter North from wearing make-up and crop tops after becoming a 'born again' Christian. 

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Southern Charm star Shep Rose shares 'regret' over mocking woman collecting cans

Southern Charm star Shep Rose has shared his 'regret' over a social media video this August in which he made fun of a woman collecting cans.

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🔍 Find Local Networking Events Quickly Using These Handy Tools

How to find upcoming free and paid local networking events nearby.

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Local social networking events are great for:

• learning of new job opportunities and sharing some with others
• practicing your elevator pitch and learning from others'
• handing out business cards and receiving others (you know that job seekers need business cards, right?)

And more.

Plus, you get these benefits even if the event isn't industry-related, or even if it's not technically called a “networking event” at all.

Here are websites that you can use to find local job fairs, networking groups, industry events or any other kind of event that can help your job search.

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20 Websites For Finding A Local Networking Event Near You

1. Google

You can often find local networking groups and events by simply googling:

• “[where you live] business networking”
• “[where you live] networking events”
• “[where you live] social network”
• “networking events near me”

Or trying the same on another search engine.

In fact, try at least one other search engine such as Bing or Duck Duck Go (the best search engine you've never heard of).

2. Facebook

Go to the events page to see if you've been invited to an upcoming event. Use the Search box to look for events directly. Ask your friends, or even ask other people by posting a question on the Wall of a relevant Fan page.

3. Twitter

Use Twitter Advanced Search. Take advantage of the (albeit not great) “Near this place” filtering by area. You can also try searching by hashtag, since many events now have a dedicated one. Even better, search on the word “event” with a hashtag for the place name e.g. #NewYork or #Jerusalem.

4. Craigslist

Choose the location you want to search in the right-hand column and then use the search box located in the left-hand column.

5. Yelp

In the right-hand search box, type in the location where you're hoping to find events. In the left-hand search box, type what kind of event (e.g. job fair) you're looking for, or just leave blank to see what comes up.

6. Eventbrite

The homepage will suggest local events if it can tell where you are (it thinks I'm in San Francisco but this is probably just by default). Your best bet, especially if you don't want to create an account, is to click on the Find Events tab and search there.

7. Meetup

Once you sign up and tell Meetup where you are, the Find page will suggest Groups or Meetups (events) near you, or you can manually search for events that interest you anywhere else.

8. LinkedIn

LinkedIn launched its new Events recently, and its functionality is very basic initially. I'm surprised they took so long to add this ability to the site.

The organizer of a LinkedIn Event plays the role of the event’s host. As an organizer, you are responsible for setting the agenda for the event, deciding logistics, inviting attendees, and updating the event group. You can organize events based on your audience, or the event’s content.

But while it's easy to create an event, it's not easy to invite large numbers of people right now, and it's also not easy to find events unless you were invited.

Stay tuned, because they'll definitely add features soon.

9. Sofi

SoFi is a new kind of finance company taking a radical approach to lending and wealth management, and their events are “happy hours, educational events and member dinners happening in your neighborhood.” (USA-only)

10. Eventful

Type [your city] in the Location box and [event] in the next search box. You can use the Advanced Search to refine dates or search on venues, which is handy if you live e.g. near a convention center.

11. EventZilla

EventZilla creates products for managing events, and their site also has a list of upcoming events run by their customers.

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Personal Networking Expert Michael Goldberg at TEDxMillRiver

What's the difference between serendipitous networking vs strategic networking? Some great stories and more…

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12. 4Networking

The Find a Business Networking Meeting page lists what's coming up. Very UK-oriented.

13. Eventil

Events for Tech People. Find talent at technical events anywhere in the world.

14. PaperCrowd

Find Research and Academic Conferences.

15. Colloq

Discover Upcoming Events. Find and attend events or discover the media coverage of past events.

16. Network Nite

Simply select your city, choose the event you wish to attend and purchase your tickets online. Any questions, concerns or advice can be called upon anytime simply by e-mailing Info@NetworkNite.com

17. Up Social Network

Texas only, mainly near Houston. Click on Events in the navigation menu to see upcoming events.

18. Lean In Circles

A Circle can be a monthly roundtable at your home, a brown-bag lunch series at work, or even a virtual meet-up with people from around the world. The important thing is that you get together regularly—and that everyone participates. Your Circle can also join up with other Circles and create a Chapter that hosts events and supports networking.

19. Simply Networking

Click on the Event Types or Future Events tab to see upcoming business networking events around the UK.

20. Find Networking Events

UK-only. Search events by clicking the Events by Region, Events by Town/City, or Events for Women tab.

Question of the article

What's your favorite website for looking up business or job networking events? Tell us in the comments.

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Shaquille O'Neal's sister Ayesha Harrison-Jex has died at 40 following cancer battle

The former Los Angeles Laker, 47, did not appear in his regular slot on TNT's Inside the NBA Thursday amid the family tragedy, as he remained with relatives in Orlando, Florida.

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Quick and Easy Ginger Beef and Onion Stir Fry

This super easy 7 ingredient ginger beef stir fry is the answer to what’s for dinner tonight

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Jennifer Garner won't allow daughter Violet, 13, to join Instagram

The actress, 41, revealed she won't allow her daughter to officially join the app because she doesn't believe it's a particularly healthy place for girls her age.

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Laura Prepon of Orange Is The New Black is pregnant with her second child

'We are so excited to announce that our family is growing. Life is beautiful! #knockedup,' the 39-year-old actress captioned a photo. She was with her daughter Ella, aged two.

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Kanye West previews new album and film Jesus Is King at The Forum in Los Angeles

With just two days left until his new album and film Jesus Is King, are released, Kanye West held a listening and viewing party at The Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

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Kevin Hart is seen for FIRST TIME since devastating car crash as he enjoys LA night out with Jay-Z

The 40-year-old comedian was seen enjoying a night out with Jay-Z and other powerplayers in the sports and hip-hop world at high-end restaurant Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio on Monday night.

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Too Busy Not to Minimize

Excess possessions rob us of time, money, energy, and focus. As the old proverb goes, “Those who buy want they do not need steal from themselves.”

Additionally, excess possessions add stress, worry, and burden. As Randy Alcorn writes, “Every increased possession adds increased anxiety onto our lives.”

Our lives have become busy, hurried, rushed, and stressed because we own too much stuff! Consider this: Never in human history have individuals owned as much stuff as they do today.

There is freedom in owning less—if only we could catch our breath long enough to take hold of it.

Some of us have become so busy pursuing, accumulating, and caring for our things, we can’t even find the time to remove those that are longer needed. How long has your basement been filled with boxes? How long have the shelves in your garage needed sorting? Or the clothes in your closet needed to be gone through?

On one hand, I can see it. Minimizing possessions takes work (especially if you have a lot to begin with). It takes effort and energy and an investment of time. And if both parents are working jobs to make ends meet, finding extra time to own less can be tough.

It can be hard enough to minimize just one room of a house—much less an entire home.

On the other hand, it is essential we find the time to reclaim our lives.

Consider these three truths:

1. Any time invested minimizing your possessions is never wasted.

Not only is it not wasted time, it is time multiplied back to you. There’s an old quote from Abraham Lincoln that goes like this, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”

When we invest minutes removing unnecessary possessions from our homes, we receive an hour on the backend of less cleaning and tidying and organizing and maintaining.

And the sooner we get started, the better. The sooner we free up our lives to live the one we want, the longer we get to live it!

2. Don’t waste the rest of your life decluttering.

Sure, you can commit 5 or 10 minutes/day to your minimalism journey. But as Zoë Kim says, “Do you really want to spend the rest of your life decluttering?”

The better investment is to set aside intentional time, as soon as possible, to remove as many possessions as you can, as early as you can, so you can begin enjoying the benefits of owning less as quickly as possible.

Here are 7 specific ways to create the time you need.

3. Your life is too valuable to waste caring for things you don’t need.

Joy, happiness, and fulfillment are found in the invisible things of life: love, hope, peace, and relationships. They are not on sale at your local department store. Stop looking for them there. People who live their lives in pursuit of possessions are never content.

Our lives are too important. Don’t sacrifice your important role in this world by settling for possessions that can be purchased with a card of plastic.

If you’re feeling rushed and stressed and overly-busy, creating the time to minimize your possessions is your first step in the right direction.

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Selena Gomez means business in plunging black suit with pearl choker necklace

The songstress, 27, exuded confidence while working a plunging black suit with strappy heels as she headed to Burbank Studios. Selena definitely looked like she meant business.

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Bebe Rexha WINS $5,200 gambling in Las Vegas

After winning big the star - whose song You Can't Stop The Girl from Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil is a hit - was more than happy to treat her pals to a no-expense spared meal.

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Miguel Cervantes returns to Hamilton role in Chicago... 10 days after death of daughter Adelaide

The grieving 42-year-old even managed a smile while in costume as Alexander Hamilton backstage at the CIBC Theatre

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14 Best Weeknight Pastas to Make for Dinner That Aren’t Carbonara

Everyday should be Pasta Tuesday and with these 14 recipes for the best weeknight pastas, it can be!

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Jennifer Aniston's ex Justin Theroux says he is 'proud' of her for joining Instagram

This week, the 48-year-old actor - who will next appear in Lady And The Tramp - told Extra that he is 'proud' of her for joining social media after 30 years of fame.

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Justin Bieber calls wife Hailey his 'favorite human ever' in behind-the-scenes wedding shot

Justin and Hailey Bieber are sharing the love, with the 25-year-old pop star giving fans an insight into his deep affections for the 22-year-old model in a Tuesday Instagram post.

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Danica Patrick praises Aaron Rodgers for his perfect passer rating

The 37-year-old athlete wrote that Aaron is also a 'great human' off the field as she celebrated his outstanding accolades as the team's first quarterback to receive the coveted score.

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Nicki Minaj is married to convicted sex offender Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty

The Grammy-nominated artist, 36, took to Instagram on Monday with a clip that revealed she and the 41-year-old Petty, a registered sex offender, had tied the knot.

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Kim Kardashian throws up in a toilet after getting drunk as sister Khoe holds her hair back

The caption of her Instagram post could not have been sweeter with the 35-year-old Good American designer calling her older sibling courageous. But then came that video.

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Kim Kardashian is 39! Kris Jenner is the first to wish the beauty a happy birthday

In Kardashian/Jenner tradition, the family took to social media to wish the KKW Beauty mogul a very happy birthday. Momager Kris Jenner was the first

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Kim Kardashian insists she's done having children

She's welcomed four children in just five years.

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Natalie Portman defends Marvel films amid criticism Francis Ford Coppola criticism

Natalie Portman, who will star in the upcoming Thor: Love And Thunder, defended Marvel movies after legendary director Francis Ford Coppola called them 'despicable' this week.

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Grown Up Buttered Noodles: Garlicky Brown Butter Parmesan Noodles

When you’re craving a bowl of childhood comfort with just a hint of adulting, make yourself a bowl of these garlicky brown butter parm noodles

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Overcoming Overconsumption

Overcoming consumerism is an essential step in living a simplified life.

Even more, it is an important step in living a focused, intentional life—one that is lived to our greatest potential.

So how we can accomplish that in our lives? How do we overcome overconsumption?

I put together this short video with a few ideas:

I have recorded an entire series of videos about minimalism. To watch more, subscribe to Becoming Minimalist on YouTube.

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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro 'will not be hit with kidnapping charge'

Ronnie Oritz-Magro's kidnapping charge from October 4, has been dropped as authorities concluded that his actions didn't meet the criteria for kidnapping. He still faces domestic violence charges

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8 Spoopy Cute Totoro Foods to Make this Halloween

Dress up your food like Totoro, that super cute and spoopy Japanese anime cult classic magical cat. Totoro bagels, buns, pancakes, and more!

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Louise Redknapp 'enjoyed nights out with former footballer John Hall'

The singer, 44, is said to have even of kissed the model, 37, who she met after he auditioned to play her loved in the music video Stretch, during an evening with friends at Soho House.

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Fetty Wap charged with misdemeanor battery as surveillance video captures him punching

The story just got a little more complicated for Fetty Wap, who was arrested on September 1st of this year after he was accused of attacking a valet at The Mirage Hotel and Casino.

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Mike Posner concludes SIX-MONTH cross-country walk from Asbury Park to Los Angeles

Cooler Than Me singer Mike Posner has arrived in Venice Beach, completing a six-month walk across the country.

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Christina Hendricks loads removal van after shock split from husband

The Mad Men star, 44, was pictured looking downcast outside her LA home on Friday wearing a 'Welcome to the Badlands' T-shirt, black jeans and Birkenstocks.

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Jenelle Evans' ex-fiance Nathan Griffith 'arrested for a DUI' in North Carolina

The 32-year-old reality TV star was taken in by police after he was driving while impaired outside a grocery store in Cary, North Carolina on Thursday, according to Radar Online.

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The Best Way to Cook Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi: Gnocchi Carbonara Recipe

Crispy store bought cauliflower gnocchi in a dreamy carbonara sauce – perfect for carb(onara) loading this fall

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PICTURED: Belcourt Of Newport castle where Jennifer Lawrence is rumored to be tying the knot

She is rumored to be marrying art gallery owner Cooke Maroney on Saturday. The 29-year-old and her 34-year-old bridegroom have reportedly invited 150 people.

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Christina Hendricks and husband Geoffrey Arend announce split after 12 years

Taking to Instagram, the Mad Men star and her husband both shared an identical post confirming they had gone their separate ways.

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Gina Rodriguez uses N-word during sketch in unearthed video amid scandal over THAT Fugees clip

Gina used the word during a scene with two Black actors which was filmed seven years ago and unearthed just days after she sang the word on Instagram, causing backlash online.

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves

A good story can entertain, motivate, and teach valuable lessons.

That is why it is important we pay attention to the stories we tell ourselves.

Stories can change how we see the world. But they can also impact how we see ourselves—especially if we tell ourselves the same ones over and over again.

I had a rule when my kids were young. Under no circumstances would they wear clothing that told an unflattering story.

You know the type. Most of the time, designers created them to be funny. They use brightly colored fonts on a t-shirt with sayings like: “Here comes trouble.” “Wild Child.” Or “Just a kid that loves to watch YouTube.”

And I suppose they are kinda funny to the adults in the room. I just didn’t want my kids wearing them. The last thing I wanted every time my child walked into a room was everybody greeting him/her by saying, “Oh, here comes trouble!” Or “Here’s Wild Child!”

If every time my child walked into a room they were referred to as “trouble,” it wouldn’t take long before they began to believe that story and act on it.

The stories we tell ourselves matter. And the stories we allow others to tell us about ourselves matter as well.

Too often, as adults we miss this fact. Or we get so used to the same stories over and over again, we forget that we get to write our own.

Somewhere along the way we adopted the story as truth. So we believe certain things to be true about ourselves:

• I can’t declutter my home, I’m just a messy person.
• I can’t get in shape, it’s not my thing.
• I can’t be brave, I’m a worrier.
• I can’t quit smoking, I’ve tried.
• I can’t be stable, my entire family is dysfunctional.
• I can’t achieve that lifelong goal, I’m just not wired that way.

In almost every one of the circumstances above, it’s not you that can’t achieve the change you want to see in life… it’s the story you are telling yourself that is keeping you from achieving that goal.

And you can change the story you tell yourself any time you want!

You don’t have to be a messy person.
You don’t have to be unhealthy.
You don’t have to be a worrier.
And on and on and on.

Those old stories don’t have to define you. Start telling yourself a new one!

You accomplish this in two ways: 1) The words that you use and 2) The actions you take.

I am a fan of positive self-talk. But I’m wise enough to know that you don’t just speak change into existence. Change takes work, effort, and discipline. But the first step is to change how you talk to yourself. That is why positive self-talk is so valuable.

Every positive change begins with these four words: “I can do this.”

So start there.

If you are a person who struggles with eating healthy and have always believed you cannot change, start each morning with one simple phrase, “I can do this.” Look yourself in the mirror and say it aloud, “I can do this. I can change my diet. I can be a healthier eater.”

And then follow it up with action.

How? By choosing to only eat fruits and vegetables every meal for the rest of your life? Probably not. But your first step in the right direction doesn’t need to be a large one. Change one meal. Go one day without sugar. Or change your order at the restaurant.

When you go to bed, remind yourself, “I did it. I ate healthier today. I feel better about myself. I can do it again tomorrow. I can become a healthier person.”

Almost certainly there will be progress and setbacks. When the setbacks happen, don’t fall back into the same old story of “See, I knew I couldn’t do it.” Tell yourself a new story, “I can’t believe I took a step backward! I was doing so well. I will start again tomorrow. I can do it.”

The stories we tell ourselves matter. Choose positive ones that foster the life you want to live and the person you want to become.

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Country radio host Bob Kingsley dies at the age of 80

This news comes just one week after the National Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster revealed he was battling bladder cancer and getting treatment.

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Scarlett Johansson dishes for the first time on Colin Jost's marriage proposal: 'He killed it'

Johansson became engaged to Saturday Night Live staple Colin Jost five months ago. And while stopping by DeGeneres ' show on Thursday, the blonde beauty talked about his proposal.

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Helen Hunt, 56, hospitalized after SUV is KNOCKED ONTO SIDE in frightening Los Angeles crash

Helen Hunt was riding in the back of a black SUV when a frightening crash turned the vehicle onto its side this Tuesday in Los Angeles.

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Stranger Things season three becomes Netflix's most watched series EVER

Season 3 was viewed by more than 60 million member households in its first month, Netflix's quarterly earning report revealed Wednesday.

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Teresa Giudice denies cheating on Joe as a 'cleverly edited' RHONJ trailer

It seemed as if Teresa Giudice had admitted to cheating on her husband of 20 years, Joe Giudice when the new trailer for season 10 of the RHONJ on Wednesday.

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Teresa Giudice doesn't know if she loves husband, admits to cheating

Giudice has finally admitted that she cheated on her husband. In a new teaser for season 10 of the Real Housewives Of New Jersey, the mother-of-four says she has 'hooked up with' another man.

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Kim Kardashian made sure she had a plan just in case Psalm was born while she was at the Met Gala

When the date of the annual fashion bonanza came close to her surrogate's expected due date, the reality star arranged for sister Khloe to stand by just in case anything happened.

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Gina Rodriguez releases SECOND apology after dropping the N-word while singing Fugees song

After being criticized for her initial apology, the Jane The Virgin star took to her Instagram feed to share a text post that explained how 'thoughtless' she had been.

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Jameela Jamil and Sara Sampaio engage in a Twitter feud over modeling and body positivity

The Good Place star Jameela Jamil sent out a seemingly innocuous tweet about a runway show that sparked a war of words with model Sara Sampaio.

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Jennifer Aniston BREAKS the internet as she joins Instagram and shares Friends reunion picture

It's the photo Friends fans have waited for years to see - the entire cast, reunited.

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Jennifer Aniston is following ex Justin Theroux on Instagram

Jennifer Aniston, who has garnered 173,000 plus followers in two hours since creating her profile, has already pushed the follow button for her famous friends including her ex.

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Miley Cyrus called out for using same Instagram filter on wedding day photo and two others

Miley Cyrus apparently has a go-to Instagram filter for all of her romantic relationships, as discovered by an eagle-eyed fan.

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What to Order at Au Pied de Cochon, Montreal

Just what is duck in a can, anyway?

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Zoe Kravitz is cast as Catwoman in The Batman opposite Robert Pattinson

The beauty - who stars in Big Little Lies - was announced as the new bad girl of Gotham by Variety on Monday. In the past, a variety of actresses have taken on the role including Halle Berry.

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Meghan King Edmonds shrieks as a goat attempts to grab milk bottle

In the video, the reality star, 35, smiles from ear to ear as she holds her daughter Aspen, two, and son Hart, one, while posing beside the livestock. She posted it Sunday.

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Shahs Of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi and estranged husband are 'caught kissing'

On Monday new photos have surfaced of the two at their daughter Alara's first birthday party which took place last week. And they seemed very happy together as they kissed.

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Kylie Jenner appears forlorn as ex-beau Travis Scott has visitation with their daughter Stormi

The 22-year-old makeup mogul looked especially sad during a post where she was taking off her makeup with the help of her skincare line.

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To Change Your Financial Circumstances, Choose Focus

In his New York Times bestselling book, The One Thing, Gary Keller argues for a simple truth: “When you want the absolute best chance to succeed at anything you want, your approach should always be the same. Go small.”

He supports his thesis throughout the book by using research, examples, and personal experience. “Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus,” he reiterates.

This advice is not new or unique. In fact, the truth has been espoused and modeled by some of the most successful men and women throughout history:

• “Be like a stamp—stick to one thing until you get there.” —Josh Billings
• “It is those who concentrate on but one thing at a time who advance in this world.” —Og Mandino
• “You must be single-minded. Drive for the one thing on which you have decided.” —General George S. Patton
• “Success demands singleness of purpose.” —Vince Lombardi

Those who are most successful in their life endeavors are those who identify, define, and pursue their next most important step without being distracted from it.

I find his advice compelling in any area of life, but especially in our approach to personal finance and making the changes we desire.

Many of us feel the stress of our circumstances and sense that the clock is ticking on our life. We want to budget better, pay off our credit card debt, save for retirement, fund our child’s college, pay off the mortgage, invest in real estate… and we want to do it all right now, today.

The options paralyze us. Or maybe better put, the immensity of what “we should be doing with our money” paralyzes us. And so, too often, we throw up our hands in disgust, deciding that doing nothing is better than failing at everything.

We understand the importance of healthy, life-giving financial habits. We’ve seen their positive influence on the lives of others and we envy the life they live. We desire it to be true of ourselves, but the road looks too long from our Point A to their Point B. So we give up the pursuit before we even start.

I want to offer a new approach for you today. Go small. Choose focus.

Your One Thing

Rather than trying to do everything at once or before the end of next weekend, choose just one step to pursue today and pursue it with blinders on, refusing to be distracted by “everything else you should be doing better in your financial life.”

You don’t have to start with a big step and you don’t have to have everything figured out before you start. Remember, one small step down the right path is all you need to start heading in the right direction.

This truth applies to every positive life change we desire to embrace with our lives. The journey anywhere almost always starts with one small step. As I look back over the past years of my life, I see this theme recurring over and over again:

• The journey of removing most of our worldly possessions began by simply removing the clutter from our cars.
• The accomplishment of running my first marathon started by waking up one day and running one mile.
• The journey of establishing a blog and inspiring others began with one simple post.
• When my wife wanted to learn how to sew, she began by attending just one sewing class at a local church with a few of her friends.
• When my son wanted to make the high school volleyball team, he went out in the driveway with my wife and first learned how to bump.

Some of the most significant achievements in your life can be traced back to one small step in the right direction.

Today I encourage you to choose just one financial goal you intend to pursue. Make it your One Thing—the single most important first step that you intend to take for you and your family.

A next, best step is going to look different from one person to another and one family to another. As well it should—we come from different backgrounds, different starting points, different income levels, and different family/living situations. But the importance of choosing just one step applies to each of us.

One Step at a Time

What is the next best step for you to pursue?

In all my years of discussing financial well-being with others, I have never seen an approach to financial intentionality work better than Dave Ramsey’s seven steps to financial freedom. For that reason, let’s consider these steps to help determine your best, next one. They come from his book The Total Money Makeover.

Step 1: Save $1,000 for your starter emergency fund.

Step 2: Pay off all debt except the house mortgage using the debt snowball (paying off accounts starting with those that have the smallest balances first).

Step 3: Save three to six months’ worth of expenses in a fully funded emergency fund.

Step 4: Invest 15% of your household income in retirement.

Step 5: Save for your children’s college fund.

Step 6: Pay off your home.

Step 7: Build wealth and give.

I encourage you to identify where you are on the list above. What step do you need to complete next? Save $1,000? Pay off debt? Start saving for retirement? Maybe it’s pay off your mortgage or become more generous?

Resolve to complete just the next one thing in your financial journey. Don’t get sidetracked trying to do everything at once.

It is important to note that each of those steps above can be broken into smaller parts. We begin saving $1,000 by saving $100, then $200. We pay off our debts one credit card or loan at a time, starting with the smallest one. We begin saving three to six months’ worth of expenses by reaching one month, then two.

See what I mean? Even the next financial step for you can be broken into smaller steps.

My heart for you is to help you become more intentional with your finances and discover greater peace because of it. Remember Gary Keller’s words: “If you want the absolute best chance to succeed at anything you want, your approach should always be the same. Go small.”

Pick one small financial goal and pursue with all your energy and focus. You can do it.

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Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes says daughter Adelaide has tragically died at three

The family 'would like to extend their deepest, heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out with words of support and prayer and will continue to feel all the love as they go through this difficult time.'

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Robert Downey Jr. talks to the animals as famed character Dr. Dolittle in new trailer

Set in Victorian England, the film promises to be a magical mystery tour as Dolittle and his team of animal pals embark on a mission to find a cure when young Queen Victoria falls sick.

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Travis Scott fell on stage and hurt his knee during electric performance at Rolling Loud in New York

The 28-year-old rapper jumped up and landed wrong on his knee in the middle of performing Butterfly Effect at Citi Field in Queens.

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DMX checks back into rehab and cancels shows 'as he puts family and sobriety first'

He's battled drug addiction since he was a teen, when he was given a cannabis cigarette that was laced with cocaine. Now 48, and on supervised release from jail, DMX has no room for relapses.

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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro told Jen Harley 'he was going to kill her' during brutal fight

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro told Jen Harley 'he was going to kill her,' according to the LAPD emergency protective order against him.

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Joe Giudice surfaces in first snap since going to jail as he leaves ICE custody to fly to Italy

The dashing 47-year-old looked fit and trim as he emerged from ICE custody on Friday and boarded a flight to Rome ahead of a final decision on whether he should be deported to his native Italy.

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JWoww gets Instagram apology from toyboy Zack Carpinello: 'I made mistakes that I cannot take back'

'I made mistakes that I cannot take back, which I take full responsibility for,' the 24-year-old wrestler wrote on Instagram this Saturday.

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15 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Snap Pea Stir Fry

A sweet and spicy shrimp stirfry that comes together in less time than it takes to get delivery

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Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us.

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.

For that reason, I hope you will make an effort this weekend to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some of these hand-picked articles to encourage more simplicity in your life.

How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of You | Harvard Business Review by Michael Gervais. If you want to be your best and perform at a high level, fear of people’s opinions may be holding you back.

Buying Less is Better Than Buying ‘Green’—for the Planet and your Happiness | Phys.org by University of Arizona. Reduced consumption has effects on increased well-being and decreased psychological distress, but we don’t see that with green consumption.

Decluttering Tips to Help With Anxiety Relief | Yahoo! by Tatiana Garcia. Owning less and being more intentional with your purchases can lead to more calm and fulfillment — here’s how.

4 Bad Reasons to Keep Clothes You Don’t Wear | The Washington Post by Nicole Anzia. Fall is the optimal time to clean out your closet.

10 Reasons We Love Our Smaller Home | Joshua Becker on YouTube

Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Kids | Joshua Becker on YouTube

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Joe Giudice calls Teresa before heading to Italy while he awaits a decision in deportation appeal

The 47-year-old ex-con is headed to Rome on a flight Friday evening, according to an insider who spoke to TMZ. Last month Giudice requested a judge to be released from ICE custody.

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Ryan Phillippe settles with his ex Elsie Hewitt in $1 million assault case days before court date

The actor, 45, reportedly filed papers to the court revealing his settlement, stopping the proceedings ,it was revealed on Friday. This means ex-wife Reese Witherspoon won't have to testify.

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Liam Hemsworth passionately kisses new Australian girlfriend Maddison Brown during romantic date

Liam Hemworth looked anything but lovelorn over ex Miley Cyrus as the actor showed off his new romance with actress Maddison Brown. Their chemistry was more than clear.

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Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning join forces to visit students during International Day of the Girl

The leading actresses of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil spoke to ten female students from the Mulberry School for Girls to inspire them on today's International Day of the Girl.

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Liam Hemsworth's new girlfriend Maddison Brown looks a lot like his ex Miley Cyrus

The 22-year-old blonde started her career as a model at age 16 when she moved form her native Australia to New York City. Now the siren plays Kirby Anders on the Dynasty reboot.

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🤔 175 Useful Questions To Ask Recruiters At Job Interviews

Pick and choose from this list of questions to bring to a job interview and learn if the job is right for you.

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If an HR manager or recruiter ever asks ‘do you have any questions for me?' after a job interview, you need to be ready.

Asking questions in a job interview is a sign of confidence and shows real interest in the employer and their open role.

Can you bring a list of questions to an interview?

Absolutely!

Preparing a list of questions will impress recruiters even more than if you ask off the top of your head, in showing that you're organized, professional and simply cared enough to do your homework in advance.

That said, skip any prepared questions that were answered earlier in the interview.

TIP: Although the list keeps saying ‘company, company, company', the questions are relevant if you're applying for a position at any kind of entity, and it makes no difference whether you ask them in an onsite interview or an interview done over the phone, email or via video chat.

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What Are Good Questions to Ask a Potential Employer?

Ask any question that will help you decide whether to join an organization.

The best questions to ask in a job interview will show off some of your soft skills, especially if you relate to points mentioned earlier in the interview.

Aim in particular to ask questions whose answers you couldn't find on your own, such as while doing pre-interview company research (although it's ok to ask related questions to publicly available information).

It's also a good idea to ask questions covering wide-ranging aspects of being a company employee, which is why I've divided the questions as follows:

Questions 1-71 are about the job itself

Questions 72-111 are about the company

Questions 112-131 are about the boss

Questions 132-162 are about the team

Questions 163-175 are about feedback and next steps

1. Why has this job opened up?
2. Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?
3. How long has this position existed?
4. How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?
5. What tools are available to perform the role’s responsibilities?
6. What would you consider to be the most important aspects of this job?
7. Can you tell me about the competencies necessary to perform this job?
8. What types of skills do you NOT already have on board that you're looking to fill with a new hire?
9. What improvements or changes do you hope the new candidate will bring to this position?
10. What do you think are the most enjoyable or gratifying aspects for someone in this role?
11. What would you say are the top personality traits someone needs to do this job well?
12. What happened to the last person who held this job?
13. Would you want me to do anything different from the previous person(s) in the position?
14. What were the major strengths and weaknesses of the last person who held this job?
15. May I talk with the last person who held this position?
16. How many people have held this position in the last two years?
17. How many people will you be interviewing for this position?
18. How would you describe the ideal candidate?
19. Thinking back to the person who you've seen do this job best, what made their performance so outstanding?
20. How would you define “success” for this position?
21. What particular aspects about my background and experience interest you?
22. What makes you think I will be successful in this job? Does anything cause you concern about my candidacy?
23. How can I most quickly become a strong contributor within the organization?
24. Are there any useful kinds of experience that I could try to get that may help my progress?
25. Will the work be similar most days, or will there be some variety from day to day?
26. What kind of authority does this position have?
27. Would I manage any employees?
28. What sort of budget would I have for running the team?
29. While I know this is an entry level position, would I have the chance to participate in strategy or client-oriented meetings?
30. Will I have exposure to clients? If so, how much?
31. How much opportunity will I have for decision-making in my first assignment?
32. What decisions can be made immediately without having to ask permission or get approval (from a higher level, or a committee)?
33. How does upper management view the role and importance of this department and this position?
34. How important does upper management consider the function of this department/position?
35. If I'm offered the job, how soon would you like me to start?
36. If I'm offered the job, how should I best prepare before I start?
37. Does the position have a probationary/trial period? If so, how long is it?
38. If I were to start tomorrow, what would be the top priority on my to-do list?
39. What are the most immediate challenges of the position that need to be addressed in the first three months?
40. Can you give me a 6-12 month outlook on this position and where you see it going?
41. How does this position fit into the company’s long-term plans?
42. What kind of induction or training will I complete when I begin the job?
43. Will I be given an employee handbook?
44. What are typical work hours? Is overtime expected?
45. Do employees normally work overtime? What is expected on that front?
46. How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?
47. What’s the salary range?
48. Do you provide any non-financial assistance, e.g. time off for studies?
49. What benefits, bonuses or perks come with the job?
50. After the initial minimum salary, are increases standard for all associates or is there an “award” system? If there is such a system, on what basis is the “award” made and by whom?
51. Are salaries tied to the cost of living index?
52. Are salary adjustments geared to the cost of living or job performance?
53. How do you envision this position supporting you?
54. How will you judge my success? What will have happened six months from now that will demonstrate that I have met your expectations?
55. What are the performance expectations of this position over the first 12 months?
56. What are the avenues for promotion?
57. How does one advance in the company?
58. What are the prospects for growth and advancement?
59. What are the opportunities for progression and increased responsibility within the organization?
60. What are the career paths in this department?
61. Where have successful employees previously in this position progressed to within the company?
62. Are there any changes coming that will affect the department or role?
63. Is relocation a possibility?
64. What is your organization's policy on relocation/transfers to other cities?
65. How often can I expect to relocate during the initial years of employment with your organization?
66. How much travel is expected?
67. What is the most challenging thing to get used to in this position?
68. What are the hazards of the job?
69. Do you have health and safety meetings?
70. Is there safety equipment I'll be expected to wear? Will I receive training in how to use it? When?
71. What sort of equipment would I be supplied with? Would I get my own desk?
72. Tell me some of the reasons people like working here.
73. What do you see ahead for the company in the next five years?
74. Who do you consider your customers to be?
75. What is your company’s market or target demographic?
76. What makes your company better than your competitors?
77. In what ways is a career with your company better than one with your competitors?
78. What are the areas where your competitors are better than your company?
79. What is the biggest challenge facing the company today?
80. What new product lines/services have been announced recently?
81. How does the company attract sales or develop client relationships?
82. From your perspective, what are the strengths and weaknesses of this company?
83. What are the company's strengths and weaknesses compared to its competition?
84. What do you consider to be your firm's most important assets?
85. What are the long- and short-term goals of the company?
86. What are a few things that really drive results for the company?
87. Does the company have a dress code? Is this for everyone or only certain departments?
88. How do current employees feel about their jobs and the company?
89. Why do you think people leave this company?
90. How financially sound is this company?
91. What particular computer equipment and software do you use?
92. What is the company policy on Internet use?
93. What’s your stance on employee involvement in social media?
94. Could you describe your company's management style and the type of employee who fits well with it?
95. Can you tell me about company culture?
96. What would you say is the most important aspect of your company culture?
97. Are there any company-sponsored social events such as a company softball or golf league in place?
98. What do employees do in their spare time?
99. What are the opportunities for training and career advancement?
100. How much paid training do you provide to each employee per year? What kind of training is it? Can employees choose or recommend the training they take?
101. How do you ensure that the salary of long-term employees stays competitive, especially in a hot job market?
102. What is your policy concerning raises? How regularly do you give raises? Do you consider a yearly increase in salary equal to the local inflation rate to be a raise?
103. Do you provide share options, profit sharing, retirement savings contributions, or pension? If so, what are the details of the plan(s)?
104. What medical benefits do you provide? Do you cover dental work or eyeglasses? Do you cover health preventative measures such as exercise programs, vitamins, or preventative medical exams?
105. Does your company encourage further education?
106. How does your company's tuition reimbursement program work (if there is one)?
107. What is company policy regarding working from home?
108. Have you cut your staff in the last three years?
109. Is your company environmentally conscious? In what ways?
110. What kind of partnerships does your organization have with others in the community?
111. I’m anxious to get active in the local [industry name] community. Is this something that you encourage?
112. Do you like working here?
113. Can you please tell me how your career has developed at this organization? Would someone entering the firm today have similar opportunities?
114. What tangible and intangible qualities attracted you to the company?
115. What excites you about coming into work?
116. What do you appreciate the most about your company/organization?
117. If you could change one thing about this company, what would you change?
118. Who does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him/her?
119. Is my boss's performance evaluated on how well he/she develops his/her subordinates? On the success of the department?
120. Who are the key decision makers that I would need to get along with, and how would you describe each of them?
121. Who will be making the hiring decision?
122. How often will my immediate supervisor meet with me one on one?
123. How would you describe your management style?
124. How do you feel about creativity and individuality?
125. Can you explain how you let someone take a project and run with it?
126. Do most associates achieve their billable hour target? Do most associates exceed that target?
127. What are the various ways employees communicate with one another to carry out their work?
128. How and by whom will my performance be reviewed? Are there specific criteria upon which I would be evaluated?
129. And how frequently is formal and informal review given to new employees?
130. Does the company have an internal appeal process involving disciplinary action?
131. How do you deal with poorly performing employees?
132. How many people work in this office/department?
133. With whom will I be working most closely?
134. Can you tell me about the key people I would be working with on a daily basis?
135. Is there anything I should know about a co-worker in particular?
136. Is it possible for me to meet the people I would be working with?
137. How is the department (that I would be joining) viewed by the rest of the organization?
138. What are the long- and short-term goals of the department?
139. What have been the department's successes in the last couple of years?
140. What are your department's major projects in the coming year?
141. How does the department / team I will be joining relate to the overall organization? How does it support the organization's strategic goals? Is the department a cost or profit center? How is the department perceived politically?
142. How are teams assembled? How are team members selected? What are the selection criteria?
143. How are your teams structured?
144. What kinds of processes are in place to help me work collaboratively?
145. How often does my team meet as a group?
146. Are teams empowered and self-organizing? Are teams able to choose and tailor a methodology to suit them and their work?
147. How much freedom and support is provided to mentor and consult with colleagues, superiors, and customers?
148. Have you ever mentored an employee to help achieve their career goals?
149. Is there a lot of team/project work?
150. In what area could your team use some improvement?
151. In what area could your team use a little polishing?
152. How do you encourage your employees to keep current with professional developments in the field?
153. How do you help ensure that employees are highly motivated?
154. How do you plan to provide me with challenging work that makes optimal use of my abilities while providing a supportive environment?
155. How do you ensure that each employee is doing quality work?
156. How approachable and receptive is management to suggestions and feedback?
157. How are resources assigned within the team?
158. What opportunities will there be to work with new, interesting technologies?
159. What tools and practices are used to manage X or Y?
160. What is your process for handling suggestions and ideas from employees? How many suggestions per employee on average were received in the last year? How many were acted on?
161. What is involved in moving to another team or changing work assignments?
162. How frequently or what portion of the staff is composed of temporary or contract employees?
163. Would you like a list of references?
164. Is there anything you’d like me to clarify or explain in more detail?
165. What additional information can I provide about my qualifications?
166. Are there any other questions I can answer for you?
167. Is there anything I’ve said today that might hurt my chances of being hired here?
168. Is there anything that stands out to you that makes you think I might not be the right fit for this job?
169. Do you have any recommendations for how I could improve my interviewing skills?
170. What are the next steps in the interview process?
171. Who I should follow up with about next steps?
172. When can I expect to hear from you?
173. How should I follow up?
174. If I don’t hear from you by a week from today, may I call you?
175. May I contact you if any further questions arise?

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