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How Will The Coronavirus Impact Minimalism?

I started pursuing and writing about minimalism 12 years ago, in 2008, right in the middle of the global recession.

Back then, as you might expect, many were discovering minimalism out of necessity.

I can remember some of the email messages I received back then. One of them stands out as particularly significant. A lady wrote to me:

I was searching for ways to live on less because my husband just lost his job and I found your website. I want to thank you for what you are doing. I am beginning to see that living with less doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

For the next 12 years, the economy grew. Until today, where every indication is that we are going to experience a fall in GDP for two successive quarters—the definition of recession. This recession will be global in nature.

I sat down this weekend to reflect on that fact. And how the coronavirus recession will impact minimalism going forward—not from a health standpoint, but a financial one.

First, let’s be clear, I want as many people as possible to live a minimalist lifestyle. The benefits are incredible: more time, more money, more energy, more focus, more opportunity to pursue those things in life that bring real happiness—however we choose to define it.

Minimalism is a lifestyle that should be adopted by everybody.

But I don’t want anybody to be forced into it.

It is never an ideal circumstance for someone to lose their job or be forced into a situation of having to live on less through a recession or no fault of their own. I don’t want anybody, anywhere to be forced into minimalism.

I want people to choose it on their own.

For two reasons:

1. When people are forced into minimalism, it is less likely to have a long-lasting effect. It might, but that is a rare case. Instead, when someone is forced into minimalism, they begin to see it as a sacrifice, a trial, or a setback. And as soon as life can financially return to the way it was before, people will return to their previous lifestyle.

2. Being forced into minimalism causes many people to adopt a disaster-focused mentality. Think of the generation that emerged from the Great Depression and their learned behavior to keep everything just in case they would need it someday.

And it doesn’t require a 10-year Depression for this scarcity-mindset thinking to emerge. Sometimes just a natural disaster—a hurricane, fire, or earthquake—can cause people to respond with a desire to hoard items for the uncertainty of the future.

People being forced into minimalism is never an ideal circumstance. We prefer people to choose living with less on their own.

Of course, there are positive aspects that will emerge from this worldwide crisis that could spark voluntary simplicity:

1. There are a lot of people who are being forced to spend more time at home than before. When we are forced to spend time at home, we are also forced to confront our stuff and our possessions. We begin to see how much we’ve accumulated over the years—and how much is unnecessary.

Being at home means we can take the time to figure out how our home functions and what we want it to look like going forward. As Michelle Obama recently said about the quarantine, “It’s a good exercise in reminding us that we just don’t need a lot of the stuff that we have.” This could be a response that many will have going forward.

2. The nature of work is going to change. Working from home is going to become commonplace in businesses all around the world—not just in the short-term, but in the long-term as businesses recognize the overhead that can be saved and more and more employees demand it. The change in how we work holds great potential in motivating people to declutter their spaces and environments at home.

3. Many people are going to reassess their finances and budgets. They will ask questions like: “Why weren’t we able to get ahead when finances were good? Where was all our money going? How much were we spending? And how much can we cut back both now and in the future?”

People may arrive at these questions because they are forced into them or simply from a desire to be more financially stable and prepared for the next crisis. Either way, many are going to stand face-to-face with their spending and start asking deep questions about whether their pursuit of physical possessions was really the best use of their limited resources.

4. Whenever we face legitimate concerns about life and death, we begin to ask deeper questions: “What is important in life? Where should I be focusing my time and my energy? Am I giving my family and friends as much focus as I should? Am I living my greatest life of significance and meaning?”

As we ask these questions about values and purpose, we run into minimalist principles. Minimalism is, after all, about removing distractions so we can focus on those things that matter most. Life’s deepest questions often lead us there.

5. People will become intentional about re-entry into what they used to define as “normal.” Our lives, just a few weeks back, were busy, stressed, hurried, and rushed. As life begins to take on a new normal, many of us are going to become intentional and reassess what we desire to bring back into our lives. What commitments do we want back? What hobbies do we want to continue? And what purchases do I want to continue making going forward?

Final Thoughts

Remember this: You can’t control the people around you. You cannot control how the entire world is going to respond to this pandemic and subsequent recession.

We can invite people to minimalism. We can make the case for it. We can argue for why it’s a better way of life than accumulating more and more.

When it gets right down to it, we can invite others—but we can only control ourselves. We can only take control of how we are going to personally handle our lives going forward.

If you have found this blog post because you’ve recently been forced into owning less, I am sorry for your circumstances. But let me encourage you, you do not need to view owning less as a sacrifice. Owning less means you can find a more intentional life, focused on those pursuits that bring meaning, fulfillment, and joy to your life.

If you’ve been pursuing minimalism for quite some time, I encourage you to be intentional about re-entry into the world when this crisis ends—which it will. Stay focused on those things that add value to your life, that bring lasting joy into your life, that help you pursue your values—and not those that distract you from it.

There is no doubt in my mind that this current crisis is going to affect the world in countless ways. Minimalism, as a lifestyle, will be positively and negatively affected—both individually and as a society.

Let’s make sure we learn from it as best we can.

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Crazy days we’re living in, aren’t they?

Thank you for being part of the Becoming Minimalist community. I believe, in times like these, it is even more essential to focus on things that matter. Minimalism paves that pathway.

By owning fewer possessions, we reserve time, money, and energy for the things that matter most. So take some time to focus on the things you own and what can be removed (today or in the future).

We’ll get through this—and we’ll be better because of it.

To keep your mind focused on simplicity and intentional living, here is a personally selected list of encouraging articles that have been published recently:

How I am Minimizing My Wardrobe | Recovering Women Wealth by Deanna Broaddus. As I embrace less with my wardrobe I can see the benefits.

Embracing “Involuntary Simplicity” | No Sidebar by Emily McDermott. While I do not want to downplay the economic impact of closed businesses and canceled events and services, let alone the impact on vulnerable populations who may find themselves isolated, I believe there are some important mindset shifts that can help us embrace “involuntary simplicity” as much as possible during this tumultuous time.

Thoughts on Downsizing | Hej Doll by Jessica Doll. Sharing some of my thoughts on downsizing before, during, and after our move to a smaller space.

Expert Tips on Decluttering Your Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic | LA Times by Lisa Boone. Helpful ideas if you’re looking.

Minimalism in a Crisis | Joshua Becker on YouTube

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🏡 What You Need To Be Doing To Job Search at Home in Quarantine Today

Need to find a new job but you're stuck at home in coronavirus quarantine? There are plenty of effective things you can do while other people are in the same situation.

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez

On Monday, March 23rd, 2020, Hannah Morgan of CareerSherpa.net and I hosted an open-ended Zoom online video chat for job seekers.

With the coronavirus spreading around the world and many people forced to work from home if they haven't already been laid off, the topic of discussion quickly turned to ways that job seekers can use this crisis as an opportunity.

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Watch the chat recording now. After the initial chitchat, we get into the discussion at 4:34 of the clip:

 

5 Ways To Job Search From Home While In Coronavirus Quarantine

Below are highlights of quotes of the main insights given in the chat, including from Melvin Hurley, CEO of Careers-Action CIO in the UK, and Todd Porter, President / Founder / Recruiter at H.T. PROF Executive Search in America.

1) Keep looking, there are still companies hiring

Hannah: “there's a short-term plan and a long-term plan… the short-term is about what you can do today to start generating some money.”

Melvin: “Over here, there are supermarkets that offer home delivery that have been inundated and thousands of jobs are being created for the duration of the crisis, and I'm sure that volunteering and other short-term, paid employment opportunities are going to come up around the world .”

Jacob: “Amazon is hiring 100,000 people… the big companies that deliver are doing massive hiring surges… social media is a great place to find out where those jobs are.”

Hannah: “As much as we say companies are frightened and they're not sure what's happening, they're still interviewing candidates… I'm truly hoping that we can find a way to make this different than the Great Recession of 2009-11…. companies are really embracing the idea behind remote workers and that they can find a way to make that work.”

Hannah: “One of LinkedIn's editors [Jacob: Katie Carroll] is sharing a running list of all the companies who are hiring… we do know that companies are hiring, across industries and in different areas… it's mostly US, but it may give you some ideas for whatever country or area you're in as well. Use it as an idea generator “if this type of company, what other companies are like that near me?”

2) Part-time work can lead to full-time work

Jacob: “A company that may be laying off a certain type of worker… they still will need that kind of work to be done… companies are not shutting down right away… if you can place yourself as someone who can help smooth the blow, that will make you appealing and it could be in a part-time role for now, and it could become a full-time later if things go well.”

Melvin: “Look back at what you have done earlier in your career to see what skills & expertise you can bring to the table in the current situation. For example, engineers might be able to go back to manufacturing where in the UK there's certainly the call for people with experience to go and create manufacturing of things like ventilators and protective equipment.

Past skills can become very, very useful, and it really is a case of needing to look in those segments of the market where people are manufacturing or distributing services and products that others need and then approaching them. It may be that you're going to volunteer in the short-term but that's going stand in really good stead once this crisis is over… it could become a career path in the future for you… it's really important to stay positive.”

Jacob: “Try to understand where the demand has shifted right now, and for the short-term, and see how you can meet that demand.”

3) Remote working experience is valuable to employers

Jacob: “My first career job was working for Amazon in France, while I was working with people in the States, Germany and the UK… someone who has that kind of experience can reach out to companies saying “I know how to remote work, I have experience remote working, so bringing me up to speed inside will take less [time to be productive] and I may even be able to help you convert over some of your other employees to remote working.”

4) It's a great time to build relationships

Jacob: “Many people hopefully are stuck at home and they should be there, and that makes them more available than they usually are, and so it's a good time to reach out to people, whether it's through your own contacts, people that you haven't been in touch with for a few years and want to warm up that connection again, or if you're researching a company to apply to potentially, look for past employees of that company and reach out to them through LinkedIn and hopefully meet up on a Zoom call and ask them what it was like to work for that company. Past employees will tend to be more free with what they're willing to say as opposed to someone who is currently employed.”

Hannah: “Even employees might feel more comfortable making time and talking about their people and their company because they don't have their boss looking over their shoulder… they're now working from home, there's a little more flexibility in their schedule.”

Todd: “Don't ask for a job. Reach out to individuals if they're at companies you want to get into, or investigate or whatever, reach out to somebody in one of those companies on LinkedIn, ask to connect with them: “I'm trying to get information. How are you guys doing? This is a terrible time. We're all in this boat together. What do you see as coming out of this? Do you think you guys are going to be needing people still? Is there somebody I should talk to?” If they're hiring, they'll tell you…have conversations so that when this thing turns, then hopefully we can then move it to a conversation of needing someone… Communicate, and talk to as many people and connect to as many people on LinkedIn as possible.”

Melvin: “This is a great opportunity to build relationships. If you look at the stats on the number of vacancies that exist in the market, 80% of them never get advertised, they're built through relationships because the hiring cost is virtually $0 and people like to hire people, not CVs.”

Jacob: “We usually say when reaching out to someone, especially someone you've never met before… if there's something that you have in common with them, it does increase the chance they'll respond positively to whatever you're asking. Many of us are stuck in this situation that's affecting the whole world at the same time, and it's still new… if you mention “hey, we're both stuck in quarantine (or self-isolation)…” it can be used as a point in common.”

Melvin: “Give, not ask. Givers gain, and if you can offer somebody some advice/help in some form, then they're more likely to respond to you.”

Hannah: “The name of the game for the next few weeks, months, whatever, is nurture and build new relationships because that's something that we can all do no matter what situation we're in…

Not everybody lives on LinkedIn. As a matter of fact, most people don't check LinkedIn all that often… if you're working, you're working your job, you're not living in LinkedIn… But everybody uses their email, everybody's checking that… If you're going to have a conversation with somebody you're already connected with,  jump over to email… because then your message has a better chance of being seen and responded to.”

Todd: “On LinkedIn… send an invitation to connect, with a message through LinkedIn. It's funny, I'll have more people accent the invitation than return an InMail. But once they accept the invitation, now typically you can see their contact information, they're then more likely to accept an InMail… every one I send is a 300-character, personalized [message] (half of it may be canned)… grow your network.”

5. Launch online groups to help others suffering right now

Melvin: “Somebody within my church has set up a new Facebook group for local small businesses in Milton Keynes [where Melvin is based], and the idea is that people will go onto this group and share information about where people need help, where they need advice, where small businesses are offering a service that they had to suspend but they could do something else. This has started to take off. It's already got over 100 members and jobs are already being advertised there. It's a very simple thing to set up the group and then to promote it through your local networking contacts and encourage them to engage.”

Jacob: “This reminds me of someone I met in Jerusalem years ago. Similarly, they're running a group for small businesses and because they launched the group, everything goes through them. And so all the job offers, they get them first, they can decide what they want to do with them. They know which businesses need what, they have a complete finger on the pulse of that member community.

It wouldn't take much to go on LinkedIn right now, or Facebook right now, and open up a “(Whereever you are) Coronavirus-Helping Businesses Group.” It doesn't have to be a long-term, permanent group, it can just be a short-term thing to help people in need or businesses who are in need, and because you started that group – it could be for a specific industry of business, if it's your industry – it puts you in the power position of being that networker.”

Melvin: “And people get to know you, and know you for something good.”

Join us for the next JOSH video chat

Time: March 30th, 2020 at 9:00 PM Israel Standard Time (click here to check your local time)

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You'll be able to ask or comment on anything over text chat or video chat.

Whether you have a job search question or just want to say hi, it would be great to meet you online.

Look forward to seeing you!

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25 Things to Do with Your Family While Stuck at Home

As with most the world, we’ve been spending a lot more time at home in recent days.

It’s important, in these unique times, to redeem the hours and make the most of the moments we have together. There are negative ramifications to the current state of affairs in our world—and you don’t need to see them broadcast in the media, many of you are experiencing them firsthand.

But the negative effects of the Coronavirus do not need to overwhelm us. We can also choose positive effects: spending time with family, taking longer rests, finding solitude, and escaping the busyness of our normal lives.

With that in mind, here’s my list of 25 things to do while stuck at home to redeem the time and make the most of it.

0. Wake up, get dressed. I need to include this one here because it’s important to start each day with the right attitude. Every day is an opportunity to make the most of it. Don’t miss a single opportunity—regardless of the circumstances around you.

1. Declutter. Minimize your possessions and declutter the stuff in your home. The more we spend time in our home, the more we can recognize what can and should be removed—and the more time we have to do it. Check out Clutterfree if you’re looking for steps to get started

2. Learn new card games. I grew up playing cards‚ even as a young child. And not just Go Fish and War, but strategy games like Hearts, Spades, Rook, and Pinochle. They taught me how to think ahead, play out scenarios, and learn from others. All valuable life skills.

3. Make phone calls. Safe to say the phone call is making a comeback. All those people you would usually see at work, church, or social gatherings, give them a call to say hello.

4. Teach your kids life skills. My son is a junior in high school and my wife and I have a long list of life skills we want him to know before he leaves the house. We’ve been using these weeks to make up for lost time. If you haven’t already, use the time to teach your kids cooking, laundry, cleaning, car repair, budgeting, or any other life skills that come to mind.

5. Go outside. If still allowed in your local area, go on long walks or hikes. Spend time in the park or walk along the river.

6. Workout. We need to be taking care of our physical bodies and taking care of our physical fitness during this time as well. Look up at-home workouts/yoga on YouTube or Google and do them together as a family.

7. Watch educational programs. I see a lot of people spending time on Netflix—binging movies and television shows. And there’s certainly a place for that. But you can also watch educational documentaries on Netflix and YouTube about history, science, or events in the world.

8. Learn a new skill. Been wanting to pick up a hobby? Now’s your chance. Learn a new language or how to code. Pick up an instrument or new artistic skill. Because of the Internet, finding a teacher (free or paid) has never been easier.

9. Create. I started this blog as a hobby—somehow it grew to over 2M readers/month. Start something of your own. Create a blog or a YouTube channel. Write some stories or poetry. Or use your hands in the workshop. Create something, we need you now more than ever.

10. Do a Facebook Live. Nothing to it. Just click a few buttons on your phone and suddenly all your friends can see you. It’s super fun. If you haven’t before, now’s your time.

11. Write letters. To a family member or friend you haven’t seen in awhile.

12. Invent a game. Looking around the room at the supplies you have, make up a game to play with your kids. Or better yet, invent an entire Family Olympics where each member of the family gets to pick 1-2 of the events. Keep a running total of the points.

13. Read books. You should probably be doing that anyway.

14. Late night movie with the family. Depending on your local school situation of course. But if it works, there’s nothing more fun for little kids than staying up past bedtime, eating popcorn, and watching a movie with mom or dad. Make it happen.

15. Video chat with friends. Whether it’s on FaceTime, Skype, Facebook Messenger or Zoom, connect and hang out online for a little while.

16. Home repairs or a deep clean. Make up some ground on that list of yours.

17. Sort through boxes of old photos. Keep the best and put them in photo albums or digitize for future generations.

18. Clean up your computer digital files. Here.

19. Curate and organize your recipe/cookbook stash. I use index cards to keep all my favorites in the same place.

20. Make up TikTok dances with the family. I see a lot of those short, choreographed dances being posted. Super fun for everyone.

21. Create games to share with family members. Invent a WordSearch or Crossword Puzzle using the members of your family and send them out for everyone else to complete during their downtime.

22. Take a class online. You can find plenty of courses for kids and adults available for free online. Including Yale’s most popular college course ever.

23. Order takeout and have a picnic. If your local community still allows that, you can support local business and enjoy time outside as a family (weather-permitting of course).

24. Research your family tree. You can use online tools or do it the old-fashioned way—calling family members to begin piecing it together.

25. Learn online tools for business. One’s thing is for sure—business is going to change going forward. Learn as quick as you can how remote work is accomplished: Zoom, Slack, Skype, Dropbox, and numerous others. Now’s your time to learn them.

There are so many options to make the most of the time now—and probably ahead of us for a little bit longer.

What have you been doing that could be added to the list?

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Kathy Griffin, 59, rushed to ER with 'unbearably painful' chest pains

Comedienne Kathy Griffin said she had to go to the hospital after suffering 'UNBEARABLY PAINFUL symptoms' that seemed to be linked to COVID-19. But she could not get tested.

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Hart Of Dixie and Scream Queens actress Laura Bell Bundy, 38, has tested positive for COVID-19

'I have Corona Virus. Going live on Instagram today at 1:30pm to answer any questions you may have about my symptoms and how I'm taking care of myself,' said the Jumajni actress.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger on LA bike ride after donating $1million to COVID-19 medical supply relief

The 72-year-old actor and bodybuilding legend was seen on his regular bike ride  through Santa Monica on Tuesday morning.

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Colton Underwood questioned his sexuality after years of bullying due to choice to abstain from sex

The 28-year-old former star of The Bachelor - who is currently in quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 - talked candidly about his struggles finding himself as he matured.

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Birth, in Two Words

Titanic contractions. Rocket ship. Vomiting chaos. We asked for your birth stories, and you delivered.

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Top Chef Masters star Chef Floyd Cardoz, 59, dies from coronavirus after traveling to Mumbai

The 59-year-old reality TV star passed away on Wednesday at Mountainside Medical Centre in New Jersey after complaining a week ago of a high fever.

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How Becoming Guardian to an Adult Prepared Me for Motherhood

Our relationship didn’t fit into the usual mother-son framework, but it gave me a crash course in parental responsibility.

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iHeartRadio's Wango Tango cancelled amid coronavirus... as headliner Harry Styles postpones tour

iHeartRadio released a statement Tuesday, saying: 'The 2020 iHeartRadio Wango Tango concert has officially been cancelled. Refunds are being issued to ticketed guests.'

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Op-Art: Finding Connection When Home Alone

A report from an artist hunkering down at home in Lisbon.

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Shia LaBeouf snaps up luxurious $5.475 million Mediterranean-style villa with ELEVATOR in Pasadena

The palatial, 4,137 square feet property comes with four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and even an elevator. The beautiful home is housed beneath a gorgeous Spanish-style tile roof.

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How to Make Fluffy Frothy Whipped Coffee: Tips and Tricks for Making Dalgona Coffee

A three ingredient, pantry friendly way to have a picture perfect coffee when you can’t go out to a cute cafe.

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Kevin Hart and wife Eniko are expecting their second child together

The model made the announcement while showing off her baby bump in a sheer black dress in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

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Liev Schreiber serves summer vibes in pink as he steps out with girlfriend Taylor Neisen in LA

He's had plenty of time on his hands, as his movie King Richard is on hiatus. It was also announced last month that his Showtime series Ray Donovan was cancelled after seven seasons.

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Southern Charm's Kathryn Dennis seen for first time since Thomas Ravenel baby news

Southern Charm's Kathryn Dennis has been seen for the first time since it emerged that her ex Thomas Ravenel is expecting a child with another woman.

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Noah Centineo and Alexis Ren fans think they split after unfollowing each other on Instagram

Furthering their suspicions, the To All The Boys... actor, 23, appeared to have deleted all of his Instagrams with the Sports Illustrated model.

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Jim Carrey is growing a beard and documenting it during self-quarantine amid coronavirus pandemic

He posted a slightly stubbly selfie, writing: 'Day 1. I'm growing a beard until we all go back to work. I'll post reg pics so you can marvel at the miracle of my meaningless transformation.'

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Liam Hemsworth plays a terminally ill man desperate to survive in trailer for Most Dangerous Game

On Tuesday, upcoming mobile platform Quibi unveiled the trailer for Most Dangerous Game, a 'Movie in Chapters' that stars Hunger Games actor Liam Hemsworth, brother of Chris Hemsworth.

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Billie Eilish lounges in the back of a limo for the first-ever free digital issue of Dazed

The Bad Guy songstress is typically cool as she lounges in the back on a limo on the cover, which was shot by filmmaker Harmony Korine.

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Robin Wright and Clement Giraudet take their dog to the beach as LA cracks down on public gatherings

House of Cards star Robin Wright was spotted out with her husband Clement Giraudet in Santa Monica taking their dog for a walk on the beach in Santa Monica on Tuesday.

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Kirstie Alley ignites Twitter storm as she praises Trump for 'taking charge' during coronavirus

The Tonight Show's John Melendez replied: Are you out of your mind? What press conferences are you watching? I watch the ones with lies, misinformation, & jabs at Mitt Romney, & others.'

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Will Smith's Bad Boys For Life receives early digital release due to COVID-19 pandemic

The film was a smashing success at the box office earning $204million domestically with a worldwide total of $419million.

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The Agonizing Wait for My 4-Year-Old’s Coronavirus Test Results

As my son’s temperature spiked, so did my anxiety.

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For Some Drive-In Theaters, an Unexpected Revival

A retro tradition get a boost from current social-distancing edicts.

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Maren Morris welcomes a baby boy named Hayes Andrew with husband Ryan Hurd: 'Love of our lives'

The 29-year-old country singer shared the good news on Monday with her social media followers while adding several photos of her bundle of joy.

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Jennifer Lopez's high school sweetheart David Cruz dies aged 51

The Grammy winner dated Cruz, her high school sweetheart, for nearly a decade before splitting up in the mid '90s.

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From White Gloves to Latex, the Doormen of New York

Intercepting extra deliveries, swabbing the elevator buttons with Lysol and soothing the nervous rich.

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Small Batch Baking in Times of Stress: 11 Small Batch Baking Ideas

Small batch baking is not only the best form of self care, it’s also the best way to ration your precious baking supplies.

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Kim Kardashian 'likes' post siding with her and Kanye West in Taylor Swift feud

Kim Kardashian 'liked' a twitter post on Saturday that sided with her and husband Kanye West in their ongoing feud with Taylor Swift - after leaked footage revealed pop-star told the truth in the matter.

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Bethenny Frankel to donate 500K masks to medical staff in desperate need amid COVID-19 shortages

Bethenny Frankel has revealed that she's donating half a million masks to medical staff in desperate need via her organization, BStrong.

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Younger Star Debi Mazar, 55, says 'my lungs are heavy' as she battles coronavirus

Despite attempting to get tested over a week ago, the New Yorker was told she didn't meet the criteria for a test.

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Dolly Parton mourns the loss of longtime collaborator Kenny Rogers after country icon dies at 81

'You never know how much you love somebody until they're gone,' she wrote in the caption.

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Clutterfree

Clutterfree is the very first app on the market to create a personalized, step-by-step roadmap to declutter your home.

I’ve spent the last 8 months working on it with a US-based team of developers and designers. We’ve equipped it with everything you need to declutter your home and life—all in the palm of your hand.

For the last decade, my passion has been to help people discover more life by owning fewer possessions. Excess possessions rob us of money, time, energy, and focus and they quickly become a burden and distraction. That is why more and more people, all around the world, are choosing to declutter their homes and lives.

That is why I built the app—to help people own less stuff and live a better life!

Clutterfree contains all I’ve learned over the last decade helping people own less through my blog, books, videos, and the Uncluttered Course. And then, to make it even more helpful, I pulled in experts from around the world to help you tackle even the most difficult areas in your home.

It is going to entirely change how people declutter their homes and lives.

Who Clutterfree Is For

My passion, from the very beginning, has been to help people who own too much realize that reality and begin to own less. That describes a large percentage of the 2 million monthly readers of Becoming Minimalist. And that is who I had in mind when designing the app.

*If you are just discovering the movement to own less and want to begin applying these principles in your home, Clutterfree is for you.

*If you want to own less but don’t know where to start, Clutterfree is for you.

*If you have been working to declutter your home and want extra help, Clutterfree is for you.

*If you find yourself motivated to start but quickly become frustrated or distracted in your progress, Clutterfree is for you.

*If you’re motivated by a personalized step-by-step roadmap or just love to check off lists, Clutterfree is for you.

*If you are living a minimalist life, but have a parent, friend, or family member who would benefit from owning less, Clutterfree is for them—and makes for a life-changing gift.

How It Works

When I was first approached about the idea of building an app, I took a look at the different decluttering apps currently on the market.

Surprisngly, there were very few. And those that were available offered simple, rigid steps: “Declutter candlesticks.” “Declutter napkins.”

There were no declutteirng apps that took into account an individual’s unique home, family, or trouble areas. But I have learned that taking into account all those different factors is essential to decluttering success. That is what makes Clutterfree so unique.

It is the first app on the market to create a personalized, step-by-step roadmap to declutter your home. After logging-in, users upload their unique home into the app, and the app creates a personalized room-by-room Clutterfree plan, just for you.

Additionally, the app allows you to track progress, unlock achievements, document donations, take photos, and discover daily motivation to keep focused.

The app also contains free Bonus Plans from experts all over the world to help you get through some of the most difficult areas in your home: Paper Organization 101, Teaching Kids to Declutter, Decluttering Books, Clutterfree Habits… with more and more Bonus Plans being added each week.

I’m proud of it. It is going to help so many people and honestly, it is going to change how people declutter their homes and lives. The connection between a person and their phone is an intimate connection, and now we’re able to deliver the most valuable insights directly to you.

The Clutterfree app is not free, but we do provide a free 7-day trial so you can see if it is helpful to you.

If you find it helpful, the monthly cost is $5.99 to use the app. Keep Clutterfree only as long as you need it. If you know you’ll need it for more than a few months, there is a discounted price available for 6 months and an even greater discount for a year subscription. The choice is yours.

Get it Today

The app just released today. You can find it here for Apple devices or Android devices in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. *If it is not yet available in your area, it is coming soon.

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

If you are wanting to own less, I encourage you to check it out.

Download it today to start your free trial.

Or take a moment to share it with a friend.

Thank you for being part of the movement to own less and live more,

—Joshua

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Kylie Jenner asks for movie suggestions as Britney Spears offers to help fans

And Kylie Jenner and Britney Spears are doing their best to stay busy as they hang out indoors. Kylie, 22, asked her fans for film suggestions as she relaxed by herself inside her opulent house.

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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Lemon and Dill Cous Cous

If you’re looking for a flavorful, healthy dinner, this lemon pepper dill cous cous is the answer.

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Bachelor star Colton Underwood tests POSITIVE for coronavirus: 'I'm exhausted'

The 28-year-old Bachelor star revealed he caught the virus despite following all the recommended social distancing guidelines over the past week.

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Vogue supermodel from the '90s and Mickey Rourke's ex-wife Carre Otis is grey

Now the 51-year-old looker has a much quieter life as she lives in Northern California. She has even let her hair go completely grey, as new Instagram photos reveal.

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How to Home School During Coronavirus

It’s not easy, even for professionals. Start with these sample lesson plans.

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Vogue supermodel from the '90s and Mickey Rourke's ex-wife Care Otis is grey

Now the 51-year-old looker has a much quieter life as she lives in Northern California. She has even let her hair go completely grey, as new Instagram photos reveal.

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Disney's Onward will be released on-demand before releasing it on Disney+ in April

Disney has decided to make its the latest release, Pixar's Onward, available on-demand for viewers who are isolated at home. The animated film will be released for purchase Friday night.

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Bella Hadid wears minimal makeup as she poses for the cover of Vogue Greece

She was the covergirl when Vogue Greece relaunched in April 2019. And now, to commemorate a year of magazine's revival, Bella Hadid is back on the cover.

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Rosie O'Donnell slams President Donald Trump over his response to coronavirus

The 57-year-old comedian and TV star spoke out in a new interview on the TMX News platform about the president's early flippancy and the shortage of test kits in America.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tik Tok are helping feed kids now that schools are closed

The online platform have donated £3 million to the his After-School All-Stars, which funds afterschool programmes for children but now that the children are out of school he needs to improvise.

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Daniel Dae Kim decries Asian-American racism after testing positive for COVID-19

In the 10 minute long video, Kim explained that he had contracted the virus in New York City where he was filming the show New Amsterdam.

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Burnout Isn’t Just in Your Head. It’s in Your Circumstances.

We can fight emotional exhaustion by decreasing demands, increasing support and enhancing control.

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The Week in Tech: How to Stop Coronavirus ‘Doomsurfing’

The internet is a pretty scary place right now. Here are some ways to make it better.

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🍰 Happy 13th Birthday to JobMob

13 years! JobMob was officially launched on the first day of Spring in 2007.

Photo by Hello I'm Nik

13 years is a long time to be doing the same thing, but it never starts out that way.

I had no idea what I was getting myself into back when my first blog post went up in December 2006.

That first article was terrible, it wasn't even about job search and I'm not linking to it here because it's not an interesting read. However, I haven't deleted it because it was really important for me-

Every journey starts with a first step, and without it, there's no journey.

We're all guilty of this: I blogged a few years ago about starting a JobMob YouTube channel and it still hasn't happened. If I had started that channel even a year ago, who knows where it would be today…

You can drive yourself crazy looking back at what could have been, but it's no way to run your life.

I prefer to take my lumps, learn my lessons and move on towards the best that's yet to come.

I may start the JobMob YouTube channel this coming year, we'll see. If I don't, I clearly had more important priorities.

Either way, I'm looking forward to celebrating again with you here on JobMob one year from now.

Lonely on the job search? Come hangout at JOSH

Over its 13 years, JobMob has seen many ups and downs.

The blog continued through wars while under rocket fire, past a miscarriage, beyond births and deaths in the family… but this is the first time we've been hit with a pandemic.

Job search loneliness is tough during normal times, and something I've suffered from too, but it has been taken to a whole other level with coronavirus quarantine, and social distancing now a thing in more than 150 countries.

In 15 Ideas For Job Seekers To Do While Lonely in Coronavirus Quarantine, I explained that a key to chasing away that lonely feeling is regular, interactive contact with other people, so let's hang out together online.

I'm inviting you to a Zoom online video chat this coming Monday, which I'm calling a “Job Search Online Hangout with Jacob Share & other experts” or JOSH for short.

I'll host the chat together with Hannah Morgan of Careersherpa.net to help me out in answering your questions.

The chat will go on for 30-40 minutes, enough time for a bunch of people to get advice, resume feedback or whatever you need, while still hopefully a short enough call that you don't get bored.

This first JOSH will be very informal, with no dedicated topic and not much structure. If no one joins us, it may also be the last JOSH, but what it won't be, is a waste of time.

Every journey starts with a first step.

Here are the details to add to your calendar

Time: March 23rd, 2020 at 8:30 PM Israel Standard Time (click here to check your local time)

There's NO registration for this chat. When it's time, simply visit this link to join the Zoom chat: https://zoom.us/j/6861591943?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

You can join in the chat using any smartphone, tablet or desktop computer that has an Internet connection.

You'll be able to ask or comment on anything over text chat or video chat, so we can see you too.

Whether you have a job search question or just want to say hi, it would be great to meet you online.

Look forward to seeing you!

Thank you

Thank you for 13 amazing years.

Thank you for reading and sharing JobMob articles with others.

Thank you for voting in polls, commenting, asking questions and sending over feedback of all kinds, especially constructive criticism.

Thank you for contributing whenever I've asked, such as sending in quotes for articles.

And thank you to JobMob sponsors for helping make JobMob possible through 13 years and counting.

Question of the article

What would you like to see on JobMob in the coming year? Tell us in the comments, or just wish JobMob a Happy Birthday.

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez get ALL the kids together for dance Tik Tok

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez joined the chorus of celebrities trying to entertain their public during the coronavirus pandemic. They got all of their respective children together for a Tik Tok.

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Burnout Isn’t Just in Your Head. It’s in Your Circumstances.

We can fight emotional exhaustion by decreasing demands, increasing support and enhancing control.

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After Mounting Criticism, Tesla Will Shut Down California Factory

The electric carmaker had continued making cars in recent days in apparent defiance of a local county order limiting operations of nonessential businesses.

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Lana Del Rey and Sean 'Sticks' Larkin have ended their relationship

The 34-year-old Summertime Sadness hitmaker's ex-boyfriend revealed the news in a profile by The New York Times titled Policeman. Reality Star. Recent Ex-Boyfriend.

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Will Smith 'feels responsible for a lot of the misinformation' surrounding coronavirus'

'I wanted to do this because in 2008 I made I Am Legend, and I feel responsible for a lot of the misinformation,' said the action star on his wife's show Red Table Talk.

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Big Rigs Begin to Trade Diesel for Electric Motors

Tractor-trailer fleets will take time to electrify, and start-ups and established truck makers are racing to get their models on the road.

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Everything Bagel Spice Aglio E Olio Pasta

When you’re looking for a fun twist on pasta aglio e olio, this everything bagel pasta is for you. Savory sprinkles make everything taste better!

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Justin Bieber shares kiss with wife Hailey and calls her 'quarantine partner'

Justin Bieber sweetly kissed his wife and 'quarantine partner' Hailey Bieber on his Insta Stories this Thursday. A fleet of celebs were documenting their lives in lockdown using social media.

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Automakers to Close Factories in North America

G.M., Ford Motor and Fiat Chrysler were under pressure from the autoworkers union to shut down plants in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Automakers to Close Factories in North America

G.M., Ford Motor and Fiat Chrysler were under pressure from the autoworkers union to shut down plants in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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RHOBH: Denise Richards storms off in tense confrontation with her co-stars

In January, Dailymail.com broke the exclusive news that Denise Richards and Brandi Glanville had engaged in a sexual relationship for months, ending in the middle of 2019. 

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Drake is self-isolating after partying with Nets star Kevin Durant before his coronavirus diagnosis

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to shut down their border.

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Eva Longoria and family take a quick break from isolation for a stroll through the park

Eva Longoria and family got a spot of fresh air during a quick afternoon outing in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.

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Pete Davidson's exes Kaia Gerber and Margaret Qualley sweetly embrace

The Once Upon a Time in actress, 25, and the 18-year-old daughter of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber appeared in high spirits, as they strolled around Los Angeles.

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Star Trek's William Shatner opts for a fist bump amid COVID-19 outbreak

William Shatner was seen giving out fist bumps earlier in the week after he touched down in London, England, amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Amanda Bynes' lawyer says she 'is seeking treatment for ongoing mental health issues'

 Amanda Bynes suggested she was pregnant via Instagram Tuesday, after she sharing an ultrasound picture which she later removed the photo from her account.

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Bachelorette stars Hannah Brown and Tyler Cameron enjoy lunch date during self-isolation

 Hannah Brown and former Bachelorette runner-up Tyler Cameron feuled romance rumors once again after they were seen enjoying a beach day together in Florida on Monday.

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Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington surprise fans by revealing Little Fires Everywhere debuted

Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington gave fans a big surprise on Tuesday, revealing that their new series Little Fires Everywhere has debuted early.

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Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen get some fresh air in Los Angeles amid the coronavirus pandemic

Actors Ted Danson, 72, and Mary Steenburgen, 67 stepped out to walk their dog in Santa Monica, California on Tuesday.

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Ana de Armas shares photos boyfriend Ben Affleck took of her

The beauty shared her Oscar-winning beau's photography on her social media, which included a close-up shot of her on an empty beach and a few of her silhouette.

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Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter, 68, posts message after Lyle Waggoner dies

Lyle Waggoner died on Tuesday at the age of 84. And soon after his Wonder woman co-star Lynda Carter shared a heartbreaking message to Instagram.

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Ali Fedotwosky is frustrated and confused her coronavirus test results will take two weeks

On Sunday, Ali Fedotwosky revealed she had been tested for coronavirus.And two days later, the star was frustrated that test results will take two weeks while others are getting theirs.

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Tom Cruise refused to allow CGI in Top Gun 2

The 57-year-old actor reprises his role as pilot Peter 'Maverick' Mitchell in the upcoming sequel Top Gun: Maverick, 34 years after starring in the original.

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Wonder Woman, Carol Burnett Show actor Lyle Waggoner dies at age 84

The Kansas native had a long run on The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 until 1974 then was a fixture on Wonder Woman with Lynda Carter from 1975 until 1979.

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Kylie Jenner urges her fellow millennials to 'self quarantine'

Kylie Jenner, 22, urged her fans to 'self quarantine' adding that we all need to pull together to not 'endanger' ourselves or others. She pointed out we have to be careful after over 100 deaths in the US.

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Ali Fedotwosky is frustrated and confused her coronavirus test results will take two weeks

On Sunday, Ali Fedotwosky revealed she had been tested for coronavirus.And two days later, the star was frustrated that test results will take two weeks while others are getting theirs.

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True Crime Favorites From New York Times Critics and Staff

Staying in? Here’s what to binge watch, read and listen.

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Pandemic Erodes Gig Economy Work

Gig companies promoted their flexible hours as an economic lifeline for workers. In the coronavirus outbreak, it has been anything but.

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True Crime Favorites From New York Times Critics and Staff

Staying in? Here’s what to binge watch, read and listen.

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Amanda Bynes is PREGNANT with first child with her fiancé Paul Michael and shares ultrasound

The on/off couple also shared an ultrasound of the fetus, which was timestamped at 1:56pm PST

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U.A.W. Demands Shutdown of U.S. Car Plants Over Coronavirus

The union said Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler should halt production for two weeks to ensure worker safety.

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Wonder Woman, Carol Burnett Show actor Lyle Waggoner dies at age 84

The Kansas native had a long run on The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 until 1974 then was a fixture on Wonder Woman with Lynda Carter from 1975 until 1979.

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Under Lockdown for Coronavirus, Parents Struggle to Deal With Their Kids

A reporter explains how she’s managing her kids and personal fears while trapped inside a small Shanghai apartment.

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Pregnant and Worried About Coronavirus? Experts Weigh In

We found answers to some of the most pressing questions posed by expecting mothers.

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Stuart Whitman, star of the 1961 movie The Comancheros, dies at age 92

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Avatar sequels have halted production in New Zealand due to the spread of coronavirus

The four movies, which are long-awaited follow-ups to 2009's Avatar, are being filmed in New Zealand, but have been put on hiatus due to the virus.

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Taylor Swift shows cat self-quarantining as Ashley Graham plugs social distance amid COVID-19 spread

The two top stars were joined by several other celebrities including John Legend, Olivia Culpo, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban as the did their best to promote social distancing.

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Chris Evans slams President Trump in tweet, saying 'America wants answers. America wants leadership'

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Batwoman production assistant Amanda Smith paralyzed from the waist down following accident

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Kid Rock REFUSES to close his Nashville bar and follow the Mayor's orders amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Jennifer Lawrence's frightening home break-in ordea

A woman entered Jennifer Lawrence's home in Los Angeles at 9:15 pm PT on Sunday through an unlocked front door.

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Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead stars urging fans to social distance amid COVID-19 spread

Check out how the 26-year-old pop star and other celebs have been raising awareness of the global pandemic.

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Ahead of the Pack, How Microsoft Told Workers to Stay Home

Its executives, with headquarters just a few miles from one of the country’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, were among the first to confront the impact.

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Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz quarantined separately as they 'finally' manage to get coronavirus tests

Heidi Klum and her husband Tom Kaulitz are quarantined separately as they await the results of their coronavirus tests. She fell sick on the set of America's Got Talent earlier this week.

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Halsey goes into 'exile' as Naomi Watts and Gina Gershon don masks on flight

As America stocks up and preps for coronavirus, celebrities are doing just the same.

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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar flip their Arkansas home for $1.5 million

Nearly a year after putting it on the market, 19 Kids and Counting stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have flipped their house for quite the profit.

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Kelly Clarkson postpones her Las Vegas residency

The 37-year-old pop star was poised to kick off her 2020 Las Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood on April 1.

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Eva Amurri welcomes third child with ex Kyle Martino after revealing he wouldn't be at the delivery

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14 Achievable Tasks to Help Declutter Your Home While Stuck Inside

Got some unexpected free time in the schedule?

Maybe your local church, school, or sports team gathering just got cancelled. Maybe your vacation plans just got upended and now you’re going to be stuck at home for the next few weeks instead of leaving. Or maybe your local stores are all out of necessary supplies so there’s no use leaving the house anyway.

Either way, I think we all want to remain productive. Maybe some extra time at home could do us all some good—if we choose to use the time wisely.

I’ve seen some recent chatter about people spending extended periods of time at home. Tasks such as Cooking, Cleaning, and Decluttering seem to top their list of goals.

And because Clutterfree, the first app to provide everything you need to own less, won’t actually be released until next week, I thought it might be helpful to create a list of home-based decluttering tasks for you to work through with your family today (or one each day if you’re planning to be home that long).

14 Achievable Tasks to Help Declutter Your Home

—Challenge-Based Tasks—

1. Take the 12-12-12 challenge. The rules are simple: locate 12 items to throw away, 12 to donate, and 12 to be returned to their proper home. That’s it. Repeat if desired.

2. Fill an entire trash bag. Get a trash bag and fill it as fast as you can with things you can donate at Goodwill. Ann Marie hosts a 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge every year during the Lenten season. You can still hop in late and join the community of people completing this challenge daily.

3. Sort through a pile of mail or paper. Junk mail piling up on your kitchen counter or a stack of paper somewhere it shouldn’t be? For this challenge, look for piles of paper in places they don’t belong (kitchen counters, dining room tables, coffee tables) and tackle those piles first. Work to get through them quickly and easily.

4. Set a physical boundary for toys. I’m not a big fan of making your kids declutter their stuff unless you’ve led by example, so don’t start with this challenge. But when the time is right, take a look at the toy collection in your home and create a helpful physical boundary for them (a shelf, a closet, a wall, etc) and then help your child curate their toys to fit.

5. Clean commonly-touched items. It’s always important to keep often-used surfaces clean of germs and contagious viruses and stuff. Maybe now more than ever. Using an effective cleaner, take time to clean countertops, faucets, doorknobs, drawer pulls, light switches, remotes, keyboards. You know, all the things that should remain clean in order to shorten your time at home.

—Time-Based Tasks—

6. 15-minute family challenge. If your whole family is getting tired of the indoors, see if you can talk them into a fun game. Take 15 minutes as a family and see if you can find 100 things to remove from your home. Give them instructions to scatter, declutter only things that belong to them, and see if your total pile numbers 100 things by the end.

7. 20-minute linen closet clean-out. You can probably declutter all the old towels and linens in your linen closet in 20 minutes. Set a timer and get it done. You’ve been meaning to anyway, now’s your chance.

8. Declutter one room in 45 minutes. Take a look around the house and see if there is a lived-in room that you can declutter entirely in 45 minutes. Maybe your living room, family room, or dining room. Work hard to challenge your assumptions about what needs to stay in the room, removing as much as you can. When it’s complete, take a break and enjoy the peace and calm of a clutterfree room. Maybe tackle a new room tomorrow?

9. Skip one television show. I mean, really, you can only watch so much television before you start feel terrible anyway. So skip one show that you’d normally watch (if you enjoy sports, that’s already been settled for you) and use the time to declutter. That’s 30 minutes (or maybe even 60) of progress creating a new living environment.

—Area-Based Tasks—

10. Clean out your car/vehicle. Too often our vehicles fill up with unnecessary things: old CDs, sunglasses, Happy Meal toys, receipts, coins, empty water bottles, paper trash. Grab two bags: one for garbage and one for items to relocate. Fill them quickly with everything in your car that doesn’t need to be there. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can empty your vehicle of unneeded clutter.

11. Clear out clothes you don’t wear. Open your closet and drawers, notice how you usually wear the same things every day? Now’s a good time to get rid of the others: clothes that don’t fit, clothes that are too old, clothes that are out of style, clothes with holes, clothes that just don’t complement your figure the way you thought they would…. clear them out and open up your closet (and mornings).

12. Sort through your pantry. Seems like now is a pretty good time to get a good handle on what home essentials you already have and what is still needed. So take an afternoon this week to sort out your pantry—removing anything old, expired, or unlikely to get used.

13. Food storage containers. Your kitchen doesn’t need to be a punchline about Tupperware lids and the fact that they never match the container you need them to. We declared Tupperware bankruptcy many years ago, getting rid of our entire stack, and replacing them with Rubbermaid containers that stack easily. Do the same.

14. Clear your desktop. A clutterfree desktop is such a beautiful place to get work done—whether it’s career-based work or home-based work. So find some time and finally clear yours. Process piles of paper and remove unneeded supplies to craft an entirely new work environment. Who knows? Given the amount of free time you’re going to have at home over the next couple weeks, you might be surprised what new opportunities you are paving the way for.

We live busy lives—maybe too busy from time-to-time. Spending a few extra hours or days over the coming weeks at home with family may be just what we need as a society. If that’s you, for whatever reason, I hope you find the list above helpful in making the most of your time making your home the best it can be.

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Coco Austin reveals she is still breastfeeding her daughter Chanel at age four

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Draya Michele puts her hourglass curves on display in a corset top with jeans between meetings in LA

The 34-year-old reality star looked lovely in a white corset top paired with jeans in Los Angeles this week before heading off on an adventure in the sky.

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Heidi Klum reveals she has a fever, chills and a cough but can't get tested for coronavirus

Heidi Klum is concerned she has coronavirus after falling sick on the set of America's Got Talent but has not been able to get a test.

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Ali Fedotowsky thinks Peter Weber's mom needs to apologize for her behavior toward Madison Prewett

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Kourtney Kardashian gives glimpse of her bedroom, is staying home amid coronavirus fears

On Thursday evening the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star told her fans via social media that she will be staying at home in her Calabasas, California mansion.

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Karlie Kloss flashes her legs on Project Runway set... after doctor dad helps coronavirus crisis

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Pete Buttigieg hosts Jimmy Kimmel and jokes about lack of audience due to coronavirus

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Tori Spelling runs out of toilet paper while stuck at home sick

Tori Spelling panicked when she ran out of toilet paper on Thursday amid widespread shortages.

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Ja'Net Dubois' death certificate 'lists Blues Brothers star Cab Calloway as her biological father'

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Disney delays release of The New Mutants, Antlers and Mulan amid growing coronavirus outbreak

Disney delayed the theatrical releases of The New Mutants, Antlers and the live-action remake of Mulan on Thursday amid growing coronavirus outbreak.

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Secret Garden starring Colin Firth has its release dated pushed from April to August

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Heidi Klum reveals she has a fever, chills and a cough but can't get tested for coronavirus

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The Week in Tech: Gigs at Home, but Not What Start-Ups Intended

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😷 15 Ideas For Job Seekers To Do While Lonely in Coronavirus Quarantine

Congrats! You're in coronavirus quarantine for the good of humanity. Let's make it for the good of your job search too.

Welcome to a resume gap that no one will fault you for.

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As I explained in Stop Falling into Resume Gaps:

Anyone who's been through the ordeal will remember what it's like to be in industry- or economy-wide recessions, and how difficult the job market is during those moments in time. No one will fault you for getting caught up in such events that were clearly out of your control.

Being in coronavirus quarantine, or waiting for other people who are, is not only something out of your control, it's something you're doing for your own good and the good of the people around you.

Impacted directly themselves, recruiters will understand this explanation later if your resume shows a break between jobs at this time.

You may think that being in coronavirus quarantine for only a few weeks isn't long enough to be an excuse for a resume gap, and hopefully you leave quarantine without any symptoms of COVID-19. However, the number of people currently in quarantine or unaware they're about to enter quarantine is going to affect the economy at large for more than just a few weeks, and job seekers are already being affected in many ways in particular.

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How should you spend your job search time in coronavirus quarantine?

Spending time at home usually isn't a problem for job seekers.

If anything, like me on my job search in 2001-2002, job seekers spend too much time at home, procrastinating over their job search or just searching online, and don't spend enough time outside meeting people and looking for hidden jobs.

An employed friend of mine has been stuck at home for over a week and he's pulling his hair out. He's working remotely so it's not the boredom that has him going stir-crazy, it's the loneliness and helplessness that are depressing him.

There are hundreds of impactful things job seekers can do from home, but when it comes to overcoming isolation, you need to have at least some daily tasks where you'll be in contact with other people.

Here are some great examples you can follow, and don't miss the important bonus tip at the bottom.

Best ways to fight job search loneliness while coronavirus quarantined

1. Interview employees of targeted companies

If you really want to learn about a company before a job interview or ideally, to decide whether you should apply for a job there in the first place, use LinkedIn to find current and former employees and ask them for a quick, Skype video chat (although I actually prefer Zoom, which lets you record easily so you can take notes later).

Don't forget to mention you're in coronavirus quarantine to earn some sympathy points and hopefully get more positive replies.

2. Video information interviews

Information or informational interviews can help you learn about a profession or an industry, such as if you're considering a career change or would like to relocate. Look for relevant people who would be interested in your own expertise and offer to meet up online.

3. Offer video consults

Similarly, offer your expertise to other people as well. Whether you volunteer or sell your time, use a tool such as Calendly (it has a free plan) to let people schedule meetings with you that fit into both your calendars. Create a personalized scheduling link and then share it in relevant social media groups where people are looking for the kind of help you can give.

4. Go live on social media

Another way to offer your expertise online is directly to a live audience and not just one other person. Pick your favorite social media platform such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Announce on your profile when you'll be going live and at which url, and then scatter mentions of it where interested people are likely to see them, giving people at least 1-2 days' notice to make time for you.

5. Find a virtual job search buddy

Regardless of whether they're also in coronavirus quarantine, find one or more other job seekers who would be interested in chatting regularly about job search progress (or lack thereof). Avoid anyone who might be competing for the same jobs, but if you're in different cities, states or countries, it shouldn't be an issue.

6. Build your references list

Regardless of whether you commit the cardinal sin of writing “References available on request” on your resume, you do need to compile your references in a list you can forward to recruiters. While most people will simply email their references to ask if it's ok to include them, go one better and ask to video chat. It will help them refresh their memory of you and improve the chance they'll agree to act as a reference for you.

7. Meet with job search coaches

Many job search and career coaches no longer require meeting you in an office, and they're happy to coach you over the phone or Skype. A good place to start would be by testing out some of the 40+ Career Coaches Who Give Free Consults On Every Topic You Need.

8. Practice your job search skills

Whether with a coach, career counselor, colleague or a friend, use video chat to practice your elevator pitch and job interviewing.

9. Join a job club

This could be a virtual job club or a real-world job club that allows people to sit in remotely. The idea is to be part of an interactive, online space that will help you with your job search.

10. Enroll in an online course with group sessions

While you can find many, highly rated, free online courses such as at Udemy, those won't have any personal contact. For group sessions or direct access to experts, you'll need to choose a paid course such as the above Freelancer Masterclass.

11. Have virtual networking lunches

Take the lessons of Keith Ferrazzi's classic networking book Never Eat Alone to a whole other level by inviting people to lunch over Skype, where both of you dine in front of the camera, facing each other as if you were at the same table. Lunch, dinner, coffee and cake or dessert, it doesn't really matter as long as it's over food that doesn't make too much noise to eat.

12. Attend virtual conferences

With more and more conferences, unconferences and meetups getting canceled to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, you can expect to see more virtual conferences to attend. While some may allow audience participation, you can almost always follow along in a chat area or via hashtag and chat with other attendees that way.

13. Attend online job fairs

Many of the reasons job fairs aren't a waste of time still apply when the fair is virtual.

14. Phone or video job interviews

With the coronavirus spreading, more and more companies are shifting to remote work for as many employees as possible. The option to interview you in their offices may not even exist temporarily, so any job interviews you get invited to will likely be over the phone or video chat. It's just up to you to get those interview invites, and it'll be interesting to see if recruiters have more time for interviews right now since they're a work task that can easily be done remotely.

15. Company followups

With time stuck at home, you have less excuses not to follow up with companies after applying or completing a round of interviews.

Bonus 16. Multiplayer video games

Ok, this isn't directly job search-related, but it will help you stay sane during a quarantine (or any time, frankly).

When I worked at Amazon.com back in 2000-2001 in France, every day at 6pm a group of us would end our work day and join in a game of Unreal Tournament, a multiplayer, first-person shooter type video game where players run around a virtual location trying to kill each other one way or another.

Some of our colleagues in the UK and Seattle would play along regardless of the timezone difference, but with most of us sitting in the same French office, one of the best parts of the game was being able to yell out to each other across the room while we played.

Pick a similar game such as Fortnite (which is free) that allows you to hear and speak with other players via headset. It will help to blow off steam and give you something to look forward to every day as long as you're able to limit how much time you spend playing.

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