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1 in 5 Humans Got a New Smartphone in 2015

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in 2015 to a total of 1.43 In other words, 1 out of every 5 people in the world got a new smartphone in 2015. Gartner is forecasting 2015 mobile phone shipments (smart and otherwise) of 1.9 billion, which means 26% of humans got a new cellphone (smart and otherwise)  in 2015.  billion units. 

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7 Quick Tricks to Sleep Better Tonight

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Alongside colors like purple and red, “Other bright hues from the warmer end of the spectrum, for example, hot pink and bright orange are also not ideal for the bedroom,” says Suzy Chiazzari, founder of the Holistic Design Institute and the Iris International School of Colour Therapy, in a 2022 Forbes article.

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5 Tips for Dealing with Annoying People at Work

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A 2015 Harvard study shared that 80% of employees report lost work time worrying about a co-worker’s behavior and how to deal with the person. To do this, she gives a few examples of specific problems. But there are certain colleagues, bosses and employees who can ruin the day with their ridiculously annoying behaviors.

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Is Your Workplace Toxic? Can You Do Anything About It?

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Do examples of mistrust, lack of transparency, competition and personal agendas quickly come to mind? This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated. How do you identify a toxic workplace? Look at all the daily exchanges that combine into an overall culture. Photo by AsiaVision/Stocksy. The post Is Your Workplace Toxic?

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5 Ways to Start Your Day Just Right

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But my 18-year-old daughter, Emma, set a good example for all of us. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. Mornings at my house are harried, too. My husband, our kids, the animals: Everyone needs something, and it’s usually chaotic until they’re out the door. Photo by ChamanExperience/Shutterstock.

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Banish Stress Burnout in 3 Easy Steps

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For example, if you’re feeling anxious, you’re likely thinking, something bad is going to happen. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. So identify the emotion and trap it. Map it to control your stress. Once you’ve trapped the emotion, identify the thought behind it.

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

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“Creatives” are not only artistic and imaginative; they are, for example, analytical and task-oriented, too. The fight-or-flight response, for example, originates in the amygdala. Relationships involve inventive problem-solving at every turn, for example, as does the management of our own emotional well-being.