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The Best Meditation Apps for Anxiety

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Finding the right app for you depends in part on personal taste and lifestyle. With a 14-day free trial period, Headspace is definitely an app you should try. With all costs paid by in-app purchases, there’s no reason not to add Oak to your device even if you use other meditation and sleep apps. Try Calm at the App Store.

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How Quitting Instagram Saved Me Money

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What I didn’t realize until my Instagram hiatus was how much my screen was influencing my purchases. What is missing when we make purchases based on what we think we should have (according to social media) is the chance to slow down and actually consider if we actually want these things or if they will benefit our lives in any way, she says.

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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They serve as a gaggle of bad influencers egging us on to turn to purchases for happiness: You know you want it! Many purchases are wants, not needs. So before you hand over the credit card, pause to consider whether the purchase will contribute to more stress and dysfunction later. You deserve it! Getting into the Flow.

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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

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At minimum, there’s the business of purchasing, signing, addressing and mailing our greetings before the holidays arrive. Those people are definitely on my list because obviously that means something to them.” Mailing holiday cards is a popular tradition. But amid a busy season, the activity can create more stress than joy.

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Euromonitor's Top 10 Consumer Trends for 2012

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Tech Lifestyles Vs. Slow Living and the Best of Both.  They describe Reality Culture and Consumers as: "Scripted reality or celebrities living the dream - consumers are gripped, sharing views and being moved to change their purchasing behaviour." Smartphone Universe. Youth - Future Imperfect. Weight as a Hot Topic.

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Top 5 Green Accounting Solutions for Your Business

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As more and more people are becoming aware of the great and many benefits that come with making “green” (eco-friendly) lifestyle choices, it is becoming apparent to many individuals that being energy-efficient is the right way to go: at home and at work. Get energy-efficient equipment. Use less paper.

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5 Ways to Greenify Your Business Travel

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However, if you’re someone who lives a pretty eco-friendly lifestyle, you might be looking for ways that you can apply “green tips” while on the road. Thanks to technology, you definitely don’t have to travel as much as you used to. Be smart about resources.

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