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10 Things the Gym Taught Me About Life

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The mantras I had become used to—especially those that came in the form of encouragement from others admiring my physical prowess—started to sound empty. But I also struggled with the structure and rhythm that daily physical exertion presented. This article was published in July 2016 and has been updated.

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10 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done

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And with the achievement of each mini-goal, you receive reinforcement and motivation in the form of positive feedback. There is actually no such thing as a “future” decision; there are only present decisions that will affect the future. This article was published in February 2016 and has been updated.

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Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on Designing a Space—and Life—That Makes You Happy

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In 2016, Berk got a call to audition for Queer Eye and decided to take a chance on expanding his brand awareness. Designing your way to good mental health The link between design and mental health that Berk writes about in Right at Home presents itself often throughout Queer Eye. I knew in my heart that this was my path….

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

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Relax and be present in the conversation. Be present in the conversation and the other person will notice. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just something to get you started and form new acquaintances. This article was published in August 2016 and has been updated. Challenge yourself to learn two new things.

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If It Doesn’t Suck, It’s Not Worth Doing

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More often than not, you quickly distract yourself from the discomfort with some form of momentary pleasure. True happiness is lived over and over again in memory, always with a renewal of the original good; a moment of pleasure may leave a barbed sting, [as] an ever-present source of anguish.”

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5 Reasons Behind the Meteoric Rise of Pickleball

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In 2016, Randy Sussman’s job transferred him from Las Vegas to Florida. In the middle of matches, they gave us helpful tips about strategy, form and where to position ourselves. I heard story after story of instant friendships formed and long-lasting ones strengthened by whacking a plastic ball over a net. “I

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What Happened When I Ditched Technology for 7 Days

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I’m glaringly present in the moment and acutely aware that the lap conversation is more interesting than mine. It really does feel like a form of dependency. This article appeared in the May 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Do I do this? Am I this friend? I make a mental note to become a better listener.