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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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Celebrity gossip. The truth is, the distractions coming from our phones, computers and other electronic devices are far from being the whole problem when it comes to our getting derailed from the things that matter most to us and the world around us. When a distraction becomes a lifestyle. Few distractions begin as a lifestyle.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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Call one of your children on the phone. Overall, whether it’s gossip from co-workers, violence in the media, pessimism in your own thoughts or other influences, make conscious efforts to reduce your exposure to the negative. I’ve learned that my daily choices make a big difference in my long-term happiness. Take a nap.

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Full-time Freelance Writing Jobs | Men With Pens

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Answer the phone now and then. It’s not all that bad once you learn how, but it’s not a job for wall flowers. If you turn white and get all knee-wobbly at the thought of picking up the phone and introducing yourself to a prospective client, keep your day job. I have to admit that freelancing can get a little lonely.

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