Archive for March, 2009

… All those who disapprove of the toned bare arms of 45-year-old First Lady Michelle Obama: Why not focus instead on the hugs her arms bestow on all the children she meets, or her open arms welcoming military families who visit the White House, or her helping hands at local soup kitchens? Is there... »

A poll conducted last year by Opinion Research Corporation found that 29% of American workers took no paid vacation time in 2007, and another 24% took a week off or less.  According to ORC, in 1980, people in only 10 other countries lived longer than we do.  Now, people in 41 other countries live... »

Here are short snippets (hey, I need a BREAK, too) on three books that helped me DARE-Out my head: Flow: The Psychology of Optimum Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D. All About: How to understand, seek out and master experiences that bring you maximum happiness, energy, and pleasure; activities you could wile away hours doing without even realizing the... »

Whether you consider it a luxury, or just for high school or college kids, consider that the person who could probably use a BREAK the most right now is YOU.  Before you think I’m going all warm, fuzzy and poofy, HOLD ON!  Remember that I’m a crazed super-charged estrogen-deprived Type A-niac who thinks it’s a good idea to start a new business in... »

If you’re like most people, the last thing you want when you need a break is anything work-related.  When I need a break, I call friends who can make me laugh so hard I practically forget about everything else. Likewise, I gorge on Websites, TV shows, and magazines about decorating, and before I decided to lose the... »