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From the stay-at-home mom to the CEO of a large corporation, the daily schedule can become the dark shadow that hangs over an otherwise beautiful day. Schedules suck, yet they exist. You might even say that you don’t have a schedule, but I’d disagree. A schedule doesn’t need to be written on paper.
So what makes a schedule, well, a schedule?
Your day-to-day necessities.
Let’s say you’re the biggest bum in the world. You wake up around noon, eat, watch TV, take a nap, eat some more, …

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No matter how long I write, I have 3 techniques I use which will always remain consistent.

I write by hand;
I keep an idea book; and
I gather inspiration where I can find it, by reading.

Physically writing is therapeutic and it can spark inspiration on it’s own. I couldn’t live without a pen and notebook. Then there is my little idea book. It’s no bigger than a pocket notepad but it offers me refuge when I can’t get an idea for an article out of …

If you’re a parent, then you know how crowded it can get trying to find a place to save your child’s art, or the tears when you finally just throw it away to make room for more. Today’s tip just might be the advice you are looking for!
Rather than packing away the art your child has produced, take a picture of it. When those pictures get printed, put them in an album.
Yes, it really is that simple. Just imagine how much “art” can be saved within those …

Who wants to wait on hold before getting any help? I’ve heard of people being kept on hold for a half hour or more! Customer service is a huge pain in the butt. Especially if the business doesn’t offer very helpful service.
It’s a Monday and I thought I’d start it off with a tip to help those that are stuck on hold:
When asked your language, push 2 for Spanish.
Why would you want to do that? The operators to handle the Spanish speaking customers are not only …