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by Karen Leland
Karen Leland is the co-author of Watercooler Wisdom and many other books.  See full bio

The Perfect Blend

December 29, 2009

I Yam What I Yam

There are certain holiday foods that grab a hold of us (traditionally speaking) and won't let go. They form a habit out of our favorite recipes and if they're missing from the feast, well something just doesn't feel right. It might be a particular cranberry sauce that graces your Christmas table or potato latkes for Chanukah, cooked just the way your grandmother used to make them. Read More

September 22, 2009

Are You Ready To Practice Mindful Eating?

Getting old is a bitch. But the upside of our downward intestinal fortitude is that it has required us to become more mindful eaters. So when I ran across the work of Susan Albers, I was intrigued. Here's her take on the practice of mindful eating. Read More

August 28, 2009

Is Your Computer Sick? Six Steps To Keep It Healthy

I can only describe this past week as computer hell. A Malware invasion that crashed my Wordpress site - yup. An Email program snafu that banished over 200 of my messages to never, never land - you bet. A freaky bug that wouldn't let me delete an errant email - of course. Top this all off with the fact that my last back up was over a week ago (I know, I know) and you have a recipe for technology turmoil. It seems like everyone from small business owners to multinational moguls to working moms, spend as much time fixing issues on their computer as they do working on them.

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August 12, 2009

Can You Disengage From Others Negative Emotions?

As someone who is constantly striving to blend the commitments of work, family, friendships and creativity, I'm always interested in the latest on the psychology, biology and sociology front.

In her new book Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life(Harmony Books, 2009) bestselling author Judith Orloff MD, offers some great new solutions for dealing with emotions in our hyper-tense world. Read More

August 3, 2009

Time Management For Twitter

Revolutions, celebrity passings and political head-scratchers aside, left unchecked, social media can become a big, huge gaping black hole worthy of a scene in the latest "Start Trek" movie. "Step away from the iPhone, Mr. Spock; just step away." Read More

July 24, 2009

Could Your Friendships Use A Summertime Spruce Up?

If your relationships with your pals are in need of a little summer time spruce up, check out this expert advice on how to de-clutter your friendships, before a good friend goes bad. Read More

July 16, 2009

This Summer Try A Staycation

If the soaring prices of gas have got you down, and the desire to simplify has you got you fired up - be it ever so humble there's no place like home. Enter the staycation - a vacation you take in your own home town.For a successful stay at home family vacation try these top tips: Read More

July 9, 2009

Take A Time Management Tip From Pez Candy

Most people today approach their to-do list like it's a box of chocolates (and not in the somewhat endearing Forest Gump "lefe is leke a bax o' chokolates" way). No, we take a small nibble out of a caramel cream and dump the remains back in the box or grab a bite of a chocolate-covered cherry and then discard it to its holding place next to the
English toffee.

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July 2, 2009

What Color Could You Use More Of?

Do you think you need more red or blue in your life? Although the current economic crisis might prompt you to say, "Please, anything but red" faster than you can clip a coupon, there's new research that shows that the colors red and blue each have a distinctly different impact on the brain. Read More

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Books by Karen Leland

Image of Watercooler Wisdom: How Smart People Prosper in the Face of Conflict, Pressure, & Change
Watercooler Wisdom: How Smart People Prosper in the Face of Conflict, Pressure, & Change
Image of Time Management In an Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day (In an Instant (Career Press))
Time Management In an Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day (In an Instant (Career Press))
Image of Public Speaking in an Instant: 60 Ways to Stand Up and Be Heard (In an Instant (Career Press))
Public Speaking in an Instant: 60 Ways to Stand Up and Be Heard (In an Instant (Career Press))
Image of Customer Service In an Instant: 60 Ways to Win Customers and Keep Them Coming Back (In an Instant (Career Press))
Customer Service In an Instant: 60 Ways to Win Customers and Keep Them Coming Back (In an Instant (Career Press))
Image of E-mail in an Instant: 60 Ways to Communicate With Style and Impact (In an Instant (Career Press))
E-mail in an Instant: 60 Ways to Communicate With Style and Impact (In an Instant (Career Press))

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