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perfectionist
Monday, 10/15/2012 at 03:46 PM
I’m a recovering perfectionist. I won’t say I’m a former perfectionist because I don’t think perfectionism is entirely curable. It is, however, manageable. I used to drive myself (and my ... Read More
woman looking at watch
Monday, 10/08/2012 at 03:23 PM
In my Cross Talk column in October’s SHAPE, I suggest how you can cut back on your use of technology in order to find more “me time.” The tips really do work (check out the issue yourself!), ... Read More
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Thursday, 10/04/2012 at 12:08 PM
Take the doc's advice to look and feel your best for life. Read More
happy woman thinking
Monday, 10/01/2012 at 10:22 AM
In my not too distant past, I was one of those women who put conditions on my happiness. I told myself I’d be happy someday when I was thinner, better dressed, had a great job, a better ... Read More
Wednesday, 09/26/2012 at 01:37 PM
As CEO of the supplement company Wellnx, Brad Woodgate knows a thing or two about being an entrepreneur. He and his brother started the firm in their parents’ basement with less than $30,000; ... Read More
woman journaling
Sunday, 09/23/2012 at 07:00 PM
If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship, you know that everyday thoughtfulness goes a lot further than the occasional grand gesture. Not that we don’t like grand gestures—they’re ... Read More
female driver
Monday, 09/17/2012 at 10:46 AM
We live in a culture of instant gratification. We want what we want, when we want it—and that’s almost always right this second. This applies to everything from travel (it used to take months ... Read More
Susan Cross
Monday, 09/10/2012 at 01:03 PM
You know those crazy speed-dating events where people have to squeeze in as much information about themselves as possible in order to make a good first impression in a short amount of time? I ... Read More
woman gambling
Monday, 09/10/2012 at 10:34 AM
While base jumpers have no problem putting their lives on the line to leap off of (super high) cliffs, many of us think asking out a cute stranger is too big of a risk. But attempting to ... Read More
The Best Self-Defense for Women: 5-Step Personal Protection Plan
Thursday, 09/06/2012 at 11:40 AM
"Personal safety is about choices and circumstance," says Don Seiler, owner of Kodokan-Seiler Dojo in Minnesota and author of Karate Do: Traditional Training for All Styles. "And while you ... Read More