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Check out this infographic to see the happiest and unhappiest American cities! Are there any cities you’re surprised to see — or not see — on this list? Share below!

From there you start calling your livelihood a career. Or maybe you’ve so fallen out of love you’ve started calling your career a job. Whatever the case, before you ditch your current source of sustenance, the one you once said was “a perfect fit, my ideal life,” consider these questions: What if you are in charge of your experience? What if you are responsible for bringing the fun and challenge and collaboration?...

Notice anything awful about that first paragraph? (And not that I have a boring life. That’s true, but not the point here.) How many useless phrases did you catch in those first three sentences? Take another look, and lask yourself what phrases could be removed to make the paragraph more clear. How about the following? The city of The state of The hours of In the afternoon For the simple reason that Period of time In order to...

The Kindle sports a 6-inch E Ink screen, which if you are not familiar with, is much easier on the eyes than your traditional laptop or desktop screen. Looking at one, it looks amazingly like a matte piece of paper, and there is no glare or reflections. It’s exceptionally light and sized closer than ever to a mass market paperback book, so it doesn’t feel like you are holding a clunky device....

There are lots of links to interesting projects that are worth clicking even if you’re not a knitter. Knitty Gritty – via ReadyMade

Aside from seeing some insight into your personality, the Jung typology test is also beneficial because it can show what careers you may excel in and the types of people you may get along with. This particular Jung typology test also features a list of educational institutions that provide training in the careers suggested based on your personality type, as well as a look at famous people who happen to share your personality type....

They draw upon Einstein’s years of battling scientific opposition and critical genius. Wise words you can use as inspiration or guidance. Check out eSoup for a more in depth look at these Einstein-isms. Top 5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Albert “Bad Boy” Einstein – [eSoup]

A trip to the movies would not be complete without your favourite cinema snacks! I’m all about popcorn and soda, although I have been known to spend quite a bit of money on candy at the cinema (… £15, don’t judge me! I shared some of it!). Popcorn is also pretty popular in the United States and Thailand, but what are the more unusual movie munchies? Lemonly has gather a whole bunch of foods that are eaten when people go to the cinema around the world....

But this story isn’t just about the last three weeks. The fact is, my life is generally charmed beyond belief. I have a job that I enjoy at an amazing company, filled with fantastic people. I have a perfect three-year-old son, who is truly the best kid in the whole world. I live in a great house in a great neighborhood right outside DC. I travel often, I have free time for myself, and am surrounded by people I love....

In this week’s episode of Lifehack Live, I spoke with Danny Bader, a coach and presenter at the David Allen Company about coaching, GTD, staying organized, and lots more. Thanks for listening. Subscribe to the Lifehack Podcast Feed via RSS or iTunes.

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Does this sound familiar? Beware of Cognitive Distortions In the mid-twentieth century, renowned psychologists Albert Ellis and David Burns popularized the notion of cognitive distortions, or exaggerated thoughts and irrational beliefs that make us feel badly. One such distortion is the mental filter, in which you pick out a single negative detail and dwell on it, so that your vision of all of reality becomes darkened. Another related distortion is known as discounting the positive....

Cyberbullying is a rapidly growing issue, being among one of the dangerous online issues, it has became one of the top suicide factors for teens. Online bullying is pretty much the same as traditional bullying, except cyberbullying happens with the help of modern technologies like computers and smartphones. According to the latest statistics kids spend around 4 hours a day online, with 80% of the time via smartphones, making them one of the most common mediums for cyberbullying....

My Favorite Places to Ask Questions LinkedIn Answers — I’ve had good luck getting answers on LinkedIn Answers. While questions on this site are supposed to focus on business, there’s a little leeway. I’ve gotten much higher quality answers here than most other sites. AskMeFi — The variety of questions on AskMeFi is nothing if not impressive. Today alone there are questions about water resource engineering, vacation planning and more. The folks who frequent the site seem to be able to answer just about anything....

While not everyone is in a position to get rid of his or her landlines, I’ve found that — in general — losing the landline can really help simplify life. After all, without a landline, you don’t have to worry about the expense of a landline (including long distance!) remembering to pay at least one bill checking messages waiting by the phone Your Cell Phone Odds are good these days that you have a cell phone....

With the help of this infographic of the trendiest hairstyles for men, you can decide which hairstyle works best for you. Remember, the style you choose is an important step in branding yourself. Within the first few seconds of meeting someone, an individual makes their initial assessment (whether you care or not). This infographic uniquely paints the picture of the trendiest hairstyles, whether you are a samurai warrior or a classic businessman type....

Offer a helping hand. Do you notice co-workers logging extra hours? Is your team understaffed due to a recent promotion or job transfer of someone on your team? Reach out to your co-workers and your boss and find out how you can help pick up the slack. Doing so shows not only that you’re a team player and going out of your way to help the team as a whole, but also that you are willing to take initiative, two great qualities for future leaders....

Such was the case for a mother and daughter in New York, as ABC News reported earlier this year. In the 1930s, when things were very different for women than they are now, a 13-year-old girl gave birth to a baby girl and named her Eva May. Both became wards of the state immediately, due to the circumstances in the mother’s life at the time. Lena Pierce, the 13-year-old new mother, stayed at the hospital for a few months and her baby was put up for adoption....