What Is Mindfulness, and Should You Try It?

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What's New on Savvy Psychologist? What Is Mindfulness, and Should You Try It? As the mindfulness joke goes, what do we want? Mindfulness! When do we want it? Now! Mindfulness, indeed, is designed to keep us in the now. But there is frequent confusion about how exactly that occurs, and what mindfulness feels like. So let’s start with four things that mindfulness often gets mistaken for...Read More 07/22/2016 3:05am View Is Your Smartphone Good or Bad for Your Relationship? Smartphones are a contradiction: they infinitely expand our access to the world yet also cut us off from our immediate surroundings, as the number of viral videos of epic fails while walking with smartphone in hand can attest. And if smartphones make us unable to avoid telephone poles and food court fountains, we might assume they’re wrecking our relationships as well. But, the real answer might surprise you...Read More 07/15/2016 8:58am View How to Deal with Sarcastic People Sarcasm is like jazz—you know it when you hear it. That’s because sarcasm is primarily communicated by tone of voice, which is used to mean the opposite of the literal words. You can tell by a speaker’s tone that, “Well, that’s exactly what I need right now,” means that’s exactly what’s not needed. Sarcasm can be used to compliment: “You majored in applied math? Slacker.” Or be self-deprecating: “What are you talking about? My ‘99...Read More 07/08/2016 3:05am View   GET MORE SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST Subscribe to the Savvy Psychologist Podcast Subscribing to the Savvy Psychologist podcast is the easiest way to stay up to date with my weekly audio tips. If you like to listen to podcasts on the go, you can subscribe today on your favorite device with apps such as iTunes Podcasts, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.                 Be happy, be healthy, and be yourself!     FEATURED PRODUCTS Now Available in the QDT Store Money Girl's Smart Moves to Grow Rich by Laura D. Adams Buy now on Amazon or B&N. Learn more. Smart Talk by Lisa Marshall Buy now on Amazon or B&N. Learn more.   9 Steps to Work Less and Do More by Stever Robbins Buy now on Amazon or B&N. Learn more.                 SHARE THIS EMAIL

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3 Etiquette Rules for Work Calls While Driving

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This Week on Modern Manners Guy 3 Etiquette Rules for Work Calls While Driving Let me first say that I am by no means advocating people working or “multitasking” while driving. I don’t believe in texting while you drive and I also don't believe anyone who feels they have “total control” on the road when not 100% focused on driving. However, for this episode, I do believe we can have a proper discussion about taking a phone call for work while driving. After all, if your eyes...Read More 07/24/2016 11:29pm View The 3 Absolute Worst Travel Companions Google defines a companion as someone with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels. So, when picking a companion to skip out for a weekend getaway, it’s ideal that said acquaintance shares your motives and agenda. Now, whether that companion is a romantic partner, a close friend, or a family member, you have to be very particular about who you take with you to ensure you have the...Read More 07/17/2016 11:50pm View How to Handle a Freeloader There is a major difference from someone who asks to stay with you for a few days and a freeloader. Unlike a friendly houseguest, a freeloader doesn't care about what you have going on in your life, only their own comfort. They may even make complaints about the bed they're borrowing...Read More 07/10/2016 11:56pm View   GET MORE MODERN MANNERS GUY Subscribe to the Modern Manners Guy Podcast Subscribing to the Modern Manners Guy podcast is the easiest way to stay up to date with my weekly audio tips. If you like to listen to podcasts on the go, you can subscribe today on your favorite device with apps such as iTunes Podcasts, Stitcher, or Soundcloud.                 FEATURED PRODUCTS Now Available in the QDT Store Reply All by Richie Frieman Buy now on Amazon or B&N. Learn more.   Smart Talk by Lisa Marshall Buy now on Amazon or B&N. Learn more.   9 Steps to Work Less and Do More by Stever Robbins Buy now on Amazon or B&N. Learn more.                 That's all for now, courtesy of Modern Manners Guy, your guide to a more polite life.                 Want more tips?  If this was forwarded to you by a friend and you'd like to receive future tips, you can sign up here. Please don't use the subscribe/unsubscribe link at the bottom of the page because this will overwrite your friend's subscription. (If this came directly to you, you can use the subscribe/unsubscribe link below to manage your subscription.)                 SHARE THIS EMAIL

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How Memory Works and 6 Tips to Improve It

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What's New on Everyday Einstein? How Memory Works and 6 Tips to Improve It Red, purple, green, blue. Red, purple, green, blue. Why is this important? Well, hold that thought. Have you ever been about to leave your house in the morning rush and realized that you have no idea where you last left your car keys? Have you ever asked yourself, did I schedule that dentist appointment for today or tomorrow? What was it that I needed to get at the store, or what is my boss’s kid’s...Read More 07/26/2016 12:31am View What Does Pokémon Go Mean for Augmented Reality? Do you have a Charmander in your collection? How about a Squirtle, a Mewtwo, or a Jigglypuff? What about an elusive Vaporean? If you have no idea what I am talking about, then you must not be one of the estimated 7.5 million people who downloaded the Pokémon Go app in its first week. Why is this game so popular? What does its popularity mean for science and for the future...Read More 07/19/2016 12:24am View Will the Sun Explode? Hi, I’m Dr. Sabrina Stierwalt, your Everyday Einstein, bringing you Quick and Dirty Tips to help you make sense of science. We rely on our Sun to keep us warm and we trust that every night when we go to bed, the Sun will rise again the next morning to light up our day. However, the Sun won’t do this forever. What will happen to our Sun as it ages? Will it explode? How...Read More 07/12/2016 12:06am View     GET MORE EVERYDAY EINSTEIN Subscribe to the Everyday Einstein Podcast Stay up to date with the Everyday Einstein's weekly audio tips. If you like to listen to podcasts on the go, you can subscribe today on your favorite device with apps such as iTunes Podcasts, Stitcher , and SoundCloud.             EXPLORE THE QDT STORE   Want more Quick and Dirty Tips? Browse the QDT store to find books, gear, and apps from your favorite hosts. As a subscriber to the Everyday Einstein newsletter, you might like Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Guide to Algebra or Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. See the full selection and visit the store today.                 SHARE THIS EMAIL

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