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Every day I look forward to reading a blog from Zen Habits in my email inbox. ZenHabits.net is rated one of the top 100 blogs in 2008 by Times Magazine that provides daily insights from Leo Babauta or featured guests on how to establish good habits, achieve goals, work smart, do less, and live more!



Here's a great featured-guest post from Sean Platt of the Writer… Continue

This is a recent conversation I had with a co-worker. Her name has been changed to protect privacy, but the content is true. Please accept my apologies if you find it offensive in any way, this blog only aims to share one individual's perspective about her own experience and matters happening in different areas of the world. Feel free to leave an insightful comment if desired. Thank you.





"You know, I should have been drowned." said… Continue

I was surprised to read an article last week that said married couples' marital bliss begin to rapidly decline within the first year of having the first child.



According to an eight-year study of 218 couples, 90% of the couples had less satisfaction in their marriages after their first child was born.



How do you feel about this? Although not yet a parent, I personally beg to differ because I adore children so much. However, 90%... is quite a shocking… Continue

Mona Locke's board term with the Foundation for Early Learning ends in a few months. I remember feeling star-struck the first time I sat a few seats from her at the first board meeting I attended. It turns out she's not only a great community leader, but also a sophisticated and kind person. Other board members were initially intimidating as well, I wasn't familiar with their faces but their titles and affiliations and wisdom were enough to overwhelm me. I must admit though that at one point,… Continue

Thought I should share this useful article on baby names. The author wants prospective parents to have a good time choosing one, but please, please, please remember that it will last a life time!

I think creative parents are awesome for following the Hollywood trend with choosing names inspired by animals, fruits, plants, exotic places, baked goods, pizza toppings, days of the week, etc. But yes, do make sure to get opinions from friends… Continue