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Approach a Potential Career Change As If You Were Designing a New Product
Feeling unhappy and unfulfilled at work is one thing: Knowing what to do instead is something else completely. At this point, most people probably realize that there’s no such thing as a “dream job,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the only other option is sticking with a job you hate. The hard part (well,…
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Why You Probably Shouldn’t Refinish Your Own Bathtub
An old, stained, scratched, and/or discolored bathtub is an eyesore, and not a pleasant place to put your naked body. But replacing a tub is not just a disruptive process, it’s also damned expensive — the average cost is nearly $8,000, and it can be much higher. The next-best solution is to refinish the tub,…
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You Can Overcome ‘Creative Mortification’
Have you ever suffered creative mortification? Coined by educator Ronald Beghetto, the term describes losing your willingness to pursue a creative avenue following a negative outcome. Maybe you gave up on stand-up comedy forever after your set at the open mic night was met with murmurs instead of laughs, or you burned your accordion after…
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‘Dark and Moody Bedrooms’ Are All Over Pinterest Right Now
If you’re after bedroom ideas, dark and moody decor choices seem to be what the masses are turning to right now, Pinterest shares.