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Managing Your Social Network Addiction

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Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, Digg, StumbleUpon, Friendster, Tumblr, Xanga… the list goes on and on.  And if you are any sort of tech savy, there is good chance you are a member of multiple social networks. Even I have accounts with at least 5 of these.  While there is a lot to be gained by using these services, there is also a lot to be lost.  In case you hadn’t heard, Facebook users share not only a social network of over 200 million, but also significantly lower grade point averages (GPAs) than their non-member classmates (according to  Time Magazine ).  And apparently  Jennifer Aniston ended her relationship with John Mayer because he was addicted to Twitter  (as apposed to drugs like other musicians… ).  This begs the question, how many of us are addicted to social networks, and what can we do about it? You may think, “I’m not addicted, I can quit anytime!”  Well if you have more Facebook friends than real friends, somethin...

10 Quotes That'll Make You Fearless

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When is the last time you missed an opportunity because of fear or self doubt? We're all guilty of it. Sometimes, it's staying in your comfort zone in a social situation, because it's easier than branching out and talking to someone new. But in other cases, you've spent a lot of time wishing things were different—that career that you  really  wanted, rather than the job you wake up feeling just neutral about every day. Because you've got an okay thing going on, so why mess it up, right? No, no, not right! It doesn't have to be this way. In the words of  George Eliot, "It's never too late to be who you might have been." To help you let go of any doubt that's holding you back from doing what you want, read these quotes, and just go for it. Photos courtesy of  Shutterstock  .

100 Inspirational Quotes That Will Make You Love Life Again

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Everyone is fighting a battle. And a very tough one most of the time. Failure, disappointment, frustration, exhaustion… All these difficult moments can erode our passion for life. But we only live ONCE. It’s important to remind ourselves that no matter how hard life is, we should never lose our love for life as it gives us the energy to keep moving on. Here are 100 inspirational and motivational quotes to reignite your love for life. Whenever you or your loved ones feel lost in life, take a look at them and they can be the beacon lights to guide your way to get through the darkness: Life Is Our Best Coach We may easily feel frustrated and lose our passion for life when we encounter setbacks. But nothing valuable ever comes easy. Painful challenges are the best gifts life sends to us to keep us growing. 1. “A dream is what makes people love life even when it is painful” —Theodore Zeldin 2. “True, we love life, not because we are used to living, but because we are u...