Barbara Corcoran's morning routine starts the night before |
Serial entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" investor Barbara Corcoran always sticks to her morning routine, no matter what's on the day's agenda. Corcoran, who says she does her "best work before noon," starts her routine the night before. "There's something I do every night for a successful day that follows," she says. "I'd never go to bed without a to-do list done for the following day." She organizes her tasks by importance and always starts with the hard stuff: Those tasks are "never the things you want to do" first, but the things you need to do. Prioritizing that way "keeps me productive on the things that matter," Corcoran says. She also gets to work early, dresses to impress and exercises in the morning three times a week. "That's what saves me," she says. "It's more for my mental state than my physical well-being." |
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How to Talk to People: Using any of these phrases daily means 'you're more emotionally secure than most' |
People who are emotionally secure are confident and comfortable in who they are. They're authentic and do the things that are meaningful to them. Harvard-trained psychologist Cortney Warren has learned that emotionally secure people are typically better at handling conflict and embracing their vulnerability around others. This is largely because they don't need much external validation. Emotionally secure people also tend to be articulate, nonjudgmental and good at taking constructive criticism, Warren says. Their strong belief systems help them make better choices for themselves and those around them. If you use any of these nine phrases, you're likely more emotionally secure than most people, she says: - "Let me think about that before I respond."
- "No."
- "I'm not comfortable with that."
- "This is who I am, and I'm proud of it."
- "Am I like that?"
- "I will work on that."
- "I'm sorry you're struggling. How can I help?"
- "This matters to me."
- "I will try!"
"In meaningful relationships, emotionally secure people will make an effort to change when necessary," says Warren. "They know that taking action is key to personal growth and strengthening connections." |
Unlocked: Living in a luxury tiny home on wheels for $725 a month |
After the end of her marriage, Jen Gressett searched for affordable housing options that worked for her single income and two children. She landed on a luxury tiny home that cost her $175,000 to complete, and $725 a month to park in someone's backyard. "Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes, and it's never too late to start over and learn new things," says Gressett. |
The top 5 summer travel destinations in the U.S. that are trending for 2023 |
Even as prices continue to rise for just about everything, people are still prioritizing travel, a recent American Express Travel survey shows. More than 75% of respondents see leisure travel as an important budget priority. The report uses data from an online poll of 8,000 people who typically travel by air at least once a year, and have a household income of at least $70,000. Here are the top 5 trending summer travel destinations in the U.S. for 2023: - New York City
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Seattle
- San Francisco
More than two-thirds of respondents say they've been inspired to travel to a destination after seeing it featured by a TV show, news source or movie. Meanwhile, nearly half of Gen Z and millennial respondents say Instagram inspired them to travel to a certain destination, and 29% of respondents of all ages say TikTok motivated some of their travel choices. |
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