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Marianne Douglas

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Science & Technology

Don't Trust Technology

Technology is an integral part of our lives. We depend on them daily. They’re all so amazing when they work. And incredibly frustrating and stressful when they don’t.

Candy Crush Saga Life Lessons

You can find lessons for life just about anywhere - even in everyone's favorite app Candy Crush Saga. Check out these lessons....minus the strange music.

Fly the funny skies!

No doubt we live in stressful times but even very stressful times can be turned around with humor as this airline did after the events in Boston.

Boston Strong - Coping Strategies for Stressful Times

It's been a stressful week since the Boston Marathon. Here's some strategies to help cope when life presents challenging times.

Strategies to cheer yourself up in crazy times...

What do you do when the negativity overwhelms you? Here are a few of my favorite strategies for those crazy times.

Strategies for a lovely Thanksgiving... (in Bristol-Warren Patch)

Holidays can be stressful as family members gather after hectic preparations and long travels. Here are some simple strategies to gracefully get through Thanksgiving and the holidays to follow.

Living

How to Leave a Great Vacation/House/Job (in Bristol-Warren Patch)

It’s hard to leave a favorite vacation, a house you love, a job that no longer fits. There is a strategy to help take the process while helping you look forward to whatever’s next on the horizon.

Living

Can We Be Optimistic?

Is having a positive attitude worth it or is it all just New Age nonsense?

What Are You Grateful For? (in Bristol-Warren Patch)

Can focusing on gratitude really help in these challenging times? Can it truly impact daily life? How can it work with all the negativity in the world?