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You & Improved

How To Stay Sane in A Fast-Paced World

by Jason 02.16.2010 Kim & Jason News
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We call people who get our weekly email newsletter Kim & Jason Insiders. Because not only are they the most prominent people in Kim & Jason Nation, but because they get the behind-the-scenes stuff and extra goodies no one else gets. The inside scoop, if you will.
Every weekly issue features an extra bit of something [...]

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9 Decisions You Can Make With a Rock, Paper, and Scissors

by Kim 02.04.2010 Play
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Remember the childhood game that settled every argument? No, not thumb wrestling (or even arm wrestling, for that matter.) I’m referring to “rock-paper-scissors.” Sure, it’s fun to flip a coin or draw straws, but nothing says childhood like this favorite classic.
If you don’t know that rock beats scissors, then you might need to reconnect with [...]

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Tame Adultitis by Tackling Life’s Little Annoyances

by Kim 01.28.2010 Adultitis
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Jason and I often get asked the question, “How does a person contract Adultitis?” Well, there are the obvious ways we all dread: the major u-turns in life that you can’t avoid, like when someone hits your car or when you’re up all night with a sick kid.
Adultitis is also severely contagious, so if [...]

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What Grocery Shopping Can Teach You About Life Balance

by Kim 01.21.2010 Life Balance
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ShareI am the worst grocery shopper — ever. I’ve found that many of the reasons I was able to teach kindergarten effectively all fly in the face of being a good grocery shopper. Being easily distracted with a short attention span and the endless aisles of marketing mayhem do not serve me well. It’s a [...]

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6 Ways to Avoid the New Year’s Blues

by Kim 01.06.2010 Feel Good
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ShareDo you ever get the blues this time of year? I sure do, and I have a feeling I’m not the only one. On January 1st, you start the year with a natural high associated with a new beginning. A restart. Whew. Finally, permission is granted to try again. Thanks New Year, I needed that!… [...]

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10 Simple Ways to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

by Kim 07.21.2009 Adultitis

Are you overwhelmed? It’s actually one of the worst symptoms of Adultitis. Feeling overwhelmed stinks and let’s be honest, adulthood sure invites this daily, with the bills and responsibilities and all. It’s suffocating. I wish I would’ve known when I was five just how good I had it. Being overwhelmed can leave you feeling like [...]

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The Thing You Have To Stop & 5 Ways To Do It

by Kim 06.10.2009 Adultitis

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With Adultitis running rampant, it’s not a surprise that one of the major symptoms has become the new normal for many people. What am I speaking of? Being rushed. Do you ever feel rushed? Why? What makes you move so quickly? Whether you want to admit it or not, being rushed is one of the [...]

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5 Lessons on Escaping Adulthood From Cosmo Kramer

by Kim 03.24.2009 You & Improved

The lovable neighbor of Jerry Seinfeld has a lot to teach us about living life with less stress and more fun. Loved for his childlike perspective on life, Kramer stole the show week after week for the show’s nine-year run. Although quirky and borderline childish at times, Kramer’s life was filled with a childlike enthusiasm [...]

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