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Features 18 Why Resolutions Fizzle 22 Brain Training 26 Hacking & ID Theft Lifestyles 30 Lifestyle Buzz

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42 Spring Fashions Decor 52 Design Trends For 2014 56 Hiring An Interior Designer 60 LED Lighting Conjures Up Magic 64 Turn Your Balcony Into An Edible Garden 66 Home Decor

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Why Resolutions Fizzle Dottie Dehart

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t’s March already and If you’re like 92 percent of Americans, your new year resolutions are long forgotten.

What’s more, you know it. What you may not know, says Brian Moran, co-author along with Michael Lennington of the New York Times best seller The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months, is why.

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“The number one enemy of most New Year’s resolutions isn’t feasibility, a lack of know-how, or even a lack of motivation, though those things can come into play,” says Moran. “The number one enemy of most resolutions is time.”

It’s all too easy to procrastinate through January, February, March, and even longer. No problem, you think. I have over half a year left to do what I said I’d do. Even when July and August roll around, there are still enough months left in the year that you don’t feel a real sense of urgency. Next thing you know, the holidays are almost upon you. You’re still over your ideal weight, drinking too many sodas a day, working the same job,

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with less savings than you’d like. Too late to do anything now, you figure. I’ll try again next year.

“For many people, this depressing chain of events recycles on a yearly basis because far-away deadlines allow — even encourage — us to be slack on execution,” comments Moran. “Give yourself too much time and you will procrastinate. It’s just human nature.”

Ultimately, says Moran, effective execution happens daily and weekly and on a consistent basis. To perform at your best, you will need to get out of “annual mode” and stop thinking in terms of a 365 day year. That’s where the 12 Week Year comes in. It’s a system that works for businesses striving to meet their goals — and it will work for you, too.

“When you redefine the concept of a year, your life will change,” promises Moran. “A year is no longer 12 months; it is now only 12 weeks, followed by the next 12 Week Year, ad infinitum. Each 12 week period stands on its own.

“You no longer have the luxury of putting off critical activities, thinking there is ‘plenty of time’ left to meet your goals,” he adds. “When you have only 12 weeks, each week matters, each day matters, each moment matters. And the result is profound.”

Here, Moran offers eight ways to get yourself out of the annualized thinking trap — and into the much-more-productive 12 Week Year, where resolutions do come true: Realize that success is created in the moment According to Moran, most of us have a skewed definition of success. We see it as the end of the road: the completion of a project, the day you’re finally able to button your old pants, receive an award, etc. However, he argues, true success isn’t any of those things. It isn’t a list of all the clients you brought in over the course of a year, or the number you see when you stand on the scale on December 31. It isn’t something that happens only once at the March - April 2014

end of a planning cycle.

“Success is all of the little things you do throughout the year to make your goals happen: reaching out to X number of prospects a day or getting up on cold mornings to run when you’d rather stay in bed,” he explains. “You just can’t reach your full potential if you put off critical activities. Success does not happen monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or once a year; it happens daily, ultimately moment by moment. You succeed — or not — long before the results show it. When you adopt this definition of success, you’ll want to make the most of your time, not squander it. And the 12 Week Year can help.”

Redefine your relationship with deadlines Most of us see deadlines as the bad guy.

They’re always looming on the horizon, overshadowing our peace of mind and hassling us to work faster, or else. They make us nervous, resentful, or both. But what would happen if we thought of deadlines as good guys instead?

“Deadlines aren’t sinister in and of themselves — we only feel that way about them when we aren’t on track to meet them or when they’re unreasonable,” Moran asserts. “But realistic deadlines are actually great motivators. They are tools that can help you to hone your focus, increase your efficiency, and realize your full potential.

When you think about deadlines this way, it makes sense to have more of them, not less! They can help you to create endof-year energy, focus, and commitment throughout the year.”

Put a little less faith in your yearly planner In other words, be realistic about your ability to plan ahead. Life — including what we want out of it — can (and often does) change in an instant. What you thought you wanted for yourself in January might not be what makes the most sense by the time July, or October, or December rolls around. Your circumstances and abili- 28

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The largest study ever done on cognitive thinking showed that even a minimal amount of brain exercise performed by older adults significantly helped their mind’s agility and performance for 10 years, according to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, in which the findings were published.

Nearly 3,000 adults with an average age of 74 engaged in brain training that involved only 10 to 12 sessions lasting 60 to 75 minutes each. The results were remarkable. Five years later, researchers discovered that these individuals outperformed untrained counterparts in reasoning skills, processing speed and memory — though the latter waned a bit in the following five years.

This study has shown one more angle of what we know is evident through human observation and behavior: The mind plays a colossal part in our health and fitness. Use it or lose it!

Consider some of the benefits of positive thinking and optimism alone, according to the Mayo Clinic: • Increased life span.

• Lower rates of depression.

• Lower levels of distress.

• Greater resistance to the common cold.

• Better psychological and physical well-being.

• Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

• Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress.”

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pointed to the conclusion that an optimistic attitude can do wonders for healing and recovery, too, according to ABC News.

Regarding this latest study, a version of the trial’s speed training program is commercially available through the brain fitness company Posit Science, but there are brain exercises that are available to most of us right now and that don’t require our purchasing any mind games.

Neurologist and neuropsychologist Bernard Croisile, who pioneered a brain training concept and mental fitness games available at www.happy-neuron.com, told AskMen that he recommends five daily brain exercises, which are good for both genders and nearly all ages.

Based upon the five main cognitive functions — memory, attention, language, visual-spatial skills and executive function — Croisile recommends stimulating and challenging each area to stay mentally sharp as we and our brains age: • By choosing a song you don’t know and memorizing its lyrics, you boost the level of the brainbuilding chemical acetylcholine. (You can also memorize Scripture or poetry.)

• Change your routine or combine activities — such as listening to an audiobook while jogging or doing math in your head while driving — to increase your attention span.

• Increase your vocabulary by reading something of a greater intellectual caliber than what you typically read or know.

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their locations a few times later in the day.

• Engage in some strategy and problemsolving situations (real or imaginary, yes, even through video games); your intellectual performance will expand your executive function.

We often speak about the power that our thinking has on our physical health.

But let’s not forget the influence of the slightest exercise on our mental health, too.

Any aerobics help the neural pathways and other connections in our brain.

John J. Ratey, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of “A User’s Guide to the Brain,” explained to WebMD: “I like to say that exercise is like taking a little Prozac or a little Ritalin at just the right moment. Exercise is really for the brain, not the body. It affects mood, vitality, alertness and feelings of well-being.”

And then there’s the example of Stephen C. Putnam, who took up canoeing to fight the symptoms of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and ended up writing a book about the benefits of exercise for brain disorders, “Nature’s Ritalin for the Marathon Mind.”

Bottom line — as NBC News’ chief medical editor, Nancy Snyderman, explained: “This mind-body connection that we have been toying with for the past couple of decades really does have hard science behind it.”

With 76 million baby boomers in the U.S. going into retirement and advancing into old age, this is a timely reminder about the muscle in mental health. It’s what the writer of Proverbs wrote more than two millenniums ago: “As a person thinks, so he or she is.”∆

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illions of consumers were affected by the hack involving Target and Neiman Marcus retailers. Before you become a victim of identity theft, learn how to guard against it.

Identity theft expert Scott A. Merritt, author of “Identity Theft Do’s and Don’ts,” offers the following tips: Understand how and where it happens

Identity theft is like being robbed when you are away from home; most thefts occur in places where you do business every day. Either a place of business is robbed, a bad employee acts improperly or a hacker breaches the office through the computer.

Secure your wallet’s information

Photocopy everything in your wallet: photos, credit cards (front and back), membership cards – everything.

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Put the copies in the order the cards are arranged in your wallet, staple the pictures and place them in a strong box or safe.

When planning a bank visit, have items such as deposits and withdrawal slips prepared in advance.

Make sure your information is consistent For all of your identity and financial documents, make absolutely sure, to the smallest detail, that all of your personal information is accurate and consistent!

Discrepancies such as using your middle initial on some documents, and not others, or having different addresses, can wreck havoc in proving your identity, and can compromise your credit score.

Account for your interactions with vendors Every time you speak to someone with whom you do business, write down the time, date, name and the purpose or outcome of the call. If an identity theft occurs on the vendor’s end, you will be able to reference these prior conversations effectively. Be sure to note any animosity or reluctance from the vendor.

Secure your digital habits and data Change your passwords at least twice a year on a non-scheduled basis – don’t be predictable. Have a strong firewall if you shop online, and only access sites that are protected by a strong firewall and high industry standards. Access accounts of a financial nature only from your personal computer.

Protect your banking information While in the bank, keep account numbers and other data out of sight, and avoid stating account numbers, Social Security numbers and similar information out loud.

Don’t carry around your birth certificate or Social Security card Unless it’s necessary, keep those vital items in a safe, or at least a firebox. If you know someone is going to need a copy of your tax returns or your driver’s license, for example, make the copies ahead of time. This avoids the need for a firm’s employee to leave the room with such information.

“Of course, you can greatly reduce being a victim of such recent hacks that occurred at the major retailers by using cash more often,” he says. “But if you’re going to use credit, use a card from a national bank or a national credit union and never a debit card, no exceptions.” ∆

WHY RESOLUTIONS FIZZLE — From Pg. 20 ties may have changed. The truth is, even can reliably plan. There’s a much stronger the most thoroughly thought-out annual connection between the actions you take plans are based on assumptions that are today and the results you want to achieve, stacked upon earlier assumptions, which because you don’t have to take as much of are stacked on even earlier assumptions the future on faith. Who wants to waste — and a lot can (and often does) change time going partway down a certain path, only to realize that you were mistaken and from start to finish.

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here’s no question that moving to a less expensive home can reap financial benefits, both in terms of a profit on the sale of your current home, as well as ongoing savings on monthly expenses.

However, from deciding where you’ll move next to weighing the emotional attachment that you and your kids may have to the family home, there’s a lot to consider. Before you decide when and if you want to make such a big move, I suggest that you start by crunching some numbers.

nity, so run several scenarios. Will you buy a smaller single-family home or a condo?

Would you consider renting? Plug in some rough numbers for each scenario, includ-

ADD UP THE TOTAL MONTHLY COST OF YOUR CURRENT HOME Start by calculating what you spend each month to live in your current home.

Your mortgage may be the biggest expense, but don’t stop there. Add in property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and utilities. Remember costs for water and garbage collection. Now estimate what you spend yearly for upkeep, not only for the physical repairs but also what you may pay to a gardener or housekeeper.

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ing possible property taxes, condo fees, upkeep, insurance and so forth, to determine how much you could realistically lower your monthly expenses.

CALCULATE THE PROFIT ON SELLING YOUR CURRENT HOME Housing has been rebounding in many parts of the country, but don’t make assumptions. I suggest consulting with a local realtor who knows your market and can show you recent comparable sales in your area.

Realize, too, that if prices are up for your home, prices are probably up for any other home you might purchase, unless you plan to move to a less costly area.

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DON’T FORGET THAT YOU MIGHT OWE CAPITAL GAINS TAXES With an idea of what your house may sell for, you can pretty easily calculate possible capital gains taxes. And here’s where you might be pleasantly surprised.

Under current law, if you sell your principal residence for a profit, up to $500,000 of capital gains is tax-free for a married couple filing a joint return ($250,000 for an individual). So you might have no capital gains tax bill at all.

Of course, there are a couple of stipulations: • You have to have owned the house for two years.

• You have to have lived in the house as your principal residence for two out of the past five years.

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Do-Over Trends For 2014 Sharon Mosley

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ost of us don’t get rid of clothes just because a new fashion season has arrived. Instead, we mix in a few fresh looks. But this year, there are lots of fashion trends from 2013 that continue to pop up in stores and online.

Prints and more prints Graphic prints are still making style news. Colorblocking is going to continue this spring, and of course, florals will bloom in the warmer months ahead. Mixing and matching designs like polka dots with stripes will still play a big role in the coming season.

Metallics That slinky copper sequined dress you wore on New Year’s Eve will still be a big hit. The bronzes, golds and silvers shine in everything from ready-to-wear to stilettos and handbags. I predict White lace dress from Lauren Ralph Lauren at Bloomingdale’s.

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that metallics will become a year-round staple in our wardrobe, much like animal prints have.

Black and white This classic combo never goes out of style. For spring and summer, you’ll see it in graphic designs that look fresh and modern. You can’t go wrong with this alltime fashion favorite.

The motorcycle jacket It will still be around for chilly spring days and nights. Just lighten up those layers underneath, and you’ll be set. You’ll wear it for years to come.

Lace We’ve seen it all-over in chic cocktail sheaths. We’ve seen it in T-shirts. Lace is another winner for all occasions – whether we wear it to gala balls or out to a casual dinner. Black lace is always a stunner, but colorful versions of the little lace dress are even more fun for spring and summer.

Crop it The “midi” calf length is still a stylish option in both dresses and pants. Just replace those boots with pointed flat shoes.

Reboot 2013 was the year of the thigh-high. But don’t give up on the lean and mean trend you wore with all those skinny jeans and leggings. Boots — from shoe boots to the rocking western boot to the biker boot and the over-the-knee boot — will continue, even in lighter, summarized versions, so stock up now.

Bold color Most of us are adding some color into our wardrobes, finally. Emerald green was the color of 2013, and it promises to keep going strong. We may be tempted to think pink and purple in 2014, but whatever your favorite color, go for it. It just makes life more interesting. ∆

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WHY RESOLUTIONS— From Pg. 28 look at the numbers only once a year. But when you start measuring your productivity, progress, and performance on a more frequent basis, you can’t hide behind the illusion that the present moment isn’t important. Measurement drives the execution process because it creates productive tension, or the uncomfortable feeling you get when you know you’re not doing the things you need to do.

“As the CEO of your own life, you need to have the courage to measure your performance in the areas that matter,” Moran says. “That’s much easier when your goals and tasks are broken down into 12 week increments. Effective scorekeeping prevents you from rationalizing lackluster results and forces you to confront the reality of your situation, even when it’s uncomfortable. While this can be difficult, the sooner you confront reality, the sooner you can shift your actions toward producing more desirable results.”

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Be honest about your track record How many promises and commitments do you welsh on in the course of 12 months? Probably more than you’d like to admit to. The fact is, at the beginning of the year, it’s all too easy to make promises and commitments. “Sure, honey, we can remodel the kitchen this year.” “Of course our department will reduce its operating costs by 15 percent this year.” Frequently, though, we fall short of our personal and professional commitments because over the course of 12 months, we encounter unforeseen obstacles, our priorities change, or our interest wanes.

“If you don’t want to be seen as someone who breaks commitments, drops the ball, and flakes, it makes sense to ditch annualized thinking,” Moran comments.

“It’s much easier to say you’re going to do something — and then do it — within a 12 week time frame. With these working habits, your results are not left up to chance. They are high in quality, and 45

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Think about your individual fashion personality. Are you a follower of fads? Do you favor the tried and true classics? Do you love those romantic flowing dresses or prefer to dress like you’re always headed to the beach?

Think about your lifestyle. You may be rocker chic at heart, but if you’ve got three kids and doing the mom and carpool thing, you may not want to stock your wardrobe with leather leggings and motorcycle jackets.

The dress code at your workplace will also determine much of your style personality. However, remember: Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or a high-powered lawyer, you can always add a twist of your own uniqueness to any “uniform” you choose.

It’s worth taking the time to define your own style personality.

Believe it or not, it makes it much easier to clean out that closet and then go shopping. Here are a few tips to get you started in determining your current style: Classic Chic Think Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. This fashion personality is all Koshie O. March - April 2014

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about wearing the traditional basics but with a fresh twist. Neutral colors like cream, camel and black are usually your favorite hues. Your wardrobe may consist of streamlined classics like white shirts, black trousers, pencil skirts and trench coats. You always have a little black dress in your closet. Flats or classic pumps are your go-to shoes; pearls your go-to jewelry; and structured handbags are de rigueur.

Boho Chic Cher may be an icon of this style, but there are plenty of fashionable free spirits out there to show you the way. There always seems to be an “artistic” vibe to this personality’s clothes. You love to shop at museums or street markets for your jewelry, and you love to wear freeflowing tops and skirts that make a colorful statement. Flip-flops or sandals may be your summer shoes of choice.

Fashionista Chic Think the stylish Anna Wintour for this personality. The Vogue editor is never without her signature sunglasses, geometric bob hairstyle and designer wardrobe. Black 90 Monique Lhuillier.

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Designers are showing new ways to step out of the pool and join the party.

So if you’re not into hanging out in that bikini all day, here are some of the best ways to wrap up for fun in the sun and not worry about the lumps and bumps most of us encounter along the way.

Start with a dress Yes, swimwear designers have taken a cue from casual clothing favorites and given us all a way to mix it up this year.

That little v-neck knit dress you bought last year can now be found snuggled between the bathing suits at your local department store. Loaded with color, these little dresses are the hit of summer, and they are as easy to throw on over a swimsuit as they are to wear on their own. Snatch these up in several colors.

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in stripes, prints and geometric designs.

Long skirts paired with swimwear tops are another stylish way to layer on a little modesty in mixed company.

Add details Beads, crochet and lace are just some of the ways that cover-ups take on a more glamorous look. Yes, you can wear these tops over your swimsuit or on their own.

Punch it up with ponchos There are so many variations on this theme. And you do have to think about just how much you want to cover up to make these work. Sheer tunics that are longer are often a better alternative. However, breezy caftans and kimono styles are also fun to mix and match with swimwear, shorts and short or long skirts.

Don’t forget scarves Think sarongs and pareos are perfect for the beach. Try to find large scarves in soft cotton — the batiks from Indonesia are great, but you can also find the decorative scarves in areas that cater to tourists. There are lots of ways to wear these sarongs, but the easiest is to tie them around your waist ­— hoping you have swimwear or something else underneath. Or you can tie it above your bust. Or just wear it over your shoulders to dinner over your maxi dress.

Have a pajama party What could be more comfortable than wearing your pajamas to the beach? Some of the best ways to cover-up while soaking up the sun this summer are roomy knit pants – just like your pjs. For even more fun, try a pair of harem pants. Just 63

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Stop saying “have to” and start saying “choose to” As you pursue a long-term goal, it’s all too easy for your daily tactics to turn into daily have-tos. “I have to go to the gym.” “I have to spend an extra half-hour working on this project for my boss.” “I have to use that money to pay down my credit card, even if it means skipping a night out with my friends.” That’s a problem, because have-tos quickly turn into things we loathe — and if you loathe the things you need to do to accomplish a goal, you’re less likely to reach the finish line.

“There are no have-tos in life,” Moran asserts. “Everything we do in life is a choice.

And when you look at tactics as choosetos instead of have-tos, you’ll notice a big change in your attitude and motivation.

Instead of feeling burdened and put-upon, you’ll feel empowered. Admit it: saying, ‘I choose to attend night classes so I can rise in my field’ feels a lot better than saying, ‘I have to attend night classes so I won’t be stuck in this job forever.’”

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In furniture, lilac is paired with rich dark wood finishes, clear acrylic and white. Other popular colors are Chinese red (a bright shade with a hint of orange), deep blues inspired by peacock feathers and punches of chrome yellow and gray.

Gray has become the new neutral, replacing beige tones.

Today’s grays are warm (almost taupe), which makes them easier to incorporate into decor than cooler shades of gray.

‘60s flashbacks The “Mad Men” influence continues, with many furniture styles that evoke the swinging ‘60s. Prints are big and bold, especially on chairs, where “statement fabrics” are the look du jour. Think big butterflies, oversized florals and Asian-inspired dragons. Other ‘60s influences include bold geometric patterns, in both upholstery and wall coverings, cut-velvet fabrics, modular furniture and Lucite. Lucite is combined with traditional elements, such as a Lucite coffee table paired with a classic wing chair, and animal-print upholstery with Lucite legs. Other retro furniture details include tufting, channel-quilting, contrast cording, buttons and nailheads.

Metal of the moment All that glitters is now gold. Gold dominates light fixtures and furniture hardware, in both shiny and brushed finishes, overtaking pewter and brushed nickel.

Gold also reentered the palette for fabrics, in a golden Gray has become the new neutral.

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camel hue. It’s a way to keep your gray and add a new twist, warming it up and adding another dimension.

nature pointed arch shape of Moorish architecture is making its way into furniture pieces, such as upholstered headboards.

Rope chic Finishing touches Rugged rope is in this season. Some showPainted finishes, from formal to casual, are having a big impact on furniture. you’ll rooms hang light fixtures with thick rope, or display a rope ship’s find everything from ladder with wooden white-washed, graytreads repurposed washed and metallic as shelving. It’s alfinishes, to painted most a ‘70s feeling special effects, such of macrame. But you as Harlequin pathave to be careful terns, flowers and with rope. Skinny even lace. Customand tiny looks cheap, ization options are while thick and increasing, making heavy looks good. it possible to take a traditional piece, Runway to such as a bombe Lucite Ottoman living room chest, and give it from Williams Sonoma.

Fashion trends a fresh, fun hue of are moving from your choosing -- to the runway into home decor. One example match a favorite paint color. is bright chrome yellow as an accent color.

Moroccan influences It just came into stores in fashion, now Moroccan-inspired patterns have been we’re seeing walls and big pieces done in appearing on fabrics, rugs and wall cover- that color. That’s good news for those who ings for several seasons, but now the sig- like to stay on top of trends. ∆

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missions, etc. Add to this the cost of capital improvements (not repairs) you’ve made -- upgrades, additions, landscaping -- that have increased the value of your property.

(Hopefully, you’ve kept receipts!)

Now, simply subtract your cost basis from your estimated sales price to determine if you have a gain. If your gain is less than $500,000, your sale is tax-free, and you don’t even have to report it on your tax return. Any amount over $500,000 would be subject to long- term capital gains taxes.

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CONSIDER THE EMOTIONAL SIDE Beyond the numbers, I’d give serious thought to how comfortable you’ll be in a smaller place, and how this move might impact your family. There are often a lot of feelings attached to a family home. Be sure to bring those out in the open, so that when you do make a move, you’ll be able to enjoy not only the potential financial benefits of your new home but also the pleasure you get from living in it every day. ∆

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The designer envisions plans and dresses spaces in ways that make them attractive and functional. A client’s lifestyle is incorporated into the home with items that complement the architecture. If the designer is brought into the project early enough, she can ensure that the details, like electrical outlets, doorway widths and heights and even air vents, fit into the scheme and design requested by the client.

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to go. Another choice, particularly if you are hiring the designer to help you from beginning to end, is to purchase the furnishings through him. The fee is included in the price of the furniture and, in this case, you really won’t feel any more pain of payment. If you were purchasing the items yourself, you wouldn’t be paying any less. Now, at least, you have the benefit of a designer without extra cost to you.

How do you find your perfect designer? There are several ways. You can browse through design magazines and find pictures of rooms that attract you, then search for the designer’s names in the credits. Hiring that designer works well if he is in your city, but could get expensive if from out of town because you would also be responsible for travel and lodging expenses.

Another way is to interview designers in your area. After a bit of conversation and discussion about your needs and what the designer’s thoughts are, you and the designer will know if the fit is good – or not.

A third way is to call your local chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for suggestions.

What do you need to do to prepare?

First, you are going to want to collect samples even if they aren’t the final choice. The samples will help you articulate the look you want. Pictures from magazines are a perfect start so you can show the designer the type of look that pleases you. Have several pictures ready. If you would like, go to paint stores or home stores and select paintcolor samples. Even if you select 20 or 30 of them, just pick colors you like. It will get the ball rolling. You can also have pictures of rooms you do not like so the designer knows what to avoid. This isn’t mandatory, but it can be helpful.

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“You want to make it magic,” Sestak said. “You don’t want to see the wires or the glare of bulbs. Lighting is supposed to illuminate space. It’s all about placement. That affects what you see and how you see it.”

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by both industry innovation and recent federal mandates to develop energy-saving alternatives to traditional incandescent bulbs.

The nationwide switch to more efficient lighting not only saves electricity, it offers opportunities to put lighting in different places in different ways.

“The technology behind lighting is different, but we still see it as light,” Sestak said. “We’ve also become increasingly aware of the cost of lighting when we open our electric bill.”

Energy costs have everyone paying more attention to lighting options. While more expensive to install, LEDs can save a lot of money over their long lifetimes.

Sestak’s own house in Carmichael, Calif., is a prime example of what can be done with LEDs. For example, the path to the pool and outdoor bar is lit with 25 in-ground LED fixtures that can put on a colorful light show.

More LEDs turn glass plates into a fanciful sculpture. After dark, they make glass ornaments sparkle and the water in bubbling fountains glisten. These little lights make the nighttime garden come to life.

Indoors, LEDs work their electronic magic, too. In the living room, they offer pinpoint spotlights to accent paintings and sculpture. Tucked under cabinets, they brighten kitchen counters. Behind glass plates in the master bath, they seem to light mirrors from within.

Sestak uses other energy-saving options, too. Over the dinner table, halogen spot-

lights on a circular track create an unusual chandelier. The lights make ribbon-hung glass ornaments dazzle. At the same time, diners can still comfortably see their food, thanks to other lights focused at the table.

“In this chandelier, it catches the light instead of being illuminated from within,” Sestak explained. “Other lights illuminate the center of the table like a little stage.”

Lighting is all show — you want the ‘aha’ factor that you get with the right light in the right setting.

Consumers also are learning more about the science of lighting.

LEDs offer a lot of lumens along with exceptionally long life and energy savings.

For example, Phillips introduced a 17watt LED bulb that offers as much light as a 75-watt incandescent bulb, and lasts 25,000 hours.

The easiest transition to make with LEDs are lights that are hard to reach, such as a ceiling fixture, You put one of these LED bulbs in and you’ll never have to get the ladder out again.

Outdoor lighting holds its own challenges. Fixtures may not only be hard to reach, they can get wet. They’re exposed to weather. Wiring can be nibbled by animals.

The idea of expanding light into the backyard is great, but you’re dealing with electricity and you need to know how to handle it safely.

Lighting is not just about being able to see, but about creating atmosphere and all that goes with that. And if you can dream it, someone can build it. ∆

HIRING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER— From Pg. 58 pieces early on so s/he can work with with the architect and the builder/contracthose pieces. If there are pieces you aren’t tor. This way everyone is on the same page sure about keeping, be sure to get the and potential problems can be eliminated, designer involved in that decision, too. A or, at least, minimized. good designer will never say “everything Be sure all who will be living in the house must go,” but instead will work with what are present at the meetings. Many times you intend to keep. husbands and wives have different opinIf you are building from scratch or re- ions on colors, styles and what to keep and modeling, get the designer involved in all what to throw away. The designer can help the planning stages and all the meetings guide the process in a way agreeable to all.

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Some designers bill for local travel time and others don’t. Be sure you know what you will be asked to pay for. This is particularly true if you are paying by the hour.

If you are purchasing all the furnishings through the designer, travel time should not be charged as long as it is local.

Be ready to think outside the box and be ready to keep an open mind. A designer might suggest something that you don’t like, and that’s OK. But be open to possibilities. ∆

COVER UPS — From Pg. 41 pull them up over swimwear and lounge like a lizard. The relaxed-fit pants are a welcome change from clingy leggings and capris. Then you can layer with tunics or swimsuit tops. And then you can really let the party begin! ∆

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mprovements in container gardening equipment and techniques have cleared the way for even the most “brown thumb� city dwellers, and anyone without a yard, to grow their own groceries.

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“There’s nothing to stop anyone who wants a garden from having one,” says Roy Joulus, CEO of Greenbo, www.greenbo.co, a company that designs award-winning innovative products for urban gardening.

“Plants add a great deal to our quality of life — ­ from cleaning the air we breathe to keeping us in touch with nature. Fresh,

home-grown herbs and vegetables not only taste so much better than supermarket produce, they’re convenient, and you know exactly where they came from and what was used, or not used, on them.”

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ho m e Restored French cabinet with ormolu and porcelain plates

by Isabel Salinas, Artisan Leonia, 201-568-3676.

Window treatments, decorator fabrics, upholstery and bedding

by Beautiful Windows by Michele, Bergen County, 973-525-5387.

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Re-designed living spaces Re-Defined Interiors Diane Goldstein 973-432-5801.

Bathroom design and construction

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by Field of Dreams Landscape Contractors Hawthorne, 973-238-8604.

home DECOR Huge selection of wall to wall carpets, custom made area rugs and installations at Starr Carpets Englewood, 201-569-7067.

Engage your senses with exceptionally beautiful flowers, scented candles, potpourri and art by local artists at Dean Street Greenery, Englewood, 201-816-0100.

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TURN YOUR BALCONY — From Pg. 65 says starting a balcony garden needn’t cost much. Start with the right materials and choose plants that are right for your conditions, and you’ll soon be eating from the pots on your porch.

He offers these tips especially for balcony gardeners: Plant the right plants for the amount of sunlight you have: Most herbs and vegetables require six to eight hours of direct sunlight a day.

So what do you do if you have just one balcony and it doesn’t get that much sun?

• Choose edibles that can take partial sun/ shade (three to six hours of sun in the morning or early afternoon) or light shade (two to three hours of direct sun or lightly shaded all day.)

Some partial shade herbs: cilantro and parsley (both prefer cooler weather); dill, bee balm, spearmint chamomile.

Some light shade herbs: garlic chives, peppermint, rosemary.

Some partial or light shade veggies: lettuce, broccoli, green onion, collards, cabbage, peas, carrots, strawberries, beans, sweet potatoes.

• Remember, pale-colored surfaces increase the light your plants receive. Plants in regions with short growing seasons usually need the full six to eight hours of light per day.

Choose the right pots: • Bigger pots require less water and are less likely to blow over on high-rise balconies where the winds can be fierce.

Terra cotta allows moisture to escape fairly quickly, which is helpful for people who like to water a lot. Non-porous plastic or glazed pots hold water longer and are better for windy balconies, where soil

dries out quickly. Use brightly colored containers to add style and visual interest to your garden.

• Most vegetable plants require even watering — don’t let them dry out completely and don’t keep them soggy. Apply water directly to the soil.

• Make sure your containers have drainage holes or a drainage system. If they have an attached tray to catch excess water, don’t allow the plants’ roots to sit in the water, which promotes rot and fungus. Either empty the tray regularly, or use a design that holds the water away from the roots.

Use the right dirt: • It’s important to use dirt that allows for good drainage. Most edible plants don’t like to sit in wet dirt, and soil without good drainage tends to become compacted – a difficult medium for plants that like to stretch their roots out. You can buy a sterile soilless potting mix, a soil-based potting mix, or mix up your own batch using 1 part compost, 1 part perlite and 1 part potting soil.

• Don’t use garden soil or top soil, which won’t allow adequate drainage.

• On windy balconies, top-dress your container with small rocks to keep the soil from drying out so quickly.

Joulus offers one more tip for high-rise dwellers: Rely on self-pollinating plants, or plants that don’t need pollination by insects, unless you’re willing to handpollinate.

“You likely won’t see many bees buzzing around the 40th story,” he says.

Don’t worry about pollination for root vegetables, like carrots and potatoes. Some self-pollinators include beans, peas, tomatoes and peppers. ∆

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n recent years, more and more information has been indicating the tremendous benefits nuts have on improving health.

The most encouraging report showed that adding nuts to your diet either prevented weight gain or promoted weight loss. Researchers have found dieters who consume an ounce of nuts daily are more likely to eat less at supper and, therefore, lose weight.

And now, from a large population study, comes remarkable evidence that nut consumption reduces the risk of heart disease in both men and women by as much as 50 percent. 76

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Gravity is also the best-kept secret for living longer, and stronger, with more energy and a lower risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer.

In the ‘90s, Dr. Joan Vernikos and her NASA space program team faced a tough medical issue: When perfectly fit astronauts go into space — a gravity-fee environment — they quickly show signs of accelerated aging. Their overall health deteriorates.

Their bones weaken. Their muscles weaken. They begin to show each other pictures of their grandchildren.

When the astronauts return to Earth, their strength returns, their bones stop deteriorating and fitness returns.

Dr. Vernikos explains: “The lack of gravity in space wreaks havoc on the body... On Earth, gravity is our life line... it centers

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us and grounds us... the gravity factor is present to stimulate every cell, every nerve in our body... it etches images in our brain that tells us where we are in relation to our environment... All this rapidly disappears in space... in a gravity-free environment.”

Earthly sitting is a form of weightlessness. It brings us dangerously close to a gravity-free environment, she says, and we “sitanauts” are doing more and more of it every day, for typically eight to 10 hours, in our cars and couches, at our desks and dining tables, in front of big and small screens.

“The less we move, the less we use gravity,” she explains. Modern conveniences and technology may be making our lives easier, but our sedentary lifestyles are making us sick.

And here’s the kicker: Time in the gym, even working out three to five times a week, cannot make up for the negative results that come from disengaging with gravity.

“We’ve struggled for decades to exercise more and eat less,” says Vernikos. “We’re fatter, sicker, more tired and more out of pocket than ever. Some of us even exercise strenuously. Yet, the way we live is slowly killing us.”

Which is why she wrote a book called “Sitting Kills, Moving Heals: How Everyday Movement Will Prevent Pain, Illness,

and Early Death — And Exercise Alone Won’t.” Strap on your harness and prepare for liftoff — it’s a mind-blower.

When you sit, you’re essentially disconnecting from the “life line” that is gravity.

When you get up and change your position — and this is the finding that dazzled her most of all — you’re reconnecting with gravity in ways that promote health and wellness.

It’s the change of position that is most powerful and matters most, Vernikos says.

“The results amazed me! Standing was more effective than walking! ” “To reverse the damage of sedentary living,” Vernikos advises, “put gravity back in your life.”

How? Do frequent nonstrenuous activities throughout the day. Stand up every 10 to 15 minutes, bend and twist, take the stairs, wash the car, empty the dishwasher.

You get the picture.

“Our bodies need perpetual motion,” says Vernikos. “The good news is that there are unlimited free opportunities for movement all around us. The key to lifelong health is more than just traditional gym exercise an hour a day, three to five days a week.

“The answer is to rediscover a lifestyle of constant, natural, low-intensity nonexercise movement that uses the gravity vector throughout the day.”∆

THE BENEFITS OF NUTS — From Pg. 72 A massive study recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that increasing nut intake also reduces the risk of many chronic illnesses, including heart disease and diabetes. It appears to reduce risk of death, too.

Research showed that compared to those who never ate nuts, those who did once weekly had a 7 percent lower risk of dying, gradually reducing risk even more as they consumed more nuts. For those eating nuts at least once a day, the risk of death was lowered by a remarkable 20 percent. And further analysis revealed significant reduc-

tions in the risk of heart and respiratory diseases, diabetes, infections and cancer.

There was some concern at the outset of the study that daily nut consumption could lead to weight gain. The exact opposite turned out to be the case. Those eating nuts most frequently either maintained their weight or lost weight during the course of the study. Nut-eaters were overall healthier: They were less likely to be obese, had lower waist circumferences, lower cholesterols and blood-sugar levels than their counterparts not eating nuts.

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and vegetables, and exercised more regularly. For this reason, it’s unclear whether the found benefits of nuts were a result of people committed to healthier lifestyles and living longer being less concerned about their weights and, hence, more likely to eat nuts.

There are many ways nuts promote health. They contain the best polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers, and have high concentrations of antioxidants (phenols and phytosterols).

Most experts recommend having an ounce of nuts as a snack in the afternoon and about two to three hours before dinner.

They are calorically dense and take a long time to chew. This, in turn, helps promote satiety, as does their high calorie content.

Nuts’ high level of fiber also makes you feel full and less hungry at dinnertime. Nuts make it easier to eat prudently, limiting

your risk of becoming obese and making a diet program more likely to be successful.

Nuts reduce the risk of heart attacks in a number of ways. Monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids tend to lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of blood clotting. High concentrations of the amino acid arginine promote blood flow, dilate blood vessels and help maintain a lower blood pressure. And high fiber content reduces cholesterol and appears to decrease the risk of diabetes. High fiber and healthy fats in nuts also promote better gastrointestinal function and decrease the risk of colon, breast and prostate cancers.

Like an apple a day, an ounce of nuts will almost certainly keep the doctor away. The best approach to dieting is not necessarily the consumption of low-calorie foods, but that learning to make the right food choices and eating in the right amounts will lead to a long and healthy life. ∆

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f course your employees matter. If they didn’t, you wouldn’t hire them, trust them to do important work, or keep paying them week after week.

And if you think about it at all (which you probably don’t), you assume they realize that. It’s only logical.

But according to Christine Comaford, author of the new book SmartTribes: How Teams Become Brilliant Together, you may inadvertently do and say things that make them feel otherwise—and it has little to do with logic.

“Mattering is one of the three most primal human needs, along with safety and belonging,” asserts Comaford. “When employees are made to feel that they don’t matter, it happens on an emotional level, not an intellectual one. And we now know that emotions, not intellect, drive 90 percent of human behavior.

“The really bad news for leaders is that when employees feel they don’t matter, they simply cannot function at their highest level of performance,” she adds.

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So what might you be doing that makes employees feel they don’t matter? Comaford reveals six of the top offenders:

brain — falling into what Comaford calls the “Critter State.” Once in this state, all innovation and collaboration skills fall by the wayside, and every decision boils down to a single question: What will keep me safe right now?

You don’t respond to their emails Sure, you’re busy, and sure, your employees know that—but the Critter State doesn’t spring from the rational part of the brain. Instead of thinking, Oh, the boss will get back to me when she has a moment, they think, “She doesn’t like my idea. She doesn’t like me. I feel rejected. I don’t matter.”

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re you yearning for a care free vacation on a sunny tropical island? Look no further and head to the all-inclusive The Club Barbados, Resort and Spa, a waterfront oasis on Barbados’ Caribbean side.

Located next to the exclusive Sandy Lane resort, The Club features 161 guest rooms in three and four story buildings amidst

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suites. Many of the rooms were recently refurbished with glass enclosed showers and modern furniture.

The resort’s waterfront consists of a sitting area slightly elevated above sea level and a small beach below. Sprawl into a lounge chair with a frozen piña colada and let the sun and breeze do their magic, or take a blissful nap under the shady almond and mahogany trees.

When the blue sea beckons, step down a few steps and enjoy a dip in the warm

Caribbean. If you prefer a larger beach, take a short walk along the shoreline to the beautiful beaches of Sandy Lane and Paynes Bay. Take advantage of The Club’s complimentary water sports and enjoy kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, water skiing, or a scenic boat ride along the shore.

Pamper yourself at the Tranquility Spa, a relaxing facility offering massages, body treatments, facials, and all salon services. (the spa and salon are not part of the all-

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Piano Bar.

inclusive fee). There is also a well equipped gym to help you keep up with your exercise regimen.

All food and alcoholic beverages are included. The main dining venue, Sunset Restaurant, is located in an open air building with views of the sea and pool. Breakfast is a generous spread with all the trimmings, and the buffet lunch features salads, cold appetizers, hot dishes, grilled fish, chicken and burgers, and a selection of desserts.

Wines, beer and cocktails complete the sumptuous lunch.

At night, the Sunset Restaurant features an elegant, à la carte dinner with several choices of starters and entrees, delicious desserts and, of course, spirits. The cuisine is international with some regional accents. A second restaurant, the colorfully decorated Enid’s, specializes in authentic Bajan (Barbadian) cuisine, rich in flavors and spices.

After dinner, enjoy lively chats at the busy bar or dance the night away to the tunes of different nightly bands. Later, head to the piano bar for a night cap and a jolly sing along.

The resort attracts guests from all over the world who come to enjoy this tropical paradise.

Since Barbados is the gateway to many Caribbean cruises, The Club is also an ideal resort for a pre or post cruise vacation. www.theclubbarbados.com. ∆

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Travel New Boutique Hotel in Tel Aviv

Tanglewood’s Summer Season

The AL, a new boutique hotel opened in the heart of Tel Aviv’s art and cultural epicenter, adjacent to Neve Tzedek neighborhood. Housed in a meticulously-preserved building, the hotel features 11 clasically designed rooms and suites. www.altlv.com.

Exploring Central Asia

Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has announced its 2014 program. The music festival runs from June 28 thru August 30 and features highlights such as performances by Renée Fleming, Joshua Bell, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Gil Shaham and more. Tickets at www.tanglewood.org.

Mandarin Oriental in Miami

Silk Road Treasure Tours offers exotic tours through Central Asia’s independent nations of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

Their tour “The Riches of Central Asia” was chosen by Conde Nast Traveler as a 2014 “trip of a lifetime.” www.silkroadtreasuretours.com.

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The Azul Restaurant and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami have received the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award for 2013, making the hotel the only hotel in Florida to earn the highly coveted triple Five Stars.www.mandarinoriental.com.

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Divina from MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises has introduced its newest ship, the MSC Divina, which sails year-round on 7-night, roundtrip voyages from Miami to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. The Divina features the exclusive MSCYacht Club offering private club ambiance, signature butler service and complimentary wines and spirits. www. msccruisesusa.com.

Windstar Cruises Launches New Star Pride Yacht

Windstar Cruises debuts its newest luxury ship the Star Pride this May. The 212 guest ship is the first of the line’s new three all-suite yachts. The ship will open new itineraries to Southeast Asia, Arabia, and beyond. www.windstarcruises.com.

Silversea cruises has launched their new expedition ship, the Silver Discoverer. The 128-guest Discoverer will explore remote areas of Micronesia, Polynesia, the Russian Far East, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia. The ship offers extensive expedition facilities including 12 Zodiac boats, a glass bottom boat and more. www.silversea.com.

The Royal Clipper — the Largest Sail Ship in the World

The Royal Clipper is the largest and only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship in the world. Operated by Star Clipper cruises, the ship offers an intimate and luxurious yachting experience for 227 passengers. www.starclippers.com.

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ARE YOU TREATING EMPlOYEES — From Pg. 79 tent, she’s putting herself out there,” says of belonging and camaraderie — which Comaford. “Always respond — even if go hand in hand with mattering,” notes it’s just to say, ‘I need a little time to think Comaford. about that but I’ll get back to you in a day You inadvertently or two.’” show favoritism You don’t give them feedback In many companies, there are certain — positive or negative team members who are perceived as “above When people matter to us, we want them the law” or in the “in crowd.” These people to know they’ve done a good job. If they tend not to be held accountable for their lack haven’t done a good job, we want them of performance, and they often get the lion’s to know that too, so they can improve. share of raises, promotions, or perks, even To the employee’s Critter Brain, silence if they don’t deserve them. And yes, says means we don’t care enough to let them Comaford, other employees notice.

“People think lovability isn’t an issue in know either way.

“Hopefully you’re giving feedback in business, but I’m here to tell you it is,” performance evaluations, but give it in- she says. “Feeling that others are more formally as well,” advises Comaford. “A ‘loved’ triggers safety, belonging, and simple ‘Good job writing that proposal’ mattering issues in those on the outside. means a lot. And while it’s less fun to hear Absolute equality may not be possible ‘You need to work on the close to your sales in an imperfect world, but it’s critical to pitch,’ when your employee starts getting aim for it.” better results, he’ll know you cared enough You burn them out to speak up.

Do your employees slog away like You acknowledge people ONLY slaves, working looong hours and comwhen they make mistakes pleting one high-stress task after another, This makes them feel like a faulty cog day after day after day? Not only will that must be repaired to keep the com- they feel that you don’t care about their pany machine running smoothly. To let well-being, they’ll burn out. Yes, from them know they matter, make a positive time to time we all have to exert extra personal connection with employees as effort…but no one can sustain such a often as possible. Be specific about what pace forever.

“Sustainability is about creating winyou like and let them know their unique contribution makes a real difference to the win agreements with ourselves and others,” she asserts. “We all need a good company.

“Better yet, make a point of praising blend of people, activities, and things them publicly,” says Comaford. “Social that excite and energize us in order to rewards are extremely powerful — far more balance out those (inevitable) things that drain us. If your employees matpowerful than cash rewards, in fact.” ter to you, you’ll help them strike that You don’t celebrate victories balance.”

“When we’re able to break the mental No, just getting paid isn’t reward enough for doing a great job. (Again, a paycheck patterns that hold us — and those around can feel like oil for the cog — necessary, but us — back, we can reach heights of pernot meaningful.) When your team has an formance we never thought possible,” especially significant win, make a point to she says. “And the best part is, it’s more order in a special lunch and celebrate the rewarding for everyone. It can take work team company-wide. from being drudgery to being fun, exciting “Team victory celebrations foster a sense and meaningful.”∆ March - April 2014

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News and Openings Isabel Salinas, Artisan opens Showroom in Leonia Isabel Salinas, Artisan has opened a showroom at 269 Fort Lee Rd. in Leonia. In business for over 13 years, Isabel specializes in restoration of antique furniture and paintings, gilding, hand carving, decorative wall finishes, color consulting, hanging art works and more. A complete resource for all your restoration needs and creative ideas for decorating your home. www.isabelsalinasartisan. 201-568-3676.

Salon Mirage Moves to New Fort Lee Location After 10 successful years, Salon Mirage has moved to a new location at 1625 Lemoine Ave. in Fort Lee. The salon is warm and welcoming and offers hair, nail and facial services. The professional staff is trained in Europe and the US and speak several languages including Russian, Polish, Spanish and Albanian. Call for special offers for new customers. 201-592-1010.

Bobbi’s Golden Hanger Moves to New Closter Location Bobbi’s Golden Hanger boutique has relocated to 139 Oakland Ave. in Closter. They specialize in party clothes for all ages from Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16 and Prom dresses, to mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaid gowns. The boutique also features ready to wear and custom gowns and suits, dresses, bags, shoes, jewelry and custom throws. www.bobbisgoldenhanger.com. 201-768-7770.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus Comes to New Jersey Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus returns to New Jersey with the new show LEGENDS. It features amazing performers from around the globe in awe-inspiring feats. At the Prudential Center in Newark March 13-16, and at IZOD center in East Rutherford, March 19-23. www.ringling.com.

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Amaluna by Cirque Du Soleil Amaluna, a new spectacle from Cirque du Soleil is coming to Citi Field from March 20 to April 30.

Amaluna takes the audience on a spellbinding journey through mysterious landscapes where the talented circus artists perform amazing and visually stunning acts. www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Spring Art Shows The spring art season kicks off with several major shows.

The ArtExpo, [SOLO], and DECOR Expo at Pier 94 April 4-6 (www.artexpo.com), the Affordable Art Fair at the Metropolitan Pavilion, April 2-6 (www.affordableartfair.com), the Contemporary Art Fair NYC at the Tunnel in Chelsea, May 8-11 (www.contemporaryartfairnyc.com), Frieze Art Fair New York on Randall’s Island, May 9–12 (www.friezenewyork. com) and more.

The Bolshoi Comes to Lincoln Center The acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet Opera, Orchestra and Chorus will appear at the Lincoln Center Festival from July 15 thru July 27. The program will feature three full length ballets: Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and Spartacus, and one opera-in-concert, The Tsar’s Bride. www.lincolncenterfestival.org.

Paul Gauguin’s Metamorphoses at the MoMA Gauguin: Metamorphoses is the first major monographic exhibition on Paul Gauguin to be presented at the MoMA focusing on the artist’s prints and drawings, and their relationship to his paintings and sculptures. This exhibition, featuring 160 works, is on view from March 8 through June 8. www.moma.org.

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NYY Steak Opens in Midtown

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NYY Steak has opened at 7 W 51st Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. This spectacular restaurant occupies three floors of a former bank building and offers different seating levels and private dining rooms. The menu features a fresh raw bar, seafood, and steakhouse favorites such as their signature 27 oz. long bone rib eye, and stuffed lobster. A fine wine list and special cocktails complete the menu.

Yankee fans will appreciate the decor and baseball memorabilia. www.nyysteak.com and 646-307-7910.

Paul Taylor Dance Company at Lincoln Center Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to the David H. Koch theater at Lincoln Center March 12 - March 30. The season features a world premiere of American Dreamer, as well as other dances from Mr. Taylor’s 60 year career. A gala performance will take place on March 13. www.ptdc.org.

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New York City’s Take Me Out Tour Take Me Out tour company offers exclusive nightly tours to various restaurants, nightclubs, cocktail bars and other venues throughout the Big Apple. They handle transportation and all reservations to the planned locations. www.takemeoutnyc.com.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Neil Patrick Harris returns to Broadway in the landmark American musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. This rock and roll saga begins previews on March 29 and opens on April 22 at the Belasco Theater. www.hedwigbroadway.com.

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WHY RESOLUTIONS FIZZLE — From Pg. 45 pears, someone knocks on your door, and a reward if you keep your New Year’s off you go to solve the problem du jour. resolutions. It’s very gratifying to be When you live reactively, it’s difficult, if recognized for achieved goals. And, the not impossible, to stay focused on high- promise of celebration — especially when value activities. you allow yourself to celebrate at the end “Even though annualized thinking gives of each 12 week period — gives us someus lots of time in which to procrastinate, we thing to look forward to, motivating us to still feel overwhelmed because we use the keep our noses to the grindstone when the ‘extra’ time on things that are low-value,” going gets tough.

Moran explains. “That’s why 12 week “Especially for goal-driven people, it’s planning is so beneficial. With an action- tempting to always look at what lies ahead based plan, you don’t have to rely on input and not fully appreciate the ground that triggers to initiate your actions; instead, has already been covered,” notes Moran. your plan triggers your actions. You can “The 12 Week Year presents, at a minilive with clear intention, organizing your mum, four times as many opportunities life around your priorities and consciously to recognize and celebrate your progress choosing activities that align with your and accomplishments. It might be a three goals and vision. day weekend or a weeklong vacation; the “Making the reactive-to-proactive important thing is that you take time out switch won’t be easy,” he adds. “You’ll to reflect, regroup, and reenergize.” have to become more comfortable with One more great thing about switching to saying no, and you’ll have to crack down a 12 Week Year: Because there’s a built-in on procrastination. But in the end, you’ll reset every few months, you can switch get more of the right things done each day, gears when you realize something isn’t and ultimately reach your goals faster and going to work. with greater impact.”

So if you’ve had a tough 12 Week Year, you can just shake it off, regroup, and start again.

Celebrate your 12 week wins If you’ve had a strong 12 Week Year, you can Companies often throw end-of-year build on that momentum. Either way, you parties and receptions to celebrate growth, can more quickly transition into something acknowledge outstanding achievements, new instead of spending weeks or months bestow awards and bonuses, etc. On a waiting for a chance to start fresh.” ∆ personal level, you may promise yourself WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL STYLE ? — From Pg. 39 and gray are favorites of the fashion crowd bold prints. Comfortable athletic-inspired who love to mix and match high style sneakers or slip-on flats are a must, as are with low style. But there is always room big tote bags, which are perfect for stowing for a pop of color. Watch for trendsetters everything from Cheerios for the kids to wearing the latest Color of the Year in 2014 gym clothes for a quick workout.

– Pantone’s Radiant Orchid, a purplish hot Beach Chic pink – with all that black.

This surfer girl is a whole fashion perSuburban Chic sonality by herself. She’s all about easy This is the woman who always looks put and breezy casual style. She may live together when you see her in the carpool in her bikini and toss on a sarong when line or at the golf course. She wears trim she’s not in the water. Or she may don sweat suits or fitted slacks and sweat- a denim miniskirt and T-shirt. Life is all ers. Some suburbanites prefer more of a about carefree living, and this goes for her preppy look with a wardrobe filled with wardrobe, too. ∆ March - April 2014

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