Your Other 8 Hours: What’s holding you back and what to do about it

 By Robert Pagliarini, 

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There’s one thing that’s holding you back more than any other. It’s not your education, who you know, or even how much time you have. It’s fear of pain. It’s that simple. The bad news is that the challenge you face is yourself. Of course, this is also the good news. It’s not the economy, your mistakes from the past, a bad childhood, or anything else. The problem is within you, and so is the solution. Your ability to deal with the fear of pain effectively is your golden ticket to your best life, job promotions, health, and better relationships.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Migraines in children: Treatment options

 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

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We discussed migraine headaches and how they’re diagnosed in children. Now it’s time to decide how to treat a migraine. Just as with diagnosing these headaches, it’s important to individualize treatment for each child, with the goal being fast relief, no rebound or re-occurrence, and minimal or no side effects to medication.

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Retire Smart: Drowning in documents: What to shred, what to keep

 

By Jill Schlesinger
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You probably just received some bank, investment or retirement quarterly statements in the mail, which makes it a perfect time to fire up the shredder and organize that stack of documents piling up on the table. 
 
  Here are some thoughts on financial paperwork that you can toss:

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Interpersonal Edge: Brilliant interview questions for hires

 

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

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 Q. I am being asked to do more and more hiring of new employees for my team. We have a standard set of interview questions, but people don’t always tell the truth. Especially when it comes to interpersonal skills, I have trouble screening for quality people. Are there any brilliant interview questions that reveal the personality I’m about to hire?

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2014 Chevrolet Impala

  By Frank S. Washington

 
DETROIT,  MI — Chevrolet has a hit on its hands. That fact did not need to be certified but during a week-long test drive of the 2014 Impala, Chevrolet’s new flagship sedan got as much attention as some exotic sports cars that cost three times more.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Chubby toddlers are not off to a healthy start in life

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
During a child’s checkup, I spend time showing his/her parents (as well as older children in the family) their child’s growth curve. This curve looks at a child’s weight and height, and for children age 2 and older, their body mass index (BMI). This visual look at how a child is growing is always eagerly anticipated by parents, as they can then compare their own child’s progress to norms by age.

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Interpersonal Edge: Fix workplace burnout

By Dr. Daneen Skube
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 Q. My company has been in crisis mode for about three years now, and I am thoroughly burned out. I don’t want to be seen as lazy, but I need a break, vacation and some life balance. At first, I was productive with the long hours, but now I make repeated stupid mistakes. How can I convince my manager breaks are good for productivity?

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The Kid’s Doctor: Avoid spring sports injuries through careful training

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
 With the arrival of spring comes a new season of baseball, softball, track and field. This also means that kids need to be prepared to play.
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Speak up if you want gratitude

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. No one seems to be noticing all the good work I have done. I am very good at my job, tackle the hard projects, and even help out when my coworkers are swamped. Do I just work for an unusually ungrateful organization?

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The Kid’s Doctor: Norovirus is still going around

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
 Another on call weekend just completed, it seems that gastroenteritis, also known as the “tummy bug” or “stomach flu,” is still hanging around.
 

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