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  • Ease your morning routine with these tips.

    Tested Techniques and Tips to End A.M. Chaos


    Surprisingly, none of that has happened.

    Here's what has happened:


    And here's how we're doing it:

    1. Getting up early.
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    - Kristen Miglore, Senior Editor,

    Nekisia Davis was working 60 hours a week managing Franny's, the famous pizzeria in Brooklyn, when she started baking, bagging and selling her own granola at local markets like the Brooklyn Flea. Her southern grandmother had to first talk her out of the name "Neki's Nookie".



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  • Over the last few months, I have slowly transformed myself from someone who couldn't get up before work to exercise if my life depended on it to someone who genuinely looks forward to being active first thing in the morning. I'll admit that when my alarm goes off, it's still a struggle (and probably always will be) to get out of my warm cocoon and head out into the frosty morning, but once I am up and out, it is one of my favorite parts of the day. I am a runner, so the majority of my morning workouts take place outside. The cool morning air wakes me up and keeps me feeling refreshed and spunky throughout my run. Additionally, the normally busy streets that I follow on my favorite running route are peaceful and quiet, creating a perfect opportunity for inner reflection.

    You may be wondering why I would want to put myself through those first few moments after the alarm rings where getting up and running feels like the worst possible idea. Why not just sleep in and leave the workout

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  • By Liz Kruetz, Glamour magazine

    With new research linking pressure at work to heart disease in women, it's more important than ever to take some time to unwind. Turn off the BlackBerry, take a break from tweeting and try one of these simple stress-relievers from experts and women like you.

    1. Listen to music.

    Studies show that listening to the music you like can have a positive impact on your life and happiness. "Plus, music can trigger memories, give a sense of youthfulness and nostalgia, and take people into different places," says Karol Ward, L.C.S.W., author of Find Your Inner Voice. "So put on your earphones and let those sounds take you from restless to restful."

    2. Reorganize your life.
    Living and working in a sea of clutter can stress you out without your even realizing it. Each week, spend a few hours clearing out your office or reorganizing your apartment. "Cleaning is therapeutic," says Elizabeth Kari, 21, from Chicago. "It creates order in my life, and I always feel

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    Q: I usually turn to sugar for a quick pick-me-up. What should I eat for long-lasting energy? -Susie Lancaster, Austin, Texas


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    1. Berries

    2. Lentils

    These legumes are high in iron-a cup has nearly 80 percent of your

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