11 Ways to Love Yourself More


Updated 05/09/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Love Yourself

There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more

5 Christian Grey Career and Money Mistakes to Avoid


Updated 05/11/12 7:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

50 Shades of Grey Christian Grey Flaws

One of the reasons why women love billionaire Christian Grey of the famed 50 Shades of Grey novel is that he isn't perfect. He's flawed, which suits the trilogy's underlying theme of bad boy reformation. Because of his complicated upbringing and stunted adulthood, Christian makes a lot of mistakes in all aspects of his life, which includes career and money decisions. Here are some Christian Grey Read more

8 Ways to Stay Upbeat on Your Job Hunt


Updated 05/07/12 6:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Positive When Unemployed

A recent study revealed that staying positive on your job hunt ensures you a better chance of scoring a job. Staying upbeat in the face of multiple rejections can be quite tough — here are a couple of ways to cope: Avoid talking to negative people. You need all the cheerleading you can get, so try not to talk to those who have lost all hope and are trying to get you to feel the same way. Read more

The 3 Things You Should Never Do Before a Workout


Updated 03/02/12 12:09 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Not to Do Before a Workout

You've got the enthusiasm, the time, and the cute workout gear, and now you're ready to hit the gym. Don't ruin your workout by doing these big preworkout no-nos. Cold stretching: Yes, you're supposed to warm up before you work out, but stretching muscles when they're cold can lead to injuries and poor performance. Instead, warm up with five minutes of light cardio or start off slow for the Read more

Why Your Evening Workouts Work


Updated 02/29/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Reasons You Should Work Out in the Evening

While there's evidence that morning workouts are more effective when it comes to calorie burn, don't feel bad if you're not the type of person to wake up for an early-morning sweat session. Here are four reasons why working out in the evening still works. You'll make healthy afterwork decisions: Happy hour, dinners out with friends, and relaxing in front of the TV can be just as integral to a Read more

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health


Updated 01/30/12 5:21 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Lazy Ways to Improve Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more

10 Simple Ways to Winterize Your Home


Updated 12/27/11 9:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Winterproof My House

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! 'Tis the season to crank your thermostat. Unfortunately it could cost even more than normal. Americans will pay 15% more for heating expenses than last year, according to the EIA. RELATED: 5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Finances By 2012 At this point you've got no excuse not to follow this simple guide for winterizing your Read more

13 Things That Are Causing Your Bills to Skyrocket


Updated 03/19/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Lower Monthly Expenses

To err is human; to make budgeting mistakes, totally human as well. Most people are not aware of the little budget traps we get caught in, because life is so busy that it's hard to keep track of the smaller money details. But being careless can rack up higher bills. Pretty soon, you might be wondering where your money is going — you don't spend that much every month but your bank seems to be Read more

The Law of Diminishing Orgasms and Other Economic Aspects of Your Sex Life


Updated 03/30/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Law of Diminishing Orgasms and Other Economic Aspects of Your Sex Life

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Sex. You want more of it — in theory. But after running from meeting to client lunch to after-work Pilates to the grocery store and home, you’re too tired to even think about sex, much less actually do the deed. So, when your honey curls up next to you in bed and starts kissing your neck, you might call upon that handy Read more