i n s t a n t g r a t i f i c a t i o n .
Lisa Quinn, author of the new
book,
Life’s Too Short
(below),
says we all could use a time-
out. This month, she shares
her tips about how to create
“ me time” and what to do
when you have it.
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H O M E
S H O P P IN G
Host your own
What Not to
Wear.
Invite
friends to help
make new outfits
from your closet.
Keep the best;
donate the rest.
T IA R A TIM E
Put on a crown to signify when you
want solitude. Let your family know not
to mess with Queen Mum when they
see the royal sign. Use these quiet
moments to organize a photo album,
do a crossword puzzle, or sign some
proclamations, er, thank-yous.
G IV E B A C K
Align your interests
with helping
others. Love
books? Read to
kids at a nearby
school. If cooking’s
your thing, bake
cookies for a fire
department.
B A C K
S O O N
Post an out-of-
office or vacation
response on your
e-mail, and use
: the time to do
i something just
: for you.
T R E A T
Y O U R S E LF
Indulge with a
bite of rich
chocolate, a hot
bubble bath, or
online window-
shopping.
S T O R Y
TIM E
Not enough time
to read a book?
Start an “article
club.” Gather
your girlfriends
and discuss a
magazine story
or blog posting
C O N S T A N T
C R A V IN G S
Schedule regular
fun time— a weekly
lingering stop at
your favorite
coffee shop or a
monthly Saturday
spent at the library.
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