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January 2, 2012

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Incorporating happiness into the workplace Rarely do we associate the words "happiness" and "work." They're an unlikely pairing, like "squirrel" and "yummy" or "Kardashian" and "admirable." Remarkable Woman: Karen Meyer Covering disability issues for WLS-TV is second nature to this journalist, who has been profoundly deaf since birth. A recipe for salad dressing Searching for a George Diamond recipe. Can the Daley Question help? LinkedIn's top buzzwords of 2011 When everyone is "creative," how will it make a difference to employers to say that you're "creative" too? Words of wisdom for a new year of parenting Experts list the resolutions they'd like parents to make in the new year Warning signs your new love is not over his ex Sure, it's a nice sign that he can maintain a great relationship with his ex, but how can you know it's not something more? How to have a tough conversation When the stakes of a conversation are high, many of us clam up or blow up. Last word in resolutions Any joker can find more time for exercise, eat less salt and finally finish that screenplay from college. Boring! (At least that's what we tell ourselves when we repeatedly fail to keep any of those valiant New Year's resolutions.) 5 ways to spend gift cards wisely How to make the most of your gift-card stash Ditch these 10 devices in 2012 Why? Because they did one thing and one thing only, and a person can carry only so many devices.

Lessons for Life Hosted by Jen Weigel 9 fears and how to beat them Sticking to your New Year's resolutions What's it take to set a world record? Hey big spender! Some feedback on feedback More... The year's hottest nightlife looks Shopping cheat sheet - Dec. 30 TribU calendar: Featured event March 8: Trib U: Social Media for Business Masterclass. In just one day, learn how to reach more of your customers online and respond to them effectively. This masterclass will introduce you to the ways that social media can send more customers to your website and ultimately increase your business' revenue. 9 a.m. March 8, Tribune Tower, 435 N. Michigan Ave., $250, www.eventbrite.com/event/2551020170 All events >> TribU columnists Ask Amy Faux wedding brings on faux congratulations Robert Pagliarini: Your Other 8 Hours Top 5 personal coaching myths Daneen Skube: Interpersonal Edge Best advice of 2011 Ellen Warren On hats, and other wintertime wardrobe worries

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