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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

October 16, 2019

Ask the experts: How do I make a good online dating profile?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Daunting by your dating app profile? Don't let "the one" swipe on by — these expert tips can help you stand out.


September 28, 2019

Am I mourning Ric Ocasek? Or my youth?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Like David Bowie and Prince before him, Ric Ocasek's death sent me down a rabbit hole of grief and nostalgia. But who am I mourning exactly?


September 9, 2019

How to update and edit your own resume (and land the job)

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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According to Glassdoor, recruiters and hiring managers scan resumes for a whopping 6 seconds before moving onto the next. Here's how to make sure yours stands out.


August 29, 2019

Can you actually learn how to be happier?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Yale professor Laurie Santos believes so. Her new podcast, "The Happiness Lab", based on her popular happiness course, shares science-backed happiness strategies to help you live your life to the fullest.


July 29, 2019

How to Tell if That Feeling Is True Love or Dysfunction

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in Medium


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Tortured romance isn’t actually romantic


July 29, 2019

Lack motivation? Try this summer workout playlist, backed by science

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Here's how to use music to boost your workout.


July 28, 2019

These summer jams may boost your mood more than coffee

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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In a funk? Tap into the special sauce of a feel-good song.


June 21, 2019

Worried about your kids hunching over their phones? These 3 exercises can help

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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The jury's still out on whether cell phone use is the primary cause of "skull horns", but there's no doubt kids are spending more time hunched over their favorite devices.


June 19, 2019

A musicologist explains the science behind your taste in music

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Nolan Gasser, musician and musicologist, knows why you can't quit 80s music.


April 25, 2019

How we can all make more money, according to best-selling author Jen Sincero

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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BADASS author Jen Sincero explains how she hit the reset button on her mindset about prosperity — and it led her to wealth.


April 13, 2019

Doing your taxes? Use these tips to get organized

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Here are six things that can help you be better prepared at tax time this year — and next.


March 21, 2019

How to train your brain to save more money, according to psychologists

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Yes, you can save that tax refund, bonus — or any windfall — instead of succumbing to the urge to rush out and spend it.


March 8, 2019

What is International Women's Day and why does it still matter?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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A year after #MeToo and #TimesUp, International Women's Day 2019 is a reminder of where we've been and where we want to go.


January 6, 2019

Tend to get too happy at happy hour? Consider mindful drinking

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Born in the UK, the “mindful drinking” movement helps those who want to cut back on drinking — but not quit altogether.


December 29, 2018

How to fight the urge to hibernate this winter

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Why we feel compelled to hole up, and how to push through.


December 9, 2018

'He's Jewish. I'm not. But Hanukkah speaks to both of us.'

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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As an Armenian-American, I admire how Hanukkah and so many aspects of Jewish worship and tradition honors the endurance of their culture against all odds.


December 5, 2018

Compulsive spending: How to avoid impulse purchases this holiday season

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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If you have compulsive spending tendencies, use this three step plan to avoid triggers to overspend but still take advantage of all those great holiday deals.


November 12, 2018

What is 'emotional intelligence?' How to improve your EQ

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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A higher "EQ" may help you make wiser decisions, leading to a happier, more purposeful life.


August 2, 2018

Don't get Summer Fridays? Here's how to ask for them.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Tell your boss Summer Fridays can actually improve, not decrease, productivity.


July 30, 2018

5 minutes or 50: What's the right amount of time to workout?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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If you're looking to boost your metabolism or lose weight, consistent short bursts of activity can make a difference.


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