There’s that old saying—the mind makes a wonderful servant but a terrible master. If you’re feeling insecure—about yourself, your relationship, or your life—these three thinking habits may be mastering your mind.

Psychologists call these toxic habits cognitive distortions, which is just a technical way of saying “lies we tell ourselves.” But they’re tricky, because on the surface, they seem accurate, and more importantly, they feel accurate.

Don’t Spend Money on Travel Fees

Taking a vacation? Studies have shown that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly (although others dispute this, saying weekends can often be cheaper). If you’re renting a car, don’t pay for jacked-up rental car fees that rental agencies have to pay to be at the airport. Instead, take a taxi to a nearby rental agency and get your car there.

Dedicated to Patty, Stella, Tiffany, Susan, and Pauline — the invaluable nursing team that I have the pleasure of working with every day.

If you’ve turned on the television recently, then surely you've seen the Miss Colorado Kelley Johnson versus The View controversy. In case you missed it, here's a short recap: co-hosts Joy Behar and Michelle Collins shamefully made fun of the Miss America contestant’s talent segment.

DIY Cleaner

To make a great, inexpensive all-purpose cleaner for your counters, tiles, tubs, and toilets, pour 8 ounces warm water into a container (a spray bottle would be ideal), and add three Alka Seltzer tablets. Let the solution fizz out completely, then dab onto a cloth or sponge and get wiping!

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Years after my husband began pleading for our first dog, I reluctantly gave in, still thinking it was a terrible decision that would ruin our house and cramp our lifestyle. But it only took a few minutes on the drive home with our soft, sleepy, 10-week-old yellow Lab on my lap to fall completely in love with her.