Posts Tagged ‘self-improvement’

Are You Job Hunting? Read Today’s New Rules

May 21st, 2011 Manny

If you are out of work and looking for a new job, you probably think that the previous job-hunting techniques are now obsolete.

You might be left behind if you know nothing about social media, digital resumes and doesn’t have the “Google-ability”. Plus, there are extremely qualified job seekers who are willing to do low-paying jobs or jobs that are clearly beneath them.

So what a qualified and experienced person just like you should do in order to land on a job that really pays serious money? I think this brave new world leaves you no choice but to face and conquer it.

Below are the Do’s and Dont’s when applying for a job: (more…)

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How To Keep Your Brain Sharp

June 25th, 2010 Manny

As we age, our brains are slowing down a bit. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to avoid being forgetful. They could be in the form of relaxation or adding certain foods to you diet.

  • Chilling Out: Our brain remembers better when we are relaxed. Take a few minutes each day to breathe deeply or meditate. Researchers believe those things are good because they are developing new connections for your brain cells.
  • Focusing on the Future: According to a study, regular planning or looking forward to an upcoming events could reduced a 50% risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But your calendar doesn’t need to overflow with events, you can set a goal of having a weekly coffee date with a friend and keeping it will do. Those things can keep us motivated. A person who have a purpose in life or who are working on long-or short-term goals appear to do better. Keep your brain looking forward. (more…)
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Slimming Your Grocery Bill

June 9th, 2010 Manny

Eating is an expensive habit and food consumes a significant portion of your budget. To help us get a grip on this tasty but often expensive cost-of-living, here are the ways on how to make your grocery bill slimmer.

  • Make a list and check it twice. Planning ahead can prevent impulse buying. You might also save on gas by being organized because you won’t need to make a second shopping trip to buy those forgotten items.
  • Stop clipping worthless coupons. Many coupons offer deals on highly packaged foods low in nutrition and high in unknown ingredients. It will be better for your health if you skip these worthless coupons and opting to pay a little bit more for whole foods. So, check the grocery coupons first before getting excited. (more…)
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How To Feel Happier In A Natural Way

June 9th, 2010 Manny

We’d get ourselves to a doctor if we feel ill but if the feeling is emotional like being worried, sad or hopeless, we are likely to resist seeking help for months or even years. According to a survey by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lily, it takes 6 years for people to get treated for mood disorders.

Suffering in silence is a bad idea and failing to seek help for anxiety or depression is downright dangerous. The longer you wait, the worse things can get. Untreated anxiety can turn into depression and vice versa.

Getting a diagnose is your first step to feel like yourself again. You can ask your physician for a referral to a psychologist or a psychiatrist or you can call your insurer to provide you a list of mental health providers and I can assure you that you will be glad that you did. You can also do this to a friend who is struggling emotionally. (more…)

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How To Keep Your Relationship Healthy

June 7th, 2010 Manny

According to a conventional relationship, being supportive during times of loss and sadness is a good way to strengthen  a relationship bond, however, celebrating good news with each other may mean even more.

Research shows that the happiest pairs are those who respond positively to their partners’ successes. And to strengthen your relationship more, you and your partner should break the following rules:

  • Show that you’re psyched. Try to give him emotional applause when he mentions getting a compliment and appreciate how he deals with annoying situations. According to clinical director for the Council Relationships in Philadelphia Michele Marsh, PhD, says that, “Interpersonal conflicts can be extra stressful for guys, so hearing that they handled one well can be very rewarding.” (more…)
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How To Get Organized In Seven Days

June 5th, 2010 Manny

You just have to devote just one week (a project a day) to creating order and you’ll be amazed what a calming influence it can be.

Monday: Organize your inbox. Come home early from work for a cleaning session. Activate your out-of-the-office e-mail reply and turn off the auto chime for two hours. Create new folders for contacts, projects and meetings. Sort them alphabetically then redirect e-mails to folders or delete them. So next time, be relentless and begin filing or deleting e-mails on arrival.

Tuesday: Organize your cabinet. Gather 2 cardboard boxes and place punch bowls and platters you haven’t used in months in basement or yard sale. Replace cabinet lining and sift through cans, teas and cracker boxes, throwing out the expired and moving older cans to the front. Place your flour, cereal and sugar into plastic containers to keep them fresh and protected against bugs. (more…)

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Things You Should Know About Dating

June 3rd, 2010 Manny

1. Guys tend to say anything just to close the deal.

2. It’s always okay to say no. If he stops calling, it would only mean that he is not truly interested in you as a person.

3. If you are confused about whether a guy likes you or not, that’s probably not good. Try not to analyze the events because the truth will reveal itself without you having to do anything.

4. You can’t force chemistry. If you like him as a friend, the attraction might grow but if it doesn’t, don’t force it and don’t waste his time.

5. There are times that a guy flirts with you or pays attention to you only because it makes them feel good about themselves. But girls do it too, right?

6. Don’t lift a finger in the beginning. (more…)

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Reasons Why You Overspend

June 2nd, 2010 Manny

Buying using the plastic money, in bulk or even music can lead to overshopping. It happens all the time when you go to supermarket for a gallon of milk and you come home with 4 bags of groceries. Sometimes you plan to order a single book from Amazon.com and end up with a $78 bill at checkout.

The good thing here is that you’re not alone. So, what are the reasons why you overspend? Find out below:

  • Falling for clever pricing tactics. Marketers have a clever approach to making shoppers think they’re getting a good deal. For example, “There are places where there’s a $150 hamburger,” he writes. “The first thing everyone does is shake their head. But then you go down the menu, suddenly the $50 steak doesn’t seem so outrageous.” The bottom line here is that you’ve overspent while thinking you’re getting a bargain. (more…)
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How To Keep Your Employees From Quitting

May 29th, 2010 Manny

With the number of employees quitting their jobs, companies are going to have another issue to face in the coming years.

Many people have lowered their employee’s salaries because they have to keep their jobs or have added on work duties to an already stretched workforce because they don’t have the option to leave since there are no jobs available.

But there are more openings than ever, there are jobs out there and companies must realize a few years of pent-up demand is about to be unleashed. So if you are an employer, what can you do to make your employees never utter the “I Quit!” words?

Here are the things you should do:

  • Make a minimum adjustments o salaries and work schedules. It will be also helpful if you will open up lines of communication and hold one-on-one meetings to reestablish your company.
  • Generally, salary is the last reasons why people quit. Respect, culture and environment are the reasons why your employees are daydreaming about greener pastures. (more…)
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Know Your Romantic Compatibility Through Your Birth Order

May 29th, 2010 Manny

If you will notice, the youngest in the family frequently dating the firstborns and vice versa. One thing that determines our personality is the order in which we are born, in relation to our brothers and sisters and the role we played in our family.

Below are the roles:

  • Eldest Child: He is the leader , a good citizen, responsible, responsive to parent’s expectations, well-organized, precise and prone to perfectionism.
  • The Baby (Youngest): He is the baby in the family. Easygoing, spontaneous, used to being noticed and fussed over, charming and manipulative.
  • The Middle Child: He often makes a place for himself outside the family, he creates a network of close friends, he ventures away from the family physically and also he breaks the mold intellectually.
  • The Only Child: He often has the combination of both first and last characteristics. He is capable and perfectionist as well as attention-seeker and self-centered. (more…)
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