Social Life
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How to Get Through the Workday When It Feels Like the the World Is a MessSocial Life 2016. 6. 25. 13:33
I don’t need to remind you of everything tumultuous that’s happening in the world. This isn’t about what’s right or wrong, it’s not about guns or borders, and it certainly isn’t about politics or which politician is tweeting what. It’s about you. When the weight of what you’ve seen and heard threatens to tear your heart in two, how can you possibly muster the enthusiasm for your 10AM meeting or ..
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Seven Misconceptions About Creativity and How to Harness ItSocial Life 2016. 6. 20. 16:05
We’ve all been there. That enchanting, mysterious moment when the muse strikes. Creativity is intoxicating. It’s frenetic. And — not to sound crass — it’s profitable. Unfortunately, creativity is also fickle: the more you chase it, the harder it is to catch. Nobody feels this tension more than those of us who wear the title “creative professional.” Whatever your artistic bend — designer, writer,..
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Don’t Forget to Include the Cost of Tipping in Your Wedding BudgetSocial Life 2016. 6. 20. 16:03
When planning a wedding, most people are prepared for big costs like the venue, caterer, and photographer. One area that often gets overlooked, though, is tipping. And it can add up. As Apartment Therapy points out, there are a lot of smaller expenses here and there that can add up, and tipping can easily get overlooked. They explain: ...as a general rule, you should leave a little envelope for ..
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Strengthen Your Network Connections With Monthly People ChecklistsSocial Life 2016. 6. 20. 16:01
There’s more to networking than meeting a bunch of people. You need to stay in touch with your connections and make yourself someone of value to them. A monthly checklist will keep you on top of things. At the beginning of each year, Alison West, the director of Yoga Union, uses Trello to organize a task list for each month. She then puts the name of everyone she wants to stay connected with in ..
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You Don't Have to Quit Your Day Job to Be HappySocial Life 2016. 6. 20. 15:58
Unless you have the best job you could possibly have, someone’s probably told you to quit so you can be happy. That’s great for some people, but it’s not the only way to make your life better. As creative writer Bianca Bass explains, the advice to “Just quit” is a wishy washy pipe dream at best for many people. Sure, there are some folks who quit their job, travel the world, start a business, or..
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Why You Should Ask to Reschedule If You're Running Late for a Job InterviewSocial Life 2016. 6. 18. 00:01
You’re getting ready for a big job interview when some unforeseen circumstance arises, putting you at risk of being late. You might feel tempted to hurry and get there as soon as you can, but that actually makes things worse for both you and the interviewer. No matter what, make sure you notify the interviewer as soon as possible if you’re running late. It’s the courteous, professional thing to ..
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Revisiting the 'Latte Factor' and the Power of Daily RoutinesSocial Life 2016. 6. 17. 23:55
Not every problem in your home requires a big project to fix it. Some things are just little annoyances, but it’s the little things that you forget over and over. If you keep a journal of what annoys you about your home, it will help you remember to actually fix it. Maybe you constantly stub your toe on the coffee table, or find yourself frustrated every time you go to put certain pots and pans ..
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Genuine Curiosity Is The Cure to Sounding Passive AggressiveSocial Life 2016. 6. 17. 23:53
When someone does something that aggravates us, it’s in our nature to ask them why. That can make things better or worse, depending on how you go about it. If you want to avoid sounding passive aggressive, you need to make your curiosity obvious. Passive aggression is hard to avoid when you’re upset or annoyed, but it can really throw fuel on the fire. A simple grievance can turn into an all out..