Leading a fast-paced life has its rewards - you get a career boost, your social life is at its best, and you feel like you can do anything. But working like a machine also has its downsides. You probably don’t even have time to read good books anymore.
Writing that article on how to get reading back to your busy life got me thinking what other things we could be missing for leading a life that’s “on the go”. One key ingredient in your life is your diet. Admittedly, sometimes I forget that the food that I eat should be among my priorities. [...]
Being good in your job requires a lot of hard work. It’s about submitting the most comprehensive report, shining during business meetings, being able to meet your deadlines, and having good presentation skills. Equally important as these competencies is your ability to conduct effective business phone calls.
Sometimes you find yourself stuck in the middle of a sucky performance. Or perhaps you’re in a movie with idiots. Or be in a concert where you’re with someone who thinks that yelling “Freebird!” in the middle of a song hasn’t gone way old. You’ve forgotten why you thought it was the best way to [...]
When you’re up for a challenge, you know there’s only one way it can end. The winner has to be you. But all the pressure of winning is just so stressful that sometimes you feel drained even before the game starts. When the desire to win is so strong, it often renders us tense. This [...]
Marketing has a very crucial function in any sales business. It is the source of creative and innovative ideas which does the positioning of your products in the market. This is why belonging to your company’s marketing department is both exciting, challenging, and a little scary. But don’t worry. Take a look at these suggestions [...]
For a person who has a lot of deliverables, it always seems as if there’s so much to do in so little time.
One solution for such a problem is a strategy known as multitasking. Although some people don’t like the idea of doing a lot of things simultaneously, when done properly, multitasking really gets more [...]
Hey hey hey, take a look at what Google just rolled out. Google Docs unveiled a new feature that would probably be to the delight of everyone who uses it - templates. If you’re the type of person who would want to start typing on an already-laid-out page, then you might want to thank the [...]
17 Jul
Posted by Alex as Business, Communication, Productivity, The Web, Work and Career
Those working in the PR industry know the true value of publicity. The need for promotion is constant. Business and publicity goes hand in hand. If you wanna sell, you gotta publicize. If you’re a newbie in the publicity industry, here are tips for you so you can capitalize on your resources to achieve publicity.
The average person usually spends a big portion of her allowance on food. And unlike shopping, spending on food doesn’t really give you that kind of guilt because food is nourishing. Nevertheless, eating right doesn’t have to cost much, if you will just take the time to explore new ways on how you can make [...]
15 Jul
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Family, Fitness and Health
If you had to answer, I’m sure you’ll consider the hospital as one of the scariest places you can think of. The fear of hospitals has nothing to do with the supernatural, of ghosts that may lurk in the ancient halls, but it’s the fear of facing one’s sickness and health problems.
15 Jul
Posted by Alex as Fashion and Grooming, Fitness and Health
Motherhood is a very rewarding stage. You can’t wait for the ninth month for when your baby comes out to the world. Some of my friends are so intent on having one but vanity sometimes do factor in. My female friends are afraid of getting fat (usually unavoidable) and eventually get stretch marks. Jessica Alba [...]
Ever hears someone sanctimonious (oftentimes your parents or boss) tell you never to make the same mistake again? I mean pretty fairly easy to say but very hard to do. Even if we are self-consciously trying to avoid them. So here, I have listed a few methods which can help you never to commit [...]
14 Jul
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Business, Inspiration, News, Productivity
For many people, their dreams are the strongest driving force behind all their efforts and attempts at success. A person who has a vision of his future is more sure of his direction in life. But equally important as long term goals are your short term goals because achieving these boosts your drive and makes [...]
Are your kids the type who needs to be told a story before they can be tucked in for the night? Don’t complain. Kids need stories so they can enjoy their imagination. Stories are good for children because it builds character by the values every good story tells.
Unfortunately, some parents’ busy schedules and demanding careers [...]