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Why Losing Your Job Can Make You Feel LonelyLosing your job is a big event in your life; you really can't feel the impact of it until you have gone through it yourself.
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Remembering Why We Are Thankful on Thanksgiving DayThe reasons we give thanks on this holiday are more than just because of the name Thanksgiving Day.
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How a Birthday Party Can Teach Children Valuable Social LessonsBirthday parties are usually one of the first social interactions that children can have to experience how their social world works.
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Why the Office Cubicle is IneffectiveThe office cubicle is the fast food of office furniture and it also holds that kind of one size fits all appearance to it.
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How to Find the Good in PeopleWith so much advice out there on how many dysfunctional relationships there are; we need to be reminded to also see the good in the people around us.
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Why You Shouldn't Let Losing Your Job Stress You OutWe live in unprecedented times of layoffs and company closings, and yet most of the time it's really not personal.
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Why Eating Less Can Make You Feel BetterPortion control is usually more of a mind trap than a body signal.
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How to Keep Your Employees Happy Without Breaking Your BudgetPeople are not machines; they have feelings and needs that are different and more complex than just maintenance.
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Relationship Between Insecurity and JealousyJealousy has no positive motivations and brings on insecurity faster than you can blink an eye.
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How to Identify and Cut Back on Unnecessary ExpensesEveryone has had to get more and more creative to stretch out their dollars in this weak economy.
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Why You Shouldn't Always Apologize for Your MistakesIf you are the one to always apologize when mistakes are made, you may want to rethink that behavior.
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Job Search: How to Maximize the Use of RecruitersWhen you are in the middle of a job search it pays to have a good recruiter on your team.
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Tips for Meeting People in a New CityMost families and friends are now spread out across the country. It can be intimidating when you are the only one that has moved to a new city.
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Why Communication is One of the Most Important Skills for a ManagerManagers are the middle man in most every business transaction; it is imperative that the person be able to communicate in positive situations and also in negative ones.
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Negative Perceptions of AgingAging should be a goal and a privilege; not a negative thought.
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Top Work from Home RulesIf you are going to work from home you may want to have a guideline prepared for how to handle the ups and downs.
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Reasons Why People Are Dissatisfied with Their JobIn hard times we are forced to stay at jobs that we probably would never choose to be at in better circumstances; so people have had to put more stress on themselves to keep afloat financially.
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How to Make Your Parents Visits Pleasant, Fun and ComfortableHearing that the parents are coming can be a blessing or a curse; depending on your family dynamic.
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How to Care for an Older CatOlder cats require more specific care and attention; but they still are worth their weight in gold!
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Realigning Energy for Optimal LearningWhen your energy is scattered it makes it very hard to focus and learn anything new.
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Why the Beginning of the School Year Can Actually Be FunSometimes the best part of the school year can be the beginning.
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Understanding the Dangers of Road RageThe term Road Rage should give you the same reaction that seeing a speeding ambulance or police car does; something is wrong and you need to adjust quickly!
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How to Organize Your Office EfficientlyA neat and clean office can give you a quick false sense of organization and efficiency; but you may find that actually getting any work done in this space is not so simple.
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How to Recognize and Confront ProblemsIt gets difficult to cope with some of our trials in times of emotional upheaval; but we must try to keep some sort of a balance so that we do not lose our bearings.
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How Unemployment Compensation Affects the Job MarketWith the unprecedented numbers of unemployed workers in the market looking for jobs; the numbers game has become more interesting.
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What is the Big Attraction of Fast Food?Whether you love it or hate it fast food is here to stay!
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Wedding Do it Yourselves Do's and Don'tsThere are some things you can take care of on for your wedding and some things are better left to the experts.
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How to Staff Your OrganizationIf you are new to hiring in your position or if you are faced with some staffing changes because of the economy, you may want to go over this list of pointers.
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Reasons Not to Use Jargon in a Business LetterPutting your own industry jargon in a business letter or email is like speaking a totally different language and expecting your listener to just interpret your meaning, you don't want it lost in translation.
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Management Ethics: The Pros and Cons of Drug Testing PoliciesSafety and responsibility are two very good reasons to incorporate drug testing policies into your employment contracts.
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Ways that Front Office Staff Should Display Ethical Standards in Their DutiesWhenever we walk into a business that has a front office; everyone pays attention first to the mood and climate that the office staff sets for this particular business.
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Philosophical Perspectives About Personal IdentityWe start out as individuals and from there we can only hope to have the choice to be able to either accept or reject other philosophies, opinions or perspectives, there in lies the basis for formation of our own personal identities.
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How to Create a Personal Development Plan You Can Stick ToWhen trying to create a structured plan in which to fulfill our goals, you must be specific about what is going to work for you as an individual.
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The Importance of Personal SpaceWe must carve out our own space to be in; or this world will eat us up and spit us out like yesterdays news.
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Why Complimenting Other People Makes You Feel GoodIn our fast paced lives that we are living we truly can appreciate when someone takes the time to notice something about us and gives us some undivided attention even if for a brief nano-second.
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Cheap Ways to Eat Out at RestaurantsIf you are trying to save money it does not have to mean that you give up going out for a meal or two; it just means you have to get a little creative to make your dollars go further.
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How to Use Your Time Constructively when You're UnemployedIt was the best of times; it was the worst of times, but one thing is true; we are at a new crossroads when it comes to careers and unemployment.
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How to Give Up the Clutter HabitClutter usually seems to take on a life of its own, but if we truly dig down deep and take control we can tame the clutter beast with our bare hands.
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Planning a Wedding with a Not-so-perfect FamilyI have never met a perfect family and I have never been to a perfect wedding, therefore I say plan on having a very special day and let the chips fall where they may.
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Secrets to Spending LessSometimes we get to the end of a week and suddenly we can't figure out where all of our money went. Here are some secrets you may want to look at.
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The Benefits of Honesty in the WorkplaceHonesty and its characteristics can create a positive flow in our work lives and also our home lives.
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Why Strategic Planning Can Be a Waste of TimeThere are times to reap and times to sow; knowing the difference can be the result of success or failure.
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The Value of Original ThoughtWe have the best of the best technologies and the newest innovations to make our lives enriched beyond measure. And yet, without human input and creativity these luxuries are of no value.
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How to Influence Coworkers PositivelyOne bad apple really can spoil the whole barrel so it is a good practice to leave your bad attitude at the door when you come to work.
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How Lack of Confidence Can Impact Your Career ProspectsYou don't usually see want ads that read: wanted wall flower, unqualified worker, intimidated, lackluster, candidates needed. Business is competitive.
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Examining Philosophy's Influence on ReligionThere has always been a split between philosophers and religious leaders as to who really has the "correct story" being told.
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Signs of a Midlife CrisisEveryone gets to a point around the middle of their lives when one might question where their lives are headed and what changes may be needed in the future.
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How to Know If You Are Having a Mental BreakdownWe are all vulnerable to having times in our lives where our emotions or stress level becomes too much to handle. These are the times when clarity is needed and yet confusion may get in our way.
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What Are the Secrets to Coloring Your Own HairColoring your own hair may be a budget decision or sometimes a quality decision, either way you want to be prepared and ready when the time comes.
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How to Avoid the Problems Associated with Payday LoansAs long as you know what you are getting into with a payday loan you may be fine, but it can go bad, very quickly so you need to be careful.
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How to Handle Passive Aggressive BehaviorPassive aggressive behavior can be very stressful to the person on the receiving end of this ill attempt at communication. It can quickly suck the life out of the best of relationships.
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How to Control Your Anger in a Work RelationshipNo matter how even tempered you are there are going to be times when you will get angry at work. How you handle it is very important.
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Spoiled How Gifts Can Help or Hinder a RelationshipOver 10 years ago I stopped buying gifts; it has been a very telling experience.
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How Much Guidance to Find in Restaurant ReviewsBack in the day; the best restaurants knew when the "VIP" in the corner was actually there to review the meal they were having, etc. but it has become trickier than that in more recent times.
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Examples of Great Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporations are considered a business entity; but that entity is usually made up of many people and communities who are affected by the corporation's actions and-or employees and shareholders who depend on the corporation for their lively hood.
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The Fuzzy View of VaguenessHuman interactions and relationships are notorious for a certain openness and vagueness sometimes leaving room for each person or group of people's interpretations or customs.
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The Downside to Business OwnershipOh the good life, having your own business and not having to answer to your employer. Well, it may look like that from the outside, but you may want to look a little closer before you make the leap.
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Business Practice: How to Accomplish More in Less Time?One of the best disciplines in business is time management. Without it, you will not feel as though your efforts are really getting you anywhere because you may be spinning your wheels.
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Business Reasons to Fire Bad CustomersThe old adage of the "customer always being right" has been proven to be incorrect at times and actually can hurt your business if you blindly subscribe to it.
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Reading and Writing Activities During Summer BreakIt tends to be a chore every year trying to come up with creative ideas to get students to stay in learning mode at least for part of the summer.
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Understanding Creative Thinking and Critical ThinkingIf you have ever thought you were blocked in your thought process; you may have had a conflict with creative and critical thinking.
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The Downside of SympathyThe term sympathy does not always hold the same meaning to everyone who uses it.
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Constructive Feedback to a ManagerI was almost fired once for turning around in my employee review and reviewing my manager on what I saw that they were doing wrong, well, I have learned to be more subtle since then.
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Ethics of Paying Bonuses to the Bankrupt Company ExecutivesEthics in business is a very touchy subject indeed. What one person feels is a true and righteous act may not be considered so virtuous by the next person, who has just lost his job or savings to a corupt bonus system.
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Fun Things to Do at the Office PartyI think the number one complaint with office parties and that is that they are the same old thing every time the office gets together. Here are some tips on thinking outside of the box to come up with original ideas for each party you have.
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Simple Ways of Tracking Household ExpensesWhen you are trying to budget for a household it may seem like a gigantic task to figure out all of your household expenses, but you can make this process simpler with a few quick tips.
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Fast Food EtiquetteTo everything in life there is an ebb and flow, this is also true even in the world of fast food.
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The Importance of Clear ThinkingOne thing will stand in the way of every decision and action that you take and that is not having incorporated the clear and concise thinking habit. There are times when it will make the difference between good and bad and success or failure.
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How to Handle Manipulative PeopleManipulative people are everywhere; you need to arm yourself with some strategies so that they do not take advantage of you over and over.
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Overcoming Body Image Issues Through Self-AcceptanceWe are bombarded with false images, yes; false images of what people want to look like but these people don't really look like the images we see either.
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Is Technology Threatening Jobs?Technology is not going away, and it has made our lives easier in many ways. It is also here to help us do more jobs and come up with more businesses.
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Is Fast Food Really a Cheap Alternative?Money is tight and we are all trying different ways to stretch our food budgets. Fast food may be a cheap fix to a temporary money problem.
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Excess Consumerism: Obsessed with ShoppingInstead of becoming a needed weekend chore; shopping has become an addictive alternative social event and or an overly obsessive hobby.
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How to Handle Rude PeopleRude people; no matter where you go they will find you. It is best to have a couple of strategies in how to handle rude people, because avoiding them is almost impossible.
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How to Save Time While StudyingStudying is one of those things in life that everyone has had to do at one time or another. The more organized you can be the more time you can spend on other pursuits.
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How to Calm a Cat that is Afraid of Guests and StrangersYou and your cat may have a wonderful relationship, but when a new guest or a stranger enters your home your kitty may need some TLC to accept this new person.
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Why Loneliness is so CommonYou can twitter or email or use your smart phone to communicate with other people; but it doesn't always connect you to the true soul of someone.
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How to Avoid Scams when Using the Internet for Job SearchesAnything that sounds too good to be true usually is; and this is even more true for the internet because it is fraught with scammers.
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Eating Locally to Support Your CommunityI think we can all remember fondly our favorite neighborhood restaurants and places to hang out at that we've had available to us to meet our friends and family to socialize.
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The Importance of Analyzing Your BeliefsWe update our Twitter, our phone numbers, and email addresses. We also need to spend some time analyzing our beliefs to make sure they are still working for us.
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Why You Need Discipline to Be a Good WriterEveryone loves to fantasize about how easy it would be to be a freelance writer typing away to contain all of your creative thoughts and quips; and then go on your book tour the next day.
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How to Reach Out to Someone in NeedEveryday we hear heart wrenching stories and we want to help. We all can do our part to make this world a better place to live in.
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How to Deal with a Know-it-all in the OfficePeople usually try to hide from Know it alls, and yet what they want most in life is some attention.
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Some Ways to Vent Your AngerVenting out anger incorrectly and indirectly is never a healthy solution. Everyone has been negatively affected by someone else's angry outburst or overall mood at one time or another; even if you were there at the wrong place at the wrong time.
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What to Say or Do at a FuneralWhen you or a family member has to attend a funeral for the first time it helps if you can acquaint yourself with some of the rituals and traditions or expectations before you get to the actual function.
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Ideal Verses Real Food Cost in Dining OutIf you eat your meals out quite often you start calculating the costs in your head as to whether you should have just cooked this meal at home
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Modern Communications Will Be History's Loss: The Importance of LettersYou almost have to be of a certain age these days to remember what it was like to sit down and write out a letter or to even have had to handwrite it.
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Pros and Cons of Electronic Bill PaymentMost people pay there bills online these days, it is a convenient and efficient way to save time and money
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Infomercials Can Be DeceptiveIts 3 a.m. and you can't sleep, so you turn on the television and suddenly for some odd reason your eyes are glued to an infomercial you would never even watch had you been wide awake.
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Tips for Dealing with an Overzealous ColleagueThere is one at every company, a Pollyanna, or a newbie, someone that just has an annoyingly amount of energy on their hands.
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Turning Your Idea into a New BusinessWhen you start thinking of a business idea, the idea itself seems to take a life and energy of its own. It can be very exciting, at first.
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How to Establish New Rules with a New BossWith all of the changes taking place in the workforce these days you may find yourself suddenly working for a new boss; here are some points to ponder regarding this relationship.
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How to Maintain a Passion for TeachingTeaching can be one of the most rewarding careers that you will ever have. There are times that this field can also be overwhelming.
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How to Pick the Best Hair Dye Product for YouThere are a few things that you really need to know before you purchase or even think about dyeing your own hair at home.
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How to Negotiate More Flexible Hours at WorkBefore you go in to negotiate a better work schedule, be prepared with some solutions for your manager or boss; not just reasons as to why it will work for you personally.
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Accountability in the WorkforceAccountability for your work is a term that is thrown around these days with much fervor. It is one thing to blame someone when things don't work out but it may be another to point to who is actually accountable for every step.
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How to Repair a RelationshipNo matter how hard each person works on a relationship there are times when we get caught up in a rift. It happens to the best of people and the key is to get the flow back so you can move around any obstacles.
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How to Get by when You Are Temporarily Short on CashFor our own individual circumstances a lot of us are now in the process of learning that we can get by on less. It is a tough lesson but also a rewarding one in the long run.
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Delayed Gratification for DummiesDelayed gratification may be a swear word in some circles. It is not something that most people consider a positive right off the bat.
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Tips for Preventing Your Indoor Cat from Running Out the DoorThere is a very horrible feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you feel the whoosh go past your ankle and your brain registers that the movement and sound was made by your cat, the one that doesn't fair well outdoors and doesn't understand that.
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Assessing Peers in Terms of Personality TypesEveryone loves the phrase "I don't ever judge anyone". But we do come up with a sort of judgment when we are assessing what type of personality you have. We need to do this to figure out likes and dislikes, etc.
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How to Maintain Your ComposureEveryone has been there. We have all been surprised by something at some time in our lives. It can be a good surprise or a very bad one; but it makes us feel off balance in some way; like our whole being has somehow been changed in a split second.
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How the Internet Has Improved People's RelationshipsCommunication has never been easier. Just a point a click and you can send someone the pictures from your daughters wedding or your summer vacation. We live so far away from loved ones, yet they really are just a point and a click away.
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Tips for Dining OutThere are those who love to go out to their favorite restaurants and have a great meal and then there are those who would much rather be in their own home cooking and preparing a great meal. I enjoy the experience of dining out much more!
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Ways that People Waste Time at WorkThere are some obvious ways that people tend to waste their time at work and then there are some ways that people don't even realize they are wasting time at. Knowing the difference can mean more productivity and less deadline stress.
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Views on Excel and Office ProgramsWhen Excel first came on the market around 1990 or so, it was the first of its kind and we all jumped on the "new improved" way of spreadsheets and data basing together in the same program.
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Moving: Transition and TraumasWhether you are moving across town or across the country even to another country altogether; moving is a major adjustment in a persons life, also a family unit. There can be great changes and unforeseen changes.
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The English Language is Being Corrupted by ApathyIf you have trouble either reading someone's letter or email to you, or understanding what point they are trying to convey in your conversation, it can seem as though you and the other person are speaking a different language. Because you are!
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The Pros and Cons of Fast FoodI actually have a love hate relationship with fast food. There are times I have boycotted it and times I don't think that I could live without it!
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Some Causes of Food AddictionA person can be addicted to anything in this world, but the most insidious and common addiction tends to be food for a lot of different reasons.
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Who Controls Your Life?In a one word answer it would be you who controls your life. But, is it that simple?
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How to Tell If the Person You Love is Playing Head GamesWhen you are in a relationship with someone, whether it be family, spouse, best friend or anyone you consider to be a person who is close with you it is very difficult to see their actions as clearly as someone who is not as involved in this relationship.
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How to Know when You Are Ready to Commit to a Pet AdoptionOwning a pet is a big responsibility, there are times it is like having a small child in your care. Make sure you know what you are getting into before you even go look at pets.
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Ways to Procrastinate in CollegeIf you are going to do something, you might as well do it right the first time. So, when you are procrastinating and not taking care of your studies or papers while in college, you should be having a much better time procrastinating!
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Equal Rights in the WorkplaceIt is easier to stand on a soapbox and shout out your fairness ideas than it is to implement them into the real world. That is why workplace equal rights are a good debate topic, because in reality; of course we all want equal rights don't we?
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How to Get Over a Romantic RejectionAt one time or another in our lives we have all either been rejected by a romantic partner or maybe we have had to reject someone else. It is a hard experience to go through.
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Quotes: How Words of Wisdom Can Inspire YouThe internet has made searching for the correct quotes a snap. Now, whenever you find yourself in need of a short and simple answer or inspiration, you are no more than a quote away!
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How to Ease Tensions at HomeWhether you live with your family of origin or a blended family, it could be you and a spouse or a 4 generation family setting; one thing is for sure there is bound to be some stress in your home from time to time.
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Bank Fees: Are They Fair and Reasonable?The popularity of banks and their practices have been in a steep decline for the past few years. What people used to write off as a few reasonable monthly bank charges are now adding up in the millions, and not in favor of the consumer!
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High School Diploma or GEDThere was a time when a GED was considered taboo, and people were shamed by employers and society to even admit that they had a GED and not an original high school diploma.
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Calling in Sick: How to GuideWe've all either had to call in sick or have had to help out when a coworker has been out due to illness; inevitably illness has effected us all in some way in the work force.
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How to Enjoy Life on a Lower IncomeEven though living on less income sounds like a horrible proposition, in reality this can be one of the best experiences of your life.
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What is the Significance of Trust?Trust is the backbone of any relationship. Even if it is just in a casual exchange between two individuals, each person wants to feel that they trust the other party.
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Dorm Life: How to Be a Good College RoommateIf you ever want to liven up a dinner party, just ask everyone to take their turns telling stories of their college roommates; and watch the party begin!
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Standards for Frugal LifestylesEven when economic times are good, there are some tried and true methods for keeping control of your spending and income. They may not be flashy, but they do work.
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Why Text Messaging is so PopularTexting is here to stay, because it works!
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The Hardest Part of Owning Your Own BusinessIt takes a special breed of individual to own your own business and not only succeed, but to continue to succeed through the good and bad times. You have to keep that passion going over the long haul.
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Overcoming Stage FrightMost people have had or will someday have to speak or perform in some way before an audience. There are some preparations you can take to make the experience less anxiety ridden.
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Is Experience Always Necessary to Getting a Job?One of the factors you will need to address in any interview is the issue of experience you have in this particular field or position that you are applying for. One company may require extensive experience, while the next company may not even address it.
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Consumers, Credit Cards, Marketing GeniusYou really have to nudge yourself every time you take that little card out of your wallet and say, "this is a loan, and I am using a loan card." So if you are buying lattes and bagels on your "loan card," perhaps you should step back and reassess.
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Understanding the Visual LearnerSome of us are what they call visual learners; we have to "see it to believe it" so to speak, we have to literally see it, as in a picture or a video or drawing.
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Where to Turn for Advice with an Online Job SearchMost people are becoming very familiar these days with online job searching. And it is that way because they are either looking for a job now, or are just making sure they are prepared just in case . . .
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How Weekend Drinking Can Become a ProblemGoing out on the weekends and drinking is almost a right of passage, or sometimes we can stay in and have some fun at home. Either way you have to watch out that it doesn't catch up with you.
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Using Exercise to Recover from DepressionEven though exercise is the furthest thing from your grasp when you are depressed; it may just be the ticket to some relief for you.
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Vanity Plates, Sometimes MisunderstoodThere are times when the vanity plates are hilarious and sometimes I just don't get them.
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Creating a Bulletin Board for Martin Luther King Jr., DaySome tips on creating a bulletin board for Martin Luther King Jr., Day 2010
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Using Visual Aids as Educational ToolsVisual tools are priceless when it comes to learning; at any age. The more visualization of data the more interesting it becomes.
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Some Ideas About Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is hard, but it is well worth the effort. I have jotted down some of the ideas I had when I quit.
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Some Tips for Packing to MoveMoving can be overwhelming sometimes. Here are some tips I have come across after moving near or far.
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Some Causes of OCDObsessive Compulsive Disorder has been around for a long time, but we are now able to try and find some help for this horrible disorder that takes over so many lives.
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Some Ideas About Maintaining Your Mental HealthWe have been taught to take care of our things, our body, and our relationships. But we have not been taught to maintain our mental health over the long haul. It is important that we find our own path of accomplishing this task.
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Questions on Retail Business Strategies in the RecessionSome of the retail industries will make it through these hard times and some may not. But, I have seen some bad decisions made in the thick of things.
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Industries that Should Be Thriving in Hard Economic TimesIn these times of uncertain futures and anxiety ridden current circumstances; some industries should be the thriving to the top of the heap.
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Bullying in the WorkplaceYou would think that getting rid of a big bad bully would be easy now that we are all grown up and able to take care of our own affairs. But bullying behavior from others is still an issue even at work.
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How People Behave in RestaurantsWatching people in restaurants is a very entertaining past time.
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Having Dentures is Not the End of the WorldDentures can be an answer to many individuals that suffer with bad teeth. I wanted to put my two cents in especially in recession ridden times.
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How to Handle Stress During the Christmas SeasonToo many times our Holiday's are filled with stress and chaos; not of joy and good cheer, hopefully we can overcome this overdoing of the Holidays and enjoy the time we can all spend together.
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Will Labor Be Affected by Baby Boomers RetiringI think times have changed enough that having one or two generations hit retirement will not impact the labor supply. We (all generations) are working at different levels and will continue to do so.
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Teachers Dealing with Difficult ParentsThere are times when parents and teachers seem to be at an impasse or may agree to disagree. These conflicts can be stressful, but they do happen and need to be addressed.
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Office: When to Talk and when to EmailSometimes people need "just the facts" and sometimes they need more personal attention. It is a real talent knowing how to handle these types of different communications.
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Some Reasons to Enjoy the Season of Changes; FallFall is upon us and it will be here and gone before you know it. Savor all of its richness and beauty while you have the chance!
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Some Reasons to Shop OnlineWhether you shop online frequently or not so frequently; there are some advantages to point and click shopping!
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Tips for Traveling in a GroupHere are some tips for when you are travelling with a group of people. These can pertain to strangers on a guided tour or even family members. Happy travelling!
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Changing Role of Accounting in the Business WorldThe old school vision of the accountant punching away, day after day on his adding machine has been replace by many men and women of today's huge corporate structures.
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The Benefits of Communicating with Your VendorsIn this highly fast paced high-tech business world it is easy to forget that the person on the other end of the phone is a real human being.
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Tips for Small Business MarketingSmall Business marketing needs to be specific and on target. Don't get caught up in any hype or fads, go with what you know to work with common sense and real results.
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Frustration and TechnologyThe world moves at the speed of sound, because now; it can. Technology is the glue that keeps it together, or sometimes makes it fall apart. It is when it falls apart or when we can't make it work ourselves that we are most frustrated.
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Dealing with Collection Agencies and Bill CollectorsAt any given time in our lives we may have trouble paying or downright disagree with a service and get behind on our bills. Eventually the bill collectors come out of the woodwork.
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Smoking Should Be Banned in Any Public AreaSmoking in public places is becoming very limited. So, when I am with people who are smoking, I notice it even more, and I don't like it.
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Teamwork Can Make or Break a BusinessTeamwork in business is not just a fad that will go away in a couple of years; it is an integral part of any company's success
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Monitoring Your Employee's Internet UseIf you choose to monitor your employee's internet use, be prepared for some shock and "too much information" as you may be quite surprised what you find out.
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Dating at Different Times in Life - The Rules ChangeDating is an integral part of our lives. There are usually many stories that stem from these experiences. And also there's no denying that dating changes with your age and the times.
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Fairness and the Golden RuleAfter hearing the phrase "Golden Rule" about 10 times this week, it got me to thinking of whether there really is a universal rule we all subscribe to.
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Silver Lining in the Recession, the TruthThe business world is going through some major changes. Some of these changes have been needed for a long time. But the underlying theme to this recession has been "We didn't know". And now the truth behind some of these businesses is coming out.
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There Are Many Paths to Have Peace of MindTo have peace in our minds is as crucial to our survival as food and water. Too much time imbalanced and our whole world is out of whack. We all have to find out what works for ourselves in this area, by experimenting with experiences.
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Time Management in the WorkplaceTime management is a crucial tool in any endeavor that you are involved in. The workplace and its nonstop pace and deadlines require that you do as much as you can with as little time that you have available.
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Imperfections in Human PersonalitiesPerfectionism is not an attainable goal, and yet, the masses have always thrived to get there. It is that "Ideal" aura that eludes us.
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Sabotage in the Work PlaceDon't make the mistake of thinking that everyone you work with are your friends. The work environment is a very highly charged, competitive arena. There are many times, you won't know who your friends are.
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Dealing with a Nosy Co-WorkerThere are certain times in life when it is OK, to say to someone that you will not answer a question, because the subject is none of your business!
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Great Ideas Are Sometimes Born Out of Unconventional MeansWe like to think that the best ideas of mankind somehow came down on a tablet from the Gods, when in reality, this is not nearly the case.
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Sacrifices for FriendshipFriends are truly blessings in our lives. Giving in here and there is always worth it when you consider the payoff.
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Technology and the Auto IndustryAre the days of haggling for hours in a non inviting auto dealership over? I sure hope so.
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Outsourcing of Labor in AmericaThere are times when outsourcing is a lucrative business decision and other times when it is over used and abused.
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The Temp Agency GameTemp agencies have their place. As with any business there are both good ones and bad ones. Make sure you choose them wisely.
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Your Salary and TaxesNow that everyone is accounting for every penny they have, income taxes are a bigger topic of conversation and also a bigger budget issue.
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How to Survive Without a CarWe as a society are addicted to our cars. Our vehicles have become part of our physical being and when I first started going without one, I felt like I had lost an appendage. It was a major change in my lifestyle, but now, I am very glad I did it!
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Children of DivorceDivorce has an impact on every one involved, from the children and even the grandparents are affected.
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Small Business IssuesNot all small business problems stem from money. Sometimes it comes from the owner's attitudes and personality. It does take a special breed of person to succeed in a small business venture.
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Is Self Employment for You?While everyone can say they would be much happier being self employed, I think the majority of people say that without thinking of the realities that self employment brings.
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The Lost Art of Job HoppingJob hopping has become a term that causes an interviewer to faint dead on the floor these days. How dare anyone who has more than one job in a year? Why that is preposterous!
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Is Corporate America Out of Touch with Reality?I am glad to see that corporate America is finally getting some attention for their inhumane greed and immoral practices. They have been operating way too long without any rules and regulations.
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Sometimes Bipolar is MisdiagnosedI am always a little apprehensive when nine out of 10 people come to me and tell me that they all have the same diagnosis from their doctor. This has happened quite frequently with bipolar disorder and it should be looked at very carefully.
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Doctor Appointment RantSometimes you just want to rant. I love my doctors, but there are times where I feel the appointments feel more like a punishment than a healthy part of my life.
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Ways to Get Your Neighborhood to Feel More like a Friendly CommunityLove them or hate them, your neighbors are a part of your life. I think it is best to try to get along and create peaceful communities.
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Feeling Threatened in an Office EnvironmentWorking in an office environment requires not only political savvy, but also the patience of a saint. I have often wondered what it is about an office that turns grown men and women into pre-school children-level mindsets.
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How to Help Someone Who is DepressedWhat should I do if I am with someone who is depressed? Here are some down to earth suggestions to help you along.