Overprepare. That might seem like a poor way to study. But over many years of teaching, I’ve found it to be sound advice. It’s much wiser to take an exam too seriously and find it easier than you expected than to wish–when it’s too late–that you’d studied more. Think of the baseball player who swings two or three bats before stepping up to the plate. His on-deck time is what makes his work with one bat stronger....

This will allow you to not only send files through Dropbox while you are in your Yahoo account, but also receive them directly to Dropbox. With the new “save to Dropbox” button, it couldn’t be any easier for Yahoo email users. At the same time, Dropbox has acquired an email app “Mailbox” with integration that might make it even easier for those still utilizing email. Original source – Yahoo, Dropbox Partner for Easier Email Attachments [Right Startups]

This doesn’t have to happen to you ever again! With the tips below you can ensure that you always get the cheapest flights in any circumstance. 1. The early bird saves money. It’s not really a secret but, as with most things, the earlier you book, the more you can save. The magic number is 60. Prices rise on average about 60 days before the departure date. But don’t book too early....

What Is Entrepreneurs in Residence? Entrepreneurs in residence used to be temporary positions for startup companies who could help venture capital firms that had a high-level strategy. You would introduce other entrepreneurs and potential new deals to the companies’ owners. Entrepreneurs in residence were given a salary when they weren’t inventing or launching a company. Then, they got an investment in the next big thing. However, the trend is that venture capital firms are changing what entrepreneurs do....

If you want to stop hating exercises and making excuses to avoid it, here’s how to tackle each one of those exercise excuses, get into action, and give your body the attention it craves. 1. You Don’t Have to Exercise 30 Minutes Each Day to Get Results Most of us have a number that we think we should hit in order to exercise “enough.” For some people, this is the daily recommended minimum of 30 minutes....

By trade and training I am a writer and editor. I never had any education in managing people until I received the best kind: being thrust into the middle of it and being forced to learn without any preformed conceptions from some old tradition of management that academics espouse. I’m not belittling education. It would have been helpful, and trained managers are no doubt much better than me. But sometimes it’s good to get involved in something without the notions instilled in you that everyone else has....

It is often said that love and hate are the two sides of the same coin, and although love may seem too strong an emotion to consider having for a person you hate, there is often an emotional attachment that stops you from just letting go of all thoughts and feelings, as you would for someone you didn’t care about. So, how to forget someone that you have such strong emotions about?...

Forgiveness is difficult in its own right. However, when we have to face the reality of forgiving ourselves, it can quickly become a (seemingly) impossible feat. With that being said, learning how to forgive yourself and move forward from trauma, regret, or remorse can help contribute to a healthier, happier life. So how to forgive yourself? Here are some helpful reminders and thoughts to use on your journey towards inner peace and happiness....

In other words, if you can imagine it, you can have it. Far from an empty platitude, Burgett shared this wisdom as he pondered his career that began in his twenties and spanned more than 50 years. Notably, Burgett enjoyed a 54-year career at the University of Rochester. He arrived at a time when Blacks were not accepted at most institutions of higher learning, yet he went on to earn three degrees from the university’s Eastman School of Music....

Some of the information are quite common and well known, but others are pretty useful and fresh for me. A: Wetshaving is just what the term implies – keeping your face (or for women, their legs) wet with plenty of hot water before, and during, the entire shave. In fact, you should always shave after a hot shower, not before (if you need to shave without taking a shower, washing your face with hot water for a few minutes will suffice)....

Hey, I’m not being lazy. I’m napping for 20 minutes so I’m killer productive for the next few hours. That makes sense, right? No use being drowsy and irritated for those hours, I’ll be an attentive, productive part of the workplace. Here’s how to get a good nap: 1 The first consideration is psychological: Recognize that you’re not being lazy; napping will make you more productive and more alert after you wake up....

Broaden your horizons. Take an interest in something new. Try to meet different people. Explore something that you think isn’t interesting. Read challenging and stimulating books; that’s one of the very best (and cheapest) ways to spread your mental horizons wider. Travel as much as you to experience other cultures. Spend time with people who think very differently than you do. Dull, narrow-minded, parochial types are some of the most boring people that you can meet....

Before going through the specific steps, we need to consider there being two kinds of paper documents: those we need to retain for the longer term (let’s call them records) and those that are transient in nature (call them working files). Different approaches work for these two basic kinds of papers or documents. The nature of your office and work has a great deal to do with which type of paper you can reduce or eliminate the most easily....

Kayleen’s answer is much more in depth than the snippet shown above, be sure to follow the link through and let us know if you’ve ever been in a similar situation. How did you handle it? Answer: While your boss may be focused and hardworking — on paper, an ideal employee — it doesn’t seem like she’s doing her job. A big part of being a manager, and one that is often overlooked while a company is busy churning out widgets, is to develop relationships with the employees who work for them… When a Boss Gives You The Silent Treatment – [College Journal]

Going freelance can either be the best decision you made for your career or the worst. This is because the freelance arena is very different from regular employment. You have to seek out your own clients, manage your own time and create your own terms when delivering projects. Freelancers need all the help they can get, due to the rise in outsourcing and competition. If you’re unsure how to keep clients coming in consistently as a freelancer, checkout the infographic above....

The terms ‘Stress’ and ‘Stress Management’ and ‘Stress Relief’ now receive up to 1million monthly searches on google. The most common causes of stress involve work pressure, lack of time, financial stress, children, health, relationships, and political climate. Stress will make you feel anxious, it also causes you a number of physical health problems. Given the potential impacts of prolonged stress, learning ways of managing, reducing, and preventing stress can be important tools for mental and physical health and wellbeing....

While the thought of watching your child develop before your eyes is typically a happy, calming thought, with the current climate in consideration, many parents are left grasping for straws at what they can do to help usher in academic growth for their students. Families have happily homeschooled for years and for many reasons. But is this the right thing for your family? And, assuming your local school district has left you no choice, how would you even start?...

With the ability to share information and stories at the speed of lightning has come a slew of false information. There seems to be a new viral story popping up every week, which begs the question – “Did this viral story actually take place?” Fortunately, the Web hosts a variety of sites and resources that are useful in hunting down authentic information. Check out our list below for a digital truth-testing toolbox....

The thought of going outside the friendly confines of your home to make a repair can seem daunting. What if they don’t have the correct screwdriver in case you have to open the box? What if they don’t have the software needed to fix any problems that have arisen? There are a lot of “what-ifs” when dealing with someone else’s computer — especially if they aren’t as savvy. For that reason, I have created a DIY computer repair kit — a first aid kit for ailing computers, if you will....

How to analyse the audience How to do opening and closing for presentation How to prepare your speech How to deliver your speech How to be confident and committing to your presentation How to handle questions How to get feedback How to handle questions in my opinion is one of the hardest aspect to master on public speaking: How to Make Your Speaking Easier and More Effective – [UC Berkeley]