Don’t be the drunk. Don’t bring the drunk. Don’t dress like an idiot. Don’t stuff your face. Don’t talk business all night. Don’t tip badly. Don’t tell inappropriate jokes. Don’t hit on your co-workers or bosses. Don’t drink and drive. Leave extra clothes in your car. And yeah, most of them are common sense to act sane – but as you are going to work with your co-workers who may remember your behavior in the party, it is good to read it and remind yourself on them....

Is your smartphone in control? Can you remember the time when you didn’t have a smartphone or even a mobile phone? How was that? Did you feel less stressed? Were you able to live a normal life? Could people reach you? Studies show that many people go to bed and the bathroom with their mobile phone. My personal opinion is that when your house burns down, you’ll probably save your mobile phone over your cat....

Features Of A Meal Planner A meal planner is a just a collection of items that will allow you (or any other cooking person) to get a meal on the table with ingredients that are on hand. It will have the following items: A menu plan. A menu plan is what you will eat for the meals in the coming week. It will list out all the dishes that will be prepared so you can check for nutritional balance, and also take into account family schedules....

This is the best procrastination-related article I’ve read in a long while. I’m not saying it’s the end-all-procrastination post or that other articles that have been written on the subject are garbage – far from it. However, this article by Hara Estroff Marano hits the right chords. What do you think? Procrastination: Ten Things To Know – [PsychologyToday]

What a gold mine reference! The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint – [“Let the Good Times Roll” by Guy Kawasaki]

The following are some tips to keep positive no matter what comes your way. This post will help you stop looking for what psychologists call “positivity” in all the wrong places! Here are the ten essential habits of positive people. 1. Positive people don’t confuse quitting with letting go. Instead of hanging on to ideas, beliefs, and even people that are no longer healthy for them, they trust their judgement to let go of negative forces in their lives....

However, social media marketing is a double-edged sword. If we’re not using it efficiently, effectively and strategically it might just be the just the biggest time-waster in history! The 5 Golden Rules of Social Media Marketing 1. It’s not about the numbers Let’s be clear on this point. It’s great to have millions of Twitter followers and Facebook fans, but this fanatic obsession we have with accumulating followers is insane....

1. Deficient Communication According to a study conducted several years ago by Magna Leadership Solutions, the number-one problem recognized by both management and employees is communication. Usually, the communication is insufficient or improper. If you are a good boss, most employees enjoy more face time with you, especially when it is positive. Some employees just want some communication that can be accomplished face-to-face, on the phone, through a note, or even in a short email....

1. An Appropriately Sized Crate A crate is essential for keeping your pet safe and happy and for minimizing damage while you’re out of the apartment. Before you buy the first one you see at the pet store, though, you should read the crate size recommendations from the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. The recommendations will help you choose a crate that’s appropriately sized for your pet. 2. A Go Bag for Walks Image via Flickr by benjgibbs Dogs, cats, and other animals need daily exercise to stay healthy....

Another year is winding down, and that means it’s time to take a look back at what we’ve done here at Lifehack over the last 12 months. 2009 was a scary year for a lot of people – corporate layoffs, a shaky global economy, stunningly vicious politics, old wars grinding on and new ones flaring up. In the midst of all this, though, many saw opportunities; with the myth of life-long corporate employment shattered as some of the world’s biggest companies teetered on the brink of collapse, entrepreneurship enjoyed a major resurgence....

East VS West – Confidence, It’s a Cultural Thing In typical Western countries, the answer to the confidence debate is obvious – more is better. Our heros are rebellious, independent and shoot first, ask questions later. I think this snippet of dialog from The Matrix sums it up best: In Eastern countries, the tone is often considerably different. Elders are supposed to be revered not dismissed. The words ‘guru,’ meaning a teacher, and the philosophy of dharma, loosely translated to mean ‘duty,’ come from here....

Specifically in what it represents: deliberate practice. While we’d focus on other areas of that quote, deliberate practice is something that isn’t talked much. And it’s actually a pretty crucial aspect of learning. It demands so much from us that no other learning skill would ask of us. It’s also highly effective and in a sense can supercharge your learning. Here is how it’s done. Who Coined the Term Deliberate Practice?...

As a freelance writer, I can certainly relate with all of these issues. And if you’re freelancing in the U.S., you have the additional drawback of having to pay a fortune in taxes -at least 25% of your income. While many people, myself included, still find working from home worthwhile despite the drawbacks, these are all things you should consider before making the decision for yourself. Original Source –Avid Careerist

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Featured photo credit: group of young people having a good time outdoors via Shutterstock 1. READING I believe that any advantage I might appear to have in computational ability, imagination, perceptiveness and expressiveness- ALL OF IT is a consequence of the vast amounts of reading I did as a child. Reading expands your mind. It gives you new and interesting perspectives to work with. Reading exercises the mind, it gives you new possibilities, it allows you to learn from the minds of others....

Say, for example, that you’re working on a essay, and you need to do some research. Your search terms bring back 20 pages of results. Before you know it, you’ve spent an hour poring over more information than you’ll ever be able to use. Maybe you notice a catchy title or an ad that draws you away from your work. You’re learning about the private details of your favourite celebrity’s life, or you’re buying the newest gadget....

The worst kind of fat that annoys the most of us is belly fat and fat around our arms. What if the solution to lose weight fast and effectively required only one simple exotic ingredient? The Benefits of Black Soybean Tea A Japanese diet secret, black soybean tea or kuromame tea has everything needed to help you lose those flabby arms and belly weight. Keep reading to discover its benefits....

Einstein also stated, To stay with our questions longer, DSRP Thinkquiry Questions is a good way. What is DSRP Thinkquiry? DRSP Thinkquiry is developed by Derek and Laura Cabrera – professors at Cornell University. It is a systems thinking approach to structure information and questions in a systematic way.[1] This approach applies simple rules underlying systems thinking. These simple rules are Distinctions – Systems – Relationships – Perspectives (DSRP). DSRP ThinkQuiry Questions are the building blocks of cognition and are required to deconstruct a problem or issue....

Okay, just kidding. But I do have some quotes from some of the most successful people of our time explaining their perseverance, struggles, and triumphs. This group of highly successful business owners and entrepreneurs all have words of wisdom to impart on us all pertaining to integrity, innovation, and courage. Regardless of our ambitions in life, we should all take a minute to listen to what they have to say....

In some cases, this is really useful. Learning from the experiences of successful people is a great way to accelerate your own learning curve. But it’s equally important to remember that the systems, habits, and strategies that successful people are using today are probably not the same ones they were using when they began their journey. What is optimal for them right now isn’t necessarily needed for you to get started....