Helium.com | View Cody Hodge's articles http://www.helium.com/users/259098.xml View Cody Hodge's articles en-us Copyright Helium.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:41 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:41 GMT Can people who are laid back be good leaders? After seeing the Buffalo Bills fire their head coach the other day, I was asking myself whether or no... http://www.helium.com/items/1657653-can-laid-back-people-have-good-leadership-qualities Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:41 Why do we write? We write because we love to write! How do we know how we measure up though? Helium has provided us with an objective way to take a... http://www.helium.com/items/1657638-understandiing-your-my-helium-statistics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:22 There was once a time where a cell phone was just a phone. The biggest feature to the phone was that you could take it with you, and you could be r... http://www.helium.com/items/1657613-how-cell-phone-features-can-be-distracting Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:22 Why are some people addicted to text messaging? Have you ever noticed that some people are just always on their phones, and it doesn't matter where... http://www.helium.com/items/1657601-why-some-people-are-addicted-to-text-messaging Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:21 When you go to pay at the store, you have a lot of options these days. You can go with a check, or a debit card. You can go with a credit card, or ... http://www.helium.com/items/1657591-why-debit-cards-are-easier-than-checks Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:54:33 Whenever there is a major holiday like Christmas, the first thing we think about is family and friends. The next thing we think about when it comes... http://www.helium.com/items/1656842-commonly-forgotten-christmas-expenses Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:15:21 One of the most important things about Helium is being able to qualify for those writing stars. The writing stars are what are going to really take... http://www.helium.com/items/1656819-how-to-calculate-whether-you-qualify-for-writing-stars-on-helium Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:50:40 When it comes to being a freshman in college, there are many things in which you are going to be a little nervous about. There are going to be clas... http://www.helium.com/items/1656807-how-to-conquer-your-freshman-year-fears Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:38:37 Whenever you are chatting on-line there are some basic guidelines that you are going to have adhere to if you want to chat on-line and keep yoursel... http://www.helium.com/items/1656804-basic-safety-tips-for-online-chatting Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:40 One of the great features of the Helium site is the community forum. If you ever have a question, comment, or just want to talk to someone, you alw... http://www.helium.com/items/1656770-when-to-use-report-to-moderator-on-the-helium-community-forum Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:31:22 Crime and mystery stories depend on a good hero and a good villain to tell a good story. Everyone knows how to make a good hero, but how do you mak... http://www.helium.com/items/1656757-creating-a-better-villain-in-your-crime-and-mystery-stories Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:23:57 What is the link between a degree and getting a better job? Logically speaking, a piece of paper doesn't indicate that you are more qualified for a... http://www.helium.com/items/1656747-the-link-between-a-degree-and-a-better-job Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:56 if you are a college student, and you are looking to pick up a little bit of cash during school, you should consider being a tutor. There are very ... http://www.helium.com/items/1656676-tutoring-business-basics-for-college-students Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:47:29 The neat thing about history is that it is always being rewritten despite already having taken place. Whether it be the events, or the people invol... http://www.helium.com/items/1656668-what-criteria-should-be-used-in-judging-the-significance-of-historical-figures Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:39:42 Selling products or services can be tough sledding in the best of times, but what if the customer is being difficult about some aspect of the produ... http://www.helium.com/items/1656654-sales-tips-how-to-sell-products-and-services-to-difficult-customers Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:05 Helium is a great place to get yourself noticed as a writer. Helium is also a great place to come gain some extra cash while you get your career go... http://www.helium.com/items/1656626-understanding-your-helium-earning-and-payment-page Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:46 Gift giving can cost a lot of money, and just because the economy is down, it doesn't meant that people aren't going to still want gifts. If there ... http://www.helium.com/items/1656612-budgeting-for-gift-giving Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:41 The new year is coming soon, and that means that it is almost time to start thinking about what happened this year, and what is going to enhance yo... http://www.helium.com/items/1656596-how-to-enhance-your-chances-of-a-successful-career-in-the-new-year Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:38:20 When you think about how people used to communicate, you realize how far we have come as a society. Instead of putting pen to paper, we simply put ... http://www.helium.com/items/1656549-how-modern-communications-will-affect-the-writing-of-history-in-the-future Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:02:05 What is the greatest thing about the use of the Internet? It allows you to look up stuff from anywhere in the world, and allows to put content from... http://www.helium.com/items/1656535-using-helium-to-distribute-our-regional-knowledge-to-the-world Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:55:04 When it comes to employee censorship, how far should an employer be allowed to go before they have crossed the line? The general rule is that anyth... http://www.helium.com/items/1656529-employer-censorship-how-much-can-they-control Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:47:43 What is the proper etiquette for the workplace these days? If you have held a job in the past, or have a job now, you are probably aware of the rul... http://www.helium.com/items/1656465-the-proper-workplace-etiquette Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:59:52 The 2009 Christmas season is almost upon us, and that means that you are going to have to spend some time getting gifts for your family and friends... http://www.helium.com/items/1656452-how-to-save-both-time-and-money-when-gift-shopping-for-the-2009-holidays Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:50:47 We all know that bears like to hibernate, and it seems like humans enjoy sleeping a little more too when it comes to avoiding the winter. When it s... http://www.helium.com/items/1656439-woman-can-fight-hybernation-syndrome Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:39:50 It is raining outside, or you have played Xbox for the last three hours, and now you are bored. Perhaps you can't sleep, or you have a couple of ho... http://www.helium.com/items/1656396-how-writing-for-helium-can-overcome-boredom Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:21 if you are looking for some ways to make your workday easier, you are hereby invited to join the club. We all want to make our workdays shorter, an... http://www.helium.com/items/1656389-how-to-make-your-workday-easier Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:50:06 Effective delegation is a skill that you will have to learn if you ever want to be an effective leader. It doesn't matter if you are the manager, o... http://www.helium.com/items/1656375-how-to-delegate-more-effectively Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:31 So you are looking for some tips on how you can save money? There are many good ways to save money, and some are going to work out better than othe... http://www.helium.com/items/1652917-money-saving-tips Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:59:36 Helium is a great site to write to if you are an aspiring writer or you are just looking to diversify your Internet writing experience. There are s... http://www.helium.com/items/1652915-how-writing-for-helium-can-develop-into-a-career Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:52:45 Whenever you are writing a Helium article, you are always looking for ways to make more money from those articles. Even if you don't always have th... http://www.helium.com/items/1652907-helpful-tactics-to-maximize-profits-when-writing-helium-marketplace-articles Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:42:24 When you are looking to buy or lease a car, you are always going to be looking for the best deal that you can find. With so many offers out there, ... http://www.helium.com/items/1652859-how-to-spot-a-good-lease Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:51:21 It might seem like exercising and studying are two different concepts, but exercising can actually help you study better. There are many reasons wh... http://www.helium.com/items/1652853-how-exercise-can-improve-your-ability-to-study Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:41:01 The key to any good career is to create good working relationships with those around you. This will allow you to network effectively, and to open m... http://www.helium.com/items/1652840-how-to-create-good-working-relationships Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:32:27 Are you having some money problems? If so, you might be looking for ways to drastically reduce your expenses on a monthly basis, or even maybe on a... http://www.helium.com/items/1652791-how-to-drastically-reduce-expenses Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:52:06 If you are a college student, it is important to make time for yourself to get some exercise in. It really doesn't matter what age you are, but the... http://www.helium.com/items/1652777-why-students-should-make-time-for-exercise Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:41:16 One of the keys to dating, or to attract a woman, is to be mysterious. There is a fine line though between being mysterious, and being aloof. One i... http://www.helium.com/items/1652769-how-to-be-mysterious-without-being-aloof Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:33:39 We are all looking to save money on whatever bills we can these days. The home phone bill is another one of those bills that you can save some mone... http://www.helium.com/items/1652711-how-to-save-money-on-your-home-phone-bill Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:50:06 Plagiarism is something that you are going to never want to do. It is the stealing of another author's work, or ideas. Even if you don't take anoth... http://www.helium.com/items/1652701-how-to-avoid-accidental-plagiarism Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:25 Have you ever had a boss who didn't know what he was doing? That is never fun, and it can make for a long and stressful day at the office, or where... http://www.helium.com/items/1652689-how-to-deal-with-an-incompetent-boss Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:31 Everyone knows that a workplace where you can't have a little fun is a workplace that no one wants to be involved in. Sure, you have to stay profes... http://www.helium.com/items/1652645-how-to-bring-humor-into-the-workplace Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:55:02 Do you want a career in retail? A career in retail is a good thing to pursue, but there are good reasons, and there are bad reasons to go ahead and... http://www.helium.com/items/1652636-bad-reasons-to-pursue-a-career-in-retail Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:42:31 So you want a career in retail? That isn't a bad choice, but you should be doing so for the right reasons. A career in retail means a lot of things... http://www.helium.com/items/1652626-good-reasons-to-pursue-a-career-in-retail Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:32:17 What do you do if you are dealing with a boss who enjoys meddling in your affairs? There are two thoughts that come to mind when it comes to the bo... http://www.helium.com/items/1649627-how-to-deal-with-a-meddling-boss Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:42:25 Should customers avoid shopping on Black Friday? This seems like a silly notion, and most people probably would look at anyone suggesting this as a... http://www.helium.com/items/1649615-should-customers-avoid-shopping-on-black-friday Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:32:59 One of the best ways to make money on Helium is to make up your own titles, and use the empty title bonus. It might seem like just one dollar, but ... http://www.helium.com/items/1649604-good-ways-to-come-up-with-new-titles-on-helium Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:24:56 Should kids be forced to play youth sports? That is an interesting question, and I don't know if there is a clear answer to that or not. There are ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648803-sould-kids-be-forced-to-play-youth-sports Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:18:48 Why are people afraid to commit to being in a relationship? There are a lot of excuses that people will give for not wanting to commit to a relatio... http://www.helium.com/items/1648796-ten-reasons-why-people-are-afraid-to-commit Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:13:31 Oh, the foolish who think that installing cameras are going to keep students from cheating on tests. It seems like a good idea in theory, but you c... http://www.helium.com/items/1648771-why-installing-cameras-in-exam-halls-cannot-stop-students-cheating Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:22:01 One of the things about getting older, and it doesn't matter what age you are, is that you hope you don't lose your memory. Since nobody wants to e... http://www.helium.com/items/1648766-how-to-keep-your-brain-young Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:14:12 The city, and surrounding areas of Rochester, are steeped in history. Believe it or not, Rochester used to be in the forefront of advancement and a... http://www.helium.com/items/1648762-historic-sites-of-interest-in-rochester-ny Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:06:45 Why should you bike to work as opposed to drive to work? The bike gets to be used, and doesn't have to spend so much time up on the rack, which is ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648583-reasons-why-you-should-cycle-rather-than-drive-to-work Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:34:06 How is Twitter changing the way that people communicate with one another? Twitter has become a revolutionary force that has swept the world in such... http://www.helium.com/items/1648577-how-twitter-is-changing-the-way-that-we-communicate Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:25:16 How can you exercise at home without getting bored? It seems like you could get a little bored thinking about doing the same limited exercises over... http://www.helium.com/items/1648569-how-to-exercise-at-home-without-getting-bored Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:18:08 How can you go about preparing an emergency kit for your vehicle this winter? There are some key items that you are going to want to have this wint... http://www.helium.com/items/1648520-how-to-prepare-a-winter-emergency-kit-for-your-vehicle Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:33:21 One fact of life at work is that not everyone is created equal. Some people like the job that they do, and some don't like the job they do. Some pe... http://www.helium.com/items/1648512-how-to-deal-with-co-workers-who-dont-have-a-strong-work-ethic Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:26:21 Have you ever come into work and have totally been overwhelmed? You look around and wonder why it is so busy, and then you realize that you have ab... http://www.helium.com/items/1648504-how-to-deal-with-the-stress-of-being-shorthanded-at-work Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:17:10 What happens when you come into work, and you find out that you don't have the same powers as you used to have? I am not talking about super powers... http://www.helium.com/items/1648452-how-to-deal-with-being-stripped-of-authority-at-work Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:09 So you walked into work today, and your boss asks you to come into his office. Uh oh, what happened? The first thing you might be thinking is that ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648445-how-to-deal-with-the-loss-of-a-job-title Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:24:56 What are the benefits of using a college expense worksheet? A college expense worksheet is a very handy tool to have because it allows you to gain ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648435-benefits-of-using-a-college-expense-worksheet Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:15:34 Is it better to exercise indoors or outdoors? There are many people who exercise outdoors, and some people prefer to exercise indoors. I don't know... http://www.helium.com/items/1648396-is-it-better-to-exercise-indoors-or-outdoors Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:20 When it comes to the successful running of any business, it takes a lot of people to make it happen. It takes a good team of leaders, and it takes ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648387-why-employees-are-important-to-a-business Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:26:29 When you look at the structure of a business, you are going to see that most businesses put more emphasis on the management team of the business. N... http://www.helium.com/items/1648377-why-employees-are-as-important-to-a-business-as-management Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:17:57 So you have had an employee call in, and there wasn't much of an excuse for it. Perhaps you were already down a few shifts already, and you could h... http://www.helium.com/items/1648359-what-to-do-with-with-employees-who-call-in-sick-without-a-good-excuse Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:53:51 Have you ever had a bad day at work? Have you ever had a bad day and thought about quitting your job because there are just so many other things yo... http://www.helium.com/items/1648350-how-to-get-through-a-bad-day-at-work Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:38 Whenever you are at work, you are generally going to be working with a team of employees. This means that not one person has to do all the work, bu... http://www.helium.com/items/1648344-how-to-become-more-self-reliant-at-work Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:36:29 How do you deal with the boss who is being disruptive? It is a great question, and the disruptive boss is one that can really make things harder on... http://www.helium.com/items/1648320-how-to-deal-with-the-boss-who-is-disruptive Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:12:07 One day you come into work, and you are the manager of 40 people. The next day, you come into work, and you are merely one of those 40 people being... http://www.helium.com/items/1648308-how-to-deal-with-a-demotion Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:04:33 Have you ever tried to approach your boss, only to have him give your a non-answer, or simply walk away? When the boss is aloof or indifferent, it ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648298-how-to-deal-with-an-aloof-boss Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:57:10 So you are going to talk to a girl on the phone? That is a big step in any man's life, and a big step in any relationship. It doesn't matter if you... http://www.helium.com/items/1647716-how-to-talk-to-a-girl-on-phone-3-tips-of-talking-to-any-girl-on-phone Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:26:21 So you want to be a real Scrooge this Christmas huh? Well luckily for you there are many ways to save money without having to go so far that you re... http://www.helium.com/items/1647702-simple-ways-to-be-a-scrooge-this-christmas Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:01 Will cell phone providers have to offer free long distance to compete with Internet phone providers? A really long question, but there is a really ... http://www.helium.com/items/1647686-will-cell-phone-providers-have-to-offer-free-long-distance-in-order-to-compete-with-internet-phone Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:04:57 Why is a call center employee one of the most important people in customer service? The customer service aspect of a business really centers around... http://www.helium.com/items/1647635-reasons-why-a-call-center-agent-is-a-key-person-in-customer-service Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:12:32 How does the pull back in leasing affect consumers? There are many ways in which not being able to lease a car will determine what consumers do, an... http://www.helium.com/items/1647623-how-will-the-pull-back-in-leasing-affect-consumers Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:02:25 When you are going to the grocery store, there are many ways in which you can save money on your final bill. One of the best things you can do to s... http://www.helium.com/items/1647606-how-to-save-money-on-groceries-with-meatless-meals Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:51:41 Have you been writing for awhile on Helium, and are trying to find a routine that is good for you after all this time? Maybe you are a new writer f... http://www.helium.com/items/1647344-good-work-routines-for-helium-writers Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:40:19 So you like a girl, or maybe you have been dating a girl for awhile now, and you are wondering if she is the right girl for you. It can be hard to ... http://www.helium.com/items/1647333-how-to-know-if-she-is-your-right-girl Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:28:25 Being a night owl does bring up some interesting challenges when it comes to looking for work. You could suck it up and work during the day, or you... http://www.helium.com/items/1647323-best-jobs-for-people-who-are-night-owls Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:18:35 When it comes to choosing a career, or line of work, having some personal freedom is a very important thing indeed. When we go to work, we go to wo... http://www.helium.com/items/1645308-reflections-the-importance-of-personal-freedom-in-your-choice-of-work Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:29:11 What qualities in women tend to intimidate men? Depending on what kind of a guy you are, there might be nothing in a women that intimidates you. Ho... http://www.helium.com/items/1645297-qualities-in-women-that-intimidate-men Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:16:28 So how are you going to find good deals these days on products? The best way to find deals is to find a good outlet store, or maybe a discount reta... http://www.helium.com/items/1645247-how-to-find-good-deals-at-garage-sales Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:32:54 Winter is almost here, and that means that the temperatures are going to be going down to a really cold level. This can do some damage to your skin... http://www.helium.com/items/1645233-how-to-avoid-hypothermia-in-winter Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:20:17 Why is it that some people fail to write articles or books? There can be many reasons why people just can't see to write an article, or complete a ... http://www.helium.com/items/1645224-reasons-people-fail-to-write-articles-or-books Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:11:08 We all know that we need to spend as much time as possible exercising. However, with our busy days, it can be hard to squeeze all that time into ou... http://www.helium.com/items/1645160-how-to-fit-a-workout-into-your-long-work-day Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:02:32 How can you practice your listening skills in a manner that will allow you enhance those skills, and become a better listener? The key to anything ... http://www.helium.com/items/1645153-how-to-practice-your-listening-skills Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:56:01 The winter is here, and that means that the roads are going to be a little bit icy. When it gets really cold, and the temperatures dip below freezi... http://www.helium.com/items/1645142-tips-for-driving-on-icy-roads Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:13:22 So you are looking for some smart reasons to budget your money? Budgeting is a great way to save money, and to keep your financial future in order.... http://www.helium.com/items/1645083-smart-reasons-for-budgeting-your-money Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:51:00 When it comes to communicating with people, it can become a hassle to try and get your point across. Maybe you are shy, or maybe you feel like spea... http://www.helium.com/items/1645080-five-polite-ways-to-make-yourself-heard-and-understood Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:43:33 The worst thing that can happen to your career is that you become a victim of office politics. Lets face it, there are always going to be politics ... http://www.helium.com/items/1645068-how-to-avoid-being-a-victim-of-office-politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:35:44 Why is it important to read the labels on the boxes of food that you buy? There are many reasons why you should be looking at the labels on the box... http://www.helium.com/items/1645038-why-it-is-important-to-read-nutritional-labels-on-food-items Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:58:21 When it comes to writing, it really should be a two way street. A good piece of writing will always end up being a conversation between the reader,... http://www.helium.com/items/1645029-why-writing-should-be-as-beneficial-to-yourself-as-it-is-to-your-audience Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:50:52 The most important part of any piece of writing that you do is to determine what your audience is. It doesn't matter if you are writing for a magaz... http://www.helium.com/items/1645020-how-to-determine-what-your-audience-should-be-for-your-helium-article Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:42:32 So you are stuck on what to write about, and you have no idea what to put on the screen in front of you. Whatever are you going to do? You can't ju... http://www.helium.com/items/1644351-how-to-come-up-with-ideas-for-your-writing-when-you-are-stuck Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:12:39 The cycle of employment has been going round and round ever since the first man got hired, and then for some reason left the company. You get hired... http://www.helium.com/items/1644337-how-to-determine-when-it-is-time-to-quit-your-job Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:52:44 Helium changed the requirement for getting an upfront payment back in June. The old requirement said that you had to simply write a title to an eli... http://www.helium.com/items/1644326-reasons-why-you-should-write-to-titles-that-have-more-than-five-articles-already-written Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:30:00 If you are a teenager, you are going to need some good advice for how to spend your money. It isn't because you aren't smart enough to deal with yo... http://www.helium.com/items/1644179-great-money-management-tips-for-teens Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:14:16 When it comes to exercising in cold weather, there are some variables that need to be considered. Exercising in any weather means that you have to ... http://www.helium.com/items/1644173-how-to-exercise-safely-in-cold-weather Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:03:18 Driving in the winter is a completely different beast than any other time of the year. There are more challenges, more obstacles, and just poorer c... http://www.helium.com/items/1644163-how-to-adjust-to-driving-in-winter-conditions Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:46:36 How do you go about making a college expense worksheet? It is actually pretty easy to make, and the concept behind making on is pretty simple as we... http://www.helium.com/items/1644136-how-to-create-a-college-expense-worksheet Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:05:37 If you have a low credit score, it can have and adverse effect on your life. It can stop you from buying a house, getting a car, or even from getti... http://www.helium.com/items/1644124-what-to-do-if-your-credit-is-in-a-low-fico-score-range Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:54:49 Workplace romance happens from time to time. However, there are reasons why dating someone in the office is unwise, and can hurt your career in way... http://www.helium.com/items/1644114-why-workplace-romance-is-not-wise Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:43:16