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Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to start a conversation and make friends: 1 of 29
What do you do when you're invited to a party and the only person you'll know is the person who invited you? And the thought of trying to make conversation with complete strangers leaves you cold and not looking forward to the evening at all? Perhaps it's not social events but networking or something work-related that has thi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Do you make your own luck: 1 of 23
Do you wish you were luckier? How often have you said "You lucky thing" to a friend and wished it had been you? Well perhaps it could be. Chance - finding a $20 bill in the street or seeing your favorite celebrity on the street - is pretty random. You just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Luck, sci... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Plan your life ... don't just let it happen: 3 of 16
There's a saying that goes "We don't plan to fail. We fail to plan." And the great thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise, that isn't preceded by a great deal of worry and doubt. It's the easiest thing in the world to set goals, but only about 3% of us do it. And an even smaller proportion actua... More..
Business > General Management Problem solving techniques: 2 of 10
Have you ever wondered why you can get the best ideas in the strangest of places? Ideas that solve a nagging problem or kick-start a new project can simply pop up out of nowhere when you're walking the dog, sitting on the train or doing the washing up. Usually when you're as far as you can get from pen and paper. It's an anno... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Small business success tips: 6 of 23
Would you rather have Tiger Woods's putter or his coach? Muna Lee's running spikes or her coach? Which would improve your game more? If you were a sports person, from Little League to playing pro, it goes without saying that you'd have a coach - someone who would watch you, help you analyse, advise and support you in reaching... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Tips for improving your public speaking: 7 of 26
French philosopher CJ Ducasse said "To speak of 'mere words' is much like speaking of 'mere dynamite'". The thought of making a speech or presentation chills some of us to the marrow but career progression is becoming increasingly difficult without it. Avoid these 7 deadly sins and you'll be well on your way to maki... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts What is a simple scrapbook?: 3 of 10
Could there be anything closer to nostalgic heaven than a photo album? There you have hours of memories pouring over events, fashions and bad haircuts. Well, there might be...did you keep a scrapbook as a child? And if so, what made you stop? Many of us have an ever-growing pile of life's detritus that we don't want to throw ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Sharing personal experiences that may benefit others: 13 of 39
Walking Through Treacle: Living With a Thyroid Problem. The 5 words that doctors (arguably) dread the most are "I'm tired all the time." There are so many causes of tiredness that this comment can be the start of long and often fruitless investigations. As a nurse (and freelance writer) I knew this. So for the 2 or 3 years t... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Planning ahead key to avoiding holiday stress: 9 of 27
Like mulled wine, cocktails and eggnog, the festive season has to be the right mix. Only in this case it's a mix of - time, money, friends and families. In the right quantities it's great but get it wrong and the whole thing can be a nightmare. And if that happens year after year then it's no wonder so many people dread Chris... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) How to throw an organized party: 2 of 6
Picture the scene: you're surrounded by friends, music playing and laughter lighting up the atmosphere. And it was all so easy. We all love being with people we love but for some, throwing a big party is daunting. Well get your high heels on - this is a guide to gaining a reputation for being a first class entertainer. Fir... More..