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Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Why do people stop caring about their appearance?: 10 of 41
One of the key reasons why people stop caring about their appearance is depression. Most people can relate to this in a small way - if you are sick (say, you have the flu), you don't feel like doing your hair or fixing your make-up, and slouch around in your PJ's all day instead of getting dressed. Serious depression has the... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry When a diamond isn't forever: What to do with a wedding ring after a divorce: 5 of 20
It seems such a shame to consign a valuable diamond to the back of your jewellery box forever. But that's what generally happens when a marriage breaks up. If you're the wearer, it doesn't seem right to wear it. If it's been handed back to you, it doesn't seem right to hand it on to the next love in your life. If you have ch... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to spot Internet lottery scams: 4 of 16
There are two types of internet lottery scams: emails and sites. The email scam usually consists of an email saying you have won a lottery. Common sense should tell you this is nonsense: the prize money in a lottery comes from ticket sales. If you didn't buy a ticket, you can't possibly have won! Sometimes these emails will ... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce The boomerang ex: When your ex keeps coming back: 2 of 8
Many women find that when their husband leaves them, the split is less than final. Their ex keeps in touch, giving mixed signals, so she's never sure whether he wants to get back together or not. And he seems reluctant to get on with the divorce. There are three possible reasons for this behaviour. One is that he does still ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips "Show not tell" explained - how to manage backstory: 1 of 4
If you're a fiction writer and you've been told to "show not tell?", it doesn't mean you're a bad writer. It just means you're writing like a journalist, not a creative writer. Believe it or not, there's a big difference. A journalist reports the facts first, and makes it entertaining second. A fiction writer entertains firs... More..
Business > Human Resources Best interview questions to ask applicants: 1 of 4
"Tell me something about yourself." Have you ever been guilty of asking that question in an interview? If you have, you're not alone! Most managers receive no training in how to conduct an effective interview. Faced with an eager candidate and a resume you really haven't had time to study, it's easy to resort to wide-open, v... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Outdoor living: How to expand your living space: 11 of 43
Why not create an extra "virtual room" by using what you already have - your backyard? Your outdoor room can be a place that you use only in summer, or all through the year. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend, and what your needs are. The most basic outdoor room is simply a weatherproof table and chairs, arr... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Should it be compulsory for couples to sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage?: 7 of 27
Signing a prenup before you get married is like putting on your seat belt before you drive off in the car. You have no intention of ever having a crash, but you're taking sensible precautions just in case. And we all know that no matter how good a car you have or how careful a driver you are, you can't predict your chances o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to start writing a novel: 6 of 23
There is no right way to start a novel. Contrary to what some websites may tell you, there is no "road map", because different methods work for different people. There's no one technique that is more successful than the rest: the best technique is the one that feels most natural to you. You'll find sites that tell you to wri... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Basic family budget tips: 8 of 28
You've heard the advice - if you want to manage your money better, you must budget. But writing it all down is easier said than done, isn't it? Don't despair! Just because you can't write down your whole budget, doesn't mean you can't manage your money. In fact, there's a good chance you'll find it easier to tackle each area... More..