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Often the problem is moving beyond traditional conversation lines, such as: “Hi, how are you today?” and “Not the best weather, let’s hope it’ll be better for the weekend.” These lines do at least get you into a conversation with someone, but often their response closes down the interaction immediately: “I’m good thanks” and “The weather should be fine for the weekend.” If you find yourself getting stuck for words at this point, then you need to learn how to boost your interpersonal skills....

I was in an on/off relationship that had just ended for the third time. I was in a job I did not find fulfilling at all and I was drinking and partying way too much to make things worse. (Hint – this is the worst thing to do when you are already not happy). After that relationship ended again, something inside me snapped, and I became set out to become the best person I could possibly be....

Now that the sparkly ball has long since hit the ground, we’re supposedly off and running on those New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, between work, family, and other real-life obligations, achieving our goals is almost always harder than it seems. But the problem may have started way back in 2012, when we first jotted down those goals on a piece of loose leaf or a dirty bar napkin. Creating an efficient to-do list is a feat in itself, and that’s where we come in....

To help you to knock out your next interview, I’ve compiled a list of the best possible answers to common interview questions, and what to avoid. “What can you tell me about yourself?” Your interviewer isn’t looking for little fragments of information. They want to hear a story. This will help to draw them in and keep them interested. Be sure to include your progression and how it brought you to where you are today....

So, tell me about yourself? Do you find you are a nervous wreck when responding? If so, fear not, because you are not alone. Interviews are such a pain. People struggle during job interviews. For some reasons, we treat the interview as if something our life has to depend on. We fear failure, yet if we just relaxed, we might find that the interview could actually be conducted as if it were a normal conversation....

Do you have a trophy room? This is a place where you keep your various trophies, certificates, award plaques, autographed trinkets and other things that remind you of past accomplishments. This could be a fireplace mantle, space on a bookshelf, a downstairs room or a building depending on what you have been up to. If you have one of these, be careful to avoid getting stuck in the past. They tend to have common features – mainly dust....

And yet, this is exactly what happens to a lot of people. They end up settling and living a life that is less than their dreams. You can overcome this tendency: you don’t have to be one of those people who settles. You don’t have to be a victim of a mediocre life. You can live your life to its fullest potential and achieve your dreams. In order to do that, there are simple steps you need to take....

However, once the stump falls off, you can graduate safely to tub baths. Here is how to bathe a newborn safely. How to Bathe a Newborn: Step One: Gathering Supplies Get your supplies together, including the small plastic bathing tub, mild soap, washcloth, cup, towel, clothing and a clean diaper. It is important to do this first because you do not want to have to leave the baby unattended in the bath for a single moment to go get something you have forgotten!...

Don’t get me wrong; mistakes will be made along the way. You won’t be perfect, regardless of how hard you try. And no matter how great a job you do, your child may have issues beyond your control. Remember, they will be born with a will of their own that may conflict with yours. Nevertheless, carrying out the following tips will provide you with the best chance to create a fantastic human being of whom you can be proud....

Being more professional day to day in the office can help you in many ways. You can gain respect from others, and it can help with being promoted. Here are nine tips you can apply to help you be more professional in the office. 1. Consider the Dress Code There’s usually a dress code set for a workplace. This is different for men and women, and it can be different for each company....

Some of us are self-destructive without realizing it, and others are conscious of the fact, but lack the tools and/or knowledge in order to improve. But no matter who you are, there are 6 main habits that continually get in people’s way of becoming a success. What Does “Be Your Best Self” Mean? You’ve finally decided to work on your best self, but what does that term actually mean? The definition of “best self” is subjective....

Whatever your answer, we have more questions for you: Do you have a pile of documents on your desk waiting to be filed properly? How about your desktop, do you have a hard time locating files you want to work on? Are you struggling to put your to-do list in order? If you answered yes to all these questions, you are in for something of utmost importance. We are referring to a data visualization that is timely since we know that you are looking to up the ante on putting stuff in order in all aspects of your life....

Social media addiction is a real thing and many of us have it without even acknowledging it. Watch this episode of the Lifehack Show can find out whether you’re addicited to social media or not. In this video you will also learn how to use social media to your advantage to grow your business and share ideas.

Note: This will be especially applicable to people who are starting off being really shy. Improve Yourself in all Aspects to Build Confidence Simply put, become a better version of yourself. You need to achieve more, become better or do anything that will make you proud of yourself or feel more positive about yourself at least. Confidence is something you have to build over time. It is built through hard work and experiences....

If you wish to become successful, belief in your own self is an asset that you want to have in your arsenal. Regardless if you are applying for a new job, or you are faced in a difficult situation, self-confidence can help you get to where you want to be. In fact, confidence can be seen by individuals around you. When you lack the self-esteem to believe in what you do, it can be detrimental to different aspects of your life....

Once you have pinpointed the style you prefer, it’s time to book in-person interviews with around 4 to 5 photographers who are available for your wedding date. The main point for the interviews is for you to have more time to scrutinize their work and to figure out which one among them has the personality that matches yours. These tips for choosing a wedding photographer were given by my friends Paul and Meg: owners of the popular site Featured photo credit: Wedding Photography/digbyrose....

But, the mass majority of people still go straight to sites to get their content. Rather than have their eyes raped by pop-over ads, crummy design, or ads in the middle of their content, web readers can use some of the following ways to clean up their web reading. RSS Readers RSS is a great way to view content online as it strips out most advertisements and formats the text in a uniform way....

But in a busy world, it can often be hard to fit in time to learn anything that isn’t essential. The only things learned are those that need to be. Everything beyond that is considered frivolous. Even those who do appreciate the practice of lifelong learning can find it difficult to make the effort. Here are some tips for installing the habit of continuous learning: 1. Always Have a Book It doesn’t matter if it takes you a year or a week to read a book....

Install the browser extension called PhotoLive and you’ll never have that problem again. It’s available for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and even Opera and it’s completely free of charge. With PhotoLive, a button will appear at the top of the Facebook window whenever you view an album. Click that button and the extension will prepare compressed ZIP archives of the album’s photos. Download the ZIP files, extract them to a folder and you’ll have every image downloaded in just a few clicks....