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How Giving the "Silent Treatment" Can Work Against You
I made a big move from my hometown Monroe, NY all the way to Las Vegas, NV in hopes to find a brand-new beginning. Since then, I spent months without a job.
By Bethany Ramos7 years ago in Journal
4 Surprising Sales Lessons We Can Learn from Toddlers
Small children are known for being very messy, noisy, adventurous, destructive, and adorable. But not many people know that toddlers can actually teach us a few things about better salespeople.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Blog About Mental Health—and How You Can Make a Living Doing It
People think that blogging about something personal is a death sentence for their reputation. Even in this day of personal freedom, most are still scared to talk about things that matter.
By Jason Weiland7 years ago in Journal
The Three Biggest Mistakes that Web-Writers Make
"Write short," say some experts. People who read on the Internet only scan. "Nah," retort others, "be absolutely sure you answer all of the customers' questions. Write as long as you need to make the sale."
By ShiFu7 years ago in Journal
Do You Want More Financial Success in 2019?
Maybe you like your job, but feel that it doesn’t use all your creativity or your organisational skills or maybe you just have the feeling that your working life could be giving you so much more, but you don’t know quite what.
By Mary Fink7 years ago in Journal
How to Write like a Pro—18 Insanely Useful Blogging Tools for SEO, Marketing, Content Creation and More
Are you facing difficulties in picking the best tools for writing or content creation? Did you get stuck on a blank page for several hours? Are you a beginner that is unsure of where and how to start? Don't worry, this article will introduce you to insanely useful blogging tools that enable you to break out of your shell, and become a professional blogger, marketer or writer.
By Tiffany Harper7 years ago in Journal
5 Transferable Skills You Learn at Your Part-Time Job
I had a part-time job since the first semester of university. I worked in retail, as a sales assistant in a grocery store on campus, and later as a waitress and bartender at a busy restaurant. I even had a few shifts working in an office filing paperwork and organizing mail. Oftentimes, when getting ready for an early shift or dealing with a meaner-than-usual customer, I questioned my motivation to work while studying. I felt like I was missing out on extracurricular activities, volunteering or other opportunities for self-development that would enhance my career prospects, not to mention the parties, socials, and precious study and leisure time I was missing. If you are in similar shoes, let me reassure you. While those 12-hour shifts seem pointless now, there are plenty of skills you master at your part time job which will come in handy on the hunt for a graduate job! Here are some of them.
By Eszter Solyom7 years ago in Journal
Most Common Team Communication Problems and Tips on How to Solve Them
In an ideal workplace, you would have no issues among your team members and work would continue without ever being interrupted. Unfortunately, these kinds of environments are best left to daydreams and wishful thinking. It's perfectly normal to encounter communication issues between coworkers and managers alike. Instead of hoping the problem would go away on its own, try to be proactive and find the right solution to combat these problems. Here are some ways you can strive to fix these issues.
By Audrey Taylor7 years ago in Journal
Growing the Common Ground in the Workplace
What happened to civility? When did we lose it? Did we ever have it? How can we find it and successfully implement civility for the common good? There is no denying we live in a divided country. Strong opinions, harsh words, misrepresentation of facts, and outright lies have become commonplace. Civil discourse, discussion and debate has been replaced with name calling, hostile rhetoric and at times acts of violence.
By Frank Zaccari7 years ago in Journal
How Crosswords Help in Building Strategic Thinking
Strategic thinking is more often a term used in the professional arena. We read and hear about some top class business leaders gaining success from their ability to think strategically, and making decisions cleverly. But how do they do so? Basically, strategic thinking is about how to connect ideas, plans, understand patterns, and people then built a solution around those understandings.
By Ross Geller7 years ago in Journal
A Landlord’s Guide to Reducing Stress
Owning income properties is a great way to generate passive income and build wealth. But for something that’s supposed to be “passive,” it sure can be stressful. A lot of uncertainties come with owning a rental property. Unexpected expenses can crop up. Dealing with tenants can be difficult, especially if things get less than amicable. There are maintenance schedules to keep and insurance premiums to pay and lots of things to keep track of. Put it all together, and you get quite the headache.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Journal
10 Things I've Learnt Writing My First Manuscript
1. I'm definitely a planner. I finished my first manuscript finally when I was 18, but I'd been writing for many years trying to finish one. Halfway through, I'd always convince myself that I could continue with just half a plot and no definite ending.
By Lara Newton7 years ago in Journal