This thread is to share some tips, tricks, and techniques on various topics and aspects that might come in handy in our daily lives.
Go through all the posts in this thread for continuous tips on various aspects. In this thread, you can find important and useful tips on:
- Impressing HR
- Interview handling
- Getting recognized for your work
- UGC Net Preparation
- Choosing a career
- Dealing with unknown employers
- Bodybuilding
- Good sleep
- Investment in shares
- Blog creation
- Exam preparation
- Making a payslip
- Taking a life insurance policy
- Loan repayment
- Taking health insurance
- Effective English communication
- Developing a good reputation in the workplace
- Purchasing a cell phone
- Enhancement of self-esteem
- Password protection
- For new managers
- Handling bitter employees
- Concentration enhancement
- Handling difficult conversations
- Problem of acidity
- Peace of mind in the office
- Becoming star performers
- Internet speed
- Diabetes
- Overcoming anger and irritability
- Money management
- Prevention of attrition
- Avoiding fraudulent emails
- Controlling anger
- Controlling emotions
- Winning team
- Communication skills
- Creating PowerPoint presentations
- Earning through blogs
- Spoken English
- Beauty care
- Dental health
- Controlling diabetes
- Time management
- Stress management
- Self-confidence
- Overcoming stage fear
- Impressing the boss
- Number tricks
- Vehicle maintenance
- Group discussions
- Studies plan
- Losing weight
- Gaining weight
- Computer operations
- Working women
- Mobile phones
- Improving concentration
- Overcoming shyness
- Personality development
- And many more.
Contributions, responses, poll participation, and feedback are highly invited and appreciated.
Can visit the below threads for more interesting ones:
- https://www.citehr.com/312447-amazing-quotes-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/311518-stories-stories-stories-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/307617-hr-library-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/281161-shocking-shock-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/286937-interesting-quotes-famous-personalities-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/282546-team-building-motivation-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/284503-our-resume-useful-thread-all-job-seekers-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/277912-attitude-crks-desk.html
Regards
CRK
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82Go through all the posts in this thread for continuous tips on various aspects. In this thread, you can find important and useful tips on:
- Impressing HR
- Interview handling
- Getting recognized for your work
- UGC Net Preparation
- Choosing a career
- Dealing with unknown employers
- Bodybuilding
- Good sleep
- Investment in shares
- Blog creation
- Exam preparation
- Making a payslip
- Taking a life insurance policy
- Loan repayment
- Taking health insurance
- Effective English communication
- Developing a good reputation in the workplace
- Purchasing a cell phone
- Enhancement of self-esteem
- Password protection
- For new managers
- Handling bitter employees
- Concentration enhancement
- Handling difficult conversations
- Problem of acidity
- Peace of mind in the office
- Becoming star performers
- Internet speed
- Diabetes
- Overcoming anger and irritability
- Money management
- Prevention of attrition
- Avoiding fraudulent emails
- Controlling anger
- Controlling emotions
- Winning team
- Communication skills
- Creating PowerPoint presentations
- Earning through blogs
- Spoken English
- Beauty care
- Dental health
- Controlling diabetes
- Time management
- Stress management
- Self-confidence
- Overcoming stage fear
- Impressing the boss
- Number tricks
- Vehicle maintenance
- Group discussions
- Studies plan
- Losing weight
- Gaining weight
- Computer operations
- Working women
- Mobile phones
- Improving concentration
- Overcoming shyness
- Personality development
- And many more.
Contributions, responses, poll participation, and feedback are highly invited and appreciated.
Can visit the below threads for more interesting ones:
- https://www.citehr.com/312447-amazing-quotes-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/311518-stories-stories-stories-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/307617-hr-library-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/281161-shocking-shock-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/286937-interesting-quotes-famous-personalities-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/282546-team-building-motivation-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/284503-our-resume-useful-thread-all-job-seekers-crks-desk.html
- https://www.citehr.com/277912-attitude-crks-desk.html
Regards
CRK
crk.mbahr@yahoo.com
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TIPS ON PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Every man who wants to develop his personality also wants to become popular. Man's life is a burden without popularity. If we leave aside certain actions, there is not much difference between a man and an animal. Everybody can be popular if he takes care of these few enlisted personality development tips. These personality development tips are very simple to read but they are very effective and powerful - try them in your day-to-day life.
If you want to progress in life, then honestly analyze the traits of your character.
Do not laugh at people when they are in difficulty or trouble; otherwise, you will lose your personality in a moment.
A great way to develop your personality is by listening to everyone politely, even if their ideas are baseless or not of your interest.
During a conversation, do not keep talking about yourself too much.
Whenever somebody brings a gift for you, don't forget to praise it. It does not matter even if you were expecting something else.
Make others feel that you love them.
Keep your morale high in case of defeat and be more polite when victorious.
Solve your problems in a creative way. Try your best not to let these spoil your relations with your friends.
Identify your bad habits and try to get rid of them.
We should not only uplift our standard of living but also help others to do so. Try to remove the feeling of inferiority in others by showing them love and maintaining good behavior towards them.
Be careful of what you say about others because others will say the same about you at different times and in different places, forming a public opinion about you.
Some people often have a favorite sentence which they repeat frequently. We should try to get rid of such a habit.
Independence increases our good qualities and personality, while slavery fosters bad qualities.
Independent thinking and freedom to work are the only sources of progress and welfare.
Love is the greatest magic in this world. You can do everything with the help of love. Develop this art to improve your personality.
A positive attitude is of great importance in our personality. Nobody likes people who have a narrow outlook. In life, only that person is considered well-behaved who has a positive and healthy mindset.
The real beauty of a person lies not in physical appearance but in their work and good qualities. That is why it is important to improve mental outlook to develop our personality.
Every individual should develop the ability to adjust with others because fundamentally, man is a social animal, so one cannot survive by living alone.
Some people keep repeating a particular statement, and it becomes a part of their nature. At most, you may repeat a statement twice, but if you do it more than that, it leaves a bad impact.
Ask Yourself Some Questions:
- Do you behave with your family members the same way you behave with your master or your boss?
- Would you joke even in a situation where you know it would hurt the sentiments of others?
- Do you ensure that no one is hurt by you?
- Do you consider the feelings of those younger than you?
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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Shyness affects many people. It can affect our ability to go to a job interview, or speak up in class, and our general everyday interaction with people.
Everyone feels a bit shy at one time or another. It is normal to feel shy or nervous in new situations or in front of an audience. Most people overcome this on their own and are still able to function normally.
However, there are many people who are unable to overcome their shyness. Severe shyness or "Personal Anxiety Disorder" sometimes require medication and therapy.
Disclaimer: Since I am not a therapist, I will not provide medical advice. Anyone who believes they have Social Anxiety Disorder should get professional help. The tips outlined in this article may provide some help for people with this disorder, but it is meant for showing people coping skills to deal specifically with shyness. Using the following tips may help you gain the confidence to approach people and actually strike up a conversation.
1. This may sound silly, but before you go out and approach a person, whether it is an acquaintance at work or a teacher, practice at home. Look in the mirror and say "Hello. How are you today?" If you practice enough, when you say it to the person, it will sound natural and it will feel natural to say it to the person.
2. Practice good posture and work on your smile. Even if you still feel a bit shy, you will be more approachable, and the person you intend to speak with may make the first move.
3. If you have a job interview, find someone you know to practice with. Sometimes community groups or employment programs offer sessions where you can do this. If you practice possible interview scenarios, you will be better prepared for the questions the potential employer might ask. You will be able to answer with confidence because you will know beforehand the answer that you wish to give.
4. Try joining a toastmaster's club. They practice public speaking in supportive groups.
5. Join a support group to find other people with the same difficulty. The support groups are usually small, informal, and very friendly. They do their best to make you feel at ease. People who are or have already overcome their shyness can give the best advice because they have firsthand experience about what it is like to feel shy.
6. Self-fulfilling prophecy: Look in the mirror when you wake up, say out loud what your goals for the day are (I will talk to the new guy/girl at work today, for example), then visualize yourself actually doing it. If you feel you need more time, do it the night before as well, or take as much time as you need until you feel ready.
7. When you do take the step and actually strike up a conversation, go slowly. Talk about "safe" topics such as the weather or current events. Eventually, you will notice that you will have something in common with the person you are talking to and the conversation will flow naturally. You will soon forget about your shyness.
8. Finally, the most important thing you can do to overcome shyness is to believe in yourself. You can do whatever you put your mind to.
When people have confidence, they are able to interact and meet with people, go after the jobs they want, and accomplish their goals. It is important to overcome shyness to be able to accomplish your goals
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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1. To enhance your concentration and powers of focus, count your steps when you walk. This is a particularly strong technique. Take six steps while taking a long inhale, hold your breath for another six steps, and then exhale for six steps. If six steps are too long for the breaths, do whatever you feel comfortable with. You will feel very alert, refreshed, internally quiet, and centered after this exercise. Many people allow their minds to be filled with mental chatter. All peak performers appreciate the power of a quiet, clear mind that will concentrate steadily on all important tasks.
2. Enhance your willpower; it is likely one of the best training programs you can invest in. Here are some ideas to strengthen your will and become a stronger person:
a) Do not let your mind float like a piece of paper in the wind. Work hard to keep it focused at all times. When doing a task, think of nothing else. When walking to work, count the steps that it takes to get all the way to the office. This is not easy, but your mind will soon understand that you hold its reins and not vice versa. Your mind must eventually become as still as a candle flame in a corner where there is no draft.
b) Your will is like a muscle. You must first exercise it and then push before it gets stronger. This necessarily involves short-term pain, but rest assured that the improvements will come and will touch your character in a most positive way. When you are hungry, wait another hour before your meal. When you are laboring over a difficult task and your mind is prompting you to pick up the latest magazine for a break or to go talk to a friend, curb the impulse. Soon you will be able to sit for hours in a precisely concentrated state. Sir Isaac Newton, one of the greatest classical physicists the world has produced, once said: "If I have done the public any service, it is due to patient thought." Newton had a remarkable ability to sit quietly and think without interruption for very long periods of time. If he can develop this, so can you.
c) You can also build your willpower by restraint in your conduct with others. Speak less (use the 60/40 Rule = listen 60% of the time and speak a mere 40%, if that). This will not only make you more popular, but you will learn much wisdom as everyone we meet, every day has something to teach us. Also, restrain the urge to gossip or to condemn someone who you feel has made a mistake. Stop complaining and develop a cheerful, vital, and strong personality. You will greatly influence others.
3. Become a highly disciplined time manager. There are roughly 168 hours in a week. This surely allows plenty of time for achievement of the many goals we desire to accomplish. Be ruthless with your time. Set aside a few minutes each morning to plan your day. Plan around your priorities and focus on not only those tasks which are immediate but not important (i.e., many telephone calls) but especially on those which are important but not urgent, for these allow for the greatest personal and professional development. Important but not immediate activities are those which produce long-term, sustainable benefits and include exercise, strategic planning, the development of relationships, and professional education. Never let the things which matter most be placed in the backseat as compared to those that matter least.
4. The Two Minute Mind is an excellent exercise for developing concentration. Simply stare at the second hand on your wristwatch for two minutes and think about nothing else for that time. At first, your mind will wander, but after 21 days of practice, your attention will not waver during the routine. One of the greatest qualities a person can develop to ensure their success is the ability to focus for extended periods of time. Learn to build up your concentration muscles and no task will be too difficult for you.
5. To enhance your concentration, read a passage in a book you have never explored. Then try to recite it verbatim. Practice this for only 5 minutes a day and enjoy the results that follow after a few months of effort.
6. 83% of our sensory input comes from our eyes. To truly concentrate on something, shut your eyes and you will remove much distraction.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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Tips for Women Who Want to Work Well with Men
John Gray, one of the world's foremost communication experts, offers 32 tips to help you understand, respect, and benefit from the differences between women and men and how they operate, both in and out of the workplace.
1. When presenting a proposal or plan of action, talk less about the problem and more about what you think should be done.
2. Be direct when you make a request. Don't talk about a problem and wait for him to offer his support. Often, men feel manipulated when women are not direct. It is as if he "should do it" without your having to ask.
3. Give him more space when he moans or groans. Don't give him a pat on the back. Avoid doing anything that demonstrates a feeling of motherly empathy.
4. Get to the point when making a suggestion. Avoid talking too much about problems. Remember, men hear sharing as complaining.
5. Only complain when you have a solution to suggest. Take less time to explain the problem and quickly move on to suggest a solution.
6. After asking for his advice, be careful not to correct his solution or explain in great detail why you are not going to follow his advice. By allowing him to save face, a woman gains points.
7. Give credit and recognition whenever he has achieved something.
8. In public, build him up. If you want to point out a mistake or suggest a change, do it in private.
9. Graciously interrupt in a group meeting. Don't say, "Can I say something?" Instead, go with the flow and say something more friendly like, "That's true, I think . . ."
10. Use a relaxed and trusting tone of voice when discussing work problems. Men are repelled by the tone of being emotionally overwhelmed.
11. Stay focused on the task at hand and postpone the sharing of personal feelings. Keep your work life and personal life separate.
12. When asking for support, keep your emotions out of it and focus on stating what you want. Take time to justify your request if you are asked why you need more.
13. If you must complain to your manager or coworker, be objective and avoid making value judgments like, "It's not fair" or "He isn't doing his job." Instead say, "He was three hours late. I was the only one there to do a job that requires two people."
14. If there is too much being expected of you, ask for the support you need, but don't complain. He reasons, "Don't waste time complaining, instead do something to get the support you need."
15. When making a presentation or discussing something, don't be overly eager or automatically reassuring while listening. Let him feel that he is earning your agreement and support.
16. Pace yourself. After listening to a man, let him know that something is helpful before you bring up more issues or questions.
17. Share your experience to back up a request and don't quote an expert. For example, don't say, "John Gray says you should listen to me more . . ." Instead say, "I would appreciate it if you would listen a little longer before responding."
18. Stay on schedule. Let a man know upfront how long you expect a meeting to last.
19. Distance yourself. As a manager, depersonalize your directions with comments like, "We are expected to . . ." and then ask him to do what you want with a phrase like, "Would you . . ." or "Please . . ."
20. Shake hands. When a man comes into the room, and you are sitting, stand up and shake hands as equals.
21. When stress increases, act as if everything is OK. Worrying or showing concern about him can be offensive. A more relaxed response demonstrates a level of trust that says, "I'm sure you can handle it."
22. If you are in a supportive role, rather than do everything invisibly, sometimes ask in a friendly tone, "Would you like me to . . ." In this way, he realizes how much you do and can give you the points you deserve.
23. Don't ask a man how he feels about something; instead ask what he thinks about something. By appreciating his logic, you can score a point.
24. Introduce yourself. In a business setting in which many people are being introduced, introduce yourself so that the male host doesn't have to remember everyone's name and introduce each person.
25. When introducing a man to others, always include his accomplishments, expertise, or role in the company.
26. When you disagree or are challenged by others in a group meeting, stick to your argument and do not digress by sharing how you personally feel. Even if you have a better point, you may be discredited because of your emotional delivery.
27. If an argument has already become emotionally charged, gracefully find a way to take a break. Say something like, "Give me some time to think about this, and then let's talk again." Overcome the temptation to say, "You're not being fair." or "You are not listening to me." "Excuse me for that outburst." also works well.
28. Don't take it personally. Recognize that most men don't like being told what to do. If your job requires that you give him instructions, to minimize the inevitable tension, prepare him by saying, "Is this a good time to review some changes?" or "Let's schedule a time when we can meet. I have some changes I need to convey."
29. Be clear about the tasks you want. When dividing up projects or tasks, state clearly which ones you want or prefer. Women don't get points from men for being uncertain and saying, "What do you want to do?" You get points for clarity if you know what you want and then even more points if you make a reasonable compromise.
30. Celebrate the completion of a long or important project. Men, and women, greatly appreciate special occasions to celebrate or recognize people and their contributions. Give awards, certificates, or presents.
31. If you don't have an answer or a solution, don't let on right away. Always appear confident. Avoid the phrase, "I am still working that one out."
32. Display your awards, certificates, and degrees on the walls of your office. Display pictures of you with successful people or involved with different work projects. If a man shows interest, describe your success with a tone of confidence.
CRK
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John Gray, one of the world's foremost communication experts, offers 32 tips to help you understand, respect, and benefit from the differences between women and men and how they operate, both in and out of the workplace.
1. When presenting a proposal or plan of action, talk less about the problem and more about what you think should be done.
2. Be direct when you make a request. Don't talk about a problem and wait for him to offer his support. Often, men feel manipulated when women are not direct. It is as if he "should do it" without your having to ask.
3. Give him more space when he moans or groans. Don't give him a pat on the back. Avoid doing anything that demonstrates a feeling of motherly empathy.
4. Get to the point when making a suggestion. Avoid talking too much about problems. Remember, men hear sharing as complaining.
5. Only complain when you have a solution to suggest. Take less time to explain the problem and quickly move on to suggest a solution.
6. After asking for his advice, be careful not to correct his solution or explain in great detail why you are not going to follow his advice. By allowing him to save face, a woman gains points.
7. Give credit and recognition whenever he has achieved something.
8. In public, build him up. If you want to point out a mistake or suggest a change, do it in private.
9. Graciously interrupt in a group meeting. Don't say, "Can I say something?" Instead, go with the flow and say something more friendly like, "That's true, I think . . ."
10. Use a relaxed and trusting tone of voice when discussing work problems. Men are repelled by the tone of being emotionally overwhelmed.
11. Stay focused on the task at hand and postpone the sharing of personal feelings. Keep your work life and personal life separate.
12. When asking for support, keep your emotions out of it and focus on stating what you want. Take time to justify your request if you are asked why you need more.
13. If you must complain to your manager or coworker, be objective and avoid making value judgments like, "It's not fair" or "He isn't doing his job." Instead say, "He was three hours late. I was the only one there to do a job that requires two people."
14. If there is too much being expected of you, ask for the support you need, but don't complain. He reasons, "Don't waste time complaining, instead do something to get the support you need."
15. When making a presentation or discussing something, don't be overly eager or automatically reassuring while listening. Let him feel that he is earning your agreement and support.
16. Pace yourself. After listening to a man, let him know that something is helpful before you bring up more issues or questions.
17. Share your experience to back up a request and don't quote an expert. For example, don't say, "John Gray says you should listen to me more . . ." Instead say, "I would appreciate it if you would listen a little longer before responding."
18. Stay on schedule. Let a man know upfront how long you expect a meeting to last.
19. Distance yourself. As a manager, depersonalize your directions with comments like, "We are expected to . . ." and then ask him to do what you want with a phrase like, "Would you . . ." or "Please . . ."
20. Shake hands. When a man comes into the room, and you are sitting, stand up and shake hands as equals.
21. When stress increases, act as if everything is OK. Worrying or showing concern about him can be offensive. A more relaxed response demonstrates a level of trust that says, "I'm sure you can handle it."
22. If you are in a supportive role, rather than do everything invisibly, sometimes ask in a friendly tone, "Would you like me to . . ." In this way, he realizes how much you do and can give you the points you deserve.
23. Don't ask a man how he feels about something; instead ask what he thinks about something. By appreciating his logic, you can score a point.
24. Introduce yourself. In a business setting in which many people are being introduced, introduce yourself so that the male host doesn't have to remember everyone's name and introduce each person.
25. When introducing a man to others, always include his accomplishments, expertise, or role in the company.
26. When you disagree or are challenged by others in a group meeting, stick to your argument and do not digress by sharing how you personally feel. Even if you have a better point, you may be discredited because of your emotional delivery.
27. If an argument has already become emotionally charged, gracefully find a way to take a break. Say something like, "Give me some time to think about this, and then let's talk again." Overcome the temptation to say, "You're not being fair." or "You are not listening to me." "Excuse me for that outburst." also works well.
28. Don't take it personally. Recognize that most men don't like being told what to do. If your job requires that you give him instructions, to minimize the inevitable tension, prepare him by saying, "Is this a good time to review some changes?" or "Let's schedule a time when we can meet. I have some changes I need to convey."
29. Be clear about the tasks you want. When dividing up projects or tasks, state clearly which ones you want or prefer. Women don't get points from men for being uncertain and saying, "What do you want to do?" You get points for clarity if you know what you want and then even more points if you make a reasonable compromise.
30. Celebrate the completion of a long or important project. Men, and women, greatly appreciate special occasions to celebrate or recognize people and their contributions. Give awards, certificates, or presents.
31. If you don't have an answer or a solution, don't let on right away. Always appear confident. Avoid the phrase, "I am still working that one out."
32. Display your awards, certificates, and degrees on the walls of your office. Display pictures of you with successful people or involved with different work projects. If a man shows interest, describe your success with a tone of confidence.
CRK
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COMPUTER TIPS
Quick web address
Type the name of a website such as 'Myspace' into your browser's address bar and press CTRL+Enter to automatically add www and .com and be taken to the site.
Save a web page picture
To copy a picture from a website onto your computer, right-click the image and select Save Image As or Save Picture As.
Move between web links
Use Tab and Shift+Tab to move between links on a web page and press Enter to follow the selected link.
Change the clock
Double-click on the clock on the Taskbar to change the time and date shown.
Save web video clips
To download video clips embedded on a web page, in Firefox right-click the page and select View Page Info then click the Media tab. Select the video file and click Save As.
Check hard disk space
Double-click on the My Computer icon on your Desktop and right-click on your hard disk (usually drive C). Click Properties to see the amount of disk space left on your computer.
Create a web shortcut
Right-click on a web page in your browser and select Create Shortcut to place a shortcut link on your desktop.
Change how you view file lists
You can change how your files are shown in a folder by clicking on View then choosing between Thumbnails, Tiles, Icons, List, or Details.
Create Taskbar shortcuts
Drag a file, folder, or shortcut onto the Taskbar for quick access to programs, files, or websites.
Change Desktop background
Right-click on your Desktop and select Properties. Click on the Desktop tab, pick a new Background and click Apply to change your wallpaper.
Take a screen snapshot
Press Print Screen to take a snapshot of the whole screen or ALT and Print Screen for just the current window, then paste it into an image editor such as Paint to save it as a picture file.
Make web pages easier to read
To make text on web pages easier to read, click on View (or Page in Internet Explorer 7) then Text Size and choose a larger size.
Use BCC
To send an email to several people at once without showing all their addresses at the top of the email, use the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) box in your email client.
Burning CDs/DVDs
When writing a CD or DVD, leave your PC alone, as using other programs at the same time could interfere with the burning process.
Alter music speed
In Windows Media Player, click the View menu then Enhancements and Play Speed Settings. Move the slider to speed up or slow down a song.
Picture slideshow
Open a folder of pictures and from the Explorer menu on the left click Picture Tasks and then View as a slideshow.
Change volume
Change your speaker volume by clicking on the Start menu and Control Panel, then click Sounds and Audio Devices to change your sound settings.
Open compressed files
In Windows XP, open compressed Zip files by double-clicking them. Click and drag the files inside out to another folder or the Desktop to extract them.
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Quick web address
Type the name of a website such as 'Myspace' into your browser's address bar and press CTRL+Enter to automatically add www and .com and be taken to the site.
Save a web page picture
To copy a picture from a website onto your computer, right-click the image and select Save Image As or Save Picture As.
Move between web links
Use Tab and Shift+Tab to move between links on a web page and press Enter to follow the selected link.
Change the clock
Double-click on the clock on the Taskbar to change the time and date shown.
Save web video clips
To download video clips embedded on a web page, in Firefox right-click the page and select View Page Info then click the Media tab. Select the video file and click Save As.
Check hard disk space
Double-click on the My Computer icon on your Desktop and right-click on your hard disk (usually drive C). Click Properties to see the amount of disk space left on your computer.
Create a web shortcut
Right-click on a web page in your browser and select Create Shortcut to place a shortcut link on your desktop.
Change how you view file lists
You can change how your files are shown in a folder by clicking on View then choosing between Thumbnails, Tiles, Icons, List, or Details.
Create Taskbar shortcuts
Drag a file, folder, or shortcut onto the Taskbar for quick access to programs, files, or websites.
Change Desktop background
Right-click on your Desktop and select Properties. Click on the Desktop tab, pick a new Background and click Apply to change your wallpaper.
Take a screen snapshot
Press Print Screen to take a snapshot of the whole screen or ALT and Print Screen for just the current window, then paste it into an image editor such as Paint to save it as a picture file.
Make web pages easier to read
To make text on web pages easier to read, click on View (or Page in Internet Explorer 7) then Text Size and choose a larger size.
Use BCC
To send an email to several people at once without showing all their addresses at the top of the email, use the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) box in your email client.
Burning CDs/DVDs
When writing a CD or DVD, leave your PC alone, as using other programs at the same time could interfere with the burning process.
Alter music speed
In Windows Media Player, click the View menu then Enhancements and Play Speed Settings. Move the slider to speed up or slow down a song.
Picture slideshow
Open a folder of pictures and from the Explorer menu on the left click Picture Tasks and then View as a slideshow.
Change volume
Change your speaker volume by clicking on the Start menu and Control Panel, then click Sounds and Audio Devices to change your sound settings.
Open compressed files
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TIPS TO LOOSE WEIGHT
1. Drink plenty of water
2. Start your day with a glass of water
3. Drink a glass of water before you start the meal.
4. Have another glass of water while you are having the meal
5. Stay away from sweetened bottle drinks, especially sodas.
6. Include in your diet things that contain more water like tomatoes and watermelons
7. Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice.
8. If you do have a craving for fruit juice then go for fresh fruit juice
9. Choose fresh fruit to processed fruits
10. Increase your fiber intake
11. Go crazy on vegetables
12. Eat intelligently. The difference between man and beast is that we are driven by intelligence while beasts are driven by instinct. Don’t just eat something because you feel like eating it. Ask you’re self whether your body really needs it.
13. Watch what you eat. Keep a watchful eye on every thing that goes in. Sometimes the garnishes can richer than the food itself. Accompaniments too can be very rich. Remember that it is the easiest thing in the world to eat something without realizing that it was something that you should not have eaten. Selective memory you know’
14. Control that sweet tooth.Remember that sweet things generally mean more calories. It is natural that we have cravings for sweet things especially chocolates and other confectionary. Go easy on theses things and each time you consume something sweet understand that it is going to add on somewhere.
15. Fix times to have meals and stick to it
16. Eat only when you are hungry
17. Quit snacking in between meals
18. Snack on vegetables if you must
19. Go easy on tea and coffee. Tea and coffee are harmless by themselves. It’s when you add the cream and sugar that they become fattening. Did you know that having a cup of tea or coffee that has cream and at least two cubes of sugar is as bad as having a big piece of rich chocolate cake’
20. Try to stick to black tea/coffee.Black tea or coffee can actually be good for you. But recommend tea rather than coffee. The caffeine in the coffee is not really good for you because it is an alkaloid and can affect other functions of your body like the metabolism.
21. Count the calories as you eat. It’s a good idea to have an idea of the calories that most food items have. If it is a packed thing then the label is sure to have the calories that the substance has.
22. be sure to burn out those extra calories by the end of the week. If you feel that you have consumed more calories than you should have during the week, it happens you know, and then make sure that you work off those extra calories by the end of the week.
23. Stay away from fried things. Fried things are an absolute no-no. The more fried things that you avoid, the lesser weight you will gain. Fried things are called so because they are fried in oil or fat. And even if the external oil is drained away, there is still a lot of hidden oil in it so stay away from it.
24. Do not skip meals. The worst thing you can do while watching you diet is skip a meal. It has just the opposite effect of what you want. You need to have at least four regular meals every day.
25. Fresh vegetables are better than cooked or canned vegetables
26. Nothing more than an egg a day
27. Make chocolates a luxury and not a routine
28. Choose a variety of foods from all food groups every day. This is a fine way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay. Change the items included in your diet every day. This is an excellent way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay and it helps you to experiment with a variety of dishes and there by you do not get bored of your diet.
29. If you can say no to alcoholic beverages please do
30. Try to have breakfast within one hour of waking
31. 50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates. It is a myth that you should try and avoid carbohydrates when you are on a diet. Rather the other way round I should say. Carbohydrates are a ready source of energy and so 50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates.
32. 25 to 30% of your diet should be proteins. Various processes and activities are going on in our bodies. Things are broken down and being built up again. Resistance has to be built up, recovery from disease too is needed and for all this the body needs plenty of proteins so see to it that 25 to 30 % of your diet consists of proteins
33. Fats should only be 15 to 20 %. You need only this much of fat in your diet so keep it at that.
34. Try and adopt a vegetarian diet
35. Choose white meat rather than red. White meat, which includes fish and fowl, is miles better than red meat, which includes beef and pork for those trying to lose weight.
36. High Fiber multigrain breads are better than white breads.
37. Reduce your intake of pork. Pork is not something that can help you to lose weight. So the lesser pork you eat the better chances you have of losing weight. And remember that pork includes the pork products as well, things like bacon, ham and sausages.
38. Limit your sugar intake.
39. Graze 5 to 6 times a day. Instead of sticking to just three meals a day, try grazing.Grazing means try having 5 or 6 smaller meals instead of three king sized meals. It is an excellent way of having smaller quantities of food.
40. Go ahead eat cheat food, but only for flavor. There are many things which you have to avoid from your diet but which you may have an undying craving for. Do not avoid them altogether. You could call them cheat foods and indulge in them once in a while. But take care just to tingle your taste buds, don’t hog on them. Instead of that share them with others. In this way
41. Watch your fat intake. Each fat gram contains 9 calories so by reading the total calories on a food and knowing the quantity of fat, you can estimate the % of fat, which should in no way exceed 30% of the food.
42. Go easy on salt, as too much salt is one of the causes of obesity. Make it a point to really cut down on salt. Try to bring down your salt intake to half of what it was last year
43. Change from table butter to cholesterol free butter.
44. Instead of frying things try baking them without fat.
45. Use a non stick frying pan for your cooking so that you do not have to add oil.
46. Boil your vegetables instead of cooking them
47. Carry parsley with you. Parsley is an excellent thing to munch on in between meals. Not just is it good for you in terms of vitamins, but it is also a perfect way of making your breath fresher
48. Choose low fat substitutes or no fat substitutes.
49. Avoid crash diets
50. God gave us teeth for a reason... Therefore we should develop a habit of chewing all food including liquid food and soft foods like sweets, ice creams at least 8 to 12 times. This is essential to add saliva to the food, as it is only in the saliva that sugar is digested. Often we find that whatever goes into our mouth goes down like lightning. We hardly give the saliva any time to act on the food. So does digestion take place like it should’ Do we just stuff our tummies with food that doesn’t get digested or in other words that doesn’t yield the benefits that it should’
51. Dry wine is better than sweet wine
52. When you decide it’s time to start working out, start slowly and don’t get discouraged if you don’t achieve your fitness goals after the first week. Many people make this mistake. They feel that if they really push their bodies they can lose more weight in a couple of work outs. This is a very serious thing in fact. If you try to push your body too much in the first few goes, you are likely to end up with sprained joints, a sore back and even torn ligaments. The rule to be followed here is slow and steady wins the race.
53.Check your weight before you start the routine and keep checking for changes but do not expect a radical change immediately, it might be one or two weeks before you notice some change. However it is crucial that you continue to monitor your weight. You may bear in mind the fact that even a few pounds loss is a big achievement.
54. You can take a day off from exercise every week
55. Exercise out doors as far as possible
56. Try to get somebody to exercise along with you
57. Stop when your body has had enough
58. If you want to increase your time of exercise or your work out routine, do it gradually
CRK
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1. Drink plenty of water
2. Start your day with a glass of water
3. Drink a glass of water before you start the meal.
4. Have another glass of water while you are having the meal
5. Stay away from sweetened bottle drinks, especially sodas.
6. Include in your diet things that contain more water like tomatoes and watermelons
7. Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fruit juice.
8. If you do have a craving for fruit juice then go for fresh fruit juice
9. Choose fresh fruit to processed fruits
10. Increase your fiber intake
11. Go crazy on vegetables
12. Eat intelligently. The difference between man and beast is that we are driven by intelligence while beasts are driven by instinct. Don’t just eat something because you feel like eating it. Ask you’re self whether your body really needs it.
13. Watch what you eat. Keep a watchful eye on every thing that goes in. Sometimes the garnishes can richer than the food itself. Accompaniments too can be very rich. Remember that it is the easiest thing in the world to eat something without realizing that it was something that you should not have eaten. Selective memory you know’
14. Control that sweet tooth.Remember that sweet things generally mean more calories. It is natural that we have cravings for sweet things especially chocolates and other confectionary. Go easy on theses things and each time you consume something sweet understand that it is going to add on somewhere.
15. Fix times to have meals and stick to it
16. Eat only when you are hungry
17. Quit snacking in between meals
18. Snack on vegetables if you must
19. Go easy on tea and coffee. Tea and coffee are harmless by themselves. It’s when you add the cream and sugar that they become fattening. Did you know that having a cup of tea or coffee that has cream and at least two cubes of sugar is as bad as having a big piece of rich chocolate cake’
20. Try to stick to black tea/coffee.Black tea or coffee can actually be good for you. But recommend tea rather than coffee. The caffeine in the coffee is not really good for you because it is an alkaloid and can affect other functions of your body like the metabolism.
21. Count the calories as you eat. It’s a good idea to have an idea of the calories that most food items have. If it is a packed thing then the label is sure to have the calories that the substance has.
22. be sure to burn out those extra calories by the end of the week. If you feel that you have consumed more calories than you should have during the week, it happens you know, and then make sure that you work off those extra calories by the end of the week.
23. Stay away from fried things. Fried things are an absolute no-no. The more fried things that you avoid, the lesser weight you will gain. Fried things are called so because they are fried in oil or fat. And even if the external oil is drained away, there is still a lot of hidden oil in it so stay away from it.
24. Do not skip meals. The worst thing you can do while watching you diet is skip a meal. It has just the opposite effect of what you want. You need to have at least four regular meals every day.
25. Fresh vegetables are better than cooked or canned vegetables
26. Nothing more than an egg a day
27. Make chocolates a luxury and not a routine
28. Choose a variety of foods from all food groups every day. This is a fine way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay. Change the items included in your diet every day. This is an excellent way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay and it helps you to experiment with a variety of dishes and there by you do not get bored of your diet.
29. If you can say no to alcoholic beverages please do
30. Try to have breakfast within one hour of waking
31. 50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates. It is a myth that you should try and avoid carbohydrates when you are on a diet. Rather the other way round I should say. Carbohydrates are a ready source of energy and so 50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates.
32. 25 to 30% of your diet should be proteins. Various processes and activities are going on in our bodies. Things are broken down and being built up again. Resistance has to be built up, recovery from disease too is needed and for all this the body needs plenty of proteins so see to it that 25 to 30 % of your diet consists of proteins
33. Fats should only be 15 to 20 %. You need only this much of fat in your diet so keep it at that.
34. Try and adopt a vegetarian diet
35. Choose white meat rather than red. White meat, which includes fish and fowl, is miles better than red meat, which includes beef and pork for those trying to lose weight.
36. High Fiber multigrain breads are better than white breads.
37. Reduce your intake of pork. Pork is not something that can help you to lose weight. So the lesser pork you eat the better chances you have of losing weight. And remember that pork includes the pork products as well, things like bacon, ham and sausages.
38. Limit your sugar intake.
39. Graze 5 to 6 times a day. Instead of sticking to just three meals a day, try grazing.Grazing means try having 5 or 6 smaller meals instead of three king sized meals. It is an excellent way of having smaller quantities of food.
40. Go ahead eat cheat food, but only for flavor. There are many things which you have to avoid from your diet but which you may have an undying craving for. Do not avoid them altogether. You could call them cheat foods and indulge in them once in a while. But take care just to tingle your taste buds, don’t hog on them. Instead of that share them with others. In this way
41. Watch your fat intake. Each fat gram contains 9 calories so by reading the total calories on a food and knowing the quantity of fat, you can estimate the % of fat, which should in no way exceed 30% of the food.
42. Go easy on salt, as too much salt is one of the causes of obesity. Make it a point to really cut down on salt. Try to bring down your salt intake to half of what it was last year
43. Change from table butter to cholesterol free butter.
44. Instead of frying things try baking them without fat.
45. Use a non stick frying pan for your cooking so that you do not have to add oil.
46. Boil your vegetables instead of cooking them
47. Carry parsley with you. Parsley is an excellent thing to munch on in between meals. Not just is it good for you in terms of vitamins, but it is also a perfect way of making your breath fresher
48. Choose low fat substitutes or no fat substitutes.
49. Avoid crash diets
50. God gave us teeth for a reason... Therefore we should develop a habit of chewing all food including liquid food and soft foods like sweets, ice creams at least 8 to 12 times. This is essential to add saliva to the food, as it is only in the saliva that sugar is digested. Often we find that whatever goes into our mouth goes down like lightning. We hardly give the saliva any time to act on the food. So does digestion take place like it should’ Do we just stuff our tummies with food that doesn’t get digested or in other words that doesn’t yield the benefits that it should’
51. Dry wine is better than sweet wine
52. When you decide it’s time to start working out, start slowly and don’t get discouraged if you don’t achieve your fitness goals after the first week. Many people make this mistake. They feel that if they really push their bodies they can lose more weight in a couple of work outs. This is a very serious thing in fact. If you try to push your body too much in the first few goes, you are likely to end up with sprained joints, a sore back and even torn ligaments. The rule to be followed here is slow and steady wins the race.
53.Check your weight before you start the routine and keep checking for changes but do not expect a radical change immediately, it might be one or two weeks before you notice some change. However it is crucial that you continue to monitor your weight. You may bear in mind the fact that even a few pounds loss is a big achievement.
54. You can take a day off from exercise every week
55. Exercise out doors as far as possible
56. Try to get somebody to exercise along with you
57. Stop when your body has had enough
58. If you want to increase your time of exercise or your work out routine, do it gradually
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TEN TIPS FOR STUDENTS
1. Take Notes Effectively
A good set of notes can serve you well. Your notes help you remember which concepts your professor stressed and, thus, give you an idea as to what will be covered in the exam. Note-taking also helps you concentrate on the lecture.
Before class
Preview the pertinent chapter in your textbook.
Review your notes from the last class.
Formulate questions to ask in class.
Make sure you have plenty of paper and your favorite pen or pencil.
During class
Listen for and write down main ideas rather than try to record everything.
Watch for cues from your professor that help you select and organize main ideas.
Use abbreviations wherever possible.
Leave space to add missing ideas later.
After class
Read your notes over and fill in missing details as soon as possible.
Check a classmate's notes to see if you missed significant details.
Relate your class notes to notes from your text to get the complete picture.
Review your notes regularly and test yourself to see how much you can recall.
2. Learn to Read Actively
Most of the material you have to learn at university is presented in written form. That's why it's so important to know an active reading technique that will enable you to learn and remember what you read.
Survey: Before you start to read, take a few minutes to skim over the main features of the text: title, headings, introduction, summary, pictures/graphs, margin notes, etc. This will give you an idea of what the chapter or journal article is about and what the big, important ideas are.
Question: Turn the heading of the section into a question such as "What is...?" A question helps you read faster and remember better.
Read: Read the section selectively to answer your question.
Recall: When you've finished reading the section, look away from the text and summarize the answer as much as possible in your words (out loud is best). Write a few key words in your notes or in the margin of the text for later review. Go on to the next section of the text, repeating steps 2, 3, and 4.
Review: When you're ready to stop reading, do a quick review by looking over the main ideas you've just read to see how they fit together. Then test yourself to see if you can recall (out loud) the ideas from memory. Review again in a week or two.
3. Learn To Write Effective Term Papers
At University, term papers are very important. Your professors assign them so that they can see how well you understand the material and how effectively you can discuss the pertinent issues. Your goal is to use your papers to convince your professor you deserve the mark you want.
Prepare
Make sure you understand what the assignment requires you to do.
If you have a choice of topics, choose one that interests you.
If you have no choice and find you don't like the topic assigned to you, ask your professor if you can approach the topic from an angle that appeals to you.
Start your research early: schedule your time so that you have enough time for researching, composing, and revising.
Compose
Plan your paper: establish a thesis and select main ideas and supporting ideas.
Write a rough draft quickly, focusing on ideas and not worrying about grammar and spelling.
Set your paper aside for a while so that you can return to it with a fresh outlook.
Revise
Revise in response to any new ideas you may have, making sure your ideas are clear and well-organized.
Ask a classmate, friend, or family member to read your text to see if your ideas are clear to someone else.
Revise in light of the feedback you receive.
Finally, proofread your text for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and so forth.
4. Plan for Great Oral Presentations
If you are like most people, you feel anxious about making oral presentations. With a few strategies and a bit of practice, however, you can gain the confidence you need to make a great presentation.
Before
Organize your talk with a few main points and use them as prompts.
Prepare an introduction (an anecdote, a question, or some other device) that will immediately get your audience's attention.
Practice your talk in front of a mirror and/or before a few friends.
Time yourself to make sure you keep within the time limit.
Do not memorize or read your text.
During
Overcome nervousness by:
- telling yourself it's okay to be nervous,
- taking a few deep breaths before you begin to speak,
- establishing eye contact with a friend or looking just over the heads of those in the back row.
Speak clearly and not too quickly.
Begin by telling your audience what your talk is about and identifying the main points.
Summarize your main points at the end of your talk.
After
Invite the audience to ask questions.
If you can't answer a question, don't bluff; tell the audience that you will find out.
Distribute handouts after, not before, your talk unless you want your audience to use them as guides.
5. Use Smart Test-Taking Strategies
Exams can be stressful situations where you're being evaluated and have to perform under a time limit. The key to managing the stress and performing well is to be a smart test-taker.
Learn as you go. Don't leave your studying until the night before the test. Spend time each week reviewing your class notes and readings. Try to connect the important ideas into themes or "a big picture." Then test yourself by trying to answer questions or do the problems the teacher might ask on this material.
Practice the exam activity before an exam. Be sure you know what you will have to DO on the exam: answer questions on content details, write essays, solve problems, apply theory to cases, etc. Then prepare for the exam by practicing this activity so that you can do it confidently without referring to your notes or textbook.
Use your time well on the exam. Before starting your exam, look over all the questions quickly. Do a "memory dump" by jotting down by each question key words, ideas, formulas, etc. that you'll need for the answer. As well, mark the questions that seem easiest for you. Make a time plan by allocating the same percentage of time to each question as its worth in marks.
Then, start with the easiest questions to build your confidence, and respect your time plan throughout to make sure that you have time to attempt every question.
6. Manage Your Study Time
As a student at Concordia, your schedule is likely a hectic one. Besides attending classes, doing homework, and studying for tests and exams, you might also be holding down a part-time job, participating in a team sport, and looking after an apartment. You need to manage your time very efficiently if you are to keep up with your studies and finish your assignments on time.
Long-Range View
Take a long-range view of the semester so that you know when assignments and exams are due.
Set up a calendar for the semester, listing important due dates: readings, assignments, tests, and so forth.
Week By Week
List everything you must do for each of your courses; include time for study, review, assignments, and tests.
Establish your priorities and estimate the time you need for each activity.
Make a schedule for the week; include in it everything on your list.
Remember to...
Plan ahead.
Include extra time for major projects.
Break major tasks down into smaller ones.
Alternate between a difficult task and an easy one.
Schedule breaks.
Reward yourself when you've completed a task.
7. Balance Your Life
Devoting all of your time to school work may sound like a surefire way to succeed in your courses, but living only for school can actually lead to burnout. Conversely, spending too much time on leisure or other activities can lead to major stress (or even failure) when exam time comes. Finding the proper balance between time for school and time for everything else is a crucial step in achieving success.
Make a list of all of the roles you play in your life (student, friend, parent, worker, volunteer, athlete, etc.). Some roles will obviously demand more of your time than others. Determine how much time you're willing or able to devote to each role.
Strike a healthy balance allowing time for study, rest, and play.
Schedule time to do things you enjoy.
Plan for exams and assignments well ahead of time so you won't be caught doing marathon study sessions and disrupting the balance.
Use time management strategies to organize your
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Dear Mr.CRK Good afternoon A great and very useful post. I enjoy all your post. Thanks for sharing lovely inputs. I suggest you can prepare tips on 'How to use CITEHR for better results. Regards AVS
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Thank you for your feedback and suggestions, Mr. AVS.
Everything regarding the usage of the citehr forum is readily available at http://www.citehr.com/faq.php?faq=vb...b3_board_usage.
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Everything regarding the usage of the citehr forum is readily available at http://www.citehr.com/faq.php?faq=vb...b3_board_usage.
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TIPS ON GROUP DISCUSSION
What is Group Discussion?
When facing an interview most of the candidates are sorted out in the Group Discussion round. The Group Discussion also called as GD is the toughest part of the interview. In a group discussion the interviewer give a topic to the interviewees on which they have to speak out their views either on positive side or on the negative side. In this round the number of the interviewees are from 5 to 10. It changes from company to company. If the interviewees are much more than the number of the post in the company, then the company can take a large number of interviewees per one GD round
It is only the best way to sort out the candidates from an interview. On the completion of this GD round, the interviewer will select only 1 or 2 persons out of those many people.
What are the main things we have to learn while attending an interview?
Looks- The first impression is the best impression. Here it comes with your looks. How well you dressed up on the day of the interview. The nice clothing will also improve the level of confidence in you. Your well dressing will also affects the view of the interviewer. Some time in the Group discussion if you impress the interviewer with your looks than the percentage of getting success in the GD round is automatically increases while comparing to others.
Fear- Take out the words Fear from your mind that you are not a brilliant student. Think that the interviewees sitting with you in that interview are not more intelligent than you. Try to mingle with the other candidates in the interview to remove your fear from your inside.
Time to speak- Time is a main factor in any field. Selecting a right time to speak is plus point to catch the attention of the crowd in the group discussion. While speaking speak slow with clear pronunciation, so that everyone can understand your points. Do not speak less than 2 minutes if it is personal introduction round.
Who are you: Try to understand yourself before attending an interview. The general question in the interview is “Tell me about yourself”. It is the very strong question in the interview. Be honest most of the time. Try to prepare your profile as per the post requirement is there.
Tips to get success in the Group Discussion
News papers: Reading news paper not only gives you the knowledge about the current affairs but also make aware of the new English words and improve your vocabulary skills. Reading loudly will improve your reading speed and accent.
Mirror: The mirror shows our inner feelings. When we try to speak in front of the mirror we can easily judge our expression while we talking with others. We can improve our expression as well as the way of talking with other by practicing before a mirror. It will also improve your confidence level and the chance of clearing the GD successfully.
Discuss the topic which you learn today with your family or friends: Daily discuss a topic which you learn today with your friends and family member. You can take the help of your friends and the family members to rectify your faults while speaking. Assume your mom and dad as the interviewer and ask them to give a topic of their choice. You will now have to speak on that topic. While you speaking about the topic , put a question tag and confirm your view with any of the other member in the room, for ex: isn't it Mr. xyz, cant it possible, etc. , then say thanks for confirmation and continue on your topic.
Note: Group Discussion (GD) is not a debate competition. Be polite and loud your voice so that your view can reach to the hear of each and every other person in the GD. Do not fight in the GD even though you think that he is wrong. Try to listen the views of the other members in the group discussion clearly and respond according to that. Listening is also a part of GD. Thats it!!! Just take a good sleep on the night before the day of the interview and rock the interview with a cool and piece mind.
All the best...:)
CRK
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I will rate this thread as the best in CITE HR. Really an appreciable task, CSK. It seems that this thread was planned for all varieties and groups of people, not just a particular group. Good one and looking forward to more.
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Very interesting posts, Mr. CRK. I wanted to contribute something, but your posts are so good that now I really don't think I have anything even close to share :( Anyway, great inputs. Keep posting :) Regards
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NUMBER TRICKS
Multiply Up to 20X20
In just five minutes, you should learn to quickly multiply up to 20x20 in your head. With this trick, you will be able to multiply any two numbers from 11 to 19 in your head quickly, without the use of a calculator. Assume that you know your multiplication table reasonably well up to 10x10.
Try this:
Take 15 x 13, for example.
Always place the larger number of the two on top in your mind.
Then draw the shape of Africa mentally so it covers the 15 and the 3 from the 13 below. Those covered numbers are all you need.
First, add 15 + 3 = 18.
Add a zero behind it (multiply by 10) to get 180.
Multiply the covered lower 3 x the single digit above it, the "5" (3x5= 15).
Add 180 + 15 = 195.
That is it! Wasn't that easy? Practice it on paper first!
The 11 Rule
You likely all know the 10 rule (to multiply by 10, just add a 0 behind the number) but do you know the 11 rule? It is as easy! You should be able to do this one in your head for any two-digit number. Practice it on paper first!
To multiply any two-digit number by 11:
For this example, we will use 54.
Separate the two digits in your mind (5__4).
Notice the hole between them!
Add the 5 and the 4 together (5+4=9).
Put the resulting 9 in the hole 594. That's it! 11 x 54 = 594.
The only thing tricky to remember is that if the result of the addition is greater than 9, you only put the "ones" digit in the hole and carry the "tens" digit from the addition. For example, 11 x 57 ... 5__7 ... 5+7=12 ... put the 2 in the hole and add the 1 from the 12 to the 5 in to get 6 for a result of 627 ... 11 x 57 = 627.
9X Rule
To multiply by 9, try this:
(1) Spread your two hands out and place them on a desk or table in front of you.
(2) To multiply by 3, fold down the 3rd finger from the left. To multiply by 4, it would be the 4th finger and so on.
(3) The answer is 27 ... Read it from the two fingers on the left of the folded-down finger and the 7 fingers on the right of it.
This works for anything up to 9x10!
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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NUMBER TRICKS
Multiply Up to 20X20
In just five minutes, you should learn to quickly multiply up to 20x20 in your head. With this trick, you will be able to multiply any two numbers from 11 to 19 in your head quickly, without the use of a calculator. Assume that you know your multiplication table reasonably well up to 10x10.
Try this:
Take 15 x 13, for example.
Always place the larger number of the two on top in your mind.
Then draw the shape of Africa mentally so it covers the 15 and the 3 from the 13 below. Those covered numbers are all you need.
First, add 15 + 3 = 18.
Add a zero behind it (multiply by 10) to get 180.
Multiply the covered lower 3 x the single digit above it, the "5" (3x5= 15).
Add 180 + 15 = 195.
That is it! Wasn't that easy? Practice it on paper first!
The 11 Rule
You likely all know the 10 rule (to multiply by 10, just add a 0 behind the number) but do you know the 11 rule? It is as easy! You should be able to do this one in your head for any two-digit number. Practice it on paper first!
To multiply any two-digit number by 11:
For this example, we will use 54.
Separate the two digits in your mind (5__4).
Notice the hole between them!
Add the 5 and the 4 together (5+4=9).
Put the resulting 9 in the hole 594. That's it! 11 x 54 = 594.
The only thing tricky to remember is that if the result of the addition is greater than 9, you only put the "ones" digit in the hole and carry the "tens" digit from the addition. For example, 11 x 57 ... 5__7 ... 5+7=12 ... put the 2 in the hole and add the 1 from the 12 to the 5 in to get 6 for a result of 627 ... 11 x 57 = 627.
9X Rule
To multiply by 9, try this:
(1) Spread your two hands out and place them on a desk or table in front of you.
(2) To multiply by 3, fold down the 3rd finger from the left. To multiply by 4, it would be the 4th finger and so on.
(3) The answer is 27 ... Read it from the two fingers on the left of the folded-down finger and the 7 fingers on the right of it.
This works for anything up to 9x10!
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO IMPRESS YOUR BOSS
We all know that to stay happy at work, it is crucial to have a happy boss. Your boss shapes your career - salary hike, responsibilities, appraisal, etc. If you think it is only your hard work and success that impresses your boss, think again. The criterion for any boss is the quality of your work and the impression you have on everyone. So, it is as important to be good as it is to do good. Just learn to score your points and strive towards making an impression.
Demonstrate motivation and confidence: Tell your supervisors about your aspirations and ask them to give you more responsible work. Take up whatever work you are given with confidence and perform aggressively. Talk confidently to people. Showing motivation and confidence towards work goes a long way in creating a good impression on supervisors.
Observe and listen carefully: Observe how your boss and other senior employees behave in the office. Listen to what they have to say. This way, you not only learn how business is conducted in the office but also learn about their individual working style. Remember - these people, with their rich background and knowledge, can be good mentors too.
Avoid gossiping: Gossiping is an evil that haunts every workplace. Many people merrily indulge in it, not realizing the damage it can cause. Stay away! Listen to what the gossip mongers have to say to keep yourself updated about the latest happenings in the office, but do not comment or participate. Unnecessary gossiping can lead to trouble with colleagues and supervisors, and you will certainly not want any negative publicity.
Develop good working relations: Try to understand the working styles of your boss and your co-workers and help them understand yours. Develop good working relations with colleagues to ensure cooperation while executing critical projects. This way, you will not only be able to complete your work efficiently but will also be able to leave an impression on your co-workers and supervisors.
Help your boss with day-to-day tasks: There will be many tasks that your boss performs on a daily basis. Take up some of the responsibilities that you can perform without affecting your own work. This will help you to prepare yourself for the road uphill and create a good impression on your boss.
If you succeed in making a mark, you can expect trust and confidence to come your way. The confidence and faith that you win, coupled with your sincere efforts, will undoubtedly take you a long way.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO OVERCOME STAGE FEAR
Know your stuff! The best thing you can do is to be overwhelmingly, thoroughly, and completely prepared and in mastery of your material. Much of the fear comes from wondering if you will make a mistake, or if the audience will know more than you. There is one sure way to beat that and that is by knowing your material inside and out.
Focus on getting through the first five minutes. That is where the problem lies. Rarely do you see someone who seems fearful all the way through his or her presentation, do you? No, they settle in and get comfortable after a while. Don’t look at it as a fifty-minute speech. Look at it as a five-minute speech.
Breathe! Fear is a bodily reflex and one that you can overcome. When you get afraid, you start to breathe in short, fast breaths. Before you speak, or while you are being introduced, you should sit quietly and breathe slow, deep breaths.
Tell yourself that the world won’t fall apart if you do a rotten job. Face it; unless you are delivering the State of the Union Address, the world will keep right on revolving if you don’t do well. Even as a professional speaker there are times when I don’t do as well as I want to (Very, very rarely though - keep those bookings coming!). People usually appreciate it anyway and you’ll keep right on going.
Understand that you are your own worst critic. I had some friends who used to play in all the hot clubs in New York City and I would occasionally go with them to watch them perform. Afterwards they would say, "Oh man, we were terrible tonight!" I hadn’t thought so. The audience hadn’t thought so either. Most people aren’t going to come to your presentation with the goal of picking you apart. So you shouldn’t pick yourself apart either. Obviously, this is mainly for the one giving the occasional talk, not the professional speaker.
Understand that most of the people in the audience would be scared to death to give a speech too, and are glad that it is you and not them! For the occasional speaker, it is okay to say, "Excuse my nerves, I am not used to this." When I hear that, I root for the guy, not cut him apart (Unless I paid big bucks to be there.)
Make ‘em laugh. That is the best way to start with a crowd. I have a joke that I start 95% of all of my speeches with. It is a guaranteed laugh and always settles the crowd in. Sometimes it has nothing to do with my topic and I just say, "What does that have to do with my topic? Nothing, but I just love that joke!" Then I go into my speech, and we are all a little more relaxed because we have laughed together
CRK
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By David Holmes
TIPS TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE
You have to believe in yourself, that's the secret. Even when I was in the orphanage, when I was roaming the street trying to find enough to eat, even then I thought of myself as the greatest actor in the world. I had to feel the exuberance that comes from utter confidence in yourself. Without it, you go down to defeat.
-- Charlie Chaplin
Every time I read this quote, I am reminded of the importance of confidence in everything we do. Right or wrong, people treat you in a manner that you allow, so if you walk in fear, you are leaving yourself wide open to a myriad of experiences you can easily avoid with confidence.
But how do you gain confidence? A task seemingly impossible to some and, for others, it's as easy as getting up in the morning ready for a bright new day. So, how can this human attribute be so easy for some to acquire and for others, it just seems downright impossible?
I am in full belief that confidence is not born in man, but it is created by man. In the interest of creating confidence, you must believe you are the master of your own thoughts and beliefs. You must realize that controlling these beliefs is the path to creating the life you desire.
Having confidence begins with having a mind full of confident thoughts. A mind that is controlled by you, therefore believing only the things that will bring to you all the things you desire and deserve.
Anyone can have confidence. And, it is entirely easier than you may have once believed. And, I believe it is a matter of following these 10 easy steps:
1. Stand like you have confidence. Sit like you have confidence. Walk like you have confidence. Ignore your mind for a while and simply concentrate on the physical attributes of confidence. If you maintain a confident stance long enough, your mind will certainly become convinced.
2. Listen to people. Actually smile at them, look them in the eyes, and listen intently to determine what you can learn from them. If you truly listen, you will soon find that there can be something learned from everyone. Learning from people and knowing people allows you to emulate the confident attributes of others.
3. Forget everything you see on television and in magazines with regard to the perfect body image. Ranking yourself against the buff-laden magazine images can lead to a poor body image, which is the perfect partner to low self-esteem. People are much more likely to become friends with you if you are friendly, smiling, and approachable in your manner than if you simply fit the mold of a perfect body. You are a unique creation of God and perfect just as you are. Know your best attributes and play them off well. Once you begin to believe you are an attractive person and allow your personality to show, you'll realize that the body images you've been fed by the media are a bunch of hooey, and you'll find you're not the only one who believes it. By all means, it is healthy to have a good diet and exercise, and once you are the healthiest you, you'll realize you are the best you that you can be.
4. Put your family and friends' expectations of you out of your mind and follow your heart. People are all too quick to tell you how you should live your life when really it's just an expression of their own shortcomings. Don't allow the shortcomings of others to affect your life negatively. No one but you knows your interests and aspirations. Work in the direction of your true loves and ignore everything that enters your consciousness going against your own desires.
5. Set goals. It's a great idea to keep a "Goals Book" and every time something enters your mind that you'd like to achieve, list it in the book. Soon you'll begin to see a pattern among all your goals. When you make conclusions about your goals, you begin to see simple changes you can make in your life to make your goals a reality. There is no greater joy in life than to realize a goal, and nothing builds confidence faster. Remember, no goal is too small to write in your book. In many instances, realizing small goals is as beneficial to your confidence as realizing the big ones.
6. Challenge your beliefs. Examine all of your beliefs closely and determine if they are in line with the life you desire. If they are not, toss them out. You may find it difficult to get rid of some of the deep-seated longstanding beliefs, but with true desire, you can abandon negative beliefs about yourself, and as you do, you will realize immense benefit in growing terrific self-confidence and self-esteem.
7. Be your own hero. Perform the short exercise of writing down all the attributes that you admire in others. Be it benevolence, honesty, humor, integrity, whatever the case, write it down. Go ahead, make it a long list. The more you note the attributes in others, you'll begin to see the type of person that you truly want to be. Begin emulating these attributes into your own life one-by-one until you get through the entire list. Be prepared to enjoy the immense benefits of being your own hero—it feels great.
8. Get into the flow. Keep track of what motivates you and stay near those things. Whether it be reading a motivational book, listening to a lively sermon, or speaking to a loved one, find the things that truly motivate you and fill your life with these things. Total immersion in motivation is a quick path to achieving goals, keeping positive thoughts, maintaining healthy relationships, and having all the things you desire. Keep that motivational level up and see the miracles happen almost as if by magic.
9. Believe in a power greater than yourself. Determining what percentage of society actually believes in God is fraught with all sorts of room for error. After all, do they really believe? But, I believe it is safe to say that the greater majority of society, in some way, believes in a power greater than themselves. This is a wonderful aspect of human existence, to know there is a power that is governing and that knows our good. Also, prayer and meditation are among the healthiest practices you can perform as a daily routine to help get to the root of problems and sort out all of life's little questions. Knowing a power greater than yourself allows you the feeling that you are not alone and that you can truly believe in the power of miracles. Who couldn't use a miracle every now and then.
10. Get started. Don't expect changes right away and have patience in knowing that it takes time to be the person you wish to be. There is truth in the old saying that the "joy is in the journey." The wonderful thing about becoming a more self-confident person is that little benefits start taking shape almost immediately, and they keep coming one after the other as long as you continue to keep a positive outlook and display your confidence for everyone to see.
As you achieve confidence and find little moments of confidence coming closer and closer, you will reach a point very soon where there is an exponential growth in self-confidence that will bring great joy into your life, and all the things you desire will come to you easier than you ever imagined
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE
You have to believe in yourself, that's the secret. Even when I was in the orphanage, when I was roaming the street trying to find enough to eat, even then I thought of myself as the greatest actor in the world. I had to feel the exuberance that comes from utter confidence in yourself. Without it, you go down to defeat.
-- Charlie Chaplin
Every time I read this quote, I am reminded of the importance of confidence in everything we do. Right or wrong, people treat you in a manner that you allow, so if you walk in fear, you are leaving yourself wide open to a myriad of experiences you can easily avoid with confidence.
But how do you gain confidence? A task seemingly impossible to some and, for others, it's as easy as getting up in the morning ready for a bright new day. So, how can this human attribute be so easy for some to acquire and for others, it just seems downright impossible?
I am in full belief that confidence is not born in man, but it is created by man. In the interest of creating confidence, you must believe you are the master of your own thoughts and beliefs. You must realize that controlling these beliefs is the path to creating the life you desire.
Having confidence begins with having a mind full of confident thoughts. A mind that is controlled by you, therefore believing only the things that will bring to you all the things you desire and deserve.
Anyone can have confidence. And, it is entirely easier than you may have once believed. And, I believe it is a matter of following these 10 easy steps:
1. Stand like you have confidence. Sit like you have confidence. Walk like you have confidence. Ignore your mind for a while and simply concentrate on the physical attributes of confidence. If you maintain a confident stance long enough, your mind will certainly become convinced.
2. Listen to people. Actually smile at them, look them in the eyes, and listen intently to determine what you can learn from them. If you truly listen, you will soon find that there can be something learned from everyone. Learning from people and knowing people allows you to emulate the confident attributes of others.
3. Forget everything you see on television and in magazines with regard to the perfect body image. Ranking yourself against the buff-laden magazine images can lead to a poor body image, which is the perfect partner to low self-esteem. People are much more likely to become friends with you if you are friendly, smiling, and approachable in your manner than if you simply fit the mold of a perfect body. You are a unique creation of God and perfect just as you are. Know your best attributes and play them off well. Once you begin to believe you are an attractive person and allow your personality to show, you'll realize that the body images you've been fed by the media are a bunch of hooey, and you'll find you're not the only one who believes it. By all means, it is healthy to have a good diet and exercise, and once you are the healthiest you, you'll realize you are the best you that you can be.
4. Put your family and friends' expectations of you out of your mind and follow your heart. People are all too quick to tell you how you should live your life when really it's just an expression of their own shortcomings. Don't allow the shortcomings of others to affect your life negatively. No one but you knows your interests and aspirations. Work in the direction of your true loves and ignore everything that enters your consciousness going against your own desires.
5. Set goals. It's a great idea to keep a "Goals Book" and every time something enters your mind that you'd like to achieve, list it in the book. Soon you'll begin to see a pattern among all your goals. When you make conclusions about your goals, you begin to see simple changes you can make in your life to make your goals a reality. There is no greater joy in life than to realize a goal, and nothing builds confidence faster. Remember, no goal is too small to write in your book. In many instances, realizing small goals is as beneficial to your confidence as realizing the big ones.
6. Challenge your beliefs. Examine all of your beliefs closely and determine if they are in line with the life you desire. If they are not, toss them out. You may find it difficult to get rid of some of the deep-seated longstanding beliefs, but with true desire, you can abandon negative beliefs about yourself, and as you do, you will realize immense benefit in growing terrific self-confidence and self-esteem.
7. Be your own hero. Perform the short exercise of writing down all the attributes that you admire in others. Be it benevolence, honesty, humor, integrity, whatever the case, write it down. Go ahead, make it a long list. The more you note the attributes in others, you'll begin to see the type of person that you truly want to be. Begin emulating these attributes into your own life one-by-one until you get through the entire list. Be prepared to enjoy the immense benefits of being your own hero—it feels great.
8. Get into the flow. Keep track of what motivates you and stay near those things. Whether it be reading a motivational book, listening to a lively sermon, or speaking to a loved one, find the things that truly motivate you and fill your life with these things. Total immersion in motivation is a quick path to achieving goals, keeping positive thoughts, maintaining healthy relationships, and having all the things you desire. Keep that motivational level up and see the miracles happen almost as if by magic.
9. Believe in a power greater than yourself. Determining what percentage of society actually believes in God is fraught with all sorts of room for error. After all, do they really believe? But, I believe it is safe to say that the greater majority of society, in some way, believes in a power greater than themselves. This is a wonderful aspect of human existence, to know there is a power that is governing and that knows our good. Also, prayer and meditation are among the healthiest practices you can perform as a daily routine to help get to the root of problems and sort out all of life's little questions. Knowing a power greater than yourself allows you the feeling that you are not alone and that you can truly believe in the power of miracles. Who couldn't use a miracle every now and then.
10. Get started. Don't expect changes right away and have patience in knowing that it takes time to be the person you wish to be. There is truth in the old saying that the "joy is in the journey." The wonderful thing about becoming a more self-confident person is that little benefits start taking shape almost immediately, and they keep coming one after the other as long as you continue to keep a positive outlook and display your confidence for everyone to see.
As you achieve confidence and find little moments of confidence coming closer and closer, you will reach a point very soon where there is an exponential growth in self-confidence that will bring great joy into your life, and all the things you desire will come to you easier than you ever imagined
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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Stress Management Tips
1. Don't sweat the small stuff. Don't try to ignore feelings of aggravation. Acknowledge them, then look beyond them to specific solutions. If that's not possible, then know that in the next hour, day, or week, the situation will change. Keep your perspective. Are the crises of two years ago important now, or have they been forgotten? Small stressors loom large in the present, but fade quickly if you let them. See them for what they are: small irritants, not earthshaking crises. Mark Twain used to say, "I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which have never happened."
2. Don't let guilt get to you. Guilt is destructive and can be a major source of unrelenting stress. If you have regrets, and it is possible to apologize to someone or repair some damage done, then do so and move on. Don't let others manipulate you using guilt. Do what you need to do to make sure it doesn't happen again and be grateful for the lessons learned.
3. Develop coping strategies. Learn that you are not helpless in the situations that trigger stressful responses. Use these triggers to develop more resourceful and useful responses.
4. Learn to accept and adapt to change. Learn to have faith and practice being optimistic even in uncertain situations. Recognize that even the darkest clouds have a silver lining. Look for the opportunity to learn and grow and become more flexible through adversity. Take a leadership approach to problem-solving. Don't let your problems immobilize you.
5. Change the way you look at stress. Stress is not an external force. It is the way you react to people, places, and things. You have control over that. Look for choices and alternatives. Don't let fear take over. Break the problem down into small chunks that can be managed. See difficult situations as a chance to improve your problem-solving skills. See them as enjoyable and challenging. Remember that things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.
6. Develop a support system. Everyone needs at least one person who acts as a sounding board. Choose someone you feel safe with, who you know you can share your hopes and fears with, without being judged. Just verbalizing feelings can be a great source of relief. Friends multiply joy and divide sorrow.
7. Learn to accept the things you cannot change. The serenity prayer says it all: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Patience plays a large role in learning to accept what you cannot change. Practice it often and it will become easier with time. Patience is sometimes putting up with people you would like to put down. Don't confuse acceptance with becoming helpless. Keeping busy and understanding that life is cyclical and ups and downs are all a part of the process will help.
8. Develop a personalized anti-stress regimen. This regimen should emphasize a healthy diet, exercise, and relaxation. It should be convenient, time-effective, inexpensive, and most importantly, enjoyable. Experimentation can provide you with one that is just right for you!
9. Don't take it personally. Fate doesn't single you out. When you are the target of someone else's bad day, just remember that if you weren't there, someone else would be the target instead. By not taking others' negative behavior personally, you can break the stress cycle. You shouldn't accept unpleasantness passively, but assert your right to be treated with respect, or temporarily remove yourself from the situation.
10. Believe in yourself. You are your own best friend. Remember that courage is believing in yourself when no one else does. Know that you have all the resources within you to make the changes you need to make and to meet all the challenges that life presents you with. This doesn't mean you have to do it alone. True strength is in knowing when to ask for help. Self-confidence is trusting in yourself to meet life's challenges with a smile.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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1. Don't sweat the small stuff. Don't try to ignore feelings of aggravation. Acknowledge them, then look beyond them to specific solutions. If that's not possible, then know that in the next hour, day, or week, the situation will change. Keep your perspective. Are the crises of two years ago important now, or have they been forgotten? Small stressors loom large in the present, but fade quickly if you let them. See them for what they are: small irritants, not earthshaking crises. Mark Twain used to say, "I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which have never happened."
2. Don't let guilt get to you. Guilt is destructive and can be a major source of unrelenting stress. If you have regrets, and it is possible to apologize to someone or repair some damage done, then do so and move on. Don't let others manipulate you using guilt. Do what you need to do to make sure it doesn't happen again and be grateful for the lessons learned.
3. Develop coping strategies. Learn that you are not helpless in the situations that trigger stressful responses. Use these triggers to develop more resourceful and useful responses.
4. Learn to accept and adapt to change. Learn to have faith and practice being optimistic even in uncertain situations. Recognize that even the darkest clouds have a silver lining. Look for the opportunity to learn and grow and become more flexible through adversity. Take a leadership approach to problem-solving. Don't let your problems immobilize you.
5. Change the way you look at stress. Stress is not an external force. It is the way you react to people, places, and things. You have control over that. Look for choices and alternatives. Don't let fear take over. Break the problem down into small chunks that can be managed. See difficult situations as a chance to improve your problem-solving skills. See them as enjoyable and challenging. Remember that things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.
6. Develop a support system. Everyone needs at least one person who acts as a sounding board. Choose someone you feel safe with, who you know you can share your hopes and fears with, without being judged. Just verbalizing feelings can be a great source of relief. Friends multiply joy and divide sorrow.
7. Learn to accept the things you cannot change. The serenity prayer says it all: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Patience plays a large role in learning to accept what you cannot change. Practice it often and it will become easier with time. Patience is sometimes putting up with people you would like to put down. Don't confuse acceptance with becoming helpless. Keeping busy and understanding that life is cyclical and ups and downs are all a part of the process will help.
8. Develop a personalized anti-stress regimen. This regimen should emphasize a healthy diet, exercise, and relaxation. It should be convenient, time-effective, inexpensive, and most importantly, enjoyable. Experimentation can provide you with one that is just right for you!
9. Don't take it personally. Fate doesn't single you out. When you are the target of someone else's bad day, just remember that if you weren't there, someone else would be the target instead. By not taking others' negative behavior personally, you can break the stress cycle. You shouldn't accept unpleasantness passively, but assert your right to be treated with respect, or temporarily remove yourself from the situation.
10. Believe in yourself. You are your own best friend. Remember that courage is believing in yourself when no one else does. Know that you have all the resources within you to make the changes you need to make and to meet all the challenges that life presents you with. This doesn't mean you have to do it alone. True strength is in knowing when to ask for help. Self-confidence is trusting in yourself to meet life's challenges with a smile.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS
Use a To Do List — It’s not only a good reminder, but also a time management tool to help you see what you accomplish and how long it takes
Get set in your ways — Good time management is synonymous with good organization. Put your daily routines into detail. While you don’t need to schedule every move you make, listing routine tasks helps you to remember each step you need to take to meet your goal, whether it’s getting to work or school on time or doing Saturday morning chores.
Break it up — Divide large tasks into small ones to get a better sense of accomplishment as you complete each step. In addition, when you’re interrupted in the middle of a task, it’s much easier to get back on track and regain your focus.
Be realistic — Don’t under or over estimate time. Over estimating time makes it difficult to fit all your tasks into your daily schedule, while under estimating “cuts your day short” and makes it impossible to complete your schedule. However, do be generous with your time allotments. It’s much easier to fit a small task into “extra” time than it is to try to make up for “lost” time.
Pick up a good habit — Try to keep something in hand going both to and from a destination. If you need to run copies, pick up some office supplies while you wait for the copy machine to finish.
Big messes start with little piles — Completely finish your circles. Put things away as you finish using them. Aside from keeping you out of clutter and giving you a big clean up at the end of a project, you’ll know where things are the next time you need to use them.
Start tomorrow tonight! — Get in the habit of preparing for the next day at the end of your day. Write out a “to do” list for tomorrow’s tasks. Leave keys, wallet (or purse), and your To Do List all in the same place. For optimum time management, you can even lay out tomorrow’s clothing before you go to bed.
Don’t forget — Write yourself a note (“Don’t forget your lunch”) or put reminders at the top of your to do list.
Round to-its — The easiest way to get “a round to-it” is to schedule a task. If the lawn needs mowing, put it on your to do list.
First things first – Prioritize your tasks and then schedule each one at the appropriate time. For instance, you may have to wait until after work to mow the lawn. Although it may be your “top priority” for the day, it needn’t be at the top of your list!
Learn to say no! — Frequently, we consider that saying “no” is discourteous, but you can be frank without being rude. “I can’t now, but I could (insert when) “or “I’m sorry, but I just can’t manage that today” is just good time management.
The pause that refreshes – Do make breaks a scheduled part of your day. A small break at the end of a large task or series of small tasks refreshes you and helps you to wind down and focus on “what’s next?”
Be flexible — Effective time management will take some time to get used to. No matter what you did or didn’t get done today, there is always tomorrow
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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Use a To Do List — It’s not only a good reminder, but also a time management tool to help you see what you accomplish and how long it takes
Get set in your ways — Good time management is synonymous with good organization. Put your daily routines into detail. While you don’t need to schedule every move you make, listing routine tasks helps you to remember each step you need to take to meet your goal, whether it’s getting to work or school on time or doing Saturday morning chores.
Break it up — Divide large tasks into small ones to get a better sense of accomplishment as you complete each step. In addition, when you’re interrupted in the middle of a task, it’s much easier to get back on track and regain your focus.
Be realistic — Don’t under or over estimate time. Over estimating time makes it difficult to fit all your tasks into your daily schedule, while under estimating “cuts your day short” and makes it impossible to complete your schedule. However, do be generous with your time allotments. It’s much easier to fit a small task into “extra” time than it is to try to make up for “lost” time.
Pick up a good habit — Try to keep something in hand going both to and from a destination. If you need to run copies, pick up some office supplies while you wait for the copy machine to finish.
Big messes start with little piles — Completely finish your circles. Put things away as you finish using them. Aside from keeping you out of clutter and giving you a big clean up at the end of a project, you’ll know where things are the next time you need to use them.
Start tomorrow tonight! — Get in the habit of preparing for the next day at the end of your day. Write out a “to do” list for tomorrow’s tasks. Leave keys, wallet (or purse), and your To Do List all in the same place. For optimum time management, you can even lay out tomorrow’s clothing before you go to bed.
Don’t forget — Write yourself a note (“Don’t forget your lunch”) or put reminders at the top of your to do list.
Round to-its — The easiest way to get “a round to-it” is to schedule a task. If the lawn needs mowing, put it on your to do list.
First things first – Prioritize your tasks and then schedule each one at the appropriate time. For instance, you may have to wait until after work to mow the lawn. Although it may be your “top priority” for the day, it needn’t be at the top of your list!
Learn to say no! — Frequently, we consider that saying “no” is discourteous, but you can be frank without being rude. “I can’t now, but I could (insert when) “or “I’m sorry, but I just can’t manage that today” is just good time management.
The pause that refreshes – Do make breaks a scheduled part of your day. A small break at the end of a large task or series of small tasks refreshes you and helps you to wind down and focus on “what’s next?”
Be flexible — Effective time management will take some time to get used to. No matter what you did or didn’t get done today, there is always tomorrow
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO CONTROL EMOTIONS
Meditate: Practicing meditation techniques and relaxation techniques help us gain our inner strength and calmness.
Stop Multitasking: We must know what our abilities are and try to limit our tasks. Being mindful and focused on one thing at a time keeps us calm and relieves us from many stresses.
Practice Breathing Exercises: Breathing exercises calm our mental emotions and also strengthen our immune system. They also help in building concentration and focus.
Take Time for Yourself: Indulging in a hobby or an art like painting, music, and dance makes us realize our inner strength and confidence.
Express: Sharing our feelings with others removes most of our burdens and makes us feel lighter.
Get Rid of Anger and Negative Emotions: Thoughts of anger and other negative emotions drain us of our mental strength and make us more stressed. Indulge in positive and happy thoughts.
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Meditate: Practicing meditation techniques and relaxation techniques help us gain our inner strength and calmness.
Stop Multitasking: We must know what our abilities are and try to limit our tasks. Being mindful and focused on one thing at a time keeps us calm and relieves us from many stresses.
Practice Breathing Exercises: Breathing exercises calm our mental emotions and also strengthen our immune system. They also help in building concentration and focus.
Take Time for Yourself: Indulging in a hobby or an art like painting, music, and dance makes us realize our inner strength and confidence.
Express: Sharing our feelings with others removes most of our burdens and makes us feel lighter.
Get Rid of Anger and Negative Emotions: Thoughts of anger and other negative emotions drain us of our mental strength and make us more stressed. Indulge in positive and happy thoughts.
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TIPS TO IMPRESS HR
Never badmouth anything or anyone This applies to your former employer, coworkers, or Osama bin Laden. We’re trying to screen out whiners and troublemakers. I don’t care if your last supervisor was a tyrant. Be kind and magnanimous about everything and everyone.
Make sure your appearance is in order Fair or not, you are judged based you based on how you look. Check your fly and make sure your eyebrows are smooth.
Don’t smoke on the day of the interview We can smell it. We don’t like it. There is an unconscious bias against smokers, and let’s face it, you have a reputation for being lazy. Smokers are more expensive to insure, too. Why would we want you on the payroll? Help me help you. Don’t smoke.
Don’t be too aggressive and tell us how awesome you are You’re here, aren’t you? A little humility, and some self-deprecating comments, will go along way with HR professionals. Trust me.
Don’t tell us your life story We hate it when you confuse HR with your mother, your therapist, or your best friend.
Don’t expect us to have a timeline for the interview process We have no idea how long it will take to fill the position. Ideally, we want to fill the opening tomorrow so we can get back to online shopping. Realistically, it will probably take a few months.
Be prepared to talk about your strengths and weaknesses Don’t ever tell us that you struggle to delegate. You care too much. You take on too much responsibility. An interview is a conversation, not a bad eHarmony profile. Show some self-awareness.
When you take us through your resume, don’t gloss over the mistakes. We like it when you stop and tell us about an experience that taught you something. It shows character. Address your flaws outright and tell us how you learned something.
Compliment us Seriously. We are human beings, too. Scan our offices and look for awards, photos, or something noteworthy. Make a connection. This is what salespeople do, and it works. We will remember your praise.
Make it easy for us to hire you When you give us examples during the interview process, frame those examples in a way that relates to the job description, the issues in the industry, or the company’s mission. Be relevant and you will be remembered
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TIPS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1. Accept compliments
While we all crave recognition, many people find it very hard to accept praise. Sometimes, their reaction sours the moment for the person who offered the compliment too. If someone praises you in a genuine manner, thank them. You can acknowledge anyone else that deserves a share of the credit but take what is due to you without fuss or false modesty.
2. Drop Your Fences (just a little!)
If we are tense about meeting people we don’t know but we want to make a good impression with, that may cause our whole body to start to prepare for flight (the most natural reaction to the fear we are filling our mind with). That will cause the other person to react at a very basic level to the unspoken signals we are sending them. We should remind ourselves that there’s little chance that they will attack us (muscles – relax!) and counter the negativity with positive thoughts that we can improve the other person’s day in the next few minutes.Then, those positive vibes will cause a more positive reaction in the other person.
3. Prepare your opening lines
Most experienced speakers rehearse their casual, off-the-cuff remarks as well as their formal presentations. Otherwise, the ad-libs might not work and tend to reduce their professional image in the minds of the people they are talking with. So, rehearse a few openings and don’t hesitate to take every chance you get to use them. A simple, proven way to reduce any butterflies is to ask yourself, “What’s the worst that might happen?”
4. Ask Open Questions
Closed questions can be answered with single-word answers such as “Yes” or “No!” You can see that they just don’t give much scope for your listener to open out the discussion. When you start a conversation, you want an answer from the other person, which you can use to continue the conversation and broaden the range of it. “Did you enjoy the concert?” is a closed question. “What did you like best about the Concert?” is an open question that invites more conversation, even if they thought the concert was the worst that they’ve ever seen.
5. Show Respect for Their Answer
Sometimes, you may not agree with their response, but please don’t immediately push your opposite view at them. When you begin the conversation, ask a question that will spark a conversation, not a battle. Start the conversation as you want it to continue.
6. Always Be Positive
If you drop your troubles in your new acquaintance’s lap, their reaction is not likely to be sympathy (except for themselves for meeting you!) Whatever hassles you’re going through in your life, leave them at the door. Try to be upbeat and interested in everyone in the group and what they have to say. Give positive re-enforcement to the people you talk with and keep away from criticism of people that are not present. Keep away, as far as possible from people that hack ‘absent friends’; just think what those turkeys might be cackling about you when you’re absent yourself.
7. Gag the gossip
Gossip and rumor is always negative about someone. Don’t spread it or encourage those who do by letting them foul your ears with it.
8. Keep quiet
Don’t pass on anything which other people tell you unless you are sure they want you to. That they ‘probably won’t mind’ is never a good enough reason. This will reinforce the good impression you make. You’ve got two ears and one mouth – use them in that proportion. If you think that you might be boring your listener, stop drilling. Often, asking them something about one of their special interests is the best way to get the conversation going again
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TIPS TO IMPROVE THE FLUENCY OF ENGLISH SPEAKING
Tip No. 1
Get comfortable with the language. Read for 20 minutes in English. It can be a newspaper, a short story, a poem, or even a novel.
Tip No. 2
Develop your written language. If you don't have the requisite vocabulary, you won't be able to communicate.
Tip No. 3
Start Speaking. Try out your spoken English on anyone who will be able to respond to you. Don't be afraid of making mistakes.
Tip No. 4
Keep your ears open for the accent. Watch the English news on Television. Watch BBC for the British Accent, CNN for the American Accent, and NDTV 24/7 for the urban Indian Accent.
Tip No. 5
Record yourself. Listen to your voice and catch your pronunciation mistakes. Make a deliberate effort to avoid them.
Tip No. 6
Grammar is important. The parts of speech, tenses, form of verb, articles, and modals all contribute to fluency. Make an effort to learn them.
Tip No. 7
Make the Dictionary your best friend. To date, I head for it when confronted with a new word. Familiarize yourself with its meaning and use it in a sentence that very day.
Tip No. 8
Have someone proficient read aloud to you. A storybook or a newspaper article will do. Watch how they move their lips while pronouncing certain words.
Tip No. 9
Learn one new word a day. To increase your active vocabulary, start memorizing the meaning of a word you had heard but were not sure of. Use it regularly to absorb it into your vocabulary.
Tip No. 10
Start writing a Diary. It will allow you to practice the language in a totally non-threatening environment. Write one entry of at least 100 words every day.
Consequently, your Spoken English will improve, but not if you are lacking in commitment. It's all very well to be pumped up today about learning the language and forgetting all about it tomorrow.
Always remember the skills involved in any language are Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Any single one can't be developed in isolation
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Tip No. 1
Get comfortable with the language. Read for 20 minutes in English. It can be a newspaper, a short story, a poem, or even a novel.
Tip No. 2
Develop your written language. If you don't have the requisite vocabulary, you won't be able to communicate.
Tip No. 3
Start Speaking. Try out your spoken English on anyone who will be able to respond to you. Don't be afraid of making mistakes.
Tip No. 4
Keep your ears open for the accent. Watch the English news on Television. Watch BBC for the British Accent, CNN for the American Accent, and NDTV 24/7 for the urban Indian Accent.
Tip No. 5
Record yourself. Listen to your voice and catch your pronunciation mistakes. Make a deliberate effort to avoid them.
Tip No. 6
Grammar is important. The parts of speech, tenses, form of verb, articles, and modals all contribute to fluency. Make an effort to learn them.
Tip No. 7
Make the Dictionary your best friend. To date, I head for it when confronted with a new word. Familiarize yourself with its meaning and use it in a sentence that very day.
Tip No. 8
Have someone proficient read aloud to you. A storybook or a newspaper article will do. Watch how they move their lips while pronouncing certain words.
Tip No. 9
Learn one new word a day. To increase your active vocabulary, start memorizing the meaning of a word you had heard but were not sure of. Use it regularly to absorb it into your vocabulary.
Tip No. 10
Start writing a Diary. It will allow you to practice the language in a totally non-threatening environment. Write one entry of at least 100 words every day.
Consequently, your Spoken English will improve, but not if you are lacking in commitment. It's all very well to be pumped up today about learning the language and forgetting all about it tomorrow.
Always remember the skills involved in any language are Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Any single one can't be developed in isolation
CRK
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BEAUTY TIPS
1. Brushing Up
Make body brushing a part of your daily routine. Scrubbing out dirt and grime is the least of its advantages. Body brushing tones and stimulates the skin, helping with the natural drainage of the lymph glands. It also helps combat cellulite. When brushing, work towards the heart, up from your legs and thighs, and down from your neck. Oh, and remember, the skin should be dry while body brushing, so make sure you have a soft brush - you don't want abrasions that are hard to explain!
2. Banana Rama
For a great homemade face softener, try this: mash a banana and apply it to your face. Leave on for ten minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Your face feels like satin. Plus, it puts those overripe gooey bananas to good use!
3. Pearly White
Ever looked in the mirror and felt that your teeth were going from white to off-white to yellow? Take a hard look at your habits. The biggest culprits in the teeth-yellowing process are tobacco, coffee, tea, and red wine. So if you must indulge, brush your teeth afterward whenever possible, or at least rinse with water.
4. Shades Of Summer
A snazzy pair of sunglasses not only looks great but also delays the onset of crow's feet (wrinkles on the sides of the eyes) which are accelerated by squinting in the sun.
5. Peaches And Cream
Great looks come with great skin, so get cracking on that epidermis. Dirt and oil block pores causing blackheads and pimples, while dirt, grime, and pollutants are drawn to oily skin like moths to a flame. So wash your face as often as possible and cleanse at least twice a day.
6. Instant Glow
So you've just reached home after a nerve-wracking day at the office and have to leave immediately for a dinner party thrown by your husband's most revered business client. How to get that glow in a flash? You could cheat and layer on the blusher, but a better option would be to try this: simply mix equal amounts of lemon and honey, apply it to your face, and wash off after ten minutes.
7. Luscious Locks
Nothing improves the quality of your hair better than getting a regular oil massage. Get it done at home once a week if you have a husband or mother-in-law that dotes on you, or visit your neighborhood parlor.
8. All Steamed Up
After applying oil, wrap your hair in a steaming towel for twenty minutes. Give your hair this steaming treatment at least once a month. Steaming hair after applying oil helps it soak deeper into the follicles.
9. Fun In The Sun
The sun's warmth may make you feel good, but its ultraviolet rays over time cause, at best, dry wrinkly skin and at worst, skin cancer. Don't step out without loading on that sunscreen. In summers, avoid stepping out between 12:00 to 2:00 when the sun is at its peak.
10. Water, Water Everywhere
You can never drink too much water. It flushes out your toxins and is great for the skin, liver, and just about every conceivable body organ! It keeps you cool and feeling fresh, reduces dehydration, and rejuvenates your body cells. Drink at least ten glasses of water in a day. Bottoms up!
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BEAUTY TIPS
1. Brushing Up
Make body brushing a part of your daily routine. Scrubbing out dirt and grime is the least of its advantages. Body brushing tones and stimulates the skin, helping with the natural drainage of the lymph glands. It also helps combat cellulite. When brushing, work towards the heart, up from your legs and thighs, and down from your neck. Oh, and remember, the skin should be dry while body brushing, so make sure you have a soft brush - you don't want abrasions that are hard to explain!
2. Banana Rama
For a great homemade face softener, try this: mash a banana and apply it to your face. Leave on for ten minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Your face feels like satin. Plus, it puts those overripe gooey bananas to good use!
3. Pearly White
Ever looked in the mirror and felt that your teeth were going from white to off-white to yellow? Take a hard look at your habits. The biggest culprits in the teeth-yellowing process are tobacco, coffee, tea, and red wine. So if you must indulge, brush your teeth afterward whenever possible, or at least rinse with water.
4. Shades Of Summer
A snazzy pair of sunglasses not only looks great but also delays the onset of crow's feet (wrinkles on the sides of the eyes) which are accelerated by squinting in the sun.
5. Peaches And Cream
Great looks come with great skin, so get cracking on that epidermis. Dirt and oil block pores causing blackheads and pimples, while dirt, grime, and pollutants are drawn to oily skin like moths to a flame. So wash your face as often as possible and cleanse at least twice a day.
6. Instant Glow
So you've just reached home after a nerve-wracking day at the office and have to leave immediately for a dinner party thrown by your husband's most revered business client. How to get that glow in a flash? You could cheat and layer on the blusher, but a better option would be to try this: simply mix equal amounts of lemon and honey, apply it to your face, and wash off after ten minutes.
7. Luscious Locks
Nothing improves the quality of your hair better than getting a regular oil massage. Get it done at home once a week if you have a husband or mother-in-law that dotes on you, or visit your neighborhood parlor.
8. All Steamed Up
After applying oil, wrap your hair in a steaming towel for twenty minutes. Give your hair this steaming treatment at least once a month. Steaming hair after applying oil helps it soak deeper into the follicles.
9. Fun In The Sun
The sun's warmth may make you feel good, but its ultraviolet rays over time cause, at best, dry wrinkly skin and at worst, skin cancer. Don't step out without loading on that sunscreen. In summers, avoid stepping out between 12:00 to 2:00 when the sun is at its peak.
10. Water, Water Everywhere
You can never drink too much water. It flushes out your toxins and is great for the skin, liver, and just about every conceivable body organ! It keeps you cool and feeling fresh, reduces dehydration, and rejuvenates your body cells. Drink at least ten glasses of water in a day. Bottoms up!
CRK
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TIPS TO GET THE CHANCES INCREASED TO GET SELECTED IN INTERVIEW
1) Prepare Well: Prepare your folder well and arrange all the certificates properly. Usually you need: copies of your educational and experience certificates, bio-data, application (sent to the company) and avoid taking irrelevant documents.
2) Wear Proper Clothes: Wear a jacket, ride your bike and appear before the board like your favourite hero but you end up becoming a villain. You must wear clean & ironed formal dress to woo the board and don’t forget to polish your shoes.
3) Control Your Nervousness: This is one of the biggest hurdle even highly talented people fail in the interviews because of nervousness. Nervousness is stored mental energy and you can use it in a positive manner: 1. Concentrate in preparing and forget every other thing, 2. Be well dressed, it will boost your confidence, 3. Eat light food because it will help you feel relaxed, 4. Pray to God for success, 5. Act confidently even if you feel lack of confidence, 6. Reach at the interview place 20-30 minutes before interview, it will help you feel confident, 7. Be brave and take it as a challenge which you have to achieve.
4) Speak Well: A candidate must have good command over language, correct pronunciation and grammar, good store of vocabulary and avoid answers in brief. Whenever you are asked to tell about yourself avoid telling your introduction in brief. You should always tell some important introductory lines about yourself like your name, age, qualification, experience, strengths, aim etc. Unless you are asked to give brief introduction don’t introduce yourself briefly.
5) Never Show Cleverness: Many candidates try to act cleverly before interview board because every company needs sincere and hard-working employees. If you don’t know the answer of any question just say I don’t know. Never criticize anyone while speaking and always be polite and clear in your speaking. After finishing your interview always say the board ‘thanking you very much’ whether your interview has been good or bad
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1) Prepare Well: Prepare your folder well and arrange all the certificates properly. Usually you need: copies of your educational and experience certificates, bio-data, application (sent to the company) and avoid taking irrelevant documents.
2) Wear Proper Clothes: Wear a jacket, ride your bike and appear before the board like your favourite hero but you end up becoming a villain. You must wear clean & ironed formal dress to woo the board and don’t forget to polish your shoes.
3) Control Your Nervousness: This is one of the biggest hurdle even highly talented people fail in the interviews because of nervousness. Nervousness is stored mental energy and you can use it in a positive manner: 1. Concentrate in preparing and forget every other thing, 2. Be well dressed, it will boost your confidence, 3. Eat light food because it will help you feel relaxed, 4. Pray to God for success, 5. Act confidently even if you feel lack of confidence, 6. Reach at the interview place 20-30 minutes before interview, it will help you feel confident, 7. Be brave and take it as a challenge which you have to achieve.
4) Speak Well: A candidate must have good command over language, correct pronunciation and grammar, good store of vocabulary and avoid answers in brief. Whenever you are asked to tell about yourself avoid telling your introduction in brief. You should always tell some important introductory lines about yourself like your name, age, qualification, experience, strengths, aim etc. Unless you are asked to give brief introduction don’t introduce yourself briefly.
5) Never Show Cleverness: Many candidates try to act cleverly before interview board because every company needs sincere and hard-working employees. If you don’t know the answer of any question just say I don’t know. Never criticize anyone while speaking and always be polite and clear in your speaking. After finishing your interview always say the board ‘thanking you very much’ whether your interview has been good or bad
CRK
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Dear Mr. CRK, Hats off 2 your lovely posts. i made a copy of each tip in my database sir. keep posting. warm regards, John Edwin.
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TIPS TO AVOID ANGER
Basically for any anger, it happens because we make our mind wander here and there, do the basics do some serious meditation and concentrate on one object, mind will become calm and it can be controlled. In case of an anger you can easily control your emotions and avoid anger dominating you.
Always keep things simple and small: Do not expect anybody to perform always have a back up plan for everything, you should train the mind to prepare for the worst thing happening with a person. Then you will never get dejected, dejection or disappointment can really cause anger. Avoid disappointments be prepared.
When you are so angry it is better not to talk to anybody, that always helps us to calm your mind, Drink a glass of water when anger comes and try to divert your mind to pleasant things. Just avoid anger and always take things in a light way which will act as a shield and protect you from unwanted health problems.
Begin with your thought processes. The one thing that all angry people have in common is the feeling of entitlement that things must always go their way. They find it difficult to deal with a situation when it doesn’t go their way and hence the anger. If someone at home makes you angry by not listening to you or not doing what you tell them to do, try to imagine yourself as a king or god if you will. You’re walking around the house while every body else is bowing to you and scraping at your feet. Once you have this picture in your mind, it will be easier for you to realize how unreasonable it can be to expect things to go your own way all the time, or for other persons to bend to your will every single time.
Avoid using definitive words like “never” and always.” For instance seething to yourself about how your cell phone never works, or how your boss always puts you down only help you reinforce your own flawed thinking. Stop using those words, and you’ll see that your cell phone does work most of the time and that your boss, even if he is a pain at times isn’t always out to get you. The point here is not to establish these types of words on firm ground so they become a part of your thinking
Stop putting too much pressure on yourself. When you approach a problem, reward yourself for every step that you have solved. Don’t punish yourself if you don’t meet with success. Not every problem has a solution, no matter what we are taught as a society.
If certain situations or timings always seem to make you angry, make sure that you have some time to yourself during those moments. For instance, if your worst moments are when you just get back home, then make it a rule that when you get home no one bothers you for at least 10 minutes or whatever amount of time you want to be alone. This eases some of the pressure off you, and helps put you in a desirable mindset to face the rest of your day.
If your daily routine is contributing to your anger, try to change the routine. For instance if the early morning traffic jam causes you to be irritable early in the day, try to change the route so you can avoid traffic snarls. Alternately, you can also choose to use a car pool to get to work so you’re spared these anger inducing circumstances.
Use humor to defuse tense situations. For instance, if you’re dying to call your boss a low life cretin, you obviously can’t call him that to his face. You’ll lose your job! Instead try picturing him as a low life cretin. The mental picture that you have will make you smile, and will make you feel better about the whole issue.
Some people just naturally push our wrong buttons. You might find that being around some people almost always makes you angry. The fault may not be in them and it’s not fair to blame them for it. But if you find yourself constantly fuming because of the things they do or say, consider making the necessary lifestyle changes so you don’t have to deal with them a lot. This is especially true in a workplace setting
If you follow these basic tips you can really avoid anger and one more enemy is stress, you should not over work or take job pressure or any kind of pressure very lightly which helps you to avoid stress
Stay in control of your Anger........
Don't let your Anger control you.......:)
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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Basically for any anger, it happens because we make our mind wander here and there, do the basics do some serious meditation and concentrate on one object, mind will become calm and it can be controlled. In case of an anger you can easily control your emotions and avoid anger dominating you.
Always keep things simple and small: Do not expect anybody to perform always have a back up plan for everything, you should train the mind to prepare for the worst thing happening with a person. Then you will never get dejected, dejection or disappointment can really cause anger. Avoid disappointments be prepared.
When you are so angry it is better not to talk to anybody, that always helps us to calm your mind, Drink a glass of water when anger comes and try to divert your mind to pleasant things. Just avoid anger and always take things in a light way which will act as a shield and protect you from unwanted health problems.
Begin with your thought processes. The one thing that all angry people have in common is the feeling of entitlement that things must always go their way. They find it difficult to deal with a situation when it doesn’t go their way and hence the anger. If someone at home makes you angry by not listening to you or not doing what you tell them to do, try to imagine yourself as a king or god if you will. You’re walking around the house while every body else is bowing to you and scraping at your feet. Once you have this picture in your mind, it will be easier for you to realize how unreasonable it can be to expect things to go your own way all the time, or for other persons to bend to your will every single time.
Avoid using definitive words like “never” and always.” For instance seething to yourself about how your cell phone never works, or how your boss always puts you down only help you reinforce your own flawed thinking. Stop using those words, and you’ll see that your cell phone does work most of the time and that your boss, even if he is a pain at times isn’t always out to get you. The point here is not to establish these types of words on firm ground so they become a part of your thinking
Stop putting too much pressure on yourself. When you approach a problem, reward yourself for every step that you have solved. Don’t punish yourself if you don’t meet with success. Not every problem has a solution, no matter what we are taught as a society.
If certain situations or timings always seem to make you angry, make sure that you have some time to yourself during those moments. For instance, if your worst moments are when you just get back home, then make it a rule that when you get home no one bothers you for at least 10 minutes or whatever amount of time you want to be alone. This eases some of the pressure off you, and helps put you in a desirable mindset to face the rest of your day.
If your daily routine is contributing to your anger, try to change the routine. For instance if the early morning traffic jam causes you to be irritable early in the day, try to change the route so you can avoid traffic snarls. Alternately, you can also choose to use a car pool to get to work so you’re spared these anger inducing circumstances.
Use humor to defuse tense situations. For instance, if you’re dying to call your boss a low life cretin, you obviously can’t call him that to his face. You’ll lose your job! Instead try picturing him as a low life cretin. The mental picture that you have will make you smile, and will make you feel better about the whole issue.
Some people just naturally push our wrong buttons. You might find that being around some people almost always makes you angry. The fault may not be in them and it’s not fair to blame them for it. But if you find yourself constantly fuming because of the things they do or say, consider making the necessary lifestyle changes so you don’t have to deal with them a lot. This is especially true in a workplace setting
If you follow these basic tips you can really avoid anger and one more enemy is stress, you should not over work or take job pressure or any kind of pressure very lightly which helps you to avoid stress
Stay in control of your Anger........
Don't let your Anger control you.......:)
CRK
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Tips to Maintain Our Vehicle in Good Condition
- Check the oil:
Before checking it, park on level ground and turn off the engine so circulating oil settles in the pan and you get an accurate reading. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth. Reinsert, then remove it again. If oil clinging to the stick is below the 'add' line, top it up with oil recommended in your owner's manual.
- Schedule frequent oil changes:
During the warranty period, the manufacturer will specify how often oil needs changing. After that, "don't go longer than three months or 5,000 km, whichever comes first, between changes," advises Marsh.
- Check tire pressure every month:
Pressure should be checked when the tires are cold (you haven't driven more than two km). Buy a pressure gauge and keep it in the glove box. Gauges at self-serve hoses are notoriously unreliable.
- Check fluid levels:
The cap of each reservoir is labeled, and the owner's manual tells you where to look. Transmission fluid levels should be checked while the car is idling to get a correct reading of circulating liquid.
Only add fluid if the level is below the "add" mark, and never fill it past the "full" mark. Check the owner's manual for the recommended fluid.
However, if your brake fluid is low, you need to take the vehicle in for servicing.
- Check battery, belts, and hoses:
Check belts and hoses a couple of times a year. If you see deep fissures, fraying, or jagged edges on your belts, alert your mechanic. If the hoses look swollen or feel soft, hard, or brittle, alert your mechanic.
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- Check the oil:
Before checking it, park on level ground and turn off the engine so circulating oil settles in the pan and you get an accurate reading. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth. Reinsert, then remove it again. If oil clinging to the stick is below the 'add' line, top it up with oil recommended in your owner's manual.
- Schedule frequent oil changes:
During the warranty period, the manufacturer will specify how often oil needs changing. After that, "don't go longer than three months or 5,000 km, whichever comes first, between changes," advises Marsh.
- Check tire pressure every month:
Pressure should be checked when the tires are cold (you haven't driven more than two km). Buy a pressure gauge and keep it in the glove box. Gauges at self-serve hoses are notoriously unreliable.
- Check fluid levels:
The cap of each reservoir is labeled, and the owner's manual tells you where to look. Transmission fluid levels should be checked while the car is idling to get a correct reading of circulating liquid.
Only add fluid if the level is below the "add" mark, and never fill it past the "full" mark. Check the owner's manual for the recommended fluid.
However, if your brake fluid is low, you need to take the vehicle in for servicing.
- Check battery, belts, and hoses:
Check belts and hoses a couple of times a year. If you see deep fissures, fraying, or jagged edges on your belts, alert your mechanic. If the hoses look swollen or feel soft, hard, or brittle, alert your mechanic.
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TIPS FOR BUILDING A WINNING TEAM
1. Lay the foundation before you begin construction.
In my experience, the most successful teams invest time in laying the foundation to create a common framework for everyone. The building blocks are in the team infrastructure and team dynamics. You may get started by addressing the following: What is the purpose of the team; their function in relation to the business goals; the actual team goal? I recently posed these questions to a newly formed team of 17 people and got 17 different perspectives. Don't assume everyone is on the same page until you have the discussion.
2. Make the team aware of the four stages of development.
Those stages are: forming, storming, norming, and performing. Explain that the team will progress and regress depending on multiple variables such as turnover and change. Ask the team which stage of development they see themselves in and what needs to occur to move to a higher level.
3. Take a team "pulse."
This can happen in a couple of different ways. One way is through an initial team survey that generates data on how members perceive team functioning and interactions. A survey will include topics such as commitment, trust, communication, and conflict resolution. Administer the survey at least quarterly to determine progress and team development priorities. Another way to take a team "pulse" is to have periodic frank discussions about what is working and what is not. Practice regular, informal conversations that keep communication channels open.
4. Assess.
Identify a tool to assess behavior work style (such as DISC) of each team member. This exercise invariably illuminates each member's style preferences, their team contributions, and gives everyone information to adapt and work together more effectively. For most people, this creates an "ah ha" experience that is pivotal in fostering understanding and communication.
5. Push proactivity.
Don't wait until there is conflict to establish a team charter. A charter, generated by team members, should specify guidelines and behavioral boundaries. This will set expectations and clarify what is acceptable and intolerant behavior. Make it clear that the charter can always be amended. Be sure everyone has a copy. Review it on a regular basis and go through it carefully with a new team member.
6. Form common skills.
Be sure everyone has a common skill base for communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, giving and receiving peer feedback. I find that teams who have these common skill sets are much more productive than teams that don't. Technical expertise is only half of the success quotient.
7. Examine expectations.
Are the expectations of team members and the leader clearly communicated? This goes beyond job descriptions. For example, what do people expect to get out of working together as a team, i.e., expression, creativity; what can be expected of their contributions? There is a very user-friendly instrument, Managing Work Expectations, by Inscape Publishing, that can be helpful in this process.
8. Acknowledge unique talents and contributions.
Each team member brings value to the team. Point out or showcase various abilities. Take time in a meeting to recognize one or two members. Be sure everyone receives equal recognition.
9. Build dialogue, extinguish monologue.
Aim toward two-way interaction, an exchange of ideas, and developing new insights in regular communication. Invite members to ask about others' reasoning or thinking and explain how they think of or see a situation. The Ladder of Inference referred to in Peter Senge's, The Fifth Discipline, is a good starting ground.
10. Do some teambuilding.
Initially, you may consider a series of team sessions that incorporate the suggestions above with team-building activities. Once the team is grounded, you may benefit by having quarterly or bi-annual team-building sessions. The type of team building you choose, from classroom experiential to rope climbing, needs to match the culture and challenges of the team. There are hundreds of activities that are metaphors for what goes on or doesn't go on in the team experience. Whatever you choose to do, be certain there will be valuable learning and fun.
11. Laugh together.
Laughter is a common language the entire team will understand. So legitimize levity among team members, and you will likely lessen their stress and build their bond. Create times for people to laugh together and loosen up. This will also stimulate creativity. Consider some of these ideas: start a meeting with a relevant joke or funny story, show a clip of a comedy video tape (or sports bloopers) that pertains to a current challenge; buy everyone a pair of Groucho Marx style nose and glasses.
12. Celebrate.
Provide a continental breakfast or bring in lunch and celebrate for no special reason than to say thank you to the team. Or identify a theme (Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo) and ask people to bring in food to share. Play music and decorate the lunchroom. Don't expect employees to gather after work hours. Most people have family obligations and personal commitments.
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TIPS TO AVOID DIABETES COMPLICATIONS
Maintaining proper control of your diabetes will help you avoid diabetes complications such as heart problems, nerve pain and neuropathy, and foot problems. Here's what you can do right now:
Lose weight if you need to. About 80% to 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. Losing the excess weight helps control blood sugars and improve diabetes.
Monitor your blood sugar closely. Check glucose levels two or more times a day. Keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible or within the range advised by your doctor. It helps to keep a log so you can track progress and determine the effect of diet and activity on your levels.
Know that high blood sugar levels can wreak much damage, including damaging the blood vessels that feed the eye's retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy, which can result in blurred vision and eventually blindness. High blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys, too. Get regular tests, called A1C, to find out your average blood sugar for the past two to three months. Most people with type 2 diabetes should aim for an A1C of 7% or lower. Ask your doctor how often you need to get an A1C test.
Pay attention to your carbohydrate intake. Keep track of how many carbohydrates you eat, and how often. Managing your carbs can help keep blood sugar under control. Aim for high-fiber, complex carbs such as green vegetables, fruit, legumes, and whole grains.
Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels under control. Heart disease is a common complication of diabetes, so try to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol at normal levels. Ask your doctor to set goals for your cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Work closely with your doctor to reach those goals, and take medications as prescribed.
Keep moving. Regular exercise can help keep weight under control. Exercise also helps control blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, and also reduces stress. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise five days a week. Start out more slowly if you have been sedentary. Exercises for diabetes control can include walking, dancing, low-impact aerobics, swimming, tennis, or a stationary bike. You can break up the 30 minutes -- by taking a 10-minute walk after every meal, for instance. Strength training and stretching are also recommended.
Get sufficient sleep. When you are sleep deprived, you tend to eat more, and you can put on weight, setting you up for complications. People with diabetes who get enough sleep often have healthier eating habits and improvement of blood sugar.
Manage stress. Stress and diabetes don't mix. Excess stress can elevate blood sugar. Learn stress reduction techniques that work for you. Among them: Sit quietly for 15 minutes and do nothing; meditate; practice yoga.
See your doctor every year. At your annual physical, your doctor (or doctors) should give you a dilated eye exam, blood pressure check, foot exam, and screen for other complications such as signs of kidney damage, nerve damage, and heart disease
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TIPS FOR CREATING BETTER POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
1. Select or create your own theme.
Themes are the evolution of design templates in PowerPoint, but they're also much more than that. The themes features was introduced in Microsoft Office 2007 to help you easily create the right look for your presentations and to coordinate all of your Microsoft Office documents almost instantly.
A theme is a coordinated set of fonts, colors, and graphic effects that you can apply to your entire document with just a click. The same themes are available for your Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel workbooks, and even your Microsoft Outlook email messages (and in Office 2010, your Microsoft Access database forms and reports), so it's easy to create your own personal or business branding throughout all of your documents.
In PowerPoint, the theme also includes the slide master and slide layouts, which you will learn more about later in this article, and slide background options.
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Five versions of the same slide: It took just one click to apply a theme that changed the fonts, colors, graphic effects, and slide design for each option shown here. Shown clockwise from top are the Office (default), Adjacency, Couture, Newsprint, and Slipstream themes.
When you apply a theme in your presentation, you automatically get slide layouts, color, fonts, and graphic effects that go together, and you can format content with just a few clicks, as you'll see later in this article.
Find many built-in themes in the Themes gallery on the Design tab, in the Themes group. Just point to options to preview that theme in your documents. In Office 2010, you also see a selection of themes in this gallery that are automatically updated periodically from Office.com.
You can also mix and match a slide design with different theme colors, fonts, and effects to quickly create your own look. Select separate theme color, theme font, and theme effect sets from their respective galleries on the Design tab:
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You can even easily create a completely custom theme with your own colors, fonts and slide designs.
Tip: If you change the theme in your presentation and the formatting doesn't change, you may not have used theme-ready formatting when you created your presentation. When you start with a new PowerPoint 2010 or PowerPoint 2007 presentation, theme-ready formatting is automatic for fonts and colors on slide layouts and for Microsoft Office graphics, such as SmartArt graphics, charts, and shapes.
2. Use video and audio to convey your message more effectively.
Dynamic content, such as a brief video that illustrates an important point, is a great way to engage your audience. Using audio that helps convey your message can also help you keep your slides clean and approachable, such as by adding recorded narration to slides when sending your presentation to others to view on their own.
In PowerPoint 2010, video you insert from your files is now embedded by default, so you don't have to include multiple files when sharing your presentation electronically. You can also customize your embedded videos with easy-to-use tools such as video trim, fades, and effects. And with PowerPoint 2010, you can insert a video that you've uploaded to a website to play directly in your presentation
3. Use graphics to emphasize key points
A well-chosen chart or diagram can often convey much more to your audience than boring bulleted text. Fortunately, creating charts and graphics has never been easier. In Office 2010 and Office 2007, Office graphics coordinate automatically with the active theme in your presentation.
If Excel is installed on your computer, you automatically get the power of Excel charts when you create a chart in PowerPoint. Just click the chart icon on any content placeholder in the PowerPoint presentation to create a chart.
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When your chart is created, an Excel worksheet opens where you can add and edit your data. And when you select the chart in your document, you see the Chart Tools Design, Layout, and Format tabs that make it easy to format and edit your chart. Find chart styles on the Design tab that automatically coordinate with your active document theme.
4. Use animations and transitions wisely.
Having text and graphics appear on-screen just when you need them can be a nice touch. However, using too much animation can distract from your presentation's content.
For effects that emphasize your points without overwhelming your audience, limit animation to key points, and use consistent animation choices throughout the presentation.
Customize, preview, and apply animations directly from the Animations tab in PowerPoint 2010. In PowerPoint 2007, find the Custom Animation pane on the Animations tab.
Tip: Animation effects in PowerPoint 2010 are improved to provide more realistic movement. You can also trigger the animation of an object to begin when you reach a specific point in the playback of audio or video content on your slide.
Consistent or complementary choices in slide transitions can also provide a professional touch without being distracting.
Customize, preview, and apply transitions from the Transitions tab in PowerPoint 2010 or the Animations tab in PowerPoint 2007.
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PowerPoint 2010 adds several new 3-D slide transitions with stunning visual effects, such as the gallery transition shown here
Clearly communicate your information
Want slides that clearly communicate your most important points? You might be surprised at how little work it takes to go from basic to brilliant. PowerPoint provides a host of tools for keeping your slides consistent, precise, and professional.
Take a look at two versions of a basic bulleted text slide below. The text in both slides is identical. Which would you prefer to present?
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Two versions of the same content: The version on the right uses the slide master and layout formatting in the presentation theme for a more organized, readable slide
5. Start by outlining your presentation.
Take time to outline your presentation before you begin to create your slides. Doing so can save time and help you give a more clear and effective presentation.
You can create your outline by typing a slide title and bullets points for your main topics on each slide. But you can also use the Outline pane to type your entire presentation outline in one window and add slides to your presentation as you go. To do this:
In the Slides pane that appears on the left of your PowerPoint screen in Normal view, click the Outline tab. (If you don't see the Slides pane, on the View tab, click Normal.)
Notice that a slide number and icon appears for your first slide. Type a title for the slide and then press ENTER to create your next slide.
Press TAB to demote the text level and add points to the current slide in your outline. Or press SHIFT+TAB to promote the text level and add an additional slide.
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The Outline pane is available in both PowerPoint 2010 (shown here) and PowerPoint 2007.
6. Use masters and layouts to save time and get better results.
The slide master is one of the most important tools in PowerPoint for creating easy-to-use, great-looking presentations. The master gives you a central place to add content and formatting that you want to appear on all (or most) of your slides. Formatting and layout that you do on the slide master automatically updates throughout the slide layouts in your presentation, saving you a tremendous amount of time and effort, and helping to keep your slides consistent. For example, place your logo on the slide master, and it will appear on all slides in the presentation.
A slide master includes a set of slide layouts for different types of content. Nine slide layouts are available by default in the Layout gallery on the Home tab, and they are formatted based on the slide master. You can customize any of these layouts individually and create your own custom slide layouts as well
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The Layout gallery displays the name of the active theme at the top and provides thumbnails of each available slide layout. When you add custom layouts to your presentation, those appear in this gallery as well
7. Consider differences between print and on-screen presentations.
Presentations designed to be viewed on screen don't always work well when you print them. Dark backgrounds that look good on slides, for example, rarely print well. Similarly, footer content that you need in print is likely to be distracting on-screen. Fortunately, PowerPoint makes it easy to switch between print and screen presentation options. Here are two features that can help:
When you format your presentation using a theme, slide master, and layouts, as described earlier in this article, you can change from a light background to a dark background in just a click, and text on your slides automatically changes color to be visible on the new background. Find the slide background gallery on the Design tab, in the Background group.
To quickly show or hide footer, page number, and date content on all slides at once, on the Insert tab, click Header & Footer. In the Header and Footer dialog box, you can select the options to display them on screen or clear selections to hide content, and then click Apply to All. (Note that if you remove the footer, page number, or date placeholder on any slide, the slide will not display this content even if you turn it on in this dialog box.)
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8. Use notes pages and handouts to help deliver the story.
Use the Notes pane that appears below the slide in Normal view to write notes to yourself for your presentation or to create notes that you can print for your viewers instead of crowding your slides with too much text. You can also format and print handouts that contain up to nine slides per page
Stay in control of your presentations
Custom colors, layouts, and graphics can do a lot for your presentation. But a misaligned flowchart, or a presentation that crashes on your client's computer, isn't likely to make the impression you want. For example, take a look at the two timeline graphic images below
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Two versions of the same content: Nudging and fussing to create the graphic on the left took about an hour, and it's far from perfect. Using available PowerPoint tools, it took just a few minutes to create the flawless diagram on the right
9. Keep file size manageable.
A common cause of stress when you work in PowerPoint is that the file becomes too large to edit or for the presentation to run smoothly. Fortunately, this problem is easy to avoid by compressing the media in your files and using native PowerPoint features whenever possible (such as tables, charts, SmartArt graphics, and shapes) instead of importing and embedding objects from other programs
10. Use the tools available to get it right the first time.
You've already seen in this article that you can use features like slide layouts to quickly create consistent slides. Or use tools such as SmartArt graphics to create a professional-quality graphic in no-time. But when you need to do your own thing—and that thing doesn't belong on a slide layout or fit an available graphic style—PowerPoint still provides tools to save you time and improve your results
11. Turn off (or manage) AutoCorrect layout options.
PowerPoint provides several automatic formatting options to help your slides conform to the provided layouts. They can be big time-savers, but they can also be frustrating if you're not using them intentionally and they cause formatting (such as the font size in slide titles) to become inconsistent from one slide to the next. If you don't want your text to shrink automatically to fit content, you can easily disable those features in the AutoCorrect Options dialog box.
In PowerPoint 2010, click the File tab to open Backstage view, and then click Options. In PowerPoint 2007, click the Microsoft Office button and then click PowerPoint Options.
On the Proofing tab, click AutoCorrect Options.
On the AutoFormat As You Type tab, clear the AutoFit title text to placeholders and AutoFit body text to placeholders check boxes
12. Know exactly what your viewers will see.
When you want to be sure that what you send is what viewers see, you can save the presentation in the PowerPoint slide show format, so that the show starts for the recipients as soon as they open the file. But, some variables, such as whether media will play correctly on the recipient's computer, may still affect what viewers see.
PowerPoint 2010 introduces a new feature that makes it easy to share your presentation perfectly with almost anyone, anywhere. You can now create a high-quality video of your presentation, complete with your saved narration and timings, in just a few clicks. PowerPoint creates the video in the background while you keep working
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TIPS FOR HEALTHY TEETH
Dental treatments are among the most expensive in the modern era. These simple tips will ensure that you save your valuable time, money, and energy from combating dental problems. If you are already suffering from dental ailments, these can help you reverse the same. These age-old proven tips from India can put the best of dentists in awe. Follow it for a few weeks to test yourself.
Please note that some of these tips also relate to general health. So once you start following them, you will find a difference in overall health apart from stronger teeth.
1. Drink lots of water. At least 2 liters are recommended unless you have any medical constraints.
2. Avoid chilled water. Water at near body temperature is best.
3. Do not consume frozen food or cold fluids immediately after hot food.
4. Do not swallow food. Chew it until it becomes a paste.
5. Do not gulp water or other fluids. Rinse each sip gradually in the mouth and then slowly sip in.
6. Ensure that the mouth is tightly closed and jaws are tightly clenched while urination or excretion. This single practice can bring wonders to your teeth health.
7. Wash your mouth after every meal. The right method of washing is to use your index or middle finger to massage the teeth and clear any remnants of food in the mouth.
8. Avoid the consumption of soft or rubbery foods like chocolates, pizza, chewing gum, etc. Some claim that chewing gum helps exercise the gum. The next point lists a better and sure-shot method for strong teeth.
9. Develop a habit of cleaning your teeth and gum with the tongue every now and then. Imagine as if the tongue is a broom.
10. Needless to say, cleaning of teeth twice a day is a must. At least once a day is inexcusable.
11. The best way to clean teeth is by using any fine Ayurvedic tooth powder. Most toothpastes are marketing gimmicks focusing more on flavor and color than dental health. Use tooth powder and use your index or middle finger for cleaning teeth.
No toothbrush can match the maneuverability and effectiveness of a finger. Make sure you have a habit of cleaning your hands regularly with soap. The procedure is as follows (for a right-handed person): put some tooth powder on the left palm. Slightly wet your right index or middle finger. Now touch this finger over the tooth powder on the left hand. The powder will stick to the finger. Put it in the mouth and use it as a toothbrush. Do focus on massaging the jaws. Repeat it until the tooth powder on the left hand is over. Keep the powder in the mouth for a few minutes. You can wash your hands and finish off other tasks meanwhile. Then clean your teeth with plain water as usual.
12. The rock salt formula is extremely effective. You can do it at night, at least once every 2 days. If you have time, you can do it in the morning or at night and follow it up with normal tooth powder cleaning. Read about this formula here: Get back your teeth
13. Ensure that the first thing you do after waking up in the morning is to rinse your mouth and consume at least a liter of lukewarm water slowly. Resist the urge for urination or excretion until you complete this.
14. Avoid dental-cleaning and whitening treatments. Try these tips before deciding on tooth removal.
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Dental treatments are among the most expensive in the modern era. These simple tips will ensure that you save your valuable time, money, and energy from combating dental problems. If you are already suffering from dental ailments, these can help you reverse the same. These age-old proven tips from India can put the best of dentists in awe. Follow it for a few weeks to test yourself.
Please note that some of these tips also relate to general health. So once you start following them, you will find a difference in overall health apart from stronger teeth.
1. Drink lots of water. At least 2 liters are recommended unless you have any medical constraints.
2. Avoid chilled water. Water at near body temperature is best.
3. Do not consume frozen food or cold fluids immediately after hot food.
4. Do not swallow food. Chew it until it becomes a paste.
5. Do not gulp water or other fluids. Rinse each sip gradually in the mouth and then slowly sip in.
6. Ensure that the mouth is tightly closed and jaws are tightly clenched while urination or excretion. This single practice can bring wonders to your teeth health.
7. Wash your mouth after every meal. The right method of washing is to use your index or middle finger to massage the teeth and clear any remnants of food in the mouth.
8. Avoid the consumption of soft or rubbery foods like chocolates, pizza, chewing gum, etc. Some claim that chewing gum helps exercise the gum. The next point lists a better and sure-shot method for strong teeth.
9. Develop a habit of cleaning your teeth and gum with the tongue every now and then. Imagine as if the tongue is a broom.
10. Needless to say, cleaning of teeth twice a day is a must. At least once a day is inexcusable.
11. The best way to clean teeth is by using any fine Ayurvedic tooth powder. Most toothpastes are marketing gimmicks focusing more on flavor and color than dental health. Use tooth powder and use your index or middle finger for cleaning teeth.
No toothbrush can match the maneuverability and effectiveness of a finger. Make sure you have a habit of cleaning your hands regularly with soap. The procedure is as follows (for a right-handed person): put some tooth powder on the left palm. Slightly wet your right index or middle finger. Now touch this finger over the tooth powder on the left hand. The powder will stick to the finger. Put it in the mouth and use it as a toothbrush. Do focus on massaging the jaws. Repeat it until the tooth powder on the left hand is over. Keep the powder in the mouth for a few minutes. You can wash your hands and finish off other tasks meanwhile. Then clean your teeth with plain water as usual.
12. The rock salt formula is extremely effective. You can do it at night, at least once every 2 days. If you have time, you can do it in the morning or at night and follow it up with normal tooth powder cleaning. Read about this formula here: Get back your teeth
13. Ensure that the first thing you do after waking up in the morning is to rinse your mouth and consume at least a liter of lukewarm water slowly. Resist the urge for urination or excretion until you complete this.
14. Avoid dental-cleaning and whitening treatments. Try these tips before deciding on tooth removal.
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TIPS TO PREVENT ATTRITION
Although attrition is a natural element of any business, it would be nice to keep your employees with your, especially if they are great workers, for as long as possible. However, in some cases it is impossible to avoid, such as in the event of retirement. But other examples of attrition can be successfully avoided. Here are five great ways to prevent employee attrition.
1. Recruitment. When you look for a new employee, don’t settle. If you have released a job posting, don’t fill the position until you have found someone that is perfect for the job. Avoid hiring someone “because you have to.” Make sure you hire those who are the utmost best for the position.
2. Make them feel irreplaceable. If they feel that they are worth something in the company, your employees will likely want to stay in such as flattering position. Don’t be shy with praise and let your workers know that without them the business cannot be successful. This must be given constantly in order to keep your employees happy as much as you possibly can.
3. Career advancement. Many employees will leave a company because they feel that have reached the pinnacle of what they can do for you. This should be avoided. Make sure that your employees know that there is never an end to potential advancement.
4. Be aware of the way they feel about your company. Many employees leave a company because they are not happy with either their work or the mission statement of the company. Make sure your employees are satisfied, challenged, and happy with their work and with your company in general. They should enjoy coming to work every day.
5. Be aware of any problems between employees and management. Many problems occur when an employee is dissatisfied with their immediate supervisor. You must stay aware of these relationships. Many people leave their job because of a poor relationship with their bosses
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TIPS FOR AVOIDING FRAUDULENT EMAILS
Be cautious when it comes to opening attachments or downloading files attached to email messages, regardless of who sent them.
If you receive an email or see a pop-up asking for personal information (usernames and passwords; credit card, bank account, and social insurance numbers), do not reply to it or click on any link in the message.
Legitimate companies do not ask for this information via email.
If the email appears to be from Bell Internet, verify that Bell Internet was indeed the sender before responding or clicking on any links in the message. Refer to the Bell Internet Email Communication Policy to assist you in validating the email.
If you are worried about your account, reach out to the relevant organization via telephone (using a valid phone number) or open a new Internet browser window and visit the company's official website (type the organization's name in Google or enter the company's URL in the address bar).
Avoid sending personal or financial information via email.
Email is not a secure method of transmitting private information. When providing personal or financial details on an organization's website, ensure that the site is secure—look for a lock icon on the browser's status bar (at the bottom of your screen) or check if the URL (web address) of the site begins with "https" (the "s" indicates "secure"). However, no indicator is completely foolproof, as some phishers (individuals who illegally obtain personal or financial information via email) have figured out how to fake security icons.
Download free "patches" for your operating system (such as Windows or Linux) and browser (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox) to close any vulnerabilities in the system that hackers or phishers could exploit.
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Be cautious when it comes to opening attachments or downloading files attached to email messages, regardless of who sent them.
If you receive an email or see a pop-up asking for personal information (usernames and passwords; credit card, bank account, and social insurance numbers), do not reply to it or click on any link in the message.
Legitimate companies do not ask for this information via email.
If the email appears to be from Bell Internet, verify that Bell Internet was indeed the sender before responding or clicking on any links in the message. Refer to the Bell Internet Email Communication Policy to assist you in validating the email.
If you are worried about your account, reach out to the relevant organization via telephone (using a valid phone number) or open a new Internet browser window and visit the company's official website (type the organization's name in Google or enter the company's URL in the address bar).
Avoid sending personal or financial information via email.
Email is not a secure method of transmitting private information. When providing personal or financial details on an organization's website, ensure that the site is secure—look for a lock icon on the browser's status bar (at the bottom of your screen) or check if the URL (web address) of the site begins with "https" (the "s" indicates "secure"). However, no indicator is completely foolproof, as some phishers (individuals who illegally obtain personal or financial information via email) have figured out how to fake security icons.
Download free "patches" for your operating system (such as Windows or Linux) and browser (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox) to close any vulnerabilities in the system that hackers or phishers could exploit.
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TIPS TO ENSURE GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICE IN THE KITCHEN
There are a number of strict regulations and guidelines that need to be enforced at all times (these can be seen in full on the Food Standards Association’s website); however in the meantime we can impart some quick and easy tips that will help maintain a high level of hygiene in your commercial kitchen, as well as prevent food poisoning, the advancement of disease or worse.
1) Clean as you go
We strongly advise cleaning as you go along when cooking, particularly during the preparation stage where food scraps can easily go astray. This simple approach will help prevent bacteria spreading and potential accidents in and around the kitchen.
2) Don’t be slack with food
If food ever falls on the floor, irrespective how clean you think your floor is, or you’re tempted to use the veggie chopping board to cut some meat, just remember the vast quantities of bacteria you’re cross-contaminating.
3) Don’t cheat with meat
Always ensure you cook meat thoroughly, and in particular, never share the surface or utensils used for raw meat or poultry with any other items unless it’s been sufficiently sanitised first.
4) Don’t forget the ‘big’ clean too!
We certainly suggest a ‘big’ clean of fridges, freezes, cupboards and surfaces at least once a week. If you store large quantities of food and drink, remember that this will attract bacteria as the above locations are prime spots for breeding. Also check the dates of all stock before serving.
This may sound obvious, but meat that is a one day out of date could potentially be lethal to an unsuspecting customer.
5) Undercover
The use of a well-maintained and washable apron will help to prevent cross-contamination, particularly between your hands and food.
6) Think about others
Certainly don’t have contact with food if you feel unwell, have an infection or open wound. In fact, with the first two you shouldn’t be in work at all; however, at least cover up any cuts with the correct waterproof plasters. You can also easily spread infections by sharing cutlery and utensils. In addition try not to taste food in-between cooking (yes, we all like to do that at times) or from a utensil that is put back into the food that you are preparing.
7) Grasp the concept of clean hands!
Last but by no means least; ensure your hands are super clean at all times, particularly before and after handling food and using the toilet. Many employees will smoke during work hours too, so make sure you enforce the issue by introducing signs throughout the kitchen to jog their memory. A suitable flow of water, hand cleaning agents and towels should be accessible at all times.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS ON MONEY MANAGEMENT
Know When To Stop
Probably the hardest thing to do is to stop when it is needed, especially in terms of having more than what could be paid off. We should be able to know what things are plausible and valid to be supported with our own means of productivity. When we get more than what we could support, chances are that we end up giving them up, or worse, wrongly choosing what things to retain and what things to let go.
The idea of knowing the needs and wants also fit in this description as we should be able to determine first what things we need than want. This prevents us from being biased in our judgment in acquiring. More often than not, the things that we want are more appealing and are a greater risk of snagging us in a trap of financial burden and chaos in the long run.
Taking time to stop and think first and then evaluating what to prioritize first is essential to a progressive and stable money management.
Impulsiveness Means Disaster
One of the basic tips to manage money is to stop one’s self from being impulsive. Even if we have already determined what to prioritize, we still have to further evaluate for alternatives and not actually spend on the first offer that comes our way. When we are impulsive, there is a very high chance that we risk our money into spending for something that we could have gotten away with at much of a lesser price.
Risk Is Healthier Than Full Security
Risking the resources we have for a productive cause and viable profit earner is a healthy practice to take by an individual. Though this may mean a loss of capital in the form of personal money, not investing and instead just putting it in your personal safety vault or the bank will stagnate your extra resources.
Nevertheless, careful planning and feasibility study of a business venture is needed to determine the most efficient way to establish and commence a risky business deal into a promising profit earner.
Planning Ahead Is Essential
Even if we still have a lot of flexible time to just sit around and enjoy each day as it passes by, planning ahead of schedule in terms of a few months to several years is important in projecting one’s self when the future comes.
It does not have to be followed as rigidly as it should be, but just enough to become a basis of many activities and choices by the individual. Knowing where to go and what to do lessens the chances of getting stuck up in a crossroad of future choices. Furthermore, this lessens the worries and anxieties that a person might be thinking as important dates draw near. In addition to that, these pre-set guidelines would serve as a means to calibrate the performance of the self with the intended output, therefore allowing him to properly reset or recalibrate the means of work and production in order for him to further increase the expected outcome reasonably.
These basic tips to manage money are just a few of the many means to effectively have more resources than just getting break evened with your salaries and allowances
Get serious about the business of money.
Keep a list of your goals to remind yourself why you don’t want to overspend.
Keep your checkbook up to date.
For highest earnings on savings, get highest interest paid, most frequent compounding, least amount of service charges.
The longer you borrow money, the more interest you will pay.
Use one bank for as many services as possible, to develop a “Preferred Customer” status.
Minimize number and usage of credit cards. Minimizing accounts will also minimize postage.
Keep track of credit card purchases so you can pay bills in full before you are charged interest.
Never sign anything you do not understand.
Plan how to spend your money before you get it. When money for any budget category is gone, stop spending in that category.
After paying off a loan, contribute your new excess to savings.
Never buy any big ticket item the same day you choose it.
Keep savings account deposit slips with bills to be paid, so as you pay your bills, you pay yourself, too.
Learn to manage your own investments.
Examine your attitude! Consider budgeting as a reward system, not a deprivation system
CRK
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From India, Vijayawada
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Know When To Stop
Probably the hardest thing to do is to stop when it is needed, especially in terms of having more than what could be paid off. We should be able to know what things are plausible and valid to be supported with our own means of productivity. When we get more than what we could support, chances are that we end up giving them up, or worse, wrongly choosing what things to retain and what things to let go.
The idea of knowing the needs and wants also fit in this description as we should be able to determine first what things we need than want. This prevents us from being biased in our judgment in acquiring. More often than not, the things that we want are more appealing and are a greater risk of snagging us in a trap of financial burden and chaos in the long run.
Taking time to stop and think first and then evaluating what to prioritize first is essential to a progressive and stable money management.
Impulsiveness Means Disaster
One of the basic tips to manage money is to stop one’s self from being impulsive. Even if we have already determined what to prioritize, we still have to further evaluate for alternatives and not actually spend on the first offer that comes our way. When we are impulsive, there is a very high chance that we risk our money into spending for something that we could have gotten away with at much of a lesser price.
Risk Is Healthier Than Full Security
Risking the resources we have for a productive cause and viable profit earner is a healthy practice to take by an individual. Though this may mean a loss of capital in the form of personal money, not investing and instead just putting it in your personal safety vault or the bank will stagnate your extra resources.
Nevertheless, careful planning and feasibility study of a business venture is needed to determine the most efficient way to establish and commence a risky business deal into a promising profit earner.
Planning Ahead Is Essential
Even if we still have a lot of flexible time to just sit around and enjoy each day as it passes by, planning ahead of schedule in terms of a few months to several years is important in projecting one’s self when the future comes.
It does not have to be followed as rigidly as it should be, but just enough to become a basis of many activities and choices by the individual. Knowing where to go and what to do lessens the chances of getting stuck up in a crossroad of future choices. Furthermore, this lessens the worries and anxieties that a person might be thinking as important dates draw near. In addition to that, these pre-set guidelines would serve as a means to calibrate the performance of the self with the intended output, therefore allowing him to properly reset or recalibrate the means of work and production in order for him to further increase the expected outcome reasonably.
These basic tips to manage money are just a few of the many means to effectively have more resources than just getting break evened with your salaries and allowances
Get serious about the business of money.
Keep a list of your goals to remind yourself why you don’t want to overspend.
Keep your checkbook up to date.
For highest earnings on savings, get highest interest paid, most frequent compounding, least amount of service charges.
The longer you borrow money, the more interest you will pay.
Use one bank for as many services as possible, to develop a “Preferred Customer” status.
Minimize number and usage of credit cards. Minimizing accounts will also minimize postage.
Keep track of credit card purchases so you can pay bills in full before you are charged interest.
Never sign anything you do not understand.
Plan how to spend your money before you get it. When money for any budget category is gone, stop spending in that category.
After paying off a loan, contribute your new excess to savings.
Never buy any big ticket item the same day you choose it.
Keep savings account deposit slips with bills to be paid, so as you pay your bills, you pay yourself, too.
Learn to manage your own investments.
Examine your attitude! Consider budgeting as a reward system, not a deprivation system
CRK
crk.mbahr@yahoo.com
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO PREPARE FOR EXAMINATIONS
1. Prepare ahead of time. There is no better substitute than reading your notes early so that you would be better prepared for the exam. Not only will you be more familiar with the terms, but it will give you more confidence knowing that you have prepared for it in the first place.
2. Take down your own notes. To each his own, it is really not advisable that you borrow somebody else's notes since they may have their own style in taking down the notes or a different appreciation of the facts from your own. Besides, writing them down will better aid your memorization skills.
3. Use tools in reviewing for your exam. You can use highlighters to give a word emphasis or mnemonics to better remember things that are enumerated.
4. Join a study group. This is a great way for you guys to have a good exchange of ideas. It will also better improve your memory work and lighten your burden at the same time since you have other people doing other parts of the leg work for you!
5. Relax. A few days before the exam, try to relax. Go out with friends or play a video game just to let off some of the stress and tension. This will make your mind fresher and relaxed for the mind-boggling exams.
6. Eat well and sleep right. C'mon guys, you do not go partying all night and get drunk the night before your exams and expect to pass it now, would you? That would simply be serving your failure on a silver platter, don't you agree? And it is simply the most stupid thing you can do before an exam. So reserve the partying energy for later. Eat well and try to get a decent sleep.
Don't be lazy. Success does not favor those who do not aim and work hard for it. Do your part, and for sure, you will be ready for any kind of exam out there. After all, success will be right at your fingertips if you choose to seize the moment!
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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1. Prepare ahead of time. There is no better substitute than reading your notes early so that you would be better prepared for the exam. Not only will you be more familiar with the terms, but it will give you more confidence knowing that you have prepared for it in the first place.
2. Take down your own notes. To each his own, it is really not advisable that you borrow somebody else's notes since they may have their own style in taking down the notes or a different appreciation of the facts from your own. Besides, writing them down will better aid your memorization skills.
3. Use tools in reviewing for your exam. You can use highlighters to give a word emphasis or mnemonics to better remember things that are enumerated.
4. Join a study group. This is a great way for you guys to have a good exchange of ideas. It will also better improve your memory work and lighten your burden at the same time since you have other people doing other parts of the leg work for you!
5. Relax. A few days before the exam, try to relax. Go out with friends or play a video game just to let off some of the stress and tension. This will make your mind fresher and relaxed for the mind-boggling exams.
6. Eat well and sleep right. C'mon guys, you do not go partying all night and get drunk the night before your exams and expect to pass it now, would you? That would simply be serving your failure on a silver platter, don't you agree? And it is simply the most stupid thing you can do before an exam. So reserve the partying energy for later. Eat well and try to get a decent sleep.
Don't be lazy. Success does not favor those who do not aim and work hard for it. Do your part, and for sure, you will be ready for any kind of exam out there. After all, success will be right at your fingertips if you choose to seize the moment!
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS FOR ENHANCING OUR SELF-ESTEEM
Almost everyone wants to develop self-esteem. Some always manage to feel their best all the time, whereas some people are constantly nervous. So, what is the way to have a healthy self-esteem?
1. The first thing you have to practice is to be happy with yourself and what you do. You should not seek approval from others, but yourself. As a child, you were expected to get the approval of parents, but as an adult, it is you who has to approve of your actions.
2. To approve your actions, you should know the purpose of your life. This implies that you should know yourself very well. This does not mean believing what others say about you. It is you who has to introspect about oneself and then decide what your purpose in life is. There will be scores of people telling you what to do, but in the end, it is you who has to make the call. Once you know this purpose, go and pursue it until you achieve it. This success will really boost your self-esteem a lot.
3. It is not wise to blame yourself when things that you could not control go wrong. Genuine self-approval occurs only when you accept the fact that there are some things which you cannot control.
4. Never underestimate your talents and capabilities. A person with low self-esteem will always feel that they do not possess the qualities and talents required to do any task. But if you have healthy self-esteem, you can progress very fast in life.
5. Do you feel that there is a deeper cause for your low self-esteem? You could seek help from a counselor or psychologist to assist you. It's not harmful to seek their help. Some of us need help from such experts.
6. Know who you truly are. This implies evaluating your value system and knowing what you support. This is as per you and not what other people think about you. When you are completely confident about yourself, no one in this world will ever be able to bring you down.
7. Be responsible for the actions you take in life. This is how you will genuinely be happy. Once you accept that you are the creator of your destiny, you will be able to achieve your goals.
8. Jot down the things that worry you. Once you do this exercise, go through the list again. I am sure you will find that there are many things about which you worry more than they deserve.
9. Once you learn from your failures, you can easily achieve success. This is because you would know what mistakes you made. So every failure is a treasure for you to unearth the reasons why success eluded you. Hence, go deep in analyzing what you did wrong if you want to be successful.
10. A very common mistake that people commit is to compete with others. Remember one thing: you never compete with others in life. It is you who you want to beat. You are only as good as your last performance. Your aim must be to better yourself every time you do a task.
11. Be a risk-taker. People with low self-esteem will always be nervous while pursuing their dreams, while those with high self-esteem are high risk-takers. And this risk-taking ability pays off well. When you take risks and succeed, you boost your self-esteem.
12. Be positive, think positive. Positive thinking has proven to be an essential ingredient for many people. Success can be achieved only if you think and act positively.
It is much easier to have healthy self-esteem than you thought. The above steps should see you developing healthy self-esteem.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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Almost everyone wants to develop self-esteem. Some always manage to feel their best all the time, whereas some people are constantly nervous. So, what is the way to have a healthy self-esteem?
1. The first thing you have to practice is to be happy with yourself and what you do. You should not seek approval from others, but yourself. As a child, you were expected to get the approval of parents, but as an adult, it is you who has to approve of your actions.
2. To approve your actions, you should know the purpose of your life. This implies that you should know yourself very well. This does not mean believing what others say about you. It is you who has to introspect about oneself and then decide what your purpose in life is. There will be scores of people telling you what to do, but in the end, it is you who has to make the call. Once you know this purpose, go and pursue it until you achieve it. This success will really boost your self-esteem a lot.
3. It is not wise to blame yourself when things that you could not control go wrong. Genuine self-approval occurs only when you accept the fact that there are some things which you cannot control.
4. Never underestimate your talents and capabilities. A person with low self-esteem will always feel that they do not possess the qualities and talents required to do any task. But if you have healthy self-esteem, you can progress very fast in life.
5. Do you feel that there is a deeper cause for your low self-esteem? You could seek help from a counselor or psychologist to assist you. It's not harmful to seek their help. Some of us need help from such experts.
6. Know who you truly are. This implies evaluating your value system and knowing what you support. This is as per you and not what other people think about you. When you are completely confident about yourself, no one in this world will ever be able to bring you down.
7. Be responsible for the actions you take in life. This is how you will genuinely be happy. Once you accept that you are the creator of your destiny, you will be able to achieve your goals.
8. Jot down the things that worry you. Once you do this exercise, go through the list again. I am sure you will find that there are many things about which you worry more than they deserve.
9. Once you learn from your failures, you can easily achieve success. This is because you would know what mistakes you made. So every failure is a treasure for you to unearth the reasons why success eluded you. Hence, go deep in analyzing what you did wrong if you want to be successful.
10. A very common mistake that people commit is to compete with others. Remember one thing: you never compete with others in life. It is you who you want to beat. You are only as good as your last performance. Your aim must be to better yourself every time you do a task.
11. Be a risk-taker. People with low self-esteem will always be nervous while pursuing their dreams, while those with high self-esteem are high risk-takers. And this risk-taking ability pays off well. When you take risks and succeed, you boost your self-esteem.
12. Be positive, think positive. Positive thinking has proven to be an essential ingredient for many people. Success can be achieved only if you think and act positively.
It is much easier to have healthy self-esteem than you thought. The above steps should see you developing healthy self-esteem.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS FOR OVERCOMING ANGER & IRRITABILITY
They even look chaotic just written on this page. Anger and irritability are two contradictory emotions that will drain the energy out of you and take over your life if you allow them to. However, the pure, real energy that everyone is made of is more than enough to overcome anger and irritability. The problem that many people have when it comes to overcoming anger and irritability is that they just don't know how to tap into this positive energy. What you must learn to do is to practice a little bit of restriction.
The Problem of the Ego
The reason why overcoming anger and irritability is so difficult for most people is because of the ego. The ego is the part where the false concept of self comes from. It can also cause you to overreact to any situation if you allow it. Overreacting with anger and irritability will damage your life and your relationships in a way that they cannot be repaired, but by restricting your reaction, you will spread good energy and light in a situation that started out as potentially damaging. This is called the Principle of Restriction, and it is the key to overcoming anger and irritability caused by egos.
For example, perhaps one of your friends says something that was very hurtful to you. What does your immediate reaction look like? In some cases, it may be harsh and explosive, and you can never take back the things that you've said. The words will hang in the air between you forever. However, if you take a deep breath and a moment before allowing yourself to react, you have the power to restrict that reaction and turn it from something that breeds ongoing darkness between you into something that spreads light. Restricting your reactions in this way is known as The Principle of Restriction.
The Principle of Restriction
The Principle of Restriction requires you to take control of your own mind, thoughts, reactions, and actions. When you practice control of what you think, say, and do, you'll find new power to overcome anger and irritability. The Principle of Restriction is very simple. The next time someone says or does something that would cause you to respond in anger, practice restriction. Stop right where you are. Send a healing thought and energy to the person who made you angry. Everyone is made of energy, and everyone has the power to share their peaceful energy with others who need it. Often, you will find that the people who made you angry are having difficulty overcoming their anger and irritability. By sending them a calming thought and energy, you will help them reconnect with their center of peace and calm. When they reconnect with that type of energy, often they will be able to reconnect with you in a profound way in return. By restricting your initial response to their actions and sending them kind energy, you have opened the door for them to start overcoming anger and irritability. You may even discover that they can help you, too, in ways that you did not expect.
Putting The Principle of Restriction into Action
The most important thing to remember when you are on the path to overcoming anger and irritability is that the answer is inside of you. Your inner Source of Truth, which is The Source of Wealth in You, already holds the answer, and you must tap into it by calmly centering yourself. The Source of Wealth in You Meditation will reconnect you with your center of calm and peace. All it takes is to set aside some time for yourself each day to just be with yourself in silence, which will reconnect you with the Source of Love that you already have within. It will also bring you a lot of peace and clarity on the path to overcoming anger and irritability. Your inner Source of Truth lies in your subconscious mind (aka, your Higher Self), and learning to trust it is an important part of overcoming anger and irritability. Think of your inner Source of Truth as the mechanism of a watch. It always knows what to do, but occasionally, there are other working parts that do not go along with it. When the other parts of the watch do not do as the inner mechanism tells them to do, the watch stops working, and then chaos breaks out. In humans, the inner workings are very fragile, and they do not run if the connection among all the parts - body, mind, and spirit - are not connected and working properly.
Overcoming anger and irritability is what it really means to awaken to The Source of Wealth in You.
When you first try to put The Principle of Restriction into action, it may be a bit difficult, but this must not discourage you. The road to overcoming anger and irritability is certainly worth the journey, and it is guaranteed to bring happiness wealth into your life.
Regards,
Sonali
From India, Nasik
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They even look chaotic just written on this page. Anger and irritability are two contradictory emotions that will drain the energy out of you and take over your life if you allow them to. However, the pure, real energy that everyone is made of is more than enough to overcome anger and irritability. The problem that many people have when it comes to overcoming anger and irritability is that they just don't know how to tap into this positive energy. What you must learn to do is to practice a little bit of restriction.
The Problem of the Ego
The reason why overcoming anger and irritability is so difficult for most people is because of the ego. The ego is the part where the false concept of self comes from. It can also cause you to overreact to any situation if you allow it. Overreacting with anger and irritability will damage your life and your relationships in a way that they cannot be repaired, but by restricting your reaction, you will spread good energy and light in a situation that started out as potentially damaging. This is called the Principle of Restriction, and it is the key to overcoming anger and irritability caused by egos.
For example, perhaps one of your friends says something that was very hurtful to you. What does your immediate reaction look like? In some cases, it may be harsh and explosive, and you can never take back the things that you've said. The words will hang in the air between you forever. However, if you take a deep breath and a moment before allowing yourself to react, you have the power to restrict that reaction and turn it from something that breeds ongoing darkness between you into something that spreads light. Restricting your reactions in this way is known as The Principle of Restriction.
The Principle of Restriction
The Principle of Restriction requires you to take control of your own mind, thoughts, reactions, and actions. When you practice control of what you think, say, and do, you'll find new power to overcome anger and irritability. The Principle of Restriction is very simple. The next time someone says or does something that would cause you to respond in anger, practice restriction. Stop right where you are. Send a healing thought and energy to the person who made you angry. Everyone is made of energy, and everyone has the power to share their peaceful energy with others who need it. Often, you will find that the people who made you angry are having difficulty overcoming their anger and irritability. By sending them a calming thought and energy, you will help them reconnect with their center of peace and calm. When they reconnect with that type of energy, often they will be able to reconnect with you in a profound way in return. By restricting your initial response to their actions and sending them kind energy, you have opened the door for them to start overcoming anger and irritability. You may even discover that they can help you, too, in ways that you did not expect.
Putting The Principle of Restriction into Action
The most important thing to remember when you are on the path to overcoming anger and irritability is that the answer is inside of you. Your inner Source of Truth, which is The Source of Wealth in You, already holds the answer, and you must tap into it by calmly centering yourself. The Source of Wealth in You Meditation will reconnect you with your center of calm and peace. All it takes is to set aside some time for yourself each day to just be with yourself in silence, which will reconnect you with the Source of Love that you already have within. It will also bring you a lot of peace and clarity on the path to overcoming anger and irritability. Your inner Source of Truth lies in your subconscious mind (aka, your Higher Self), and learning to trust it is an important part of overcoming anger and irritability. Think of your inner Source of Truth as the mechanism of a watch. It always knows what to do, but occasionally, there are other working parts that do not go along with it. When the other parts of the watch do not do as the inner mechanism tells them to do, the watch stops working, and then chaos breaks out. In humans, the inner workings are very fragile, and they do not run if the connection among all the parts - body, mind, and spirit - are not connected and working properly.
Overcoming anger and irritability is what it really means to awaken to The Source of Wealth in You.
When you first try to put The Principle of Restriction into action, it may be a bit difficult, but this must not discourage you. The road to overcoming anger and irritability is certainly worth the journey, and it is guaranteed to bring happiness wealth into your life.
Regards,
Sonali
From India, Nasik
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Hi CRK,
Superb contribution. Loved the post. Thanks for sharing with us. Here is one from my end.
Tips to Get Rid of Acidity - Home Remedies
Acidity refers to the excess secretion of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid that is responsible for the proper functioning of the digestive system. This acid further secretes various digestive enzymes like pepsin that break the food particles for easy digestion. A normal level of acid is required in the stomach for the proper digestion of complex foods. When there is less secretion of acid, the food is not digested properly, and in case of excess secretion, it gives rise to a condition known as acidity.
Causes of Acidity
- Refined and fibreless food is the main cause of acidity.
- Stress is the other main cause.
- Smoking and excess alcohol tend to weaken the nervous system, as a result, the mucous membrane and the stomach lining stop functioning properly.
- High intakes of spicy foods, overeating, and eating hurriedly are also causes of acidity.
Home Remedies for Acidity
- Sucking a piece of clove will give relief from acidity.
- Consumption of milk and milk products is beneficial during acidity.
- Intake of fresh mint juice daily is the best home remedy for acidity.
- Taking a mixture of two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and two teaspoons of honey in a glass of water before meals will reduce the chances of acidity and is another good home remedy for acidity.
- Another effective acidity cure is to boil cumin seeds in a glass of water and drink it with meals.
- Intake of spicy foods, fried foods, and pickles should be avoided. Unripe foods with high pectin content should also be avoided.
- Fruits like watermelon, banana, and cucumber also reduce acidity and are good natural remedies for acidity.
- Herbal tea containing spearmint (pudina) and liquorice (mulethi) is also beneficial instead of normal tea, coffee, and other aerated drinks.
- Drinking water in the early morning controls acidity, as water is a good neutralizer for acid. This is one of the effective acidity treatments.
- Early to bed and early to rise make a man healthy, wealthy, and wise is an old and highly beneficial phrase. This good habit will prevent and control acidity.
- Taking two teaspoonfuls of white vinegar along with your meals is a good home remedy for acidity.
- Frequent use of medicines like aspirin or disprin should be avoided.
- Sucking 10 grams of jaggery after meals will prevent acid formation.
- Drinking cabbage juice daily also prevents acidity.
- Raw salad of vegetables like onion and radish should be avoided. This is not a good diet for acidity.
- It's always better to have dinner at least 2 hours before going to bed.
- Drinking coconut water 3-4 times a day also prevents acidity.
- Eating yogurt will provide immediate relief from acidity. This is one of the effective home remedies for acidity.
- Drinking a glass of water with a teaspoon of soda is also beneficial and is a good home remedy for acidity.
- Intake of 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar also provides the best acidity treatment.
- Ginger is a spice well-known for its gastrointestinal complaints. Take a small piece of ginger, convert it into pulp, and add an equal amount of coriander. Mix both properly. Eat this as it is one of the good home remedies for acidity.
From India, Madras
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Superb contribution. Loved the post. Thanks for sharing with us. Here is one from my end.
Tips to Get Rid of Acidity - Home Remedies
Acidity refers to the excess secretion of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid that is responsible for the proper functioning of the digestive system. This acid further secretes various digestive enzymes like pepsin that break the food particles for easy digestion. A normal level of acid is required in the stomach for the proper digestion of complex foods. When there is less secretion of acid, the food is not digested properly, and in case of excess secretion, it gives rise to a condition known as acidity.
Causes of Acidity
- Refined and fibreless food is the main cause of acidity.
- Stress is the other main cause.
- Smoking and excess alcohol tend to weaken the nervous system, as a result, the mucous membrane and the stomach lining stop functioning properly.
- High intakes of spicy foods, overeating, and eating hurriedly are also causes of acidity.
Home Remedies for Acidity
- Sucking a piece of clove will give relief from acidity.
- Consumption of milk and milk products is beneficial during acidity.
- Intake of fresh mint juice daily is the best home remedy for acidity.
- Taking a mixture of two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and two teaspoons of honey in a glass of water before meals will reduce the chances of acidity and is another good home remedy for acidity.
- Another effective acidity cure is to boil cumin seeds in a glass of water and drink it with meals.
- Intake of spicy foods, fried foods, and pickles should be avoided. Unripe foods with high pectin content should also be avoided.
- Fruits like watermelon, banana, and cucumber also reduce acidity and are good natural remedies for acidity.
- Herbal tea containing spearmint (pudina) and liquorice (mulethi) is also beneficial instead of normal tea, coffee, and other aerated drinks.
- Drinking water in the early morning controls acidity, as water is a good neutralizer for acid. This is one of the effective acidity treatments.
- Early to bed and early to rise make a man healthy, wealthy, and wise is an old and highly beneficial phrase. This good habit will prevent and control acidity.
- Taking two teaspoonfuls of white vinegar along with your meals is a good home remedy for acidity.
- Frequent use of medicines like aspirin or disprin should be avoided.
- Sucking 10 grams of jaggery after meals will prevent acid formation.
- Drinking cabbage juice daily also prevents acidity.
- Raw salad of vegetables like onion and radish should be avoided. This is not a good diet for acidity.
- It's always better to have dinner at least 2 hours before going to bed.
- Drinking coconut water 3-4 times a day also prevents acidity.
- Eating yogurt will provide immediate relief from acidity. This is one of the effective home remedies for acidity.
- Drinking a glass of water with a teaspoon of soda is also beneficial and is a good home remedy for acidity.
- Intake of 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar also provides the best acidity treatment.
- Ginger is a spice well-known for its gastrointestinal complaints. Take a small piece of ginger, convert it into pulp, and add an equal amount of coriander. Mix both properly. Eat this as it is one of the good home remedies for acidity.
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)Tips on how to become Star Performers:
You don’t get through the door of your organization unless you’re smart. Your smartness appears to fade away slowly and steadily as the days and months pass by resulting in mediocrity. You are given a great designation at the time of joining but giving justice in terms of results & achievements ultimately becomes your choice. You can either make your designation extremely powerful by consistently taking right actions or insignificant by maintaining status quo. Thus, in no way the organization has to be blamed. Just as the country is known by its people, an organization is known by its employees on their pay roll.
YOU DON’T FIND STAR PERFORMERS; YOU DEVELOP THEM.
The difference between a moderate performer and a star performer seldom lies in their innate abilities. The difference is usually found to involve the employee’s approach to the job. It isn’t enough to possess knowledge and expertise. It’s what you do with the knowledge and expertise that counts.
Star performance on a work-place team follows the same principles as star performance on a cricket field. The Captain of the Cricket Team need not be one of the best batsman, bowler or fielder, but he needs to do / achieve which the other members of his team is unable to do. He needs to have or cultivate those innate abilities which will make him indispensable. In other words, he not only has to accurately assess the strengths / weaknesses of each player in his team but also be in a position to decimate his opponents by playing his strategy correctly, methodically & systematically.
Star performers in the work place also need to know where to go for the cooperation, support and expertise they need to do their jobs. Further they need to recognize the places where their own knowledge and expertise can contribute to team results. Several studies have identified the following 9 strategies that characterize star performers. All of them without an exception are qualities that can be inculcated through a good corporate education system.
- Taking initiative. Accepting responsibility beyond your duties & responsibilities, volunteering for additional activities, and promoting new ideas. Star performers are intensely result oriented & volunteer for additional assignments. As a result, they become the most valuable and respectable people in their organizations. They continually prepare themselves for positions of higher authority & responsibility in the future which make them indispensable.
- Networking. This is one of the traits which the star performers exhibit consistently in their place of work. They know the value of their subordinates, colleagues, and bosses & get the best out of each & everyone to increase the productivity of the organization. Star Performers make a habit of building and maintaining a network of high-quality relationships throughout their lives, and as a result, they accomplish vastly more than the person who goes home after the closing hours.
- Self – management. Apart from being managers in their organizations, they see themselves as self-employed. In other words, the star performers develop an entrepreneur mentality, the mentality of highly independent, self-responsible, self-starting individuals. Instead of waiting for things to happen, they make things happen. They see themselves as the boss of their own life & see themselves as self-employed no matter who signs their paychecks. They are the captains of their ships & consistently make efforts to maneuver their vessels from turbulence to safety by adhering to work ethics, time management, performance level & career growth.
- Teamwork effectiveness. Any work / task can be completed satisfactorily only when people assume joint responsibility by working in groups, putting coordinating efforts & accomplishing shared goals with others. Everything involves relationships. Virtually all of your great successes in life will be accompanied by great relationships with good people who help you and whom you help in return. The star performers in their bid to give out their best associate with people who have the mind & will to give out their best at all times.
- Leadership. The star performer acts as a leader & does not get himself restricted by being a manager. He is not only a leader who gives direction to his followers during rough weather but he prepares & develops leaders for the future. The amount of time which he consciously gives to each of these areas are: Leadership – 19%, Communicating – 38%, Creating – 31% & Networking – 12%. The star performers understand that every activity undertaken in an organization does not culminate into accomplishment.
- Excellence. The star performers resolve themselves to be the best at whatever they do. The believe in the maxim “The quality of your life will be determined by the depth of your commitment to excellence, no matter what your chosen field.” – VINCE LOMBARDI. They decide to become excellent at whatever they do & in order to become one they throw their whole heart into developing that skill which they have identified. They work ceaselessly day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year & this commitment alone makes them a star performer.
- Perspective. The star performer views his job in its larger context and also takes a broader standpoint of the customer, manager & work team. These are the individuals who relate their functions to the overall mission of the company. When you compare the star performers with moderate / mediocre performers they exhibit a complete control of tasks by learning every single detail about how to do the assigned job better & better thus getting excellent rewards for excellent performance.
- Show & Tell. They present their ideas persuasively in written or oral form. These are the kinds of managers who don’t believe in knowledge storing but knowledge sharing. Their clarity of thought / action / deliverables is remarkable. They always seem to do everything right the first time every time. The reputation for speed & dependability is unmatched as they are always in the mode of “sense of urgency.”
- Organizational savvy. They navigate the ship of uncertainty extremely well by tiding over the obstacles / difficulties which come their way like waves in the sea. They adjust to any situation as they focus primarily on performance compared to moderate performers who focus on impressing management. They believe in developing strategies, describing the strategies & acting on those strategies to get the required results for their company. They use their expertise, creativity & insight into working with other professionals.
You can train people to do the mechanical tasks related to your business. But you can’t train them to seek excellence. You change that attitude through consistent input that appeals to an individual’s self interest & organizational spirit.
Success Rule of Star Performers: Your life only gets better when you get better. And since there is no limit to how much better you can become, there is no limit to how much better you can make your life.
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)Tips to increase internet speed
1. Go to desktop ->My computer - right click on properties->then go to HARDWARE tab -> Devicemanager -> now u see a window of Device manager ->then go to Ports -> Communication Port -> double click on it and Open -> you can see a Communication Port properties, go the Port Setting :---- and now increase ur "Bits per second" to 128000 and "Flow control" change 2 Hardware
2. Type this coding in notepad and save as .reg and then execute this file....this will increase ur surfing n downloading speed.....
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE\SYSTEM\ CurrentContro
lSet\Servic es\Tcpip\Parameters ]
"SackOpts"=dword: 00000001
"TcpWindowSize" =dword:0005ae4c
"Tcp1323Opts" =dword:00000003
"DefaultTTL" =dword:00000040
"EnablePMTUBHDetect "=dword:00000000
"EnablePMTUDiscover y"=dword: 00000001
"GlobalMaxTcpWindow Size"=dword: 0005ae4c
3. Xp reserves 20% bandwith,to unreserve it,follow following steps:
a)Click Start
b)Run:"gpedit. msc"
c)Goto:>Local Computer Policy
-------–>Computer Configuration
-------–>Administrative Templates
-------–>Network–>QOS Packet Scheduler
-------–>Limit Reservable Bandwidth
d) Double click on Limit Reservable bandwidth
e)Select Enable
f) Change 20% to 0%
g)Click Apply
Enjoy!
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[Tips to Control Sugar (Diabetes)]
Please note that another name for Lady Finger (Bhindi) is "OKRA".
Take two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) and remove/cut both ends of each piece. Also, put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in a glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature overnight. Early morning, before breakfast, simply remove two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) from the glass and drink that water.
Keep doing it on a daily basis. Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in the reduction of your sugar.
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Please note that another name for Lady Finger (Bhindi) is "OKRA".
Take two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) and remove/cut both ends of each piece. Also, put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in a glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature overnight. Early morning, before breakfast, simply remove two pieces of Lady Finger (Bhindi) from the glass and drink that water.
Keep doing it on a daily basis. Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in the reduction of your sugar.
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Wow....... Great contribution Malini........ Good and useful..... Keep posting....:) Happy to see some contributions after a long time from thread’s birth.......:) CRK
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TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PASSWORDS PROTECTED
1. Don't reveal passwords to others
Keep your passwords hidden from friends or family members (especially children) who could pass them on to other less trustworthy individuals.
Be careful with password recovery questions (i.e. "What was your mother's maiden name?") Don't reveal these answers to others and don't choose questions with answers that are freely available on the Web.
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2. Protect any recorded passwords
Be careful where you store the passwords that you record or write down.
Don't store passwords on a file in your computer, because criminals will look there first.
Don't carry passwords around in your wallet or hide them under your keyboard.
Don't leave a record of your passwords anywhere that you would not leave information that the passwords protect.
3. Never provide your password over e-mail or in response to an e-mail request
Any e-mail message that requests your password or requests that you to go to a Web site to verify your password is almost certainly a fraud.
This includes requests from trusted companies or individuals. E-mail can be intercepted in transit, and e-mail messages that request information might not be from the senders they claim.
Internet "phishing" scams use fraudulent e-mail messages to entice you to reveal your user names and passwords, steal your identity, and more. Learn more about phishing scams and how to deal with online fraud.
4. Do not type passwords on computers that you do not control
Computers such as those in Internet cafes, computer labs, shared systems, kiosk systems, conferences, and airport lounges should be considered unsafe for any personal use other than anonymous Internet browsing.
Do not use these computers to visit chat rooms, check online e-mail, bank balances, business mail, or any other accounts that requires a user name and password.
Criminals can purchase keystroke logging devices for very little money and they take only a few moments to install. With these devices malicious users can gather information typed on a computer from across the Internet—your passwords and pass phrases are worth as much as the information that they protect.
5. Use more than one password
Use different passwords for different Web sites and services.
If any one of the computers or online systems using a particular password is compromised, all of your other information protected by that same password should be considered compromised as well
CRK
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TIPS FOR NEW MANAGERS
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1. “Hard on the issues, easy on the people”
Avoid trying to assign blame to individuals but rather focus on identifying the root cause of the problem. The error may have been yours for putting the individual in a situation that didn’t match their skills.
2. “Manage by exception”
When things are going well, leave them alone. When a problem occurs, intervene. Monitor outliers to identify anomalies (good and bad) rather than focusing on averages.
3. “People are your most valuable asset”
Employees are the only organizational resource that, with training, can appreciate in value. All other resources depreciate. Invest for the future, not for current needs.
4. “Actions speak louder than words”
Employees will mirror your behavior more quickly than they will follow your words. If you don’t follow the guidelines that you set for others, they are more likely to resent you and circumvent the rules.
5. “Good enough is good enough”
Being perfect all the time is impossible and it’s not worth the investment. Focus on doing a good job and learn from the experience, which will improve your performance the next time.
6. “Reward outcomes, not activities”
Don’t reward people for trying hard if they were working on the wrong things. Make sure reward systems are based on impact (how much change occurred) rather than output (how much was produced).
7. “Mindset matters”
Be optimistic. If you think a project is doomed, it’s not likely to be successful. Smile. Your mood is contagious. Do people feel more or less energized after they talk to you?
These tips are no substitute for management experience but they are good reminders of how we should interact with our direct reports
CRK
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Thank you, CRK, for your input. Password protection has become crucial these days. I appreciate the awareness you have raised.
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Tips to Handle Bitter Employees:
Do you have employees who are cynical and constantly complaining about their job and company to their co-workers? Perhaps they have been employed at the company for many years and are good workers. Here is a method that some of my clients have used to turn the situation around.
One employee's negative attitude is highly contagious and can seriously damage the morale of an entire work team. What's worse, managers who coddle these individuals send a powerful message to the rest of the team, "It's OK to be cynical and even disrespectful as long as you do your job." These are the same managers who lose the respect of the employees who are doing a great job AND have a positive attitude toward the company.
Every employee within an organization must be held accountable for his or her behavior. It is unprofessional for any member of the staff to exhibit behavior that is verbally disruptive or destructive to other members of the team. Anger and hostility are forms of manipulation. These are unacceptable workplace behaviors and should not be tolerated in any employee at any level.
Here's what you can do if your constructive feedback and warnings have failed. Be sure you discuss this plan with your Human Resources director, and you have his or her support before you:
- Tell the offending employees that you are giving them a "gift" of a paid Friday off. However, they must use this day to carefully think about whether or not they would like to continue working at this company. Tell them that their cynicism is unprofessional and will no longer be tolerated, but because you respect their work, you will give them an opportunity to turn their attitudes around.
- Give them two options:
- If they choose to continue their employment, they need to come to work on Monday morning with a typed contract outlining the specific steps they will take to turn their attitude around to become positive team players.
- If they choose not to take ownership of their attitude, then they can either turn in a letter of resignation or be terminated.
Remember, employee respect is earned. To be an effective manager, you need to treat each member of your staff with equal fairness. This cannot be accomplished when we wear blinders to avoid dealing with the bad apples!
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Tips to Handle Bitter Employees:
Do you have employees who are cynical and constantly complaining about their job and company to their co-workers? Perhaps they have been employed at the company for many years and are good workers. Here is a method that some of my clients have used to turn the situation around.
One employee's negative attitude is highly contagious and can seriously damage the morale of an entire work team. What's worse, managers who coddle these individuals send a powerful message to the rest of the team, "It's OK to be cynical and even disrespectful as long as you do your job." These are the same managers who lose the respect of the employees who are doing a great job AND have a positive attitude toward the company.
Every employee within an organization must be held accountable for his or her behavior. It is unprofessional for any member of the staff to exhibit behavior that is verbally disruptive or destructive to other members of the team. Anger and hostility are forms of manipulation. These are unacceptable workplace behaviors and should not be tolerated in any employee at any level.
Here's what you can do if your constructive feedback and warnings have failed. Be sure you discuss this plan with your Human Resources director, and you have his or her support before you:
- Tell the offending employees that you are giving them a "gift" of a paid Friday off. However, they must use this day to carefully think about whether or not they would like to continue working at this company. Tell them that their cynicism is unprofessional and will no longer be tolerated, but because you respect their work, you will give them an opportunity to turn their attitudes around.
- Give them two options:
- If they choose to continue their employment, they need to come to work on Monday morning with a typed contract outlining the specific steps they will take to turn their attitude around to become positive team players.
- If they choose not to take ownership of their attitude, then they can either turn in a letter of resignation or be terminated.
Remember, employee respect is earned. To be an effective manager, you need to treat each member of your staff with equal fairness. This cannot be accomplished when we wear blinders to avoid dealing with the bad apples!
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Tips to Increase Concentration:
The issue of lack of concentration is not limited to young children only. Many adults complain about it and look for advice on how to increase concentration. During coaching sessions, I have come across many such requests, and here are some tips that I found to be most effective.
1. MAKE A TIME PLAN - Set up a schedule for the jobs to be done. The key is to balance, to allocate time appropriately to serious, difficult tasks like study, as well as to recreation... and stick to it. Avoid keeping very similar tasks together, so that your schedule has in-built variety to avoid boredom.
2. IDENTIFY YOUR PEAK TIMES - We all have our times of peak alertness in a 24-hour cycle. However, it is not the same for all. Find out yours and use it for more difficult or less interesting tasks.
3. GO SLOW; BUILD UP OVER TIME - Start with sticking to your study/project for 10 to 15 minutes to start with. Build up slowly. While it is important to discipline yourself, more important is to put the time to effective use. So start small, but stick to it even if you are not able to concentrate easily.
4. TAKE BREAKS IN BETWEEN - On average, the attention span for a serious task is no more than 20 minutes or so. Therefore, while studying for longer stretches, it is advisable to take a break for maybe five minutes after 20-25 minutes and get back to the job.
5. MIND THE SURROUNDINGS - The location, direction, lighting - all make a difference to your attention span. You should be reasonably comfortable in a quiet place with proper lighting, etc.
6. DO AWAY WITH DISTRACTIONS - While TV and radio are more obvious distractions and can easily be avoided, there are others like telephone calls, or friends and relatives dropping in to chat for a while. There are no general rules for them, and you will have to devise your personal rules to take care of such issues.
7. MANAGE REQUIREMENTS - Make sure that you have pre-arranged all your requirements before you get set. This may include your study material, notes, pen, pencil, calculator, highlighter, or whatever you might need during your study/task.
8. JOIN THE YOUNGER ONES - If you have young children, sit for your study along with them. It will motivate you to discipline yourself and concentrate.
9. PUT YOUR HEART WITH MIND - Applying your mind to the work is a prerequisite in any case; however, adding curiosity and a positive attitude makes the real difference. When you become inquisitive and start enjoying the study, assimilation and understanding are much faster, much better.
10. USE PENCIL EXTENSIVELY - Do underline frequently and use white space in the margins to make your own short notes. While writing adds to your pick-up, it helps tremendously during future references.
11. EXERCISE YOUR MENTAL FACULTIES - Games such as crossword puzzles, sudoku, and word jumbles are good relaxation tools as well as help you improve memory and concentration. Keep some time for them.
12. MEDITATE - Meditation is a wonderful tool to keep your mind calm and relaxed, thus improving your concentration and memory. There are hundreds of meditation techniques. It is advisable to learn and practice one or two from an expert instead of experimenting with many and getting confused.
13. LIVE A BALANCED LIFE - Nutritious eating habits and regular sleeping hours help you to lead a healthy life with better memory and concentration.
And, here is a destructive one!
14. TEAR IT APART - You have a nicely bound new book, but the size is so dreadful that you hardly touch it; so it remains new for years together. Total wastage! Remove its binding, convert it into small manageable pieces, maybe 5, 10, or 15 pages. Pick up one at a time and handle it with a smile. At the end of it, even though short of a showpiece on your bookshelf; you will be happy about this loss, I am sure!
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The issue of lack of concentration is not limited to young children only. Many adults complain about it and look for advice on how to increase concentration. During coaching sessions, I have come across many such requests, and here are some tips that I found to be most effective.
1. MAKE A TIME PLAN - Set up a schedule for the jobs to be done. The key is to balance, to allocate time appropriately to serious, difficult tasks like study, as well as to recreation... and stick to it. Avoid keeping very similar tasks together, so that your schedule has in-built variety to avoid boredom.
2. IDENTIFY YOUR PEAK TIMES - We all have our times of peak alertness in a 24-hour cycle. However, it is not the same for all. Find out yours and use it for more difficult or less interesting tasks.
3. GO SLOW; BUILD UP OVER TIME - Start with sticking to your study/project for 10 to 15 minutes to start with. Build up slowly. While it is important to discipline yourself, more important is to put the time to effective use. So start small, but stick to it even if you are not able to concentrate easily.
4. TAKE BREAKS IN BETWEEN - On average, the attention span for a serious task is no more than 20 minutes or so. Therefore, while studying for longer stretches, it is advisable to take a break for maybe five minutes after 20-25 minutes and get back to the job.
5. MIND THE SURROUNDINGS - The location, direction, lighting - all make a difference to your attention span. You should be reasonably comfortable in a quiet place with proper lighting, etc.
6. DO AWAY WITH DISTRACTIONS - While TV and radio are more obvious distractions and can easily be avoided, there are others like telephone calls, or friends and relatives dropping in to chat for a while. There are no general rules for them, and you will have to devise your personal rules to take care of such issues.
7. MANAGE REQUIREMENTS - Make sure that you have pre-arranged all your requirements before you get set. This may include your study material, notes, pen, pencil, calculator, highlighter, or whatever you might need during your study/task.
8. JOIN THE YOUNGER ONES - If you have young children, sit for your study along with them. It will motivate you to discipline yourself and concentrate.
9. PUT YOUR HEART WITH MIND - Applying your mind to the work is a prerequisite in any case; however, adding curiosity and a positive attitude makes the real difference. When you become inquisitive and start enjoying the study, assimilation and understanding are much faster, much better.
10. USE PENCIL EXTENSIVELY - Do underline frequently and use white space in the margins to make your own short notes. While writing adds to your pick-up, it helps tremendously during future references.
11. EXERCISE YOUR MENTAL FACULTIES - Games such as crossword puzzles, sudoku, and word jumbles are good relaxation tools as well as help you improve memory and concentration. Keep some time for them.
12. MEDITATE - Meditation is a wonderful tool to keep your mind calm and relaxed, thus improving your concentration and memory. There are hundreds of meditation techniques. It is advisable to learn and practice one or two from an expert instead of experimenting with many and getting confused.
13. LIVE A BALANCED LIFE - Nutritious eating habits and regular sleeping hours help you to lead a healthy life with better memory and concentration.
And, here is a destructive one!
14. TEAR IT APART - You have a nicely bound new book, but the size is so dreadful that you hardly touch it; so it remains new for years together. Total wastage! Remove its binding, convert it into small manageable pieces, maybe 5, 10, or 15 pages. Pick up one at a time and handle it with a smile. At the end of it, even though short of a showpiece on your bookshelf; you will be happy about this loss, I am sure!
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Thanks CRK. Here is one more from my end.
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10 Tips to Use During the Difficult Conversation - Marriage and Relationships Issues
1. Open the lines of communication. Ask for input from your partner to help you best figure out a balanced solution to your issue. This will greatly reduce the other person’s defensiveness and make them more available to participate.
2. Acknowledge your partner’s willingness to talk. Thank them for having the conversation with you both at the start and the end. It will make the discussion a team effort and make your partner feel they have given of themselves. It will also make having the next difficult conversation easier.
3. Set a time limit. It’s important that you talk, but also that you don’t wear each other out. Thirty minutes to an hour is about the limit. If you need to continue the conversation, make an appointment to do so, that way things aren’t left hanging.
4. Paraphrase each other’s comments. Telling each other what you heard your partner say will let them know that you really got or didn’t get how they were feeling.
5. Work out a compromise. Relationships are all about compromise, and how you get there will determine your level of satisfaction with the relationship. Giving your partner what they need is not the same as giving up. Your attitude here is very important.
6. Make a list of what questions you have and what you’d like your partner to do. It always makes it easier to remember and to stay on topic if you have something in writing. It also helps you make sure you complete the whole issue rather than just some of its parts.
7. Be okay with being wrong. Difficult conversations don’t always end the way you’d like them to. Sometimes an apology or a change of mind is appropriate. Holding a grudge just because you didn’t get everything you thought you wanted will only cause more discord.
8. Respect expert advice. If you go to a therapist or read something that defends or rebuts your opinions, take the time to consider it. No one knows everything.
9. Understand the emotional component. Difficult conversation can bring up lots of feelings. Make sure you’re talking from your heart, but don’t let your emotions run you. Discuss your feelings and ask for theirs. Using I statements when sharing your feelings will minimize any feelings of guilt or anger.
10. Consolidate the gains and recommit to each other. After you have had the conversation, review what you have decided to do (even if that is only to continue the talking at another time), agree upon the conclusion, and let your partner know that you still love them. Lastly, don’t punish them for bringing up a difficult issue.
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Hi CRK, I think you are the superstar of CiteHR. Great job. Your all post are immensely inspiring for juniors like us. Once again many thanks for the posting. Santosh
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TIPS TO AVOID BAD REPUTATION AT WORKPLACE
It is very much important to hold a positive reputation at work. It does not only enhance your job satisfaction but also adds chances of your promotions. Sometimes a little thing can cause to make you a hot topic of gossips. Keep in mind that all of your little deeds you act at your work can make your co-workers crazy. So you must be thoughtful for everything you do.
Bad reputation does not always means the fraud or dishonesty, but it also includes the little attributes and business habits which you do without thinking or awkwardly. Such things can not only kill your career reputation but also make you feel guilty afterwards. Your everyday business habits can either promote you to the heights of career or even drag you to the bad reputation.
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Always be a good communicator and good listener. If you don’t have a habit of listen to others, you can be a good organizer.
Keep a flexible and learning attitude. Your close-mindedness or extra obstinateness can not be of good work for your career.
Don’t be so nosy and choose the balanced way. Let the things go on as they are running. Keep the concern with only the things which are directly connected with you.
If you need to keep up to date with some part of your jobs, schedule brief discussions and meetings with the concerned people.
Don’t always interrupt the discussions of your colleagues with too many queries. People eventually don’t like the people asking too many questions.
Don’t always be a flatterer or kiss-up. If you constantly try this, it can make you unpopular with people. Also this habit can be a hindrance if you need to take a stand for your own or a friend’s defense.
Avoid sharing extra information about your personal or social life with people at work. Never consider that everyone can be your friend. May be they listen to you at your face and laugh at you at your back. Also it makes an unprofessional impression about you.
If loudly speaking habit may be annoying your co-workers and create disturbance in work and take the concentration away. This habit can easily make people distracted from you.
Human is to err, but keep learning from your past mistakes. If your repeat your mistakes again and again, it can make your colleagues and even boss get peevish. They may walk away from you for your continuously error making habit.
Always be confident and self-assured. If you take too long time to make decisions or depend on others for your own responsibilities, it can probably kill your reputation at you work. So believe in your capabilities and utilize your own skills.
Don’t keep a sticky finger on your colleagues work material. Some people like to use other’s pen, calculator, or even glass of water etc. in some cases they object you for it and in some cases they think it better to avoid you.
If you realize that you have committed some serious error, you must apologize for it. No matter they are your clients, customers, co-workers or employer. It will make them consider a flexible and good-natured person.
Never think yourself perfect. Nobody is perfect in this world. Always keep struggling for your personal growth and keep improving.
Never leave your assignments in flaw and rush toward other. Be a punctual and regular worker to make accomplishments.
If you hold the managerial tasks, it needs more essentially to adopt the best ways and strategies that can solve the issues.
You must carry a leading attribute for your subordinates. Seek for the second and third opinion where appropriate to keep validating your positive reputation.
Its true that bad habits can never be changed, but it can be replaced with the good one. If your fell there are some of the issue true is your case, its not that late. Determine the ways how you can change it to enhance your good reputation which is very much valuable for career satisfaction and growth
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It is very much important to hold a positive reputation at work. It does not only enhance your job satisfaction but also adds chances of your promotions. Sometimes a little thing can cause to make you a hot topic of gossips. Keep in mind that all of your little deeds you act at your work can make your co-workers crazy. So you must be thoughtful for everything you do.
Bad reputation does not always means the fraud or dishonesty, but it also includes the little attributes and business habits which you do without thinking or awkwardly. Such things can not only kill your career reputation but also make you feel guilty afterwards. Your everyday business habits can either promote you to the heights of career or even drag you to the bad reputation.
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Always be a good communicator and good listener. If you don’t have a habit of listen to others, you can be a good organizer.
Keep a flexible and learning attitude. Your close-mindedness or extra obstinateness can not be of good work for your career.
Don’t be so nosy and choose the balanced way. Let the things go on as they are running. Keep the concern with only the things which are directly connected with you.
If you need to keep up to date with some part of your jobs, schedule brief discussions and meetings with the concerned people.
Don’t always interrupt the discussions of your colleagues with too many queries. People eventually don’t like the people asking too many questions.
Don’t always be a flatterer or kiss-up. If you constantly try this, it can make you unpopular with people. Also this habit can be a hindrance if you need to take a stand for your own or a friend’s defense.
Avoid sharing extra information about your personal or social life with people at work. Never consider that everyone can be your friend. May be they listen to you at your face and laugh at you at your back. Also it makes an unprofessional impression about you.
If loudly speaking habit may be annoying your co-workers and create disturbance in work and take the concentration away. This habit can easily make people distracted from you.
Human is to err, but keep learning from your past mistakes. If your repeat your mistakes again and again, it can make your colleagues and even boss get peevish. They may walk away from you for your continuously error making habit.
Always be confident and self-assured. If you take too long time to make decisions or depend on others for your own responsibilities, it can probably kill your reputation at you work. So believe in your capabilities and utilize your own skills.
Don’t keep a sticky finger on your colleagues work material. Some people like to use other’s pen, calculator, or even glass of water etc. in some cases they object you for it and in some cases they think it better to avoid you.
If you realize that you have committed some serious error, you must apologize for it. No matter they are your clients, customers, co-workers or employer. It will make them consider a flexible and good-natured person.
Never think yourself perfect. Nobody is perfect in this world. Always keep struggling for your personal growth and keep improving.
Never leave your assignments in flaw and rush toward other. Be a punctual and regular worker to make accomplishments.
If you hold the managerial tasks, it needs more essentially to adopt the best ways and strategies that can solve the issues.
You must carry a leading attribute for your subordinates. Seek for the second and third opinion where appropriate to keep validating your positive reputation.
Its true that bad habits can never be changed, but it can be replaced with the good one. If your fell there are some of the issue true is your case, its not that late. Determine the ways how you can change it to enhance your good reputation which is very much valuable for career satisfaction and growth
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS AND RIGHT DECISION MAKING
Much of what managers do is solve problems and make decisions. Decision-making is a key role of a manager and leader. Some managers find this to be one of the most difficult tasks to perform. They have a fear of failure, and procrastinate mainly because they have a lack of a structured approach. One of two things usually happens, they either put off making the decision in the hopes that someone else will bail them out, or even worse, make a decision using a knee jerk reaction.
It is best to think of making a decision, as drawing a line between two points. If you can’t draw a straight line between the two points, then that decision should most likely be rejected. When the line goes off into tangents, there might not be a realistic link between the proposed action and outcome
Don’t be afraid to talk to your boss or upper management about major problems or needs that concern you. You do not want to be known as a manager who “keeps secrets” because you are scared of the possible repercussions. It is better to be upfront and honest, while at the same time showing you are diligently working on the resolution. You may even find yourself working with other department managers to rectify issues affecting your department. There is nothing wrong with this as it shows your commitment to your department and the company
Define the problem or need before you make the decision. Ask yourself, and others if needed, the following who, what, when, where, how and why type of questions
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Who should make the decision? First of all, you might be looking at a problem or need that is not your decision to make. Be sure you are not stepping on anyone’s toes, even though your heart is in the right place. If you are the one to make the decision, go to the next step.
What makes you think there is a problem, or why the need? Before you can start to make any decisions, you need to be absolutely clear the problem or need is valid. Make sure you consider those who will be affected by the decision. Talk to some key staff members to make sure you and your staff fully understands the nature of the problem or need. You want people who will speak up, are efficient, take necessary risks, have somewhat opposing views, and are strongly motivated. There are times when it seems like the problem or need comes at you like “the sky is falling,” but when you take the time to truly investigate the problem or need, you might find it is overly exaggerated. This happens quite often as emotions take over logic. For instance, is it one person complaining about a particular situation or does everyone feel the same way? Is there a common complaint from your customers or just one or two disgruntled people who will never be happy? Is there a common trend or is it just speculation? Do you really need to invest in a new database or can you work with what you’ve got? Dig deep to find if there is a true problem, and then start on finding ways to improve. You don’t want to fix something that is not broke. If you indeed suspect there is a problem, follow steps 3 through 12:
Where is the problem or need? Is it internal or external? Is it in your department or somewhere else? Is it only in certain areas of your network? Is it one employee or the whole group? You need to know where the problem or need lies before you can begin to make the right decision to fix or buy.
When is it happening or needed? Is it certain parts of the day? Is it when there is over usage? Is it when shifts overlap? Is it always at the end of the month? Is it every time there is a new software release? By pinpointing when the problem happens, it helps greatly in detecting the root cause of the issue.
What is causing the problem or need? Is the problem process related? A lack of training? Old and slow computers causing longer handle times, which in turn is affecting customer satisfaction? Are there not enough employees to handle the amount of calls? Is it a design or engineering flaw? Is it quality control issues? You need to get with key staff members to truly determine the root cause of the issue. Determining you have a problem is useless if you, or another department, cannot find the cause.
How complex is the problem or need? The more complex the problem or need, the deeper you will have to dig. Don’t be afraid to go back to the drawing board until you are fully confident with the choices you have made.
What is the urgency and how should you prioritize? Some problems are more important than others. You would not want to work on a complex minor issue when you have an easy major issue that should be dealt with immediately.
What is the ideal outcome? When you are faced with a big decision, it is easy to get lost in the detail and circumstances. Write a list of pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, and short term and long-term goals to make sure the outcome has the desired effect. Think about the objectives, alternatives, and risks. You need to be absolutely clear on exactly what it is you are expecting to achieve. Review the facts at hand then absorb them into your subconscious mind. Let these thoughts simmer for a while before going to the next step.
What are the possible solutions to the problem or need? Brainstorm with your key staff members for solutions to the problem or need, unless you are dealing with a confidential or personal issue. Note all of the ideas and alternatives on your whiteboard and then screen out the top solutions. Go over the pros and cons once again with everyone. Know the cost and risk associated with each alternative, and then be prepared to decide on what it is you are going to do.
Make the final decision. You should now know the direction you are going to take. Commit to your final choice or course of action. Recognize that you cannot know with 100% certainty that your decision is correct. You can’t predict the future, but you can do everything possible to assess the problems or needs along with the benefits and risks. So make the decision, don’t worry about the “what ifs,” and don't look back. Do not prolong or deliberate about the decision any more. Trust yourself to make the decision. You will be able to deal with any consequences appropriately and with confidence because you did your homework.
Plan and implement the final decision. Now that you have decided on what you are going to do, you need to determine how and when you will make it happen. Be realistic in your approach. Can you accomplish the task now? Do you have the resources? Is it in your immediate budget? Are there any time constraints? Do you have the facilities? What steps need to be taken? What systems or processes should be changed in your organization? Once you have a plan and know how to implement the solution to the problem or need, it is time to put the plan into effect. Write a schedule that includes the start and stop times, and when you expect to see certain indicators of success. If you are delegating the task, make sure the person realizes they are responsible for ensuring the implementation of the plan. Make sure the plan is communicated to all involved, including your boss and upper management if needed.
Monitor and verify whether the problem or need has been solved and/or is effective. It is a good idea to set up daily or weekly meetings to make sure all is well. Make sure all is going according to plan and is on schedule. You can then move to monthly meetings until you are 100% the problem or need has been solved. You will find out very soon how successful you are by checking reports, surveys, comments made in meetings, and whether there is any tension in the air. Use this opportunity to learn how to avoid future related problems. If you are still having problems, or your expectations have not been met, call in your key players again. Look at whether the plan was unrealistic, if you had the right resources, was it communicated enough, and did you prioritized correctly. If needed, the plan should be changed. Go through the steps again until you fully resolve the issue and find the exact solution
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Much of what managers do is solve problems and make decisions. Decision-making is a key role of a manager and leader. Some managers find this to be one of the most difficult tasks to perform. They have a fear of failure, and procrastinate mainly because they have a lack of a structured approach. One of two things usually happens, they either put off making the decision in the hopes that someone else will bail them out, or even worse, make a decision using a knee jerk reaction.
It is best to think of making a decision, as drawing a line between two points. If you can’t draw a straight line between the two points, then that decision should most likely be rejected. When the line goes off into tangents, there might not be a realistic link between the proposed action and outcome
Don’t be afraid to talk to your boss or upper management about major problems or needs that concern you. You do not want to be known as a manager who “keeps secrets” because you are scared of the possible repercussions. It is better to be upfront and honest, while at the same time showing you are diligently working on the resolution. You may even find yourself working with other department managers to rectify issues affecting your department. There is nothing wrong with this as it shows your commitment to your department and the company
Define the problem or need before you make the decision. Ask yourself, and others if needed, the following who, what, when, where, how and why type of questions
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Who should make the decision? First of all, you might be looking at a problem or need that is not your decision to make. Be sure you are not stepping on anyone’s toes, even though your heart is in the right place. If you are the one to make the decision, go to the next step.
What makes you think there is a problem, or why the need? Before you can start to make any decisions, you need to be absolutely clear the problem or need is valid. Make sure you consider those who will be affected by the decision. Talk to some key staff members to make sure you and your staff fully understands the nature of the problem or need. You want people who will speak up, are efficient, take necessary risks, have somewhat opposing views, and are strongly motivated. There are times when it seems like the problem or need comes at you like “the sky is falling,” but when you take the time to truly investigate the problem or need, you might find it is overly exaggerated. This happens quite often as emotions take over logic. For instance, is it one person complaining about a particular situation or does everyone feel the same way? Is there a common complaint from your customers or just one or two disgruntled people who will never be happy? Is there a common trend or is it just speculation? Do you really need to invest in a new database or can you work with what you’ve got? Dig deep to find if there is a true problem, and then start on finding ways to improve. You don’t want to fix something that is not broke. If you indeed suspect there is a problem, follow steps 3 through 12:
Where is the problem or need? Is it internal or external? Is it in your department or somewhere else? Is it only in certain areas of your network? Is it one employee or the whole group? You need to know where the problem or need lies before you can begin to make the right decision to fix or buy.
When is it happening or needed? Is it certain parts of the day? Is it when there is over usage? Is it when shifts overlap? Is it always at the end of the month? Is it every time there is a new software release? By pinpointing when the problem happens, it helps greatly in detecting the root cause of the issue.
What is causing the problem or need? Is the problem process related? A lack of training? Old and slow computers causing longer handle times, which in turn is affecting customer satisfaction? Are there not enough employees to handle the amount of calls? Is it a design or engineering flaw? Is it quality control issues? You need to get with key staff members to truly determine the root cause of the issue. Determining you have a problem is useless if you, or another department, cannot find the cause.
How complex is the problem or need? The more complex the problem or need, the deeper you will have to dig. Don’t be afraid to go back to the drawing board until you are fully confident with the choices you have made.
What is the urgency and how should you prioritize? Some problems are more important than others. You would not want to work on a complex minor issue when you have an easy major issue that should be dealt with immediately.
What is the ideal outcome? When you are faced with a big decision, it is easy to get lost in the detail and circumstances. Write a list of pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, and short term and long-term goals to make sure the outcome has the desired effect. Think about the objectives, alternatives, and risks. You need to be absolutely clear on exactly what it is you are expecting to achieve. Review the facts at hand then absorb them into your subconscious mind. Let these thoughts simmer for a while before going to the next step.
What are the possible solutions to the problem or need? Brainstorm with your key staff members for solutions to the problem or need, unless you are dealing with a confidential or personal issue. Note all of the ideas and alternatives on your whiteboard and then screen out the top solutions. Go over the pros and cons once again with everyone. Know the cost and risk associated with each alternative, and then be prepared to decide on what it is you are going to do.
Make the final decision. You should now know the direction you are going to take. Commit to your final choice or course of action. Recognize that you cannot know with 100% certainty that your decision is correct. You can’t predict the future, but you can do everything possible to assess the problems or needs along with the benefits and risks. So make the decision, don’t worry about the “what ifs,” and don't look back. Do not prolong or deliberate about the decision any more. Trust yourself to make the decision. You will be able to deal with any consequences appropriately and with confidence because you did your homework.
Plan and implement the final decision. Now that you have decided on what you are going to do, you need to determine how and when you will make it happen. Be realistic in your approach. Can you accomplish the task now? Do you have the resources? Is it in your immediate budget? Are there any time constraints? Do you have the facilities? What steps need to be taken? What systems or processes should be changed in your organization? Once you have a plan and know how to implement the solution to the problem or need, it is time to put the plan into effect. Write a schedule that includes the start and stop times, and when you expect to see certain indicators of success. If you are delegating the task, make sure the person realizes they are responsible for ensuring the implementation of the plan. Make sure the plan is communicated to all involved, including your boss and upper management if needed.
Monitor and verify whether the problem or need has been solved and/or is effective. It is a good idea to set up daily or weekly meetings to make sure all is well. Make sure all is going according to plan and is on schedule. You can then move to monthly meetings until you are 100% the problem or need has been solved. You will find out very soon how successful you are by checking reports, surveys, comments made in meetings, and whether there is any tension in the air. Use this opportunity to learn how to avoid future related problems. If you are still having problems, or your expectations have not been met, call in your key players again. Look at whether the plan was unrealistic, if you had the right resources, was it communicated enough, and did you prioritized correctly. If needed, the plan should be changed. Go through the steps again until you fully resolve the issue and find the exact solution
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TIPS FOR JOB SATISFACTION
Frenetically busy, many executives find themselves feeling empty, depleted, and totally unfulfilled. Despite big salaries and prestigious titles, they wonder how they can enrich their daily experience of managing from the top. Are you one of those who are disillusioned by the rat race, heavy burdens, and other people's off-the-charts expectations? If so, take a look at the following ten tips for increasing your job satisfaction:
1. Identify your personal values and those of your organization. Discover how well or poorly they actually align.
Amazingly, some executives are unclear about what they truly value in life. Until you get clear about this, you can count on wading through meaningless days. If you are already in touch with your values, congratulations. Now you are in a place where you can live them. However, you may not be working for a company that honors your personal values. Do you know what your organization values? How do those values mesh with your own? If there is a significant gap between your values and those of your workplace, watch out. You are on a slippery slope. Either you are compromising your personal values for the sake of the company, or you're trying to live your values in an environment that rejects them. Whichever is the case, you probably feel unhappy. When a notable dichotomy exists between the two sets of values, it's best that you leave and find employment with an organization that mirrors what you hold most important. Ignoring this reality has both short-term and long-term consequences.
2. Clarify your personal and professional priorities.
You have to know what you value before you can establish priorities. Values drive priorities. For example, if developing people in the workplace is one of your professional values, you are going to make employee growth opportunities a priority on the job. The two go hand in hand. If you value managing with integrity, then you communicate with others in a way that shows them you say what you mean and mean what you say. If parenting is a priority for you, then you most likely choose attending your son's baseball game on Tuesday over staying late at the office that day. Valuing your marriage may manifest by honoring your wedding anniversary in a way that pleases your spouse. You cannot say you value your marriage but then ignore your anniversary. To do so would be a huge disconnect between what you say you value and how you decide to behave. When your priorities mesh with your values, you automatically increase your level of happiness.
3. Examine your use of time and make necessary changes.
Your values and priorities shape your calendar. Think about it. There is really no mystery about why your schedule looks like it does. Your schedule reflects what you are choosing to value most and what you have concluded are your priorities. If you don't like how your calendar looks, then you are allowing other things to usurp the places of what you honestly believe is most important. Here's what usually happens: people say that x, y, and z are the most important things to them, but their schedules fail to indicate that. Most of us are running around from meeting to meeting, task to task, without giving a thought to how those items actually fit into our value system and stated priorities. That is why so many folks are miserable too much of the time. Is this why you are miserable? Are you filling your days with a hundred obligations, few of which align with your values and priorities?
4. Focus on energy-enhancing projects and tasks.
As you assess how you spend your days, can you say that most of what you do actually energizes you? Or is it true that most of what you do drains you? To stop playing the drain game, you have to know what does energize you. What gets you excited? Motivated? Inspired? Juiced up? What would get you to jump out of bed when the alarm clock rings each morning? It may not be what you're doing now. It may very well be something else. The point of this paragraph is not necessarily to nudge you toward quitting your current job. It could be, but more likely it's to push you toward gaining clarity of focus within the work you are doing now. Get focused, and then arrange your days doing things that support that focus. Eliminate dull tasks and meetings that really serve no purpose for you or the organization. Try fresh approaches. Employ different strategies. Energy flows from engaging in things and methods that result in something worthwhile.
5. Know your strengths and then use them.
Too often people get hung up on what they don't do well. They spend enormous amounts of time agonizing over the skills they lack or have not mastered. Instead, zero in on all of your strengths, and you will feel great. Everybody has multiple skills that can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals and the lives of companies at large. If you are an excellent listener, employees may forgive the fact that you can't design a computer program. If you successfully inspire others with whom you interact, people are likely to overlook the fact that you forget little details occasionally. These few examples make the point. This does not mean that you shouldn't develop and expand your skill set. But minimizing or underusing the skills you do have hardly serves others. Use them everywhere you can—all day—with folks who can benefit.
6. Deal with conflict as it unfolds.
Ignoring conflict—both real and perceived—guarantees trouble for both you and the company. Most people don't like dealing with conflict, but as an executive, you absolutely have to do it. Conflict is like cancer: it only grows bigger and uglier if intervention doesn't take place. If you lack the ability to handle conflict directly and swiftly, tap into resources that can enhance your skills in this area. Do not delay. Conflict brews every day with somebody somewhere. Convincing yourself that you can wait until you feel more ready is an illusion. The truth is that you will never be ready. You cannot wait another day to alter your situation. Executives owe it to their employees, boards, and stakeholders to develop strategies for facing conflict and then coping with it effectively. If you shy away from all or most conflict, perhaps you are not executive material. When you deal with conflicts as they arise, life seems cleaner.
7. Learn a new skill or acquire new knowledge.
One of the most rewarding ways to boost job satisfaction is to proactively seek ways to "grow" yourself. What skill or knowledge would make your job easier? Serve people better? What have you been putting off for a long time? What addition could hasten that promotion you've wanted? What skill may catch somebody's attention and make you stand out? What could help you feel better about YOU? Growing yourself has the same effect upon your life as spices and herbs have upon food. Taking conscious steps to increase your professional attractiveness enhances your stature in your own eyes too. That is no small thing. When you feel good about YOU, you tend to exude greater confidence. As a result, others have more confidence in you. It's a big, beautiful snowball rolling downhill scenario.
8. Treat others as they want to be treated.
This is known as the Platinum Rule. Have you ever heard of it? It actually goes beyond the Golden Rule because it focuses more on the other person. Keep in mind that the way YOU want to be treated may not necessarily be how your employees or CEO want to be treated. Take time to find out how they want you to treat them. Get to know them. Show that you care about them as human beings, not just as production agents. Never delude yourself by thinking that people don't notice how you interact with them. They do, in fact, notice, and often in detail. They tend to have elephant memories too. You cannot mistreat someone even once and get away with it. You may believe you got away with it, but that is only a fantasy in your mind. How you treat others in the workplace carries more weight than a paycheck. One last note: how you treat others is a direct reflection on YOU—even if you think they deserve your cold shoulder, your wrath, or your inappropriate words.
9. Add value to individuals' lives and the organization at large every single day.
As an executive and as a leader, your main job is to build people. When you invest in your people, they and you accomplish great things for the company. The organization cannot reach or exceed its potential if your people are stagnant, uninspired, and bored. Give your employees the opportunity to grow. Nurture them. Talk with them. Ask them for their ideas. Use their ideas when you can and let everybody know about it. When you are building people, those folks feel it. And they respond to it. They get excited. They start believing they can do fantastic things. When that happens, they allow themselves to stretch. When that happens, YOU succeed along with them. Your best asset in the workplace is your people. Never forget that. Pumping more and more value into them is ultimately what makes an organization shine. Along the way, you get to smile.
10. Visualize your future both within the company and outside of it.
Most executives are so busy running from meeting to meeting, obligation to obligation, that they rarely, if ever, sit down in a quiet place to assess where they are and where they are going. They're just grateful to survive another day. Unfortunately, the days lack purpose and direction when you don't consider where you want to end up. Do you want to stay with this particular company? If so, how long and for what reason? If not, why not? If not, where might you seek employment? Or maybe you're ready to retire. What can retirement be for you? An opportunity to do things you always dreamed of doing? A chance to relax for the first time in thirty-five years? A time when you can rediscover your relationship with your spouse? Schedule some dreaming time each week to clarify what you truly
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Frenetically busy, many executives find themselves feeling empty, depleted, and totally unfulfilled. Despite big salaries and prestigious titles, they wonder how they can enrich their daily experience of managing from the top. Are you one of those who are disillusioned by the rat race, heavy burdens, and other people's off-the-charts expectations? If so, take a look at the following ten tips for increasing your job satisfaction:
1. Identify your personal values and those of your organization. Discover how well or poorly they actually align.
Amazingly, some executives are unclear about what they truly value in life. Until you get clear about this, you can count on wading through meaningless days. If you are already in touch with your values, congratulations. Now you are in a place where you can live them. However, you may not be working for a company that honors your personal values. Do you know what your organization values? How do those values mesh with your own? If there is a significant gap between your values and those of your workplace, watch out. You are on a slippery slope. Either you are compromising your personal values for the sake of the company, or you're trying to live your values in an environment that rejects them. Whichever is the case, you probably feel unhappy. When a notable dichotomy exists between the two sets of values, it's best that you leave and find employment with an organization that mirrors what you hold most important. Ignoring this reality has both short-term and long-term consequences.
2. Clarify your personal and professional priorities.
You have to know what you value before you can establish priorities. Values drive priorities. For example, if developing people in the workplace is one of your professional values, you are going to make employee growth opportunities a priority on the job. The two go hand in hand. If you value managing with integrity, then you communicate with others in a way that shows them you say what you mean and mean what you say. If parenting is a priority for you, then you most likely choose attending your son's baseball game on Tuesday over staying late at the office that day. Valuing your marriage may manifest by honoring your wedding anniversary in a way that pleases your spouse. You cannot say you value your marriage but then ignore your anniversary. To do so would be a huge disconnect between what you say you value and how you decide to behave. When your priorities mesh with your values, you automatically increase your level of happiness.
3. Examine your use of time and make necessary changes.
Your values and priorities shape your calendar. Think about it. There is really no mystery about why your schedule looks like it does. Your schedule reflects what you are choosing to value most and what you have concluded are your priorities. If you don't like how your calendar looks, then you are allowing other things to usurp the places of what you honestly believe is most important. Here's what usually happens: people say that x, y, and z are the most important things to them, but their schedules fail to indicate that. Most of us are running around from meeting to meeting, task to task, without giving a thought to how those items actually fit into our value system and stated priorities. That is why so many folks are miserable too much of the time. Is this why you are miserable? Are you filling your days with a hundred obligations, few of which align with your values and priorities?
4. Focus on energy-enhancing projects and tasks.
As you assess how you spend your days, can you say that most of what you do actually energizes you? Or is it true that most of what you do drains you? To stop playing the drain game, you have to know what does energize you. What gets you excited? Motivated? Inspired? Juiced up? What would get you to jump out of bed when the alarm clock rings each morning? It may not be what you're doing now. It may very well be something else. The point of this paragraph is not necessarily to nudge you toward quitting your current job. It could be, but more likely it's to push you toward gaining clarity of focus within the work you are doing now. Get focused, and then arrange your days doing things that support that focus. Eliminate dull tasks and meetings that really serve no purpose for you or the organization. Try fresh approaches. Employ different strategies. Energy flows from engaging in things and methods that result in something worthwhile.
5. Know your strengths and then use them.
Too often people get hung up on what they don't do well. They spend enormous amounts of time agonizing over the skills they lack or have not mastered. Instead, zero in on all of your strengths, and you will feel great. Everybody has multiple skills that can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals and the lives of companies at large. If you are an excellent listener, employees may forgive the fact that you can't design a computer program. If you successfully inspire others with whom you interact, people are likely to overlook the fact that you forget little details occasionally. These few examples make the point. This does not mean that you shouldn't develop and expand your skill set. But minimizing or underusing the skills you do have hardly serves others. Use them everywhere you can—all day—with folks who can benefit.
6. Deal with conflict as it unfolds.
Ignoring conflict—both real and perceived—guarantees trouble for both you and the company. Most people don't like dealing with conflict, but as an executive, you absolutely have to do it. Conflict is like cancer: it only grows bigger and uglier if intervention doesn't take place. If you lack the ability to handle conflict directly and swiftly, tap into resources that can enhance your skills in this area. Do not delay. Conflict brews every day with somebody somewhere. Convincing yourself that you can wait until you feel more ready is an illusion. The truth is that you will never be ready. You cannot wait another day to alter your situation. Executives owe it to their employees, boards, and stakeholders to develop strategies for facing conflict and then coping with it effectively. If you shy away from all or most conflict, perhaps you are not executive material. When you deal with conflicts as they arise, life seems cleaner.
7. Learn a new skill or acquire new knowledge.
One of the most rewarding ways to boost job satisfaction is to proactively seek ways to "grow" yourself. What skill or knowledge would make your job easier? Serve people better? What have you been putting off for a long time? What addition could hasten that promotion you've wanted? What skill may catch somebody's attention and make you stand out? What could help you feel better about YOU? Growing yourself has the same effect upon your life as spices and herbs have upon food. Taking conscious steps to increase your professional attractiveness enhances your stature in your own eyes too. That is no small thing. When you feel good about YOU, you tend to exude greater confidence. As a result, others have more confidence in you. It's a big, beautiful snowball rolling downhill scenario.
8. Treat others as they want to be treated.
This is known as the Platinum Rule. Have you ever heard of it? It actually goes beyond the Golden Rule because it focuses more on the other person. Keep in mind that the way YOU want to be treated may not necessarily be how your employees or CEO want to be treated. Take time to find out how they want you to treat them. Get to know them. Show that you care about them as human beings, not just as production agents. Never delude yourself by thinking that people don't notice how you interact with them. They do, in fact, notice, and often in detail. They tend to have elephant memories too. You cannot mistreat someone even once and get away with it. You may believe you got away with it, but that is only a fantasy in your mind. How you treat others in the workplace carries more weight than a paycheck. One last note: how you treat others is a direct reflection on YOU—even if you think they deserve your cold shoulder, your wrath, or your inappropriate words.
9. Add value to individuals' lives and the organization at large every single day.
As an executive and as a leader, your main job is to build people. When you invest in your people, they and you accomplish great things for the company. The organization cannot reach or exceed its potential if your people are stagnant, uninspired, and bored. Give your employees the opportunity to grow. Nurture them. Talk with them. Ask them for their ideas. Use their ideas when you can and let everybody know about it. When you are building people, those folks feel it. And they respond to it. They get excited. They start believing they can do fantastic things. When that happens, they allow themselves to stretch. When that happens, YOU succeed along with them. Your best asset in the workplace is your people. Never forget that. Pumping more and more value into them is ultimately what makes an organization shine. Along the way, you get to smile.
10. Visualize your future both within the company and outside of it.
Most executives are so busy running from meeting to meeting, obligation to obligation, that they rarely, if ever, sit down in a quiet place to assess where they are and where they are going. They're just grateful to survive another day. Unfortunately, the days lack purpose and direction when you don't consider where you want to end up. Do you want to stay with this particular company? If so, how long and for what reason? If not, why not? If not, where might you seek employment? Or maybe you're ready to retire. What can retirement be for you? An opportunity to do things you always dreamed of doing? A chance to relax for the first time in thirty-five years? A time when you can rediscover your relationship with your spouse? Schedule some dreaming time each week to clarify what you truly
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TIPS FOR BUYING A CELL PHONE
Mobile phone technology and mobile services are developing and improving very quickly. If you are confused about what to look for when buying a new phone here are eight important tips to consider.
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What Functions Do You Want, and What Functions Do You need?
The most basic function of any mobile phone is to send and receive phone calls and SMS text messages. Beyond the basics some mobile phones have calculators. Others have voice answering and voice dialing, allowing you to send and receive phone calls without using your hands. More sophisticated phones have built in digital cameras, MP3 and video players, computer games and other features.
Choose the phone with the features that you can really use and don’t waste money on a phone with functions that you will seldom use or with functions that duplicate your other electronic gadgets.
Do a Sound and Display Check
Will you be making calls in noisy settings? If so then you should check the volume of the phone and see if it is strong enough to be heard. Make sure that the phone has an easy to use volume control so that you can turn it up whenever necessary and make sure that the volume is really adequate for your needs.
Take a look at the display and also consider the colors. The display is one of the most important features of any mobile phone. Make sure that the display is easily readable even in difficult lighting conditions. You can’t check this feature over the Internet, rather, you should go to the store and examine the phone physically.
If you are buying a phone with a colour display then you should realize that quality of colour and resolution varies dramatically from model to model. If you want to watch videos or look at photos taken with your phone’s camera then you will need a handset with at least “65,000 colour”. The quality of the colours is shown with a number; the higher the number the higher the picture quality.
Check the Quality of the Ring Tones
Polyphonic ring tones are featured in all of the new mobile phones. Polyphonic tones make it possible for a ring tone to sound like many instruments playing together. As with colors, the quality of the ring tone is measured numerically.
If your retailer says that the phone has “16 polyphonic” it means that 16 instruments can be heard in a ring tone. If you want a good sound then you need at least a 16.
See Which Accessories are Included with the Phone
All mobile phones normally come with a battery and charger, but there are other accessories that may be useful to you. Check to see if the phone comes with a spare battery, an earphone, a leather casing, a neck strap or an antenna. If you need any of these accessories and if they are optional, then your phone will cost you more than you thought. If the accessories are part of the deal, then you may be getting a bargain. Also, if you don’t need an accessory now, but would like to get one in the future, check to see if accessories for your model are easily available on the market.
Find Out How Long the Battery Will Last
Battery life is an important variable. The average user only asks about the “talk time” of a a battery. However, “stand-by” time is just as important, especially for people who do not want to carry around a charger with them.
It is common to find phones whose batteries have a three to seven-hour talk time, but you should also find out whether the battery has enough stand-by time so that you can make it through the entire day without recharging.
Consider the “Look and Feel” of the Phone
Once again you can’t choose a phone from a catalog or over the Internet. You might prefer to go down to the store and handle the phone before buying it. Feel how much it weighs and see if the menus are easy to understand. Take a look at the layout of the keyboard and other buttons. On some of the smaller phones the buttons are so small that it is difficult and tiresome to dial a number or compose a message.
If you consider your phone a fashion accessory then choose one that best suits your personality and style.
Take a Careful Look at the Price
Be sensible. Buy a mobile phone that lets you stay within your budget. If you follow the previous tips and get a phone that matches your requirements, you should be able to get a handset that will not put you in debt or force you to cut back on your usual expenditures. Remember one thing about consumer electronics: the prices usually fall. If you can’t afford to buy a phone that can show videos this year, next year it may be within your reach.
Find Out About After Sales Service
What will you do if your mobile phone breaks down? Find out where you can get it serviced and whether you will be given a replacement during the servicing period. Be clear about after sales service before choosing the place where you will finally make your purchase.
If you pay attention to these “8 Tips on Buying the Mobile Phone that’s Right For You” then you are sure to get a phone that will meet all of your needs, without breaking your budget
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Mobile phone technology and mobile services are developing and improving very quickly. If you are confused about what to look for when buying a new phone here are eight important tips to consider.
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What Functions Do You Want, and What Functions Do You need?
The most basic function of any mobile phone is to send and receive phone calls and SMS text messages. Beyond the basics some mobile phones have calculators. Others have voice answering and voice dialing, allowing you to send and receive phone calls without using your hands. More sophisticated phones have built in digital cameras, MP3 and video players, computer games and other features.
Choose the phone with the features that you can really use and don’t waste money on a phone with functions that you will seldom use or with functions that duplicate your other electronic gadgets.
Do a Sound and Display Check
Will you be making calls in noisy settings? If so then you should check the volume of the phone and see if it is strong enough to be heard. Make sure that the phone has an easy to use volume control so that you can turn it up whenever necessary and make sure that the volume is really adequate for your needs.
Take a look at the display and also consider the colors. The display is one of the most important features of any mobile phone. Make sure that the display is easily readable even in difficult lighting conditions. You can’t check this feature over the Internet, rather, you should go to the store and examine the phone physically.
If you are buying a phone with a colour display then you should realize that quality of colour and resolution varies dramatically from model to model. If you want to watch videos or look at photos taken with your phone’s camera then you will need a handset with at least “65,000 colour”. The quality of the colours is shown with a number; the higher the number the higher the picture quality.
Check the Quality of the Ring Tones
Polyphonic ring tones are featured in all of the new mobile phones. Polyphonic tones make it possible for a ring tone to sound like many instruments playing together. As with colors, the quality of the ring tone is measured numerically.
If your retailer says that the phone has “16 polyphonic” it means that 16 instruments can be heard in a ring tone. If you want a good sound then you need at least a 16.
See Which Accessories are Included with the Phone
All mobile phones normally come with a battery and charger, but there are other accessories that may be useful to you. Check to see if the phone comes with a spare battery, an earphone, a leather casing, a neck strap or an antenna. If you need any of these accessories and if they are optional, then your phone will cost you more than you thought. If the accessories are part of the deal, then you may be getting a bargain. Also, if you don’t need an accessory now, but would like to get one in the future, check to see if accessories for your model are easily available on the market.
Find Out How Long the Battery Will Last
Battery life is an important variable. The average user only asks about the “talk time” of a a battery. However, “stand-by” time is just as important, especially for people who do not want to carry around a charger with them.
It is common to find phones whose batteries have a three to seven-hour talk time, but you should also find out whether the battery has enough stand-by time so that you can make it through the entire day without recharging.
Consider the “Look and Feel” of the Phone
Once again you can’t choose a phone from a catalog or over the Internet. You might prefer to go down to the store and handle the phone before buying it. Feel how much it weighs and see if the menus are easy to understand. Take a look at the layout of the keyboard and other buttons. On some of the smaller phones the buttons are so small that it is difficult and tiresome to dial a number or compose a message.
If you consider your phone a fashion accessory then choose one that best suits your personality and style.
Take a Careful Look at the Price
Be sensible. Buy a mobile phone that lets you stay within your budget. If you follow the previous tips and get a phone that matches your requirements, you should be able to get a handset that will not put you in debt or force you to cut back on your usual expenditures. Remember one thing about consumer electronics: the prices usually fall. If you can’t afford to buy a phone that can show videos this year, next year it may be within your reach.
Find Out About After Sales Service
What will you do if your mobile phone breaks down? Find out where you can get it serviced and whether you will be given a replacement during the servicing period. Be clear about after sales service before choosing the place where you will finally make your purchase.
If you pay attention to these “8 Tips on Buying the Mobile Phone that’s Right For You” then you are sure to get a phone that will meet all of your needs, without breaking your budget
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TIPS TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN ENGLISH
It is essential to communicate effectively in English so that people belonging to different regions, states, and countries are able to interact without constraints. To communicate effectively and more confidently, enrolling in an English course can be beneficial, but there are several other ways to improve your communication skills.
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1. Learning the script
To enhance your communication skills, it helps to be able to read and write in the language. Listening to spoken English will definitely improve your own communication skills, but reading and writing the language will also help. Communication is both verbal and written. Practicing both aspects will make you more confident and fluent.
2. Use English Whenever Possible
Improvement in any language depends mainly on its usage. Try to converse in English whenever possible even if you flounder through and make mistakes. Fluency increases with regular use and also helps overcome existing flaws.
3. Knowledge Of Grammar
To learn a language, proper knowledge of grammar is necessary. One feels encouraged if a sentence, verbal or written, is framed in a correct manner. This will also help in proper communication without any misunderstanding, which may arise due to grammatical errors or incorrect punctuation. Start communicating with small and simple sentences and after gaining confidence, shifting to complex sentences is easier.
4. Reading
Reading books and newspapers in English is a great way of improving your communication skills. Your vocabulary increases and one can better understand the language. Reading familiarizes you with different styles of expression, thus increasing your knowledge of the nuances of the language.
5. Translations
Try to translate your feelings into English whenever communicating with others. This will help to overcome shyness and increase confidence. Constant practice at this will make you reach a point when you will not feel any need of translation and thus gain command over the language.
6. Confidence
It may be difficult to converse regularly in English, but do not stop. By practicing regularly you gain confidence and having confidence in one’s own ability is the most positive point in life. Do not take criticism to heart or be nervous while speaking. As long as your practice constantly and make an effort, it will definitely pay off.
7. Handouts
Make use of handouts or worksheets to improve your English. Practicing the exercises specially designed for increasing fluency and getting them assessed by subject experts is a great way of learning your weak points and improving on them.
8. Listening
Listening entails actually listening to English music or radio shows, as well as watching English movies and programs. Just hearing the language being spoken will familiarize you with different tones, accents, stressing on different words and other expressive nuances. Something as easy as turning on the news in English as you are getting ready for work in the morning, can be highly effective as the constant stream in the background will gradually become engrained in your mind.
9. Socializing
It is difficult to learn and become fluent in a language unless you mix with regular speakers of the language. Mingling with people who are already well versed in English will compel you to communicate with them and even if you make mistakes, they will gradually fade away as you listen and speak more frequently.
10. Challenge
Apart from all the above-mentioned tips, if you treat communicating in English as a challenge, then nothing can stop you. Overcoming obstacles, whether nervousness or constant mistakes, will be part of the process, but feasible if you are focused. Even conversing in English for fifteen minutes in a day can do wonders
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It is essential to communicate effectively in English so that people belonging to different regions, states, and countries are able to interact without constraints. To communicate effectively and more confidently, enrolling in an English course can be beneficial, but there are several other ways to improve your communication skills.
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1. Learning the script
To enhance your communication skills, it helps to be able to read and write in the language. Listening to spoken English will definitely improve your own communication skills, but reading and writing the language will also help. Communication is both verbal and written. Practicing both aspects will make you more confident and fluent.
2. Use English Whenever Possible
Improvement in any language depends mainly on its usage. Try to converse in English whenever possible even if you flounder through and make mistakes. Fluency increases with regular use and also helps overcome existing flaws.
3. Knowledge Of Grammar
To learn a language, proper knowledge of grammar is necessary. One feels encouraged if a sentence, verbal or written, is framed in a correct manner. This will also help in proper communication without any misunderstanding, which may arise due to grammatical errors or incorrect punctuation. Start communicating with small and simple sentences and after gaining confidence, shifting to complex sentences is easier.
4. Reading
Reading books and newspapers in English is a great way of improving your communication skills. Your vocabulary increases and one can better understand the language. Reading familiarizes you with different styles of expression, thus increasing your knowledge of the nuances of the language.
5. Translations
Try to translate your feelings into English whenever communicating with others. This will help to overcome shyness and increase confidence. Constant practice at this will make you reach a point when you will not feel any need of translation and thus gain command over the language.
6. Confidence
It may be difficult to converse regularly in English, but do not stop. By practicing regularly you gain confidence and having confidence in one’s own ability is the most positive point in life. Do not take criticism to heart or be nervous while speaking. As long as your practice constantly and make an effort, it will definitely pay off.
7. Handouts
Make use of handouts or worksheets to improve your English. Practicing the exercises specially designed for increasing fluency and getting them assessed by subject experts is a great way of learning your weak points and improving on them.
8. Listening
Listening entails actually listening to English music or radio shows, as well as watching English movies and programs. Just hearing the language being spoken will familiarize you with different tones, accents, stressing on different words and other expressive nuances. Something as easy as turning on the news in English as you are getting ready for work in the morning, can be highly effective as the constant stream in the background will gradually become engrained in your mind.
9. Socializing
It is difficult to learn and become fluent in a language unless you mix with regular speakers of the language. Mingling with people who are already well versed in English will compel you to communicate with them and even if you make mistakes, they will gradually fade away as you listen and speak more frequently.
10. Challenge
Apart from all the above-mentioned tips, if you treat communicating in English as a challenge, then nothing can stop you. Overcoming obstacles, whether nervousness or constant mistakes, will be part of the process, but feasible if you are focused. Even conversing in English for fifteen minutes in a day can do wonders
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TIPS TO GET RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR WORK
There are many people who are very dedicated to their work. Many individuals stick to their tasks until late at night and then leave for the office early in the morning. They are always attentive and productive. A person who embodies all these qualities has a good chance of achieving success in the future. However, sometimes our efforts are not recognized by our employers. While co-workers may acknowledge the effort we put in, it is essential to keep certain points in mind to ensure our work is noticed and recognized by our employer or boss. The key points are outlined below:
1. Do Not Be Self-Centered: Consider that your boss may be as busy as you are. Feeling unappreciated can be demotivating. Cooperate with your office mates, as everyone is working towards the same goal. Be considerate towards staff members and avoid being self-focused. Your efforts will not go unnoticed if you follow this approach.
2. Recognize Others' Efforts: Remember, you are not the only one working in the office. Just as you put in efforts to complete your tasks, so do others. Acknowledging and rewarding others for their hard work is a mark of a fair player and an observant individual.
3. Be Unique and Outstanding: Differentiate yourself by bringing something unique to the table. Consistently pursuing tasks in the same manner is not considered outstanding; innovation is the key to recognition. Try approaching tasks differently from the usual way occasionally to stand out and garner recognition.
4. Volunteer for Projects and Committees: Take the initiative to work on projects without being asked. Being proactive in this way will showcase your capabilities and leadership qualities to your colleagues.
5. Let People Know What You Are Working On: Provide regular reports to your supervisors to keep them informed about your work and contributions. This demonstrates your organizational skills and consistent communication.
6. Attend Company Events: Active participation in company events and meetings helps you network and become more visible within the organization. Involvement in projects and daily operations is crucial for others to recognize your role and contributions to the company.
7. Maintain a Positive Attitude: Uphold a positive attitude towards your job and employer. Share your initiatives with your supervisor and keep them informed about your progress. Let your positive and can-do attitude shine through in your interactions with others.
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There are many people who are very dedicated to their work. Many individuals stick to their tasks until late at night and then leave for the office early in the morning. They are always attentive and productive. A person who embodies all these qualities has a good chance of achieving success in the future. However, sometimes our efforts are not recognized by our employers. While co-workers may acknowledge the effort we put in, it is essential to keep certain points in mind to ensure our work is noticed and recognized by our employer or boss. The key points are outlined below:
1. Do Not Be Self-Centered: Consider that your boss may be as busy as you are. Feeling unappreciated can be demotivating. Cooperate with your office mates, as everyone is working towards the same goal. Be considerate towards staff members and avoid being self-focused. Your efforts will not go unnoticed if you follow this approach.
2. Recognize Others' Efforts: Remember, you are not the only one working in the office. Just as you put in efforts to complete your tasks, so do others. Acknowledging and rewarding others for their hard work is a mark of a fair player and an observant individual.
3. Be Unique and Outstanding: Differentiate yourself by bringing something unique to the table. Consistently pursuing tasks in the same manner is not considered outstanding; innovation is the key to recognition. Try approaching tasks differently from the usual way occasionally to stand out and garner recognition.
4. Volunteer for Projects and Committees: Take the initiative to work on projects without being asked. Being proactive in this way will showcase your capabilities and leadership qualities to your colleagues.
5. Let People Know What You Are Working On: Provide regular reports to your supervisors to keep them informed about your work and contributions. This demonstrates your organizational skills and consistent communication.
6. Attend Company Events: Active participation in company events and meetings helps you network and become more visible within the organization. Involvement in projects and daily operations is crucial for others to recognize your role and contributions to the company.
7. Maintain a Positive Attitude: Uphold a positive attitude towards your job and employer. Share your initiatives with your supervisor and keep them informed about your progress. Let your positive and can-do attitude shine through in your interactions with others.
CRK
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)TIPS TO GAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT
Weight gain isn’t something that is easy to do, it requires patience and discipline to diet and training. Hopefully the weight gain tips on this site will help you to achieve your goals.
One of the best weight gain tips to remember is DO EVERYTHING BIG! That means eat BIG and lift BIG to get BIG. Say that over and over again in your head until you fully understand it. Many people think weightlifting is the key to gaining weight. Of course weightlifting is an extremely important part. However to gain weight, think beyond weightlifting! Your diet is just as important when it comes to gaining weight.
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Weight Gain Tip No 1 – Get Counting
Count your calories on a normal daily basis. That doesn’t mean you have to change your normal eating habits – just eat as you normally would and count the calories you have consumed. This is of crucial importance to try to be as accurate as possible. Then get on the scales and weigh yourself.
Weight Gain Tip No 2 – Get Eating!
Eating is first and foremost the most important thing you need for proper weight gain. It makes sense that you need to eat more calories than you burn. This does not mean eating anything and everything within reach! It means you need to include in your weight gain diet, foods that will help you gain lean mass, not bad fats. 6 meals a day is a good start. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and three other small meals at regular intervals throughout the day. Make it your goal to eat every 2.5 to 3 hours. Remember the principal weight gain tip is to get BIG, you have to eat BIG!
Steak, chicken, fruit, milk, vegetables, cheese and assorted types of nuts are the foods to feast on. Eat 4 – 6 pieces of fresh fruit a day, and at least four tall glasses of milk. Low fat milk is a great, cheap protein source – take advantage of it. A sample snack meal would be a glass of milk, an apple, and a hand full of peanuts.
Plan your meals carefully and stick to the plan. What you eat is the most important ingredient in a successful weight gain program.
Weight Gain Tip No 3 – Get Lifting!
As stated above, proper eating is of utmost importance if you want to gain weight, but if you do not complement eating with weightlifting, all that gained weight will be fat – not muscle.
When trying to gain weight, try working out 3-4 times a week. Make sure you are weightlifting correctly! Lift hard and then recover for the next workout. Focus on the big exercises such as squats, deadlifts, bent-over rows, chin-ups, bench press, & military press. These are the exercises that will turn those extra calories into muscle and therefore help you gain weight. You are not going to gain weight by doing lateral raises and step-ups every workout. It’s the multiple-joint lifts that will shock your system and stimulate your body into growth. Gradually add a little amount of weight each time you workout – this will help you strengthen those muscles. If you focus on strength, size will follow. You need to gain muscular strength in order to get bigger. Look around at your local gym – the strongest guys are also the biggest!
Weight Gain Tip No 4 – Get Weighing!
Weigh yourself at the end of a week. You’ll notice you’re gaining more weight after only one week! However, don’t expect miracles. You won’t have put on 10lb!. Remember that when it comes to weight gain, gaining anymore then 1 or 2 pounds a week is unhealthy and means you’re putting on fat instead of muscle. Patience is a virtue! What you want is to see 1 or 2 pound gains at the end of the week. It may not seem like a lot but add it up. You easily gain weight at the rate of 5-8 pounds a month!
Sooner or later you will stop gaining weight and it is now that you should concentrate on eating even more. So, when you stop gaining for at least 2 weeks, start eating an extra 250 calories a day. Every time you see you haven’t gained weight for at least 2 weeks, add an extra 250 calories.
Weight Gain Tip No 5 – Cut out the Bad Fat!
Avoid trans fats like the plaque, and go for the “good fats”. Yes, you want to gain weight, however you don’t want to gain weight that is in fact just fat. So, cut out the cakes, chips and candy. No more visits to McDonalds and steer clear of anything fried. High protein low fat foods like tuna fish (and other seafood), chicken breast, turkey, lean meats, fruits and vegetables etc, are the good clean foods to eat.
Weight Gain Tip No 6 – Get Drinking! (Sorry, water only)
Drink around a half gallon of water a day and even more if you can. Sure, that’s a lot of water, but believe it or not, it’s that water you need for the energy you need to gain weight! Dehydration can lead to all sorts of health problems, including less stamina at the gym.
Weight Gain Tip No 7 – Go to Sleep!
Get lots of sleep. This is one of the easiest yet most neglected weight gain tips. Sleep for a minimum of 8 hours night. You’re body needs it to function properly.
How Much Will I Gain?
Of course as the saying goes “everyone’s body responds in different ways, so it varies”. That said, if you do eat well, lift heavy, and use weight gainers or mass gainers, you can expect to gain about 10-15lbs within 8 weeks.
Supplements?
To gain weight, you do not NEED supplements, but they will help you gain the weight quicker. That’s what they are, supplementation to an already good diet and training program. Think of supplements as the finishing touch
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TIPS TO REMEMBER WHILE INVESTING IN SHARES
A person must take care of the following points while investing in the share market:
1. Don't invest in only one share at a time:
Don't invest the whole investment in a single company or in the same type of shares. Invest in many types of shares and in many companies so that in case of a loss from one share or company, that loss can be reimbursed by gain from another share/company. Always save some money with you in hand so that you can purchase the profitable shares at the time of need. Please note that the capital invested by you is termed as risk capital.
2. Step in with trading plans:
Always consider the ups and downs in shares. Suppose that there is an up in share 'A' and share 'B' is fallen down. In such a condition, a clever investor will invest not only in share 'A' but also in share 'B' with full trade planning.
3. Don't opt for excessive trading:
Whatever the profit in a particular share, keep your risk capital in that particular share equivalent to the risk capital at the beginning in that share. A phase of correction comes after fluctuation in share prices, i.e., if the price of any share has reached its maximum level, then people will sell such shares to gain profits from them. This will result in a downfall of prices. In such a situation, you can also suffer losses. Similarly, when the prices of any share reach its minimum level, then the correction phase starts again, resulting in a rise in the price of that share.
4. Squeeze out your profits:
There are very few ways to recover from losses in the share market. Sometimes, overconfidence makes you drown. Therefore, it is advisable to take out your profits from time to time so that you can invest that money at the right place in times of need.
5. First in, first out:
It's very necessary to recognize the ability of shares to earn profits from them. It's advisable to do long-term investment in established companies while you should take out your profits from time to time in case of new and small-scale companies.
6. Be a horse of a long race:
Invest for a minimum of 5-10 years because only then you can get optimum return (maximum benefit) from any share. But don't forget to keep an eye on the market movements simultaneously.
7. Do fewer estimates and more arguments:
Well, the share market is known as the 'Mathematics of estimates,' and those are quite effective who believe in profits but don't adopt a practice to follow the crowd. Use your senses. The decision to invest or withdraw money should be taken after considering the volume and balance sheet of the company. Don't get nervous with the upslope or downfall in the share market. This is normal in the share market. If there is no change in the infrastructure or basics of the company of whose shares you are holding, then keep on investing in that company. Don't sell the shares uselessly by getting nervous from sudden sharp bounce or sharp fall in mutual funds.
8. Clarify your view:
How updated are you for investments and are you comfortable with what kind of investments? Do you want to make money in intra-day trading or prefer huge investment for the long term? Prepare your trading plan considering all these facts. If your view is clear, then you are sure to get gains.
9. Do not salute the rising sun only:
The price of a share does not increase just because it has a very good presentation. This may happen because stockers are increasing their prices by future purchases. They have their own business interest behind this. Thus, it matters a lot what the presentation of any share or mutual fund is during a downfall.
10. Know Stop loss:
Market experts decide a target price of shares of a particular company, and it is suggested to buy or sell shares beyond that target price. Stop loss means a suggestion to sell the shares on a sharp bounce or fall in their prices. Thus, there will be no misunderstanding towards any share.
CRK
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TIPS TO REMEMBER WHILE INVESTING IN SHARES
A person must take care of the following points while investing in the share market:
1. Don't invest in only one share at a time:
Don't invest the whole investment in a single company or in the same type of shares. Invest in many types of shares and in many companies so that in case of a loss from one share or company, that loss can be reimbursed by gain from another share/company. Always save some money with you in hand so that you can purchase the profitable shares at the time of need. Please note that the capital invested by you is termed as risk capital.
2. Step in with trading plans:
Always consider the ups and downs in shares. Suppose that there is an up in share 'A' and share 'B' is fallen down. In such a condition, a clever investor will invest not only in share 'A' but also in share 'B' with full trade planning.
3. Don't opt for excessive trading:
Whatever the profit in a particular share, keep your risk capital in that particular share equivalent to the risk capital at the beginning in that share. A phase of correction comes after fluctuation in share prices, i.e., if the price of any share has reached its maximum level, then people will sell such shares to gain profits from them. This will result in a downfall of prices. In such a situation, you can also suffer losses. Similarly, when the prices of any share reach its minimum level, then the correction phase starts again, resulting in a rise in the price of that share.
4. Squeeze out your profits:
There are very few ways to recover from losses in the share market. Sometimes, overconfidence makes you drown. Therefore, it is advisable to take out your profits from time to time so that you can invest that money at the right place in times of need.
5. First in, first out:
It's very necessary to recognize the ability of shares to earn profits from them. It's advisable to do long-term investment in established companies while you should take out your profits from time to time in case of new and small-scale companies.
6. Be a horse of a long race:
Invest for a minimum of 5-10 years because only then you can get optimum return (maximum benefit) from any share. But don't forget to keep an eye on the market movements simultaneously.
7. Do fewer estimates and more arguments:
Well, the share market is known as the 'Mathematics of estimates,' and those are quite effective who believe in profits but don't adopt a practice to follow the crowd. Use your senses. The decision to invest or withdraw money should be taken after considering the volume and balance sheet of the company. Don't get nervous with the upslope or downfall in the share market. This is normal in the share market. If there is no change in the infrastructure or basics of the company of whose shares you are holding, then keep on investing in that company. Don't sell the shares uselessly by getting nervous from sudden sharp bounce or sharp fall in mutual funds.
8. Clarify your view:
How updated are you for investments and are you comfortable with what kind of investments? Do you want to make money in intra-day trading or prefer huge investment for the long term? Prepare your trading plan considering all these facts. If your view is clear, then you are sure to get gains.
9. Do not salute the rising sun only:
The price of a share does not increase just because it has a very good presentation. This may happen because stockers are increasing their prices by future purchases. They have their own business interest behind this. Thus, it matters a lot what the presentation of any share or mutual fund is during a downfall.
10. Know Stop loss:
Market experts decide a target price of shares of a particular company, and it is suggested to buy or sell shares beyond that target price. Stop loss means a suggestion to sell the shares on a sharp bounce or fall in their prices. Thus, there will be no misunderstanding towards any share.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CAREER
To choose the right career, it is necessary to know your idea of achievement for your future. The initial years of your job are considered to be the most crucial to your choice of a career, as they help you to understand whether you will be able to succeed in your chosen field of work.
The following tips will help you select the right career:
Know the career scope: Every job has its opportunities and limitations. So, it is important to know the scope of a job that you wish to pursue. Try to figure out the power and position attached to the job. You should also know about the salary and the areas where you can incorporate your creativity.
Make a list of skills: Make a list of all the skills required in a particular field of work and those you possess. Then match them and check if you qualify for the job. The skills required for a particular job form an essential part of your potential for succeeding in any particular field. Skills required may include educational qualifications, knowledge of operating different machines and software, certifications, diplomas, or knowledge of a foreign language.
Read: In order to know more about a job, you should read lots of books related to the career and its scope. It helps in evaluating your own inclination towards the job. If you are struggling with too many options, reading about those career options will help you clear your mind and choose the most appropriate one. Besides reading, you can also participate in seminars and conferences, helping you explore job opportunities.
Take an internship: Internships help give you a more realistic and clear picture of the various requirements of a job. Taking an internship will help you develop contacts that may help you boost your career in the future. It will also enable you to develop your interest in a specific field.
Steps to choosing a successful career:
The process of selecting a career can be divided into the following stages:
Self-assessment forms the first step in choosing a career option. It helps you understand your own abilities and areas for improvement. You can also learn more about your abilities and focus on your goals. Additionally, you will gradually understand what you want to achieve from your career.
Once you are through with self-assessment of your skills and interests, you can begin setting goals. This is a practical stage where you need to plan authentically without any assumptions or superficial beliefs. This should be an effective reality check on your potential for success
CRK
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To choose the right career, it is necessary to know your idea of achievement for your future. The initial years of your job are considered to be the most crucial to your choice of a career, as they help you to understand whether you will be able to succeed in your chosen field of work.
The following tips will help you select the right career:
Know the career scope: Every job has its opportunities and limitations. So, it is important to know the scope of a job that you wish to pursue. Try to figure out the power and position attached to the job. You should also know about the salary and the areas where you can incorporate your creativity.
Make a list of skills: Make a list of all the skills required in a particular field of work and those you possess. Then match them and check if you qualify for the job. The skills required for a particular job form an essential part of your potential for succeeding in any particular field. Skills required may include educational qualifications, knowledge of operating different machines and software, certifications, diplomas, or knowledge of a foreign language.
Read: In order to know more about a job, you should read lots of books related to the career and its scope. It helps in evaluating your own inclination towards the job. If you are struggling with too many options, reading about those career options will help you clear your mind and choose the most appropriate one. Besides reading, you can also participate in seminars and conferences, helping you explore job opportunities.
Take an internship: Internships help give you a more realistic and clear picture of the various requirements of a job. Taking an internship will help you develop contacts that may help you boost your career in the future. It will also enable you to develop your interest in a specific field.
Steps to choosing a successful career:
The process of selecting a career can be divided into the following stages:
Self-assessment forms the first step in choosing a career option. It helps you understand your own abilities and areas for improvement. You can also learn more about your abilities and focus on your goals. Additionally, you will gradually understand what you want to achieve from your career.
Once you are through with self-assessment of your skills and interests, you can begin setting goals. This is a practical stage where you need to plan authentically without any assumptions or superficial beliefs. This should be an effective reality check on your potential for success
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS FOR CREATING AN EFFECTIVE BLOG
There are no hard and fast rules on how to blog. Having said that, bloggers will likely increase their exposure by following some simple blog guidelines.
1.) Stay on topic
Opinions are generally accepted, but the content of the items in the blog should all relate to a general theme. Unless you have an uncanny knack for wit, humor, or cynicism, the majority of your readers will be interested in the content that relates to a specific defined theme or loosely defined area of interest. Most readers won't care that you eat Cheerios for breakfast. They may, however, be interested in the fact that vinegar takes out stains and that toilet paper rolls make great wreaths. Define a topic and stick to it. This will ensure that you create a loyal following of interested readers.
2.) Stay informative
If you are attempting to create the impression that you are knowledgeable about a specific industry or sector, be sure that you stay current on news. If you are endorsing a product or voicing an opinion, be sure to check your facts; your reputation is at stake. If you are offering an opinion, be sure to qualify your post, making it clear that the content is intended as an editorial.
3.) Old news is not news
While blogging every day can be a drain, it is important that the information presented is current and accurate. Writing an article or blurb about something that happened 6 months ago will not be of interest to many. Telling your audience that Martha Stewart was convicted and will be going to prison after her sentence is completed will make people question the value of your columns.
4.) Adhere to a schedule
Create a schedule and stick to it. Realizing that blogging requires time and effort, don't create unrealistic expectations and be unable to deliver. An occasional lapse or holiday is generally understood, but readers returning to find stale, outdated content are going to find another blog with similar content. New blogs and RSS feeds are popping up on a daily basis. If you have worked hard to develop an audience and a community, you don't want to lose them due to a lack of communication.
5.) Clarity and simplicity
Keep your posts and blog entries clear and easy to understand. Remember, the web is global, and expressions, idioms, and acronyms don't always translate. Sometimes a little explanation goes a long way.
6.) Keyword-rich
If the goal of your blog is to increase your visibility, include related keywords in the title of the blog. Use the title as a headline to attract interest. Each item post should have a title that will attract attention but still be relevant to the post. The title should be no longer than 10-12 words.
7.) Quantity matters
In order to attract the attention of search engines, you will need to develop content and substance. A headline or simple sentence is not going to generate the interest of readers or help with search engine ranking. Be sure to archive old blog posts to develop a large portal of similarly-themed content.
8.) Frequency
If your blog content is updated frequently, search engines will tend to spider the pages at regular intervals.
9.) Spell checking and proofreading
It only takes a few extra moments and can save you from having to make embarrassing explanations. Remember that whatever you publish on the Internet can be found and archived. Think carefully about what you post before doing so.
10.) RSS
RSS will increase your blog's reach. It is important that you include your blog's content in an RSS feed to increase readership and distribution.
Most weblog audiences are small, but with time and regular updates, audiences grow. Bloggers may never have more than a few hundred readers, but the people who return regularly are generally interested in what you have to say.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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There are no hard and fast rules on how to blog. Having said that, bloggers will likely increase their exposure by following some simple blog guidelines.
1.) Stay on topic
Opinions are generally accepted, but the content of the items in the blog should all relate to a general theme. Unless you have an uncanny knack for wit, humor, or cynicism, the majority of your readers will be interested in the content that relates to a specific defined theme or loosely defined area of interest. Most readers won't care that you eat Cheerios for breakfast. They may, however, be interested in the fact that vinegar takes out stains and that toilet paper rolls make great wreaths. Define a topic and stick to it. This will ensure that you create a loyal following of interested readers.
2.) Stay informative
If you are attempting to create the impression that you are knowledgeable about a specific industry or sector, be sure that you stay current on news. If you are endorsing a product or voicing an opinion, be sure to check your facts; your reputation is at stake. If you are offering an opinion, be sure to qualify your post, making it clear that the content is intended as an editorial.
3.) Old news is not news
While blogging every day can be a drain, it is important that the information presented is current and accurate. Writing an article or blurb about something that happened 6 months ago will not be of interest to many. Telling your audience that Martha Stewart was convicted and will be going to prison after her sentence is completed will make people question the value of your columns.
4.) Adhere to a schedule
Create a schedule and stick to it. Realizing that blogging requires time and effort, don't create unrealistic expectations and be unable to deliver. An occasional lapse or holiday is generally understood, but readers returning to find stale, outdated content are going to find another blog with similar content. New blogs and RSS feeds are popping up on a daily basis. If you have worked hard to develop an audience and a community, you don't want to lose them due to a lack of communication.
5.) Clarity and simplicity
Keep your posts and blog entries clear and easy to understand. Remember, the web is global, and expressions, idioms, and acronyms don't always translate. Sometimes a little explanation goes a long way.
6.) Keyword-rich
If the goal of your blog is to increase your visibility, include related keywords in the title of the blog. Use the title as a headline to attract interest. Each item post should have a title that will attract attention but still be relevant to the post. The title should be no longer than 10-12 words.
7.) Quantity matters
In order to attract the attention of search engines, you will need to develop content and substance. A headline or simple sentence is not going to generate the interest of readers or help with search engine ranking. Be sure to archive old blog posts to develop a large portal of similarly-themed content.
8.) Frequency
If your blog content is updated frequently, search engines will tend to spider the pages at regular intervals.
9.) Spell checking and proofreading
It only takes a few extra moments and can save you from having to make embarrassing explanations. Remember that whatever you publish on the Internet can be found and archived. Think carefully about what you post before doing so.
10.) RSS
RSS will increase your blog's reach. It is important that you include your blog's content in an RSS feed to increase readership and distribution.
Most weblog audiences are small, but with time and regular updates, audiences grow. Bloggers may never have more than a few hundred readers, but the people who return regularly are generally interested in what you have to say.
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO SCORE WELL IN UGC NET EXAMINATION
1. Writing skills matter a lot in the NET Examination. Most of the candidates appearing for the NET examination have a lot of knowledge, but lack writing skills. You should be able to present all the information/knowledge in a coherent and logical manner, as expected by the examiner. For example: Quoting with facts and substantiating your answer with related concepts and emphasizing your point of view.
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2. Preparations for NET examination should be done intensively.
3.After deciding the questions one should sort out the NET question papers according to the syllabus topics. If one analyses these questions, after sometime the questions are repeated in one form or the other.
4. Prepare a standard answer to the question papers of the previous years. This will also make your task easy at the UGC examination.
5. Do Not miss the concepts. Questions asked are of the Masters level examination. Sometimes the questions are ‘conceptual’ in nature, aimed at testing the comprehension levels of the basic concepts.
6. Get a list of standard textbooks from the successful candidates, or other sources and also selective good notes. The right choice of reading material is important and crucial. You should not read all types of books as told by others.
7. Always target for writing section even while preparing for objective questions. As there is much in common for study and there is little time for preparation for the wriiten part II examination.
8. While studying for the subjects, keep in mind that there is no scope for selective studies in UGC. The whole syllabus must be covered thoroughly. Equal stress and weight should be given all the sections of the syllabus.
9. Note that in the ultimate analysis both subjects carry exactly the same amount of maximum marks.
10. For subjects like Mathematics and Statistics and Geography maps etc, practice is very important. One should also practice other subjects and should not treat the same examination, as an “experience gathering” exercise to get a chance for writing mains is a great thing, which you may not get again.
11. Go through the unsolved papers of the previous papers and solve them to stimulate the atmosphere of the examination.
12. Stick to the time frame. Speed is the very essence of this examination. Hence, time management assumes crucial importance.
13. For developing the writing skills, keep writing model answers while preparing for the NET examination. This helps get into the habit of writing under time pressure in the Mains examination.
14. Never be over confident with your writing skills. It is too subjective and behavioral.
15. Develop and follow your own style of writing. Try not to be repetitive and maintain a flow in the style of your writing.
16. Never try to imitate others in the style of writing.
17. Sequential and systematic style of answering comes after a lot of practice and analysis of standard answers.
18. Try to stimulate the actual examination hours to judge the performance and to plug any loopholes.
19. Try not to exceed the word limit, as far as possible. Sticking to the word limit that will save time. Besides, the number of marks you achieve are not going to increase even if you exceed the word limit. It’s the quality that matters not the quantity.
20. Revision of subjects is very important. The reason is that you have been preparing for months or years together. It is a human tendency to forget something after some time.
21. Donot bother yourselves if you are unable to revise everything before examination. Write it legibly as it will simplify the evaluator’s task and he can read the answers easily.
22. Highlight the important points which are important.
23. Follow paragraph writing rather than essay form. A new point should start with a new paragraph.
24. If the question needs answer in point format give it a bullet format.
25. Keep sufficient space between two lines.
26. Try to maintain uniformity in your writing throughout the paper.
27. Under time pressure, the script should not go from bad to worse in the later stages of the answer sheets. This may irritate the evaluator.
28. Don’t count words after every answer. If you have practiced well you should reflexively know the approximate limit you made.
29. Give space and divide it by a dividing line between two questions.
30. Above all be patient and believe in God.
All the very best my friends....:)
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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1. Writing skills matter a lot in the NET Examination. Most of the candidates appearing for the NET examination have a lot of knowledge, but lack writing skills. You should be able to present all the information/knowledge in a coherent and logical manner, as expected by the examiner. For example: Quoting with facts and substantiating your answer with related concepts and emphasizing your point of view.
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2. Preparations for NET examination should be done intensively.
3.After deciding the questions one should sort out the NET question papers according to the syllabus topics. If one analyses these questions, after sometime the questions are repeated in one form or the other.
4. Prepare a standard answer to the question papers of the previous years. This will also make your task easy at the UGC examination.
5. Do Not miss the concepts. Questions asked are of the Masters level examination. Sometimes the questions are ‘conceptual’ in nature, aimed at testing the comprehension levels of the basic concepts.
6. Get a list of standard textbooks from the successful candidates, or other sources and also selective good notes. The right choice of reading material is important and crucial. You should not read all types of books as told by others.
7. Always target for writing section even while preparing for objective questions. As there is much in common for study and there is little time for preparation for the wriiten part II examination.
8. While studying for the subjects, keep in mind that there is no scope for selective studies in UGC. The whole syllabus must be covered thoroughly. Equal stress and weight should be given all the sections of the syllabus.
9. Note that in the ultimate analysis both subjects carry exactly the same amount of maximum marks.
10. For subjects like Mathematics and Statistics and Geography maps etc, practice is very important. One should also practice other subjects and should not treat the same examination, as an “experience gathering” exercise to get a chance for writing mains is a great thing, which you may not get again.
11. Go through the unsolved papers of the previous papers and solve them to stimulate the atmosphere of the examination.
12. Stick to the time frame. Speed is the very essence of this examination. Hence, time management assumes crucial importance.
13. For developing the writing skills, keep writing model answers while preparing for the NET examination. This helps get into the habit of writing under time pressure in the Mains examination.
14. Never be over confident with your writing skills. It is too subjective and behavioral.
15. Develop and follow your own style of writing. Try not to be repetitive and maintain a flow in the style of your writing.
16. Never try to imitate others in the style of writing.
17. Sequential and systematic style of answering comes after a lot of practice and analysis of standard answers.
18. Try to stimulate the actual examination hours to judge the performance and to plug any loopholes.
19. Try not to exceed the word limit, as far as possible. Sticking to the word limit that will save time. Besides, the number of marks you achieve are not going to increase even if you exceed the word limit. It’s the quality that matters not the quantity.
20. Revision of subjects is very important. The reason is that you have been preparing for months or years together. It is a human tendency to forget something after some time.
21. Donot bother yourselves if you are unable to revise everything before examination. Write it legibly as it will simplify the evaluator’s task and he can read the answers easily.
22. Highlight the important points which are important.
23. Follow paragraph writing rather than essay form. A new point should start with a new paragraph.
24. If the question needs answer in point format give it a bullet format.
25. Keep sufficient space between two lines.
26. Try to maintain uniformity in your writing throughout the paper.
27. Under time pressure, the script should not go from bad to worse in the later stages of the answer sheets. This may irritate the evaluator.
28. Don’t count words after every answer. If you have practiced well you should reflexively know the approximate limit you made.
29. Give space and divide it by a dividing line between two questions.
30. Above all be patient and believe in God.
All the very best my friends....:)
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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TIPS TO IMPROVE MEMORY
1– Exercise strengthens the body and can reduce the experience of stress, depression, and anx i ety. Doing some thing car dio vas cu lar at least twice a week is the minimum.
2– Relax ation through meditation, taichi, yoga, or other techniques to slow res pi ra tion, slow metab o lism, and release mus cle ten sion. Sim ply invest ing 10 min utes per day can make a difference.
3– Biofeed back programs and games that provide real-time information and tracking, allowing one to learn effective techniques for reducing stress levels
4– Appreciation. Make sure you appreciate the good things you have and have done, and your support group around you.
5– A good social network of friends, family, and even pets help foster trust, support, and relaxation.
6– This may be obvious…except that we may not do it pre cisely when we need it the most: Use a calendar to schedule important things. Give items a date and a priority.
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7– This one too: Make a list of things that need to be done. Even if it’s a long list. It is rewarding to cross off items as you complete them.
8– Prioritize. Ask your self how impor tant some thing truly is to you. Maybe you’re stressing over some thing that you are bet ter off just let ting go. Do you really need to remem ber 25 new names from that party? Focus on the 5 you want to see again.
9– Get enough sleep so that you can recharge your batteries.
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These are not magical cures, but habits that you can develop with practice to improve your memory and quality of life
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1– Exercise strengthens the body and can reduce the experience of stress, depression, and anx i ety. Doing some thing car dio vas cu lar at least twice a week is the minimum.
2– Relax ation through meditation, taichi, yoga, or other techniques to slow res pi ra tion, slow metab o lism, and release mus cle ten sion. Sim ply invest ing 10 min utes per day can make a difference.
3– Biofeed back programs and games that provide real-time information and tracking, allowing one to learn effective techniques for reducing stress levels
4– Appreciation. Make sure you appreciate the good things you have and have done, and your support group around you.
5– A good social network of friends, family, and even pets help foster trust, support, and relaxation.
6– This may be obvious…except that we may not do it pre cisely when we need it the most: Use a calendar to schedule important things. Give items a date and a priority.
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7– This one too: Make a list of things that need to be done. Even if it’s a long list. It is rewarding to cross off items as you complete them.
8– Prioritize. Ask your self how impor tant some thing truly is to you. Maybe you’re stressing over some thing that you are bet ter off just let ting go. Do you really need to remem ber 25 new names from that party? Focus on the 5 you want to see again.
9– Get enough sleep so that you can recharge your batteries.
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These are not magical cures, but habits that you can develop with practice to improve your memory and quality of life
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Group Discussion Tips
When you are participating in a group discussion, there are a number of things you will want to avoid. While doing the right things can allow you to become a valuable member of the group, doing the wrong things can cause you to disrupt the discussion, and you may find yourself alienated from the other members.
It is important to avoid putting down the ideas that are presented during the discussion. This is especially important if the group is brainstorming ideas. When you put down ideas that are presented by someone else, you are humiliating them in front of the other members, and you are disrupting the brainstorming process. In addition to this, you can create conflict between you and the person you are ridiculing. Never attack the idea of someone else. It can cause other members to be uneasy about sharing their own ideas, because they may fear being ridiculed.
If you don't agree with a statement or idea that has been presented by another member, address the issue in a polite manner. Instead of attacking their idea directly, why not come up with a better idea instead? It is also important to avoid interrupting other members when they are speaking. This is extremely rude. If you feel the need to interrupt someone while they are speaking, try to interject as politely as you can. In some discussion groups, you may be required to raise your hands after someone has finished making a statement. If someone is interrupted by another person while they are speaking, this could create conflict. It may convey a message that what they are saying is not important.
When you are given a task to carry out, it is important for you to do it. Remember, the group is a machine, and every part of that machine must work if it is to function properly. The members of the group are the pieces that make up the machine. If you are given a task to perform that must be done before the discussion is held, you will want to make sure it is done properly. If it is not done correctly, it can disrupt the flow of the discussion. It is important for you to offer encouragement to the other members. When you encourage the other members of the group, you will gain their respect, and this will allow them to work harder. Encouragement can build up a group discussion, while discouragement can tear it down.
It is important for you to show respect to all the members of the group, and they should show you respect as well. When everyone has mutual respect for each other, this will stop the conflicts that can completely destroy a discussion. If you are the leader of the group, it is essential for you to make sure the right topic is discussed. It should be something that is important to you and the other members. When this is the case, the participants will work hard to make sure important issues are covered. If they are not interested in the topic, it will be hard to get them to focus on it. It is important for leaders to choose relevant topics that will be of interest to those who will be participating.
If you are having a brainstorming phase during the group discussion, do not dismiss any ideas that are presented. Give everyone the time to present ideas that they think can be useful in solving problems. Once the brainstorming session is over, let the group decide which ideas are the best.
Another thing that you will want to avoid doing is getting into arguments with other members. It is not productive and will cause conflicts to occur. While there is nothing wrong with engaging in positive arguments, they should not be allowed to get out of control. Show respect to everyone in the group. If you don't agree with a statement made by someone, say it in a tactful way.
CRK
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When you are participating in a group discussion, there are a number of things you will want to avoid. While doing the right things can allow you to become a valuable member of the group, doing the wrong things can cause you to disrupt the discussion, and you may find yourself alienated from the other members.
It is important to avoid putting down the ideas that are presented during the discussion. This is especially important if the group is brainstorming ideas. When you put down ideas that are presented by someone else, you are humiliating them in front of the other members, and you are disrupting the brainstorming process. In addition to this, you can create conflict between you and the person you are ridiculing. Never attack the idea of someone else. It can cause other members to be uneasy about sharing their own ideas, because they may fear being ridiculed.
If you don't agree with a statement or idea that has been presented by another member, address the issue in a polite manner. Instead of attacking their idea directly, why not come up with a better idea instead? It is also important to avoid interrupting other members when they are speaking. This is extremely rude. If you feel the need to interrupt someone while they are speaking, try to interject as politely as you can. In some discussion groups, you may be required to raise your hands after someone has finished making a statement. If someone is interrupted by another person while they are speaking, this could create conflict. It may convey a message that what they are saying is not important.
When you are given a task to carry out, it is important for you to do it. Remember, the group is a machine, and every part of that machine must work if it is to function properly. The members of the group are the pieces that make up the machine. If you are given a task to perform that must be done before the discussion is held, you will want to make sure it is done properly. If it is not done correctly, it can disrupt the flow of the discussion. It is important for you to offer encouragement to the other members. When you encourage the other members of the group, you will gain their respect, and this will allow them to work harder. Encouragement can build up a group discussion, while discouragement can tear it down.
It is important for you to show respect to all the members of the group, and they should show you respect as well. When everyone has mutual respect for each other, this will stop the conflicts that can completely destroy a discussion. If you are the leader of the group, it is essential for you to make sure the right topic is discussed. It should be something that is important to you and the other members. When this is the case, the participants will work hard to make sure important issues are covered. If they are not interested in the topic, it will be hard to get them to focus on it. It is important for leaders to choose relevant topics that will be of interest to those who will be participating.
If you are having a brainstorming phase during the group discussion, do not dismiss any ideas that are presented. Give everyone the time to present ideas that they think can be useful in solving problems. Once the brainstorming session is over, let the group decide which ideas are the best.
Another thing that you will want to avoid doing is getting into arguments with other members. It is not productive and will cause conflicts to occur. While there is nothing wrong with engaging in positive arguments, they should not be allowed to get out of control. Show respect to everyone in the group. If you don't agree with a statement made by someone, say it in a tactful way.
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TIPS ON HEALTH INSURANCE
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1. Define your requirements of health coverage
Define what you want to cover yourself against – is it just critical illness, or injuries resulting from an accident, hospitalization expenses or OPD expenses as well. There are different types of health insurance policies available depending on your requirement and your budget.
2. Decide which members of your family need to be part of the health insurance policy - you might find splitting policies to be beneficial.
When buying for a family check multiple options. Sometimes its beneficial from a cost perspective for the oldest member of the family to have a separate policy. Usually all insurance companies offer policies for coverage of you or spouse; and up to three children under one policy. Some policies also give coverage for dependent parents in the same policy.
3. Decide the total amount of health coverage needed.
The total amount of coverage needs to be determined by the number of people that you want the policy to cover, your estimate of the health care costs and the existing coverage that you might have from other sources like employee provided group insurance.
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4. Read through the list of exclusions of the health insurance policy - both permanent and first year.
Exclusions define the ailments and the conditions under which the health insurance coverage will not be valid. For example a common permanent exclusion is cosmetic surgery. Such surgery is discretionary and usually not life threatening and performed at the insistence of the patient. A common first year exclusion is cataract; cataract surgery is covered from the second year onwards. This is to avoid moral hazard.
5. Check the network coverage of the Third Party Administrator (TPA) being employed by the health insurance company.
Ensure that the hospitals near your residence which might be used in case of an emergency as well as the hospital where you seek regular or specialist treatment is part of the TPA (Third Party Administrator) hospital network.
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1. Define your requirements of health coverage
Define what you want to cover yourself against – is it just critical illness, or injuries resulting from an accident, hospitalization expenses or OPD expenses as well. There are different types of health insurance policies available depending on your requirement and your budget.
2. Decide which members of your family need to be part of the health insurance policy - you might find splitting policies to be beneficial.
When buying for a family check multiple options. Sometimes its beneficial from a cost perspective for the oldest member of the family to have a separate policy. Usually all insurance companies offer policies for coverage of you or spouse; and up to three children under one policy. Some policies also give coverage for dependent parents in the same policy.
3. Decide the total amount of health coverage needed.
The total amount of coverage needs to be determined by the number of people that you want the policy to cover, your estimate of the health care costs and the existing coverage that you might have from other sources like employee provided group insurance.
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4. Read through the list of exclusions of the health insurance policy - both permanent and first year.
Exclusions define the ailments and the conditions under which the health insurance coverage will not be valid. For example a common permanent exclusion is cosmetic surgery. Such surgery is discretionary and usually not life threatening and performed at the insistence of the patient. A common first year exclusion is cataract; cataract surgery is covered from the second year onwards. This is to avoid moral hazard.
5. Check the network coverage of the Third Party Administrator (TPA) being employed by the health insurance company.
Ensure that the hospitals near your residence which might be used in case of an emergency as well as the hospital where you seek regular or specialist treatment is part of the TPA (Third Party Administrator) hospital network.
CRK
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Thank you, AVS, for your appreciations. Everyone of us comes through situations where we should have minimum basic knowledge. So, just a trial to touch even a few areas which might be helpful for our member friends. :) Once again, thank you for your feedback.
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[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="7"]TIPS TO MAKE YOUR OWN PAYSLIP[/SIZE][/COLOR]
[COLOR="Teal"]Running your own business and in need of a sample payslip to use in your own company? Here's what you can do in time for the coming pay period.
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[COLOR="red"]Option 1:[/COLOR] Download and print. You can start by searching for a sample payslip using your favorite search engine. Go to a website that has a downloadable payslip and lets you download and print this for free. There are a lot of websites that offer templates for free. But if you go for the free version, make sure you can make do with a basic payslip that you can later customize according to your own requirements. Don't expect any frills or complex built-in calculations from anything that's free.
[COLOR="red"]Option 2:[/COLOR] Make your own sample payslip. Your typical productivity software such as Microsoft Excel, or even freeware such as Google Docs has functionalities that allow you to build a sample payslip from scratch. Another option under this is to look for templates that may be available right from the website of your software applications. These are typically downloadable and customizable, too. So you won't have any problems altering or tweaking your sample payslip any way you need to.
[COLOR="red"]Option 3:[/COLOR] You can make your own by copying an actual payslip. You may have been employed at one point before you decided to set up your own business. Dig up those old payslips and recreate them using your computer or by handwriting them. This may be a little more time-consuming than the previous options but it sure adds a personal touch to the payslips that you will give away.
[COLOR="red"]Option 4:[/COLOR] Let your payroll software do it. There are payroll systems that automate the process of making and printing payslips. If you decide to get one of these, you can be sure that payslip generation will be the least of your worries next time[/COLOR]
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[/SIZE][/COLOR][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="7"]TIPS TO MAKE YOUR OWN PAYSLIP[/SIZE][/COLOR]
[COLOR="Teal"]Running your own business and in need of a sample payslip to use in your own company? Here's what you can do in time for the coming pay period.
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[COLOR="red"]Option 1:[/COLOR] Download and print. You can start by searching for a sample payslip using your favorite search engine. Go to a website that has a downloadable payslip and lets you download and print this for free. There are a lot of websites that offer templates for free. But if you go for the free version, make sure you can make do with a basic payslip that you can later customize according to your own requirements. Don't expect any frills or complex built-in calculations from anything that's free.
[COLOR="red"]Option 2:[/COLOR] Make your own sample payslip. Your typical productivity software such as Microsoft Excel, or even freeware such as Google Docs has functionalities that allow you to build a sample payslip from scratch. Another option under this is to look for templates that may be available right from the website of your software applications. These are typically downloadable and customizable, too. So you won't have any problems altering or tweaking your sample payslip any way you need to.
[COLOR="red"]Option 3:[/COLOR] You can make your own by copying an actual payslip. You may have been employed at one point before you decided to set up your own business. Dig up those old payslips and recreate them using your computer or by handwriting them. This may be a little more time-consuming than the previous options but it sure adds a personal touch to the payslips that you will give away.
[COLOR="red"]Option 4:[/COLOR] Let your payroll software do it. There are payroll systems that automate the process of making and printing payslips. If you decide to get one of these, you can be sure that payslip generation will be the least of your worries next time[/COLOR]
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TIPS FOR BODYBUILDING
Plan before you begin: It is important for you to chalk out a plan for yourself. You need to determine the reason behind pursuing the sport, whether you are looking to make a career in the field, enter a competition, make a body for modeling, flaunt it on the beach, or are doing it just for fun. This will help you set your goals and move ahead. Before beginning anything, you need to have a concrete plan and then execute it. You must know what you are looking for only then will you be able to achieve it.
Consult: Your next step should be to consult a doctor and an expert on the subject regarding your decision. You must also keep in mind your medical history and if you are prone to any ailments such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease. Bodybuilding exercises may prove fatal if you do not disclose something. Your medical examination will also help your trainer in chalking out the best plan for you, keeping in mind your health concerns, body weight, etc. Your workout plan and diet plan will also be made on this basis.
Focus: This should be your magic mantra while training. If you cease to pay attention and lose concentration, you might end up getting injured or meet with an accident. Keep all distractions at bay while you are in the gym. Your entire concentration should be on what you are doing.
Whole-body is important: You must focus on the entire body and not just the arms and chest while working out. If you want to get the look of a professional bodybuilder, you must lay equal emphasis on your entire body.
Gain weight: Thin people cannot become bodybuilders. Keeping this in mind, you must put on weight. You must focus on gaining muscle mass and not fat. To achieve the perfect look of a bodybuilder, you need to concentrate on your diet and start snacking on protein bars and drinks. Avoid eating junk food and stay away from alcohol and smoking. Begin with a small amount of weight and add weight over time. Do not add weight too quickly or you might risk injury.
Diet: Take help from your trainer and draw a proper diet plan depending upon your body type. It is recommended that you include plenty of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and foods rich in amino acids in your diet.
Water: Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water daily. Make it a habit to drink water before, after, and in the middle of training sessions. Rigorous workouts make you sweat, leading to water loss and can cause dehydration. Thus, water intake at regular intervals is necessary.
Clothes: Wear clothes that are best suited for the sport. Keep your comfort level in mind and do not wear clothes that are either too tight or too loose to avoid chances of an injury or mishap. Always purchase fabrics with enough breathing space and that are light. Bodybuilding clothes should allow the sweat to escape and not clog on your skin.
Keep yourself tension-free: If you are all worked up about something, it is best for you to go back home and not exercise. You need to be extremely focused during your training session. If you are preoccupied with something, you might end up meeting with an accident or inflicting an irreparable injury.
Warm up: This is an integral part of bodybuilding and must be followed regularly. You should always warm up before starting the hard routines with some light stretches. Each muscle group needs a bit of a warm-up session before you go right into the weight lifting. A cardio workout using a treadmill or a stationary bike for a few minutes is always beneficial.
With these bodybuilding tips, you can make it to the international arena over a period of time. All you require at your end is a lot of dedication and consistency, and half the battle is already won.
CRK
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Plan before you begin: It is important for you to chalk out a plan for yourself. You need to determine the reason behind pursuing the sport, whether you are looking to make a career in the field, enter a competition, make a body for modeling, flaunt it on the beach, or are doing it just for fun. This will help you set your goals and move ahead. Before beginning anything, you need to have a concrete plan and then execute it. You must know what you are looking for only then will you be able to achieve it.
Consult: Your next step should be to consult a doctor and an expert on the subject regarding your decision. You must also keep in mind your medical history and if you are prone to any ailments such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease. Bodybuilding exercises may prove fatal if you do not disclose something. Your medical examination will also help your trainer in chalking out the best plan for you, keeping in mind your health concerns, body weight, etc. Your workout plan and diet plan will also be made on this basis.
Focus: This should be your magic mantra while training. If you cease to pay attention and lose concentration, you might end up getting injured or meet with an accident. Keep all distractions at bay while you are in the gym. Your entire concentration should be on what you are doing.
Whole-body is important: You must focus on the entire body and not just the arms and chest while working out. If you want to get the look of a professional bodybuilder, you must lay equal emphasis on your entire body.
Gain weight: Thin people cannot become bodybuilders. Keeping this in mind, you must put on weight. You must focus on gaining muscle mass and not fat. To achieve the perfect look of a bodybuilder, you need to concentrate on your diet and start snacking on protein bars and drinks. Avoid eating junk food and stay away from alcohol and smoking. Begin with a small amount of weight and add weight over time. Do not add weight too quickly or you might risk injury.
Diet: Take help from your trainer and draw a proper diet plan depending upon your body type. It is recommended that you include plenty of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and foods rich in amino acids in your diet.
Water: Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water daily. Make it a habit to drink water before, after, and in the middle of training sessions. Rigorous workouts make you sweat, leading to water loss and can cause dehydration. Thus, water intake at regular intervals is necessary.
Clothes: Wear clothes that are best suited for the sport. Keep your comfort level in mind and do not wear clothes that are either too tight or too loose to avoid chances of an injury or mishap. Always purchase fabrics with enough breathing space and that are light. Bodybuilding clothes should allow the sweat to escape and not clog on your skin.
Keep yourself tension-free: If you are all worked up about something, it is best for you to go back home and not exercise. You need to be extremely focused during your training session. If you are preoccupied with something, you might end up meeting with an accident or inflicting an irreparable injury.
Warm up: This is an integral part of bodybuilding and must be followed regularly. You should always warm up before starting the hard routines with some light stretches. Each muscle group needs a bit of a warm-up session before you go right into the weight lifting. A cardio workout using a treadmill or a stationary bike for a few minutes is always beneficial.
With these bodybuilding tips, you can make it to the international arena over a period of time. All you require at your end is a lot of dedication and consistency, and half the battle is already won.
CRK
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TIPS FOR YOGA BEGINNERS
With a few yoga tips, it's easier to avoid some of the frustrations that can occur by just starting yoga without any idea of the complexity or variance that is yoga.
When starting any new fitness program, it's most people's first instinct to start out brimming with enthusiasm and effort. This is particularly true of yoga, which is often thought of as easier and less intense than aerobic exercise. Do not be fooled, however! As with anything, it's important to start out slowly. Listed below are some yoga tips to consider before taking classes:
- Borrow or buy a yoga book (or even better a DVD or video) that's aimed at beginners. The health and wellness section of any good bookstore will have good books that offer plenty of yoga tips and visual demonstrations of poses.
- Using the examples in your book, DVD or video to practice at home will help you master some of the poses before you start attending classes, and help build your confidence.
- There are MANY different styles of yoga, each with a different emphasis (e.g., stretching, strength, or fitness) and it's important to find the one that best suits you.
- Find a teacher that you like and trust, and who gives all their students individual help and attention as needed. A good teacher will gladly pass on his or her own yoga tips.
Once you've started taking yoga classes, there are many things you can do to make things easier and more enjoyable. These yoga tips involve both things you should do to prepare for classes, and things to keep in mind during classes:
- The best time for yoga is in the morning before breakfast, or later in the evening.
- Before beginning a yoga class you should empty your bowels and bladder, and remove mucus from your nose, throat, and lungs.
- It's best to wear clothing that's loose and comfortable, for easy movement.
- Try to avoid eating (except for a light snack if you need it) for 2 hours before a class, as it will more than likely make you feel tired and heavy.
- Try and be punctual to classes; the poses are done in sequence for a reason.
- Make sure you completely master the easy poses before you move onto the harder ones. DON'T feel foolish if you can't master a difficult pose the first few times you attempt it.
Like anything physical, yoga does carry the risk of injury if it's not done properly. The following yoga tips address how to protect your body while nurturing it at the same time:
- If you have a permanent injury or condition that you think could be worsened by doing yoga, have a chat with your doctor about which poses might be best avoided.
- Be sure to tell your yoga instructor before the class if you are ill or injured; they can tell you how to alter the poses to avoid making things worse.
- Whatever you do, DON'T force yourself to look exactly like the instructor in the class, the person on the TV, or the picture in the book. Just because you might not look exactly like your instructor when you do a particular pose, doesn't mean you're not doing it "right." Forcing your body beyond its limits will only cause injury.
- Be wary of the difference between feeling sensations or resistance and feeling pain; you should not feel pain while doing yoga, and if you do it could mean you aren't doing something right or need to adjust a pose to suit you better.
CRK
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With a few yoga tips, it's easier to avoid some of the frustrations that can occur by just starting yoga without any idea of the complexity or variance that is yoga.
When starting any new fitness program, it's most people's first instinct to start out brimming with enthusiasm and effort. This is particularly true of yoga, which is often thought of as easier and less intense than aerobic exercise. Do not be fooled, however! As with anything, it's important to start out slowly. Listed below are some yoga tips to consider before taking classes:
- Borrow or buy a yoga book (or even better a DVD or video) that's aimed at beginners. The health and wellness section of any good bookstore will have good books that offer plenty of yoga tips and visual demonstrations of poses.
- Using the examples in your book, DVD or video to practice at home will help you master some of the poses before you start attending classes, and help build your confidence.
- There are MANY different styles of yoga, each with a different emphasis (e.g., stretching, strength, or fitness) and it's important to find the one that best suits you.
- Find a teacher that you like and trust, and who gives all their students individual help and attention as needed. A good teacher will gladly pass on his or her own yoga tips.
Once you've started taking yoga classes, there are many things you can do to make things easier and more enjoyable. These yoga tips involve both things you should do to prepare for classes, and things to keep in mind during classes:
- The best time for yoga is in the morning before breakfast, or later in the evening.
- Before beginning a yoga class you should empty your bowels and bladder, and remove mucus from your nose, throat, and lungs.
- It's best to wear clothing that's loose and comfortable, for easy movement.
- Try to avoid eating (except for a light snack if you need it) for 2 hours before a class, as it will more than likely make you feel tired and heavy.
- Try and be punctual to classes; the poses are done in sequence for a reason.
- Make sure you completely master the easy poses before you move onto the harder ones. DON'T feel foolish if you can't master a difficult pose the first few times you attempt it.
Like anything physical, yoga does carry the risk of injury if it's not done properly. The following yoga tips address how to protect your body while nurturing it at the same time:
- If you have a permanent injury or condition that you think could be worsened by doing yoga, have a chat with your doctor about which poses might be best avoided.
- Be sure to tell your yoga instructor before the class if you are ill or injured; they can tell you how to alter the poses to avoid making things worse.
- Whatever you do, DON'T force yourself to look exactly like the instructor in the class, the person on the TV, or the picture in the book. Just because you might not look exactly like your instructor when you do a particular pose, doesn't mean you're not doing it "right." Forcing your body beyond its limits will only cause injury.
- Be wary of the difference between feeling sensations or resistance and feeling pain; you should not feel pain while doing yoga, and if you do it could mean you aren't doing something right or need to adjust a pose to suit you better.
CRK
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TIPS TO AVOID FALLING PREY TO SCAMS
In case of doubt, do not click on any link provided in the email.
Do not give any confidential information such as password, customer ID, credit/debit card number or PIN, CVV, DOB to any email request, even if the request is from government authorities like the Income Tax department or any Card Association company like VISA or MasterCard.
Do not open unexpected email attachments or instant message download links.
Always check the web address carefully before sharing any sensitive information.
The padlock icon at the upper or bottom right corner of the webpage must always be 'On' during secure transactions.
Ensure that you have installed the latest anti-virus/anti-spyware/personal firewall/security patches on your computer or high-end mobile phones.
Use a non-admin user ID for daily work on your computer.
Do not access NetBanking or make payments using your credit/debit card from shared or unprotected computers in public places.
Do not call and leave any personal or account details on any telephone system, voicemail, email, or an SMS.
Do not transfer funds to or share your account details with unknown/non-validated sources luring you with commission or attractive offers.
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In case of doubt, do not click on any link provided in the email.
Do not give any confidential information such as password, customer ID, credit/debit card number or PIN, CVV, DOB to any email request, even if the request is from government authorities like the Income Tax department or any Card Association company like VISA or MasterCard.
Do not open unexpected email attachments or instant message download links.
Always check the web address carefully before sharing any sensitive information.
The padlock icon at the upper or bottom right corner of the webpage must always be 'On' during secure transactions.
Ensure that you have installed the latest anti-virus/anti-spyware/personal firewall/security patches on your computer or high-end mobile phones.
Use a non-admin user ID for daily work on your computer.
Do not access NetBanking or make payments using your credit/debit card from shared or unprotected computers in public places.
Do not call and leave any personal or account details on any telephone system, voicemail, email, or an SMS.
Do not transfer funds to or share your account details with unknown/non-validated sources luring you with commission or attractive offers.
CRK
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TIPS TO USE WHEN DEALING WITH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS
Do not give your social security number unless you are confident that the other party is who they claim to be. For example, you could ask them for a call-back number to use for verification purposes. Be careful when providing credit card or bank information, or engaging in any monetary transactions. Be sure to verify the legitimacy of the employer with whom you are interacting. Do not provide any non-work-related personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, eye color, marital status, etc.) over the phone or online. Be cautious when dealing with contacts outside your own country. Be wary of emails that offer an opportunity that involves acting as a go-between for money transfers. Disregard the email and DO NOT follow through with the employment offer being made.
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Do not give your social security number unless you are confident that the other party is who they claim to be. For example, you could ask them for a call-back number to use for verification purposes. Be careful when providing credit card or bank information, or engaging in any monetary transactions. Be sure to verify the legitimacy of the employer with whom you are interacting. Do not provide any non-work-related personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, eye color, marital status, etc.) over the phone or online. Be cautious when dealing with contacts outside your own country. Be wary of emails that offer an opportunity that involves acting as a go-between for money transfers. Disregard the email and DO NOT follow through with the employment offer being made.
CRK
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Dear CRK, Wonderful post on different topics. Very useful tips for all of us to follow. Thanks a lot for sharing very useful post with all of us. Regards. Rameshbala
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TIPS TO QUICKLY COMPLETE YOUR LOAN REPAYMENT
1. Make extra payments during each payment schedule in the first five to seven years, as the interest rate is high during that period. People are generally astounded to see that they have paid thousands, but it has merely reduced the principal by a few hundreds. Paying off your mortgage within seven years is safer if you have not made a huge down payment because the interest rate is high during the initial years and the principal does not reduce significantly. Thus, early payment can help your equity grow faster.
2. Try to make a lump sum payment annually. You can use your tax refund or work bonus and apply it directly to the principal. Check your mortgage loan documents to find out how often you can prepay the amount and what parameters you have on extra payments. This is the first and foremost thing you should be asking when signing your mortgage loan document.
3. Try to prepay some lump sum or a balloon payment every month if your financial situation has improved. Most lenders will allow you to increase your monthly payments, but it will come with certain restrictions.
4. Consider switching to bi-weekly payments as you will be making 26 half payments compared to 12 monthly payments. This enables you to pay off your mortgage faster and save thousands of dollars. Be cautious of some bi-weekly pitfalls where the lender may charge you upfront fees of around $300 to $400. Avoid being overcharged by the lender's fees; make the bi-weekly payments yourself and ensure that any amount above the interest is added to the principal.
5. Stay updated on all interest rates, and once you get the mortgage loan, learn the nuances upfront as it could save you money. Flag all your payment details in red and ensure your payments are handled accurately. Since payments are generally monthly, unexpected payments might confuse the lender. To avoid this, make extra payments with a separate check and keep a record of it. Regularly tally your payments and keep track of them. Think carefully before deciding to pay off your mortgage faster!
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1. Make extra payments during each payment schedule in the first five to seven years, as the interest rate is high during that period. People are generally astounded to see that they have paid thousands, but it has merely reduced the principal by a few hundreds. Paying off your mortgage within seven years is safer if you have not made a huge down payment because the interest rate is high during the initial years and the principal does not reduce significantly. Thus, early payment can help your equity grow faster.
2. Try to make a lump sum payment annually. You can use your tax refund or work bonus and apply it directly to the principal. Check your mortgage loan documents to find out how often you can prepay the amount and what parameters you have on extra payments. This is the first and foremost thing you should be asking when signing your mortgage loan document.
3. Try to prepay some lump sum or a balloon payment every month if your financial situation has improved. Most lenders will allow you to increase your monthly payments, but it will come with certain restrictions.
4. Consider switching to bi-weekly payments as you will be making 26 half payments compared to 12 monthly payments. This enables you to pay off your mortgage faster and save thousands of dollars. Be cautious of some bi-weekly pitfalls where the lender may charge you upfront fees of around $300 to $400. Avoid being overcharged by the lender's fees; make the bi-weekly payments yourself and ensure that any amount above the interest is added to the principal.
5. Stay updated on all interest rates, and once you get the mortgage loan, learn the nuances upfront as it could save you money. Flag all your payment details in red and ensure your payments are handled accurately. Since payments are generally monthly, unexpected payments might confuse the lender. To avoid this, make extra payments with a separate check and keep a record of it. Regularly tally your payments and keep track of them. Think carefully before deciding to pay off your mortgage faster!
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TIPS FOR A PROFESSIONAL
Treat everyone with respect. That means your co-workers, the person on the phone, the stranger in the elevator, everyone you come in contact with at work should be treated in the same manner in which you would like to be treated.
Smile and put your best face forward. Friendliness and understanding go a long way toward creating an atmosphere of teamwork, and teamwork is what being a professional is all about.
Volunteer your expertise to those less experienced than you are. Let them know that they can come to you at any time for help. Remember, a professional is also a teacher and a mentor.
Admit your mistakes. You will be surprised at how understanding people will be when you admit that you made an error. We all make mistakes at one time or another, and admitting that you made a mistake and that you are correcting it is a sign that you are not only human but also a true professional.
Take a leadership role whenever possible. Show that you are willing to accept responsibility and produce results.
Demonstrate the core values of professionalism--appropriate attire, punctuality, organization, and dedication to your job. These are important attributes no matter what position you hold in a company or organization and are signs of your professionalism
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Treat everyone with respect. That means your co-workers, the person on the phone, the stranger in the elevator, everyone you come in contact with at work should be treated in the same manner in which you would like to be treated.
Smile and put your best face forward. Friendliness and understanding go a long way toward creating an atmosphere of teamwork, and teamwork is what being a professional is all about.
Volunteer your expertise to those less experienced than you are. Let them know that they can come to you at any time for help. Remember, a professional is also a teacher and a mentor.
Admit your mistakes. You will be surprised at how understanding people will be when you admit that you made an error. We all make mistakes at one time or another, and admitting that you made a mistake and that you are correcting it is a sign that you are not only human but also a true professional.
Take a leadership role whenever possible. Show that you are willing to accept responsibility and produce results.
Demonstrate the core values of professionalism--appropriate attire, punctuality, organization, and dedication to your job. These are important attributes no matter what position you hold in a company or organization and are signs of your professionalism
CRK
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)Do not switch on a/c in your car immediately
Please do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car.
Open the windows after you enter your car and turn ON the air-conditioning after a couple of minutes.
According to a research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emits
Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen - take note of the heated plastic
Smell in your car).
Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen - take note of the heated plastic
Smell in your car).
In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer. May also cause miscarriage.
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft...
A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level...
& the people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the
toxins.
& the people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the
toxins.
It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for the
interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your
kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your
kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
'When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, please do share it with others.' –
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A New Windows Built-in Keyboard
There is an alternative keyboard in Windows if your keyboard or some keys stop working. Microsoft provides you with an alternative way to type by using the mouse. To access this tool, follow these steps:
Start menu, then
Select Run
Type in OSK
Press OK
A new keyboard will display, which you can utilize using the mouse.
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There is an alternative keyboard in Windows if your keyboard or some keys stop working. Microsoft provides you with an alternative way to type by using the mouse. To access this tool, follow these steps:
Start menu, then
Select Run
Type in OSK
Press OK
A new keyboard will display, which you can utilize using the mouse.
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TIPS FOR POSITIVE ATTITUDE:
1. Find a happy place. Create a place in your mind that is your ideal paradise. When you feel stressed or down, just go to your happy place, relax there, and enjoy it.
2. Get a hobby. Doing something you enjoy will raise your spirits and allow you to maintain a positive attitude.
3. Exercise. While many people look at exercise in a negative way, it can really bring positive influences to your life. The body's reaction to exercise is a good one. You will feel better and therefore act better if you adopt an exercise routine.
4. Find affirmations. Affirmations are sayings, verses, or other short pieces that have a positive influence. They can be a quote, a verse from the Bible, or even a line from a greeting card. They are simply something that makes you think positive or brings a smile to your face. Using an affirmation daily can perk up your attitude in an instant.
5. Explore new things. Instead of walking away from the unknown, walk towards it.
6. Do not walk away from a challenge. Let yourself accept challenges and try creative ways to deal with them.
7. Make a mess. Making messes to learn is important. Do not get caught up in caring about the mess. Happiness can be messy and unrestricted.
8. Ignore the rules. You can end up having a fun time simply because you are doing something you were specifically told not to do. Defying authority can be an adrenaline rush. Break a few rules now and then.
9. Pretend. The imagination is a wonderful thing. Allow yourself to go to some make-believe place. Get away from your normal life and pretend you are someone else. Have fun, and you are sure to smile.
You can take these tips and build upon them. You can surely come up with things that have a way of making you happy. You know what makes you smile, so take that and run with it. Allow whatever it is that makes you happy to guide you to your new positive attitude.
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1. Find a happy place. Create a place in your mind that is your ideal paradise. When you feel stressed or down, just go to your happy place, relax there, and enjoy it.
2. Get a hobby. Doing something you enjoy will raise your spirits and allow you to maintain a positive attitude.
3. Exercise. While many people look at exercise in a negative way, it can really bring positive influences to your life. The body's reaction to exercise is a good one. You will feel better and therefore act better if you adopt an exercise routine.
4. Find affirmations. Affirmations are sayings, verses, or other short pieces that have a positive influence. They can be a quote, a verse from the Bible, or even a line from a greeting card. They are simply something that makes you think positive or brings a smile to your face. Using an affirmation daily can perk up your attitude in an instant.
5. Explore new things. Instead of walking away from the unknown, walk towards it.
6. Do not walk away from a challenge. Let yourself accept challenges and try creative ways to deal with them.
7. Make a mess. Making messes to learn is important. Do not get caught up in caring about the mess. Happiness can be messy and unrestricted.
8. Ignore the rules. You can end up having a fun time simply because you are doing something you were specifically told not to do. Defying authority can be an adrenaline rush. Break a few rules now and then.
9. Pretend. The imagination is a wonderful thing. Allow yourself to go to some make-believe place. Get away from your normal life and pretend you are someone else. Have fun, and you are sure to smile.
You can take these tips and build upon them. You can surely come up with things that have a way of making you happy. You know what makes you smile, so take that and run with it. Allow whatever it is that makes you happy to guide you to your new positive attitude.
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)5 Tips to Help You Overcome Worry
[COLOR=dimgray]1. Laughter - Use laughter as an antidote to worry and anxiety. Smile a great big smile and burst into laughter. Even though you may be stressed at that time, the laughter will brush aside the worry. It feels great to laugh, so why not do it more?
[COLOR=dimgray]2. "Worry Time" - When you are beset by worry, set aside part of your day, let's say half an hour, as "worry time." Choose a time of the day when you tend to be calm and positive, then pull up a chair and make a list of all the concerns that are nagging at you. Work on ways of dealing with each one. If at other times during the day, you feel a bout of worry coming on, postpone it until your "worry time" period, then deal with it.
[COLOR=dimgray]3. Occupy Yourself with the Accomplishment of a Task - This will divert attention away from the worry, and then at least you will feel you are doing something constructive, rather than moping around, even if you just go shopping.
[COLOR=dimgray]4. Write Your Top 5 Worries Down - When you are feeling especially low and can't seem to drag yourself out from under the dark clouds of despair, write down the things that are worrying you. You could 'think' of what is worrying you, but when we are worried and feeling down, we are unable to focus on just one worry. Usually, a flood of worries comes at us. So think of the top 5 worries you have, one by one, and write them down so you can see them right there in front of you and work out solutions to them.
[COLOR=dimgray]5. Make a Gratitude List - Make a list of all the things you are grateful for. Again, write them down so that you can read them over once you are done.
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)10 Health tips for regular Computer users
Stretch once an hour: Do not sit in a posture for more than an hour. Lean forward, cross your arms in front of you, hold your knees, and push your knees apart, keeping your hands on them. You’ll feel this stretch across your shoulder blades. Stretch your fingers, arms, hands, and torso at regular intervals.
Exercise throughout the day: Make sure you move your hands, legs, back, and neck every 10 minutes throughout the day. Get up and take short walks from your workstation periodically.
Maintain a good working posture: According to the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the following are important considerations when attempting to maintain neutral body postures while working at the computer workstation:
- Hands, wrists and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor.
- Head is level or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.
- Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body.
- Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees.
- Feet are fully supported by floor or footrest.
- Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.
- Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the floor.
- Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward.
- Adjust your position at a safe distance from where you can clearly view the elements on the monitor and read the text without slipping to awkward postures. The preferred distance between the eye and monitor is in the range of 20-40 inches (50-100 cm).
- Adjust your computer monitor to be directly in front of you with your head, neck, and torso facing the screen. Your monitor should not be farther than 35 degrees to the left or right.
- Give periodic rest to your eyes by looking at far-away objects. For example, a clock or calendar on the wall that is away from your workstation. Viewing the monitor for a long period results in fatigue and dryness. You must stop, look away and blink at regular intervals to give your eyes the necessary moisture. Other non-computer tasks such as filing, phone work, etc., can help your eyes take the needed break from the stress.
- A mouse platform positioned over the keyboard. This design allows the mouse to be used above the 10-key pad.
- A mouse tray next to the keyboard tray.
- A fingertip joystick attached to the keyboard.
- Pointing devices attached to the keyboard such as a touchpad.
- Point devices such as mouse that have the right size so that they fit the hand.
- Mousepad with a wrist rest.
- Adjust the chair height and desk height to maintain a neutral body posture.
- Raise or lower the tilt of the keyboard to maintain straight, neutral wrist postures.
- If you are left-hand user, use an alternative left hand keyboard, which has the keypad permanently affixed to the left side.
Use mobile and size-adjustable chairs: Desks that are not at the right height may force you to take awkward postures such as extending your arms to reach the keyboard or raising your shoulders. Make sure that you have adequate clearance space for your thighs, legs, etc. particularly if you frequently change working postures.
Seating: Opt for a chair that provides adequate support to your back, legs, buttocks, and arms. For example, an ideal chair for your workstation should have the following:
- Backrest that adjusts well to the natural curvature of your spine and provides necessary lumbar support
- Comfortable seat that allows your feet to rest flat on the floor or a footrest that helps you adjust the height
- Soft armrests that allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body
- Five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)How to Open Any Program by Typing its Name in the RUN Dialog Box in Windows?
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You'll need to set the application path in the Windows Registry so that Windows can recognize the application at the time of execution.
PS: Before starting the tutorial, let's assume that our desired application name is "My Application". It's an EXE file stored in the "C:Program FilesMy Application" folder. This will help you easily understand the tutorial.
So, without wasting any time, let's start our tutorial:
1. Type regedit in the RUN or Start menu search box and press Enter. It'll open the Registry Editor.
2. Now go to:
3. Now we'll need to create a new key under the "App Paths" key. Right-click on the "App Paths" key and select "New -> Key". Set its name to your desired application name along with its extension, e.g., My_Application.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentV ersionApp Paths
4. Select the key created in Step 3 and in the right-side pane, set the value of "Default" to the full path of the application's EXE file e.g., C:Program FilesMy ApplicationMy Application.exe
5. Again in the right-side pane, create a new String value "Path" and set its value to the folder containing your application's EXE file, e.g., C:Program FilesMy Application
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6. That's it. Now you can launch your desired application by just typing its name in the RUN or Start menu search box.
NOTE: If you want a ready-made registry script to automatically perform the task, copy and paste the following code in Notepad and save the file with the name AskVG.REG (including quotes).
You only need to replace the BOLD parts of the above script with the correct application name and path. After saving the file, run it, and it will add the program path to the Registry so that you can launch it directly from the RUN and Start menu search box.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentV ersionApp Paths]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentV ersionApp PathsMy Application]
@="C:\Program Files\My Application\My Application.exe"
"Path"="C:\Program Files\My Application\"
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HOW TO TURN Your Num Lock Forever?
You can set your Num Lock to stay on by default when you log on to your system. There are two different techniques to set Num Lock to stay on by default. If you can use Registry Editor correctly, click on the Start button and type Regedt32.exe in the Run command. Navigate to HKEY_USERS.DefaultControl PanelKeyboard and change the value for InitialKeyboardIndicators from 0 to 2.
You can do the same by configuring the script to change the NUM LOCK state. Click the Start button and then open Notepad. Copy the given code and paste it into Notepad.
```vbs
set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.SendKeys "{NUMLOCK}"
```
Now save this file with the name "num.vbs" including the quotes. Finally, copy this file to the user startup folder. The path for this folder is Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsStartup. Restart the computer, and Num Lock should come on and stay on.
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You can set your Num Lock to stay on by default when you log on to your system. There are two different techniques to set Num Lock to stay on by default. If you can use Registry Editor correctly, click on the Start button and type Regedt32.exe in the Run command. Navigate to HKEY_USERS.DefaultControl PanelKeyboard and change the value for InitialKeyboardIndicators from 0 to 2.
You can do the same by configuring the script to change the NUM LOCK state. Click the Start button and then open Notepad. Copy the given code and paste it into Notepad.
```vbs
set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.SendKeys "{NUMLOCK}"
```
Now save this file with the name "num.vbs" including the quotes. Finally, copy this file to the user startup folder. The path for this folder is Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsStartup. Restart the computer, and Num Lock should come on and stay on.
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)Tips to protect your computer
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The same advice parents might deliver to young drivers on their first solo journey applies to everyone who wants to navigate safely online. A special agent in our Cyber Division offered the following:
- "Don't drive in bad neighborhoods."
- "If you don't lock your car, it's vulnerable; if you don't secure your computer, it's vulnerable."
- "Reduce your vulnerability, and you reduce the threat."
- "If you don't lock your car, it's vulnerable; if you don't secure your computer, it's vulnerable."
- "Reduce your vulnerability, and you reduce the threat."
Below are some key steps to protecting your computer from intrusion:
- Keep Your Firewall Turned On: A firewall helps protect your computer from hackers who might try to gain access to crash it, delete information, or even steal passwords or other sensitive information. Software firewalls are widely recommended for single computers. The software is prepackaged on some operating systems or can be purchased for individual computers. For multiple networked computers, hardware routers typically provide firewall protection.
- Install or Update Your Antivirus Software: Antivirus software is designed to prevent malicious software programs from embedding on your computer. If it detects malicious code, like a virus or a worm, it works to disarm or remove it. Viruses can infect computers without users' knowledge. Most types of antivirus software can be set up to update automatically.
- Install or Update Your Antispyware Technology: Spyware is just what it sounds like—software that is surreptitiously installed on your computer to let others peer into your activities on the computer. Some spyware collects information about you without your consent or produces unwanted pop-up ads on your web browser. Some operating systems offer free spyware protection, and inexpensive software is readily available for download on the Internet or at your local computer store. Be wary of ads on the Internet offering downloadable antispyware—in some cases these products may be fake and may actually contain spyware or other malicious code. It's like buying groceries—shop where you trust.
- Keep Your Operating System Up to Date: Computer operating systems are periodically updated to stay in tune with technology requirements and to fix security holes. Be sure to install the updates to ensure your computer has the latest protection.
- Be Careful What You Download: Carelessly downloading e-mail attachments can circumvent even the most vigilant anti-virus software. Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know, and be wary of forwarded attachments from people you do know. They may have unwittingly advanced malicious code.
- Turn Off Your Computer: With the growth of high-speed Internet connections, many opt to leave their computers on and ready for action. The downside is that being "always on" renders computers more susceptible. Beyond firewall protection, which is designed to fend off unwanted attacks, turning the computer off effectively severs an attacker's connection—be it spyware or a botnet that employs your computer's resources to reach out to other unwitting users.
- Install or Update Your Antivirus Software: Antivirus software is designed to prevent malicious software programs from embedding on your computer. If it detects malicious code, like a virus or a worm, it works to disarm or remove it. Viruses can infect computers without users' knowledge. Most types of antivirus software can be set up to update automatically.
- Install or Update Your Antispyware Technology: Spyware is just what it sounds like—software that is surreptitiously installed on your computer to let others peer into your activities on the computer. Some spyware collects information about you without your consent or produces unwanted pop-up ads on your web browser. Some operating systems offer free spyware protection, and inexpensive software is readily available for download on the Internet or at your local computer store. Be wary of ads on the Internet offering downloadable antispyware—in some cases these products may be fake and may actually contain spyware or other malicious code. It's like buying groceries—shop where you trust.
- Keep Your Operating System Up to Date: Computer operating systems are periodically updated to stay in tune with technology requirements and to fix security holes. Be sure to install the updates to ensure your computer has the latest protection.
- Be Careful What You Download: Carelessly downloading e-mail attachments can circumvent even the most vigilant anti-virus software. Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know, and be wary of forwarded attachments from people you do know. They may have unwittingly advanced malicious code.
- Turn Off Your Computer: With the growth of high-speed Internet connections, many opt to leave their computers on and ready for action. The downside is that being "always on" renders computers more susceptible. Beyond firewall protection, which is designed to fend off unwanted attacks, turning the computer off effectively severs an attacker's connection—be it spyware or a botnet that employs your computer's resources to reach out to other unwitting users.
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How to Install a Window Without a Key
To install a window without a key or to unlock your CD key, you should perform the following operations:
1. Copy all the files from the Windows CD to your hard drive or at least copy the folder I386.
2. Now, find the file setupp.ini in this folder (I386) and go to its properties. Unmark it as read-only.
3. Open it. For example, when you open it, it will be written as [796674736977656D7A622E3xxx]. Three digits will be placed after the number 3 (let xxx).
4. Replace these three digits by [270]. In the case of the above example, it will be like [796674736977656D7A622E3270].
5. Now, run the setup and install Windows. It will not ask for a key.
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To install a window without a key or to unlock your CD key, you should perform the following operations:
1. Copy all the files from the Windows CD to your hard drive or at least copy the folder I386.
2. Now, find the file setupp.ini in this folder (I386) and go to its properties. Unmark it as read-only.
3. Open it. For example, when you open it, it will be written as [796674736977656D7A622E3xxx]. Three digits will be placed after the number 3 (let xxx).
4. Replace these three digits by [270]. In the case of the above example, it will be like [796674736977656D7A622E3270].
5. Now, run the setup and install Windows. It will not ask for a key.
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)12 Expert Google Search Tips
- Explicit Phrase:
Lets say you are looking for content about internet marketing. Instead of just typing internet marketing into the Google search box, you will likely be better off searching explicitly for the phrase. To do this, simply enclose the search phrase within double quotes.Example: "internet marketing"
- Exclude Words:
Lets say you want to search for content about internet marketing, but you want to exclude any results that contain the term advertising. To do this, simply use the "-" sign in front of the word you want to exclude.Example Search: internet marketing -advertising
- Site Specific Search:
Often, you want to search a specific website for content that matches a certain phrase. Even if the site doesn’t support a built-in search feature, you can use Google to search the site for your term. Simply use the "site:somesite.com" modifier.Example: "internet marketing" site:Internet Marketing Blog
- Similar Words and Synonyms:
Lets say you are want to include a word in your search, but want to include results that contain similar words or synonyms. To do this, use the "~" in front of the word.Example: "internet marketing" ~professional
- Specific Document Types:
If you're looking to find results that are of a specific type, you can use the modifier "filetype:". For example, you might want to find only PowerPoint presentations related to internet marketing.Example: "internet marketing" filetypept
- This OR That:
By default, when you do a search, Google will include all the terms specified in the search. If you are looking for any one of one or more terms to match, then you can use the OR operator. (Note: The OR has to be capitalized).Example: internet marketing OR advertising
- Phone Listing:
Let's say someone calls you on your mobile number and you don't know how it is. If all you have is a phone number, you can look it up on Google using the phonebook feature.Example: phonebook:617-555-1212 (note: the provided number does not work you'll have to use a real number to get any results).
- Area Code Lookup:
If all you need to do is to look-up the area code for a phone number, just enter the 3-digit area code and Google will tell you where its from.Example: 617
- Numeric Ranges:
This is a rarely used, but highly useful tip. Lets say you want to find results that contain any of a range of numbers. You can do this by using the X..Y modifier (in case this is hard to read, whats between the X and Y are two periods. This type of search is useful for years (as shown below), prices or anywhere where you want to provide a series of numbers.Example: president 1940..1950
- Stock (Ticker Symbol):
Just enter a valid ticker symbol as your search term and Google will give you the current financials and a quick thumb-nail chart for the stock.Example: GOOG
- Calculator:
The next time you need to do a quick calculation, instead of bringing up the Calculator applet, you can just type your expression in to Google.Example: 48512 * 1.02
- Word Definitions:
If you need to quickly look up the definition of a word or phrase, simply use the "define:" command.Example: define lethora
Hope this list of Google search tips proves useful in your future Google searches.
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Hi Malini,
I am fine... thank you... :)
How are you... After so long time... :(
Anyhow... Malini is back... :):):) Wonderful contributions... competing with me... hahaha... :)
Keep sharing...
Bye...
Advance wishes for 2011... :)
CRK
"maliniluky" said: Wonderful contributions CRK. How are you?
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I am fine... thank you... :)
How are you... After so long time... :(
Anyhow... Malini is back... :):):) Wonderful contributions... competing with me... hahaha... :)
Keep sharing...
Bye...
Advance wishes for 2011... :)
CRK
"maliniluky" said: Wonderful contributions CRK. How are you?
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Dear CRK,
Hats off to your great posts. Though the thread is lengthy, every subject is a worthy read. Let me share a new thought with you for the new year:
H ave more patience
A ppreciate the small things
P ractice putting others first
P ut laughter in my life
Y ell less
N ever put anyone down
E agerly do your chores
W illingly give
Y earn for knowledge
E levate others
A ssume responsibility for mistakes
R emember to smile a lot
Have a great year ahead.
Regards,
AVS
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Hats off to your great posts. Though the thread is lengthy, every subject is a worthy read. Let me share a new thought with you for the new year:
H ave more patience
A ppreciate the small things
P ractice putting others first
P ut laughter in my life
Y ell less
N ever put anyone down
E agerly do your chores
W illingly give
Y earn for knowledge
E levate others
A ssume responsibility for mistakes
R emember to smile a lot
Have a great year ahead.
Regards,
AVS
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)Websites That Changed the Internet
There are millions of websites out there. Many of them are unique, either in small ways or in large ones. But the individual impact of any particular site on the overall Internet is generally negligible, if there’s any impact at all.
[IMG]http://media02.hongkiat.com/changed-the-internet/changed-the-internet.jpg[/IMG]Not so with the fifteen sites here. These sites changed the Internet, mostly for good, in substantial ways. Included here is everything from Geocities (which could probably be blamed entirely, either directly or indirectly, for every ugly web design “trend” that’s ever been) to Wikipedia (which has made information almost universally accessible) to Google (which has changed or influenced virtually everything online).
1. Wikipedia
Changed the way we find information. Before Wikipedia, most online encyclopedias were either sorely lacking in information, or required you to have a paid subscription to access their content. Wikipedia changed all that by not only allowing anyone to view the content for free, but also by allowing individual users to review and update content, making it more complete and accurate overall. Wikipedia also brought crowdsourcing and user-generated content to the mainstream online, making both much more viable and valuable.
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2. Amazon.com
Changed the way we shop. Prior to Amazon.com, online shopping wasn’t much different than shopping out of a mail-order catalog, except it wasn’t nearly as popular. While Amazon started out selling just books and related items, it has expanded to sell virtually anything you can think of, either directly or through partner sites large and small. Amazon also made free shipping a standard on orders over a certain dollar value, which has impacted the shipping rates and policies of many other online retailers.
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3. Hotmail
Changed the way we use email. Before Hotmail came along, email was basically tethered to a single computer. When you checked your email, it was pulled and deleted from the remote server, meaning the only place you could view it was at your computer. Need an email at home that you received at work? Too bad. There was no way to access it unless you went back to the office. Hotmail changed all that by providing webmail that could be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection. Now, web-based email is widely used and provided by a huge variety of providers. Even though Hotmail is no longer the primary provider of webmail (and is now owned by Microsoft), they were still pioneers in the technology.
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4. Facebook
Changed the way friends connected. While Facebook wasn’t the first social network, it has definitely become the most popular and has really changed the way friends interact with one another. Sure, people use FB to talk online, but they’re also increasingly using it as a way to plan get-togethers offline. They’re using it to follow and interact with their favorite bands, actors, and other personalities. People use it to keep in touch with business contacts, friends, family, and acquaintances. Facebook has made social networking mainstream, across a variety of demographics and virtually worldwide.
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5. Project Gutenberg
Changed the way we read. Project Gutenberg has a much longer history than most people realize. They created the first ebooks, and gave them away for free. You can now read virtually every major book in the public domain, sometimes in multiple languages on their site. Without the pioneering steps the founders of Project Gutenberg took, ebooks would not be where they are today.
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6. Twitter
Changed the way we communicate. Twitter has made one of the biggest impacts on the Internet in recent memory. The idea that 140-character messages, broadcast publicly (for the most part), would change the way people communicate with one another would have been hard to believe ten years ago. But Twitter has become not just a powerhouse in the way individual communicate with one another, but also in the way businesses communicate with their customers. Complaining about poor customer service on Twitter can often result in almost instant messages from the company in question, and often results in a satisfactory resolution. Twitter has also made celebrities more accessible, with hundreds of celebs now using the service to interact with their fans.
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7. Pandora
Changed the way we find new music. Before Pandora, if you wanted to listen to music online, you usually turned to a streaming radio station with pre-programmed content. Sure, you might get lucky and find a station that had mostly music you liked, but maybe it wasn’t diverse enough, or it still kept playing that one song you HATED. Pandora changed all that. Now, you can program your own radio station by just entering the name or a song or artist and then giving the thumbs up or down to music played. With a minimal amount of user input, Pandora has gotten surprisingly good at creating playlists that reflect one’s musical taste. The bonus is that songs or artists you might not have heard of are often thrown into the mix, based on what you already like.
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8. Apple
Made minimalist web design cool. Apple had one of the first corporate websites designed with a minimalist aesthetic. As far back as the late 90s, Apple was starting to show a more minimalist take on web design than many other corporate sites, and by early 2000, they’d adopted the white and gray color scheme and top navigation they still employ today.
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9. YouTube
Changed entertainment. Before YouTube, there weren’t many options if you wanted to watch a video online. You could sometimes find a video here or there, but with bandwidth costs, they were few and far between. Website owners just didn’t want to pay the extra costs associated with video content. Then YouTube came along and made it free to post any video you wanted (as long as it wasn’t copyrighted or over ten minutes long). Web users now had a centralized place to go to watch video online. And because of YouTube’s pioneering effort, online video is now enjoyed by millions every day.
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10. Craigslist
Changed classifieds. Online classified sites used to be nearly unusable. Between the huge number of spam postings and the fact there were few if any local listings in most areas, there wasn’t much point in using them. But then Craigslist caught on and suddenly there was an online classifieds site that rivaled most local newspaper classifieds. Now you can use Craigslist to find almost anything, no matter where you live.
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11. The Drudge Report
Changed the stature of online news. When the Monica Lewinsky/President Clinton story broke in 1998, it wasn’t a mainstream news source that first reported it. Instead, The Drudge Report held those honors, forever changing the standing of online news sources. Now, online news sources break stories on a regular basis, and are considered by most to be just as reliable as television or print news sources.
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12. GeoCities
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Made the web more accessible. In the early days of the Internet, the only people online (for the most part) were scientists, academics, and those involved in technology. It wasn’t a very exciting place. Then came GeoCities, and suddenly anyone could set up their own webpage for free. Sure, GeoCities spawned a legion of horrifically ugly websites, but it also got a lot of regular people involved in the Internet for the first time and was likely the first design experience of many early web designers.
13. Digg
Changed the way we find and share news. Digg was originally set up as an experiment, but it has completely changed the way many people find news online. The idea of users determining which news was important, relevant, and interesting rather than editors or executives at big news organizations was revolutionary. Now, user-generated news sites are all over the place, both for mainstream news and for individual industries and niches.
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14. LiveJournal
Hooked millions on blogging. Blogging wasn’t invented by LiveJournal, but they were the first site to offer free blogs to their members. Millions now use LiveJournal, and tens of millions more blog elsewhere, either through other blog hosts or on their own websites. If it weren’t for LiveJournal and similar free blogs hosts that came later, blogging might not have caught on as the global phenomenon it has become.
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15. Google
Changed everything. This one might seem a bit dramatic, but it really is true. Google has invaded virtually every aspect of the Internet. No matter what you do online, you probably interact with one Google service or another multiple times every day. And most people use at least one Google product or service one a regular basis personally. Whether it’s a Blogger blog, a Picasa photo album, a Google search, or even a YouTube video (or any of the dozens of other services Google owns), Google-controlled sites are everywhere.
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Size Matters
Size and weight are important considerations when buying a laptop. If you travel a lot, opt for a laptop that is light in weight. Weights of laptops range from one to four kg. While checking the weight, include everything you will carry along with the notebook, such as the power adaptor or any external drives.
See Your Screen
The size of the display screen directly affects the size, and in most cases, the weight, of the notebook. The larger the screen, the bulkier the notebook. A bulky notebook will be a problem to use in cramped locations such as in an airplane.
Power Struggle
Though performance is not the most important criterion while purchasing a notebook, make sure you get enough horsepower for the applications you use or plan to use. While 256 MB of RAM should suffice for most, power users should opt for at least 512 MB.
All Work And No Play?
If you want to play 3D games, or plan to use your laptop for some graphics-intensive applications, opt for a model that features good-quality graphics. Options available include Mobility Radeon 7500, 9700 and GeForce FX Go5200. These will give you better graphics as compared to commonly-used platforms.
Go Wirefree
Most notebooks today offer Wi-Fi capabilities. Check the Wi-Fi standard supported by the model you are considering for purchase. An 802.11 b/g device will give you higher data throughput as compared to 802.11b.
Upgrade
Check if the notebook is upgradeable at a later stage. Some options to look for when upgrading your laptop are the RAM, the CPU, and the hard drive. Are the upgrades something you can do yourself, or do they require visits to a service centre?
Build Quality Is Important
Since laptops are meant to be carried around, good build quality is essential. Opt for a notebook that has a rugged build quality that can withstand jerks and shocks. The optical drive tray, the screen hinges and latch, the panel on top of the keyboard, and the overall casing are good indicators of build quality.
Warranty Issues
Warranty is also an important consideration. Make sure you get a global warranty if you travel abroad frequently. Even if you don't, make sure the service centre is easily accessible in terms of location and distance so you can get any problems rectified quickly.
Optical Drives
Most notebooks these days come with a DVD/CD-RW combo drive by default. Make sure the notebook you plan to buy has a combo drive if not a DVDWriter. A combo drive will enable you to read DVDs as well as write CDs.
Optical Drive Location
Check for the location of the optical drive. An optical drive placed in the front may be a hindrance while working in cramped spaces, or when the notebook is placed on your lap.
Wider Is Better
Notebooks that come with wide screens offer a better movie-viewing experience. They are also useful while working with large spreadsheets. Also, look for decent quality integrated speakers if you want to enjoy movies and music on the move.
Hot Laps
Make sure the notebook you plan to buy does not get too hot after a while. A hot laptop on your lap may pose a serious health risk!
Storage
Most notebooks come with 40 GB hard drives. If this does not seem enough, see if you can get an upgrade to a larger capacity hard drive. The drive's rotational speed also impacts performance. While 4200 rpm drives are the most common, look for higher rpm hard drives for better performance.
Go Legal
When purchasing a laptop, make sure it comes with legal software. Some vendors may not provide you with legal copies of the software. Verify that the software that comes with your laptop is on an original CD, and has a software license or registration number.
Laptop Drivers
Check and make sure you get all the required drivers on a disk along with the laptop. A recovery disk is also preferable, and will come in handy in case of a system crash.
Connectivity Options
The available ports on a notebook will define the types and number of peripheral devices you can connect. Most notebooks come with 56K modems and at least 10/100 Ethernet integrated, so the notebook will have RJ11 and RJ45 ports for connecting a telephone cord and a network cord respectively. Typically, you should look for at least two USB ports, a parallel port to connect a printer, a VGA port for connecting a projector or an external monitor, and Audio Out and Mic In ports to connect speakers and a microphone respectively. PC card slots are also essential, and you should check the types of PC cards that are supported. An infrared port, if available, will let you connect compatible devices such as cell phones to your notebook, while a FireWire port lets you connect digital such devices as video cameras. Look for these ports if you feel you will require them even at a later stage. Additional ports such as S-video out are also welcome!
One-handed Operation
Some notebook models, especially those with larger screens, come with two latches that will require you to use both your hands to open the device. This may be inconvenient in some situations, for instance, when you are speaking on the phone. Look for a laptop that has a single latch.
Touch The Pad
Most notebooks these days feature touchpads. Make sure the laptop you plan to buy has one that is large and offers smooth and jerk-free control of the pointer. Some notebooks also provide pointing sticks as the pointing device. Go for one with which you are most comfortable.
Memory Card Reader
If you own a digital camera or any other device that uses a memory card (such as SD, MMC, CF or Memory Stick), it makes sense to purchase a notebook that has an inbuilt memory card reader. This way, you can transfer data to and from the card without the need to buy a separate memory card reader. Check whether the card reader in the notebook is compatible with the type of memory card you use.
Ease Of Use
Some notebooks feature scroll keys along with the touchpad keys to enable vertical and/or horizontal scrolling in large documents. Some also feature hotkeys for launching your favourite applications.
Additional Features
Additional features, including integrated Bluetooth, biometric security, keyboard light and integrated Web cams, are offered in some models. Since these extra features also affect the pricing of the laptop, opt for one that has the features you need.
Shortcuts To Success
Create shortcuts to your most commonly used applications, folders and files on the desktop. This way, you can access them quickly. If you like your desktop clutterfree, you can also create custom toolbars in Windows XP. To do this, right click on the Windows taskbar, go to 'Toolbars' and click on 'New Toolbar'. Next, choose the drive or folder you want to access using the toolbar. You can create different toolbars for different drives and folders. To remove a toolbar you added, right click on the Windows taskbar, go to 'Toolbars', and uncheck the toolbar. This is useful for sales executives who want easy access to presentations, proposals and other information on a day-today basis.
Boot Faster
To make your notebook boot faster, remove unwanted programs from startup. To do this, go to Start > Run, type "msconfig" and press [Enter]. Go to the Startup tab and uncheck any programs you do not need. Click on 'OK' and then click on 'Exit' without restarting. The unchecked programs will not run the next time you boot.
Clean Up The Junk
Uninstall any applications you do not use. Apart from saving on disk space, you will also prevent your notebook from slowing down.
Be Resourceful
Keep backups of the operating system, drivers and commonly used applications on a secondary partition so that you can do some re-installing on your own if you face some issues while travelling. Carry driver CDs and recovery disks with you.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Since a notebook may be connected to different networks, such as at a client's office, for example, it is essential you use a good anti-virus and firewall software. Update your virus definitions frequently. An anti-spyware program is recommended.
Don't Be A Jerk
Be careful while carrying the notebook. Do not subject it to any jerks and shocks. This will avoid damage to your hard drive and the precious data on it. Preferably, power the notebook off before moving it from one place to another.
Dusty Notebooks Don't Impress
Protect your laptop from dust. Clean your laptop regularly to prevent dust accumulation. Do not leave your notebook on the floor and make sure all vents are clean to enable good air flow.
Drinks And Laptops Don't Mix
Avoid having beverages while working on your laptop. Do not place any containers filled with hot or cold beverages near your notebook, to minimize chances of a spill.
Protect Your Laptop
Do not leave your notebook unattended in a car or in a client's office. Be careful when going to a restaurant or when using public transport.
Backup, Backup, Backup!
Keep backups of all your important files and emails in a safe location such as your desktop PC or an external drive. This way you still have your precious data even in case your notebook is stolen.
Power Surges
Use a surge protector with your laptop to protect it from power surges.
Condition Your Battery
A new battery needs to be conditioned—it must be fully charged and discharged a few times before it can use its full capacity.
Leave Power Management To The Pros
Use the notebook's power management features to improve battery life. You can set the device to switch off the LCD screen and hard drive after set intervals of time.
Screen Scream
The screen hogs a lot of battery power. To prolong battery life, dim the screen brightness when you are not connected to a power source.
Close Applications
Close any applications you are not using when on battery power. Running applications increase CPU utilisation, thus reducing battery life.
Disconnect
External peripherals and accessories such as external optical drives, PC cards and USB keyboard lights draw power from the notebook. Disconnect any such devices when not in use.
Suspend Your Notebook
Booting the notebook when it is not connected to a power source draws a lot of power from the battery. Instead of shutting down your laptop in the middle of a meeting, choose the suspend mode if you wish to use it again after a short period of time.
Entertainment Is Bad For Your Battery
Playing graphics intensive games, videos or music drains the battery quickly. Close any such applications when on battery to prolong battery life.
Carry Safe
A good carry case is essential for your notebook. There are a variety of options available. Choose one that fits your requirements and budget. Apart from being sturdy, you should opt for one that has a padded shoulder strap and has enough space to hold additional stuff such as the power adaptor, CDs, papers, external drives, mouse and cell phone. Some notebook bags also double-up as overnighters.
Get A Mouse
Users who do not find the notebook touchpad easy to use should opt for an external mouse. Though you can use a standard desktop mouse with your laptop, specially-designed notebook mice are available. These are smaller in size and easy to carry around. Some even come with retractable cords to reduce the jumble of wires you need to carry. You can also opt for a wireless mouse. Most of the newer ones use the USB interface, so make sure you have a free USB port on your notebook.
Go The Desktop Route
Those who use their notebooks as their primary computer may want to invest in an external keyboard, mouse and even a larger monitor. This will be the closest to the feel of a standard desktop.
Additional Connectivity
Some notebook models can be hooked up to compatible port replicators and docking stations. These devices allow for added functionality by providing additional ports and external drives.
Must-Have
A USB thumb drive is a useful little piece of hardware for transferring small amounts of data between computers. These come in handy in situations where, for instance, you would like to transfer a presentation or a sales proposal to your client's PC at his office. Some USB drives come with password protection option and provide a safe place to store confidential files. Instead of storing these files on the notebook hard drive, just carry them with you in the USB drive. You can work on hem directly once the drive is connected. This way, your confidential files do not find their way into the hands of crooks even if your notebook gets stolen.
More Power
An extra battery pack is a good investment if you plan to stay away from a power socket for long.
When In Rome...
Different countries have different types of power sockets. Accordingly, check and carry the appropriate type. If you are a global traveller, opt for a universal adaptor. It offers a variety of different plug types allowing you to connect your notebook power adaptor to power sockets almost anywhere in the world.
Stop Thief!
Invest in a Kensington lock to prevent your notebook from being stolen. A Kensington lock features a strong cord that can be looped around the leg of a table or chair and then locks onto a slot in the notebook, thus preventing anyone from walking away with the device. Some of the higher-end lock models also boast of motion sensors and emit high-pitched beeps if any motion is detected.
Enjoy The Trip
If you enjoy movies and music on the notebook and find the integrated speakers to be good enough, you may purchase external speakers specially designed for notebook users. These are extremely compact and easy to carry. Most draw power from the notebook or from their own set of batteries. These speakers may not offer the surround sound experience, but will definitely sound better than most integrated laptop speakers. However, if you like to watch a movie or listen to music while travelling in an airplane or a train, it makes sense to buy a decent set of headphones so as not to disturb your fellow travellers.
Store More
An external hard drive is a good option if you want to carry large files without stuffing your notebook's hard drive.
Charge Your Cell Phone From The Laptop
If you are a cell phone junkie and find that your cell phone battery is not able to give you enough juice, buy a USB charger for your phone. These are useful for people who stay on the road for the better part of the day and are not able to access a power socket to charge their cell phones. USB chargers are available for most commonly available cell phone brands and draw power from your notebook's USB port to charge the cell phone. However, this will also shorten your notebook battery life, so make sure your notebook battery is charged enough to see you through till the time you can connect it to a power socket again.
Increase The Number Of USB Ports
If you do not have enough USB ports on your laptop to connect all your devices, opt for a USB hub.
Light It Up
A keyboard light is a good buy for those who want to work on their notebooks without disturbing their neighbours in a longhaul flight or their spouses in the bedroom. The light clips on to the top of the notebook screen, draws power from the USB port, and illuminates the keyboard so that you can work in the dark.
Additional Stuff
A range of accessories including battery packs, Wi-Fi PC cards, USB to Wi-Fi adaptors, USB to Bluetooth adaptors, external optical drives and notebook coolers are available. Explore local dealers and online stores, and you are sure to find what you are looking for.
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Size Matters
Size and weight are important considerations when buying a laptop. If you travel a lot, opt for a laptop that is light in weight. Weights of laptops range from one to four kg. While checking the weight, include everything you will carry along with the notebook, such as the power adaptor or any external drives.
See Your Screen
The size of the display screen directly affects the size, and in most cases, the weight, of the notebook. The larger the screen, the bulkier the notebook. A bulky notebook will be a problem to use in cramped locations such as in an airplane.
Power Struggle
Though performance is not the most important criterion while purchasing a notebook, make sure you get enough horsepower for the applications you use or plan to use. While 256 MB of RAM should suffice for most, power users should opt for at least 512 MB.
All Work And No Play?
If you want to play 3D games, or plan to use your laptop for some graphics-intensive applications, opt for a model that features good-quality graphics. Options available include Mobility Radeon 7500, 9700 and GeForce FX Go5200. These will give you better graphics as compared to commonly-used platforms.
Go Wirefree
Most notebooks today offer Wi-Fi capabilities. Check the Wi-Fi standard supported by the model you are considering for purchase. An 802.11 b/g device will give you higher data throughput as compared to 802.11b.
Upgrade
Check if the notebook is upgradeable at a later stage. Some options to look for when upgrading your laptop are the RAM, the CPU, and the hard drive. Are the upgrades something you can do yourself, or do they require visits to a service centre?
Build Quality Is Important
Since laptops are meant to be carried around, good build quality is essential. Opt for a notebook that has a rugged build quality that can withstand jerks and shocks. The optical drive tray, the screen hinges and latch, the panel on top of the keyboard, and the overall casing are good indicators of build quality.
Warranty Issues
Warranty is also an important consideration. Make sure you get a global warranty if you travel abroad frequently. Even if you don't, make sure the service centre is easily accessible in terms of location and distance so you can get any problems rectified quickly.
Optical Drives
Most notebooks these days come with a DVD/CD-RW combo drive by default. Make sure the notebook you plan to buy has a combo drive if not a DVDWriter. A combo drive will enable you to read DVDs as well as write CDs.
Optical Drive Location
Check for the location of the optical drive. An optical drive placed in the front may be a hindrance while working in cramped spaces, or when the notebook is placed on your lap.
Wider Is Better
Notebooks that come with wide screens offer a better movie-viewing experience. They are also useful while working with large spreadsheets. Also, look for decent quality integrated speakers if you want to enjoy movies and music on the move.
Hot Laps
Make sure the notebook you plan to buy does not get too hot after a while. A hot laptop on your lap may pose a serious health risk!
Storage
Most notebooks come with 40 GB hard drives. If this does not seem enough, see if you can get an upgrade to a larger capacity hard drive. The drive's rotational speed also impacts performance. While 4200 rpm drives are the most common, look for higher rpm hard drives for better performance.
Go Legal
When purchasing a laptop, make sure it comes with legal software. Some vendors may not provide you with legal copies of the software. Verify that the software that comes with your laptop is on an original CD, and has a software license or registration number.
Laptop Drivers
Check and make sure you get all the required drivers on a disk along with the laptop. A recovery disk is also preferable, and will come in handy in case of a system crash.
Connectivity Options
The available ports on a notebook will define the types and number of peripheral devices you can connect. Most notebooks come with 56K modems and at least 10/100 Ethernet integrated, so the notebook will have RJ11 and RJ45 ports for connecting a telephone cord and a network cord respectively. Typically, you should look for at least two USB ports, a parallel port to connect a printer, a VGA port for connecting a projector or an external monitor, and Audio Out and Mic In ports to connect speakers and a microphone respectively. PC card slots are also essential, and you should check the types of PC cards that are supported. An infrared port, if available, will let you connect compatible devices such as cell phones to your notebook, while a FireWire port lets you connect digital such devices as video cameras. Look for these ports if you feel you will require them even at a later stage. Additional ports such as S-video out are also welcome!
One-handed Operation
Some notebook models, especially those with larger screens, come with two latches that will require you to use both your hands to open the device. This may be inconvenient in some situations, for instance, when you are speaking on the phone. Look for a laptop that has a single latch.
Touch The Pad
Most notebooks these days feature touchpads. Make sure the laptop you plan to buy has one that is large and offers smooth and jerk-free control of the pointer. Some notebooks also provide pointing sticks as the pointing device. Go for one with which you are most comfortable.
Memory Card Reader
If you own a digital camera or any other device that uses a memory card (such as SD, MMC, CF or Memory Stick), it makes sense to purchase a notebook that has an inbuilt memory card reader. This way, you can transfer data to and from the card without the need to buy a separate memory card reader. Check whether the card reader in the notebook is compatible with the type of memory card you use.
Ease Of Use
Some notebooks feature scroll keys along with the touchpad keys to enable vertical and/or horizontal scrolling in large documents. Some also feature hotkeys for launching your favourite applications.
Additional Features
Additional features, including integrated Bluetooth, biometric security, keyboard light and integrated Web cams, are offered in some models. Since these extra features also affect the pricing of the laptop, opt for one that has the features you need.
Shortcuts To Success
Create shortcuts to your most commonly used applications, folders and files on the desktop. This way, you can access them quickly. If you like your desktop clutterfree, you can also create custom toolbars in Windows XP. To do this, right click on the Windows taskbar, go to 'Toolbars' and click on 'New Toolbar'. Next, choose the drive or folder you want to access using the toolbar. You can create different toolbars for different drives and folders. To remove a toolbar you added, right click on the Windows taskbar, go to 'Toolbars', and uncheck the toolbar. This is useful for sales executives who want easy access to presentations, proposals and other information on a day-today basis.
Boot Faster
To make your notebook boot faster, remove unwanted programs from startup. To do this, go to Start > Run, type "msconfig" and press [Enter]. Go to the Startup tab and uncheck any programs you do not need. Click on 'OK' and then click on 'Exit' without restarting. The unchecked programs will not run the next time you boot.
Clean Up The Junk
Uninstall any applications you do not use. Apart from saving on disk space, you will also prevent your notebook from slowing down.
Be Resourceful
Keep backups of the operating system, drivers and commonly used applications on a secondary partition so that you can do some re-installing on your own if you face some issues while travelling. Carry driver CDs and recovery disks with you.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Since a notebook may be connected to different networks, such as at a client's office, for example, it is essential you use a good anti-virus and firewall software. Update your virus definitions frequently. An anti-spyware program is recommended.
Don't Be A Jerk
Be careful while carrying the notebook. Do not subject it to any jerks and shocks. This will avoid damage to your hard drive and the precious data on it. Preferably, power the notebook off before moving it from one place to another.
Dusty Notebooks Don't Impress
Protect your laptop from dust. Clean your laptop regularly to prevent dust accumulation. Do not leave your notebook on the floor and make sure all vents are clean to enable good air flow.
Drinks And Laptops Don't Mix
Avoid having beverages while working on your laptop. Do not place any containers filled with hot or cold beverages near your notebook, to minimize chances of a spill.
Protect Your Laptop
Do not leave your notebook unattended in a car or in a client's office. Be careful when going to a restaurant or when using public transport.
Backup, Backup, Backup!
Keep backups of all your important files and emails in a safe location such as your desktop PC or an external drive. This way you still have your precious data even in case your notebook is stolen.
Power Surges
Use a surge protector with your laptop to protect it from power surges.
Condition Your Battery
A new battery needs to be conditioned—it must be fully charged and discharged a few times before it can use its full capacity.
Leave Power Management To The Pros
Use the notebook's power management features to improve battery life. You can set the device to switch off the LCD screen and hard drive after set intervals of time.
Screen Scream
The screen hogs a lot of battery power. To prolong battery life, dim the screen brightness when you are not connected to a power source.
Close Applications
Close any applications you are not using when on battery power. Running applications increase CPU utilisation, thus reducing battery life.
Disconnect
External peripherals and accessories such as external optical drives, PC cards and USB keyboard lights draw power from the notebook. Disconnect any such devices when not in use.
Suspend Your Notebook
Booting the notebook when it is not connected to a power source draws a lot of power from the battery. Instead of shutting down your laptop in the middle of a meeting, choose the suspend mode if you wish to use it again after a short period of time.
Entertainment Is Bad For Your Battery
Playing graphics intensive games, videos or music drains the battery quickly. Close any such applications when on battery to prolong battery life.
Carry Safe
A good carry case is essential for your notebook. There are a variety of options available. Choose one that fits your requirements and budget. Apart from being sturdy, you should opt for one that has a padded shoulder strap and has enough space to hold additional stuff such as the power adaptor, CDs, papers, external drives, mouse and cell phone. Some notebook bags also double-up as overnighters.
Get A Mouse
Users who do not find the notebook touchpad easy to use should opt for an external mouse. Though you can use a standard desktop mouse with your laptop, specially-designed notebook mice are available. These are smaller in size and easy to carry around. Some even come with retractable cords to reduce the jumble of wires you need to carry. You can also opt for a wireless mouse. Most of the newer ones use the USB interface, so make sure you have a free USB port on your notebook.
Go The Desktop Route
Those who use their notebooks as their primary computer may want to invest in an external keyboard, mouse and even a larger monitor. This will be the closest to the feel of a standard desktop.
Additional Connectivity
Some notebook models can be hooked up to compatible port replicators and docking stations. These devices allow for added functionality by providing additional ports and external drives.
Must-Have
A USB thumb drive is a useful little piece of hardware for transferring small amounts of data between computers. These come in handy in situations where, for instance, you would like to transfer a presentation or a sales proposal to your client's PC at his office. Some USB drives come with password protection option and provide a safe place to store confidential files. Instead of storing these files on the notebook hard drive, just carry them with you in the USB drive. You can work on hem directly once the drive is connected. This way, your confidential files do not find their way into the hands of crooks even if your notebook gets stolen.
More Power
An extra battery pack is a good investment if you plan to stay away from a power socket for long.
When In Rome...
Different countries have different types of power sockets. Accordingly, check and carry the appropriate type. If you are a global traveller, opt for a universal adaptor. It offers a variety of different plug types allowing you to connect your notebook power adaptor to power sockets almost anywhere in the world.
Stop Thief!
Invest in a Kensington lock to prevent your notebook from being stolen. A Kensington lock features a strong cord that can be looped around the leg of a table or chair and then locks onto a slot in the notebook, thus preventing anyone from walking away with the device. Some of the higher-end lock models also boast of motion sensors and emit high-pitched beeps if any motion is detected.
Enjoy The Trip
If you enjoy movies and music on the notebook and find the integrated speakers to be good enough, you may purchase external speakers specially designed for notebook users. These are extremely compact and easy to carry. Most draw power from the notebook or from their own set of batteries. These speakers may not offer the surround sound experience, but will definitely sound better than most integrated laptop speakers. However, if you like to watch a movie or listen to music while travelling in an airplane or a train, it makes sense to buy a decent set of headphones so as not to disturb your fellow travellers.
Store More
An external hard drive is a good option if you want to carry large files without stuffing your notebook's hard drive.
Charge Your Cell Phone From The Laptop
If you are a cell phone junkie and find that your cell phone battery is not able to give you enough juice, buy a USB charger for your phone. These are useful for people who stay on the road for the better part of the day and are not able to access a power socket to charge their cell phones. USB chargers are available for most commonly available cell phone brands and draw power from your notebook's USB port to charge the cell phone. However, this will also shorten your notebook battery life, so make sure your notebook battery is charged enough to see you through till the time you can connect it to a power socket again.
Increase The Number Of USB Ports
If you do not have enough USB ports on your laptop to connect all your devices, opt for a USB hub.
Light It Up
A keyboard light is a good buy for those who want to work on their notebooks without disturbing their neighbours in a longhaul flight or their spouses in the bedroom. The light clips on to the top of the notebook screen, draws power from the USB port, and illuminates the keyboard so that you can work in the dark.
Additional Stuff
A range of accessories including battery packs, Wi-Fi PC cards, USB to Wi-Fi adaptors, USB to Bluetooth adaptors, external optical drives and notebook coolers are available. Explore local dealers and online stores, and you are sure to find what you are looking for.
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16 Top Softwares for Free International Calls
Download free software that will enable you to make unlimited international calls for free. VOIP is a great technology that enables computer users to make calls for free wherever and whenever they want. For most software, you will just need a free account with that service. You can call your friends and family in the USA, Canada, UK, Dubai, India, and many other countries for free.
Different services and packages are offered by these software options. Some will allow you a fixed number of minutes daily, while with others, you can create multiple free accounts to make international calls for free.
1. poivY
2. VoipBuster
3. VoipStunt
4. InternetCalls
5. InterVoip
6. LowrateVoip
7. FreeCall
8. SMSListo
9. WebCallDirect
10. JustVoip
11. 12Voip
12. VoipWise
13. BudgetSIP
14. SMSdiscount
15. VoipCheap
16. VoIPRaider
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Download free software that will enable you to make unlimited international calls for free. VOIP is a great technology that enables computer users to make calls for free wherever and whenever they want. For most software, you will just need a free account with that service. You can call your friends and family in the USA, Canada, UK, Dubai, India, and many other countries for free.
Different services and packages are offered by these software options. Some will allow you a fixed number of minutes daily, while with others, you can create multiple free accounts to make international calls for free.
1. poivY
2. VoipBuster
3. VoipStunt
4. InternetCalls
5. InterVoip
6. LowrateVoip
7. FreeCall
8. SMSListo
9. WebCallDirect
10. JustVoip
11. 12Voip
12. VoipWise
13. BudgetSIP
14. SMSdiscount
15. VoipCheap
16. VoIPRaider
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Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)The amazing health benefits of Pomegranate
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Scientists and researchers are fascinated with this incredibly healthy and beneficial fruit! There is ongoing research into how this softball sized fruit can be used to it’s greatest potential to prevent heart disease, lower high blood pressure, and much more!
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- * The fruit and juice are bursting with the most powerful antioxidants of any other fruit or juice!
- * The fruit and juice could lower your high blood pressure and cholesterol levels!
- * This fruit is safe and healthy for your heart!
- * The fruit and its juice may prevent a stroke!
- * It shines light into the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease!
- * It's natural sugars could also be something sweet and safe for diabetics!
- * It may help in the area of hot flashes, menopause and bone loss!
- * This juice is even important for strong teeth!
- * You can easily make delicious fresh-squeezed juice in your own kitchen!
What About Pomegranate Peels is So Special?
Pomegranate peels are gaining popularity for many reasons when it comes to the fantastic health benefits they can provide. There are several other uses for pomegranate peels as well, but let’s look first at the phenomenal healthy content in the peels of this amazing fruit.
Did you know that the peels of a pomegranate fruit contain double the antioxidants that the pulp contains?
A Study on Pomegranate Peels vs. Pomegranate Pulp
Some Chinese researchers claim that the peels have great potential as a supplement to our health. Scientists in China at the Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine performed tests on the peels vs. the pulp to see what levels of specific antioxidants and vitamins were contained in each. Their findings were very interesting.
Pomegranate peels yield more of the powerful antioxidants such as flavonoids, phenolics, and proanythocyanidins than what the pulp yields. Even the tests performed to test antioxidant activity showed that the peels of the pomegranate fruit had higher activity levels than the pulp. These findings are interesting in that the antioxidant activity in the peels was more successful in protecting LDL cholesterol against oxidation.
Why is that important? Because oxidative stress can lead to heart disease and other medical conditions, high antioxidant activity can be one way to fight this state that is so harmful to the body.
Pomegranate peels are gaining popularity for many reasons when it comes to the fantastic health benefits they can provide. There are several other uses for pomegranate peels as well, but let’s look first at the phenomenal healthy content in the peels of this amazing fruit.
Did you know that the peels of a pomegranate fruit contain double the antioxidants that the pulp contains?
A Study on Pomegranate Peels vs. Pomegranate Pulp
Some Chinese researchers claim that the peels have great potential as a supplement to our health. Scientists in China at the Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine performed tests on the peels vs. the pulp to see what levels of specific antioxidants and vitamins were contained in each. Their findings were very interesting.
Pomegranate peels yield more of the powerful antioxidants such as flavonoids, phenolics, and proanythocyanidins than what the pulp yields. Even the tests performed to test antioxidant activity showed that the peels of the pomegranate fruit had higher activity levels than the pulp. These findings are interesting in that the antioxidant activity in the peels was more successful in protecting LDL cholesterol against oxidation.
Why is that important? Because oxidative stress can lead to heart disease and other medical conditions, high antioxidant activity can be one way to fight this state that is so harmful to the body.
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DO YOU KNOW THE 60 USES OF SALT?
Although you may not realize it, simple table salt has a great number of uses other than simply seasoning your food. The following list will give you sixty uses of salt, many of which you probably didn't realize:
1. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.
2. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.
3. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.
4. Put a few grains of rice in your salt shaker for easier pouring.
5. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.
6. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.
7. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.
8. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.
9. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.
10. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.
11. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer.
12. Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.
13. Mix salt with turpentine to whiten your bathtub and toilet bowl.
14. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily.
15. Boil clothespins in salt water before using them and they will last longer.
16. Clean brass, copper, and pewter with a paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour.
17. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life.
18. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain.
19. Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface.
20. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster.
21. Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.
22. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough water to make a stiff putty.
23. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water.
24. Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle.
25. Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher.
26. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.
27. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.
28. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.
29. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for a while.
30. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.
31. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.
32. Soak your clothesline in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing.
33. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent yellowing.
34. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.
35. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.
36. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them the next day to remove burned-on stains.
37. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.
38. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.
39. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.
40. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.
41. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.
42. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.
43. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.
44. Soak discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains.
45. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.
46. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.
47. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly.
48. Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odor.
49. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.
50. Boil mismatched hose in salty water, and they will come out matched.
51. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.
52. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.
53. Remove offensive odors from the stove with salt and cinnamon.
54. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.
55. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol.
56. Salt and lemon juice remove mildew.
57. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass growing.
58. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a better look.
59. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water.
60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crust that will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.
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Although you may not realize it, simple table salt has a great number of uses other than simply seasoning your food. The following list will give you sixty uses of salt, many of which you probably didn't realize:
1. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.
2. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.
3. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier.
4. Put a few grains of rice in your salt shaker for easier pouring.
5. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.
6. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.
7. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.
8. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.
9. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.
10. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.
11. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer.
12. Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.
13. Mix salt with turpentine to whiten your bathtub and toilet bowl.
14. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily.
15. Boil clothespins in salt water before using them and they will last longer.
16. Clean brass, copper, and pewter with a paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour.
17. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life.
18. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain.
19. Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface.
20. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster.
21. Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.
22. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough water to make a stiff putty.
23. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water.
24. Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle.
25. Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher.
26. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.
27. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.
28. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.
29. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for a while.
30. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.
31. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.
32. Soak your clothesline in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing.
33. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent yellowing.
34. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.
35. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.
36. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them the next day to remove burned-on stains.
37. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.
38. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.
39. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.
40. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.
41. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.
42. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.
43. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.
44. Soak discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains.
45. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.
46. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.
47. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly.
48. Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odor.
49. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.
50. Boil mismatched hose in salty water, and they will come out matched.
51. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.
52. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.
53. Remove offensive odors from the stove with salt and cinnamon.
54. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.
55. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol.
56. Salt and lemon juice remove mildew.
57. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass growing.
58. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a better look.
59. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water.
60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crust that will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.
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Wow... AVS!!!
Nice sharing... :)
Beautiful words that bring about a great change if practiced and followed. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, and wish you the very same... :)
Very, very happy, prosperous, and successful New Year 2011
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Nice sharing... :)
Beautiful words that bring about a great change if practiced and followed. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, and wish you the very same... :)
Very, very happy, prosperous, and successful New Year 2011
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CRK
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Thank you CRK for your lovely greetings. Wishing you a great year ahead. AVS _______________________________________
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Hahaha... :) Just joking... Malini... Great contributions... Appreciate you with great applause... Thank you for your wishes...
Wish you a very, very happy, prosperous, and successful 2011, Malini... :)
CRK
maliniluky:
Am fine CRK. Thanks for your comments.
Lolz! Hope you are joking. Me! Competing with CRK - my god! Is that possible? No way.
Advance wishes - Happy New Year.
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Wish you a very, very happy, prosperous, and successful 2011, Malini... :)
CRK
maliniluky:
Am fine CRK. Thanks for your comments.
Lolz! Hope you are joking. Me! Competing with CRK - my god! Is that possible? No way.
Advance wishes - Happy New Year.
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TIPS FOR PEACE OF MIND
Peace of mind is a goal that everyone wants to achieve, but very few people know how to even get close to it. There are so many stresses in this world that it is hard to imagine living your life without feeling tense all of the time. Inner peace is easy to achieve if you take it little by little and make small changes to the way you navigate your day.
Reduce the amount of time you read the newspapers or watch the news on TV. Stay away from negative conversations and negative people. Don't hold grudges; learn to forget and forgive. Nurturing ill feelings and grievances hurts you and causes lack of sleep. Don't be jealous of others. Being jealous means that you have low self-esteem and consider yourself inferior to others. This, again, causes a lack of inner peace. Accept what cannot be changed. This saves a lot of time, energy, and worries.
Every day, we face numerous inconveniences, irritations, and situations that are beyond our control. If we can change them, that's fine, but this is not always possible. We must learn to put up with such things and accept them cheerfully. Learn to be more patient and tolerant with people and events. Don't take everything too personally. Some emotional and mental detachment is desirable. Try to view your life and other people with a little detachment and less involvement. Detachment is not indifference, lack of interest, or coldness. It is the ability to think and judge impartially and logically. Don't worry if, again and again, you fail to manifest detachment. Just keep trying.
Let bygones be gone. Forget the past and concentrate on the present moment. There is no need to evoke unpleasant memories and immerse yourself in them. Practice some concentration exercises. This will help you to reject unpleasant thoughts and worries that steal away your peace of mind. Learn to practice meditation. Even a few minutes a day will make a change in your life.
Inner peace ultimately leads to external peace. By creating peace in our inner world, we bring it into the external world, affecting other people too.
CRK
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Peace of mind is a goal that everyone wants to achieve, but very few people know how to even get close to it. There are so many stresses in this world that it is hard to imagine living your life without feeling tense all of the time. Inner peace is easy to achieve if you take it little by little and make small changes to the way you navigate your day.
Reduce the amount of time you read the newspapers or watch the news on TV. Stay away from negative conversations and negative people. Don't hold grudges; learn to forget and forgive. Nurturing ill feelings and grievances hurts you and causes lack of sleep. Don't be jealous of others. Being jealous means that you have low self-esteem and consider yourself inferior to others. This, again, causes a lack of inner peace. Accept what cannot be changed. This saves a lot of time, energy, and worries.
Every day, we face numerous inconveniences, irritations, and situations that are beyond our control. If we can change them, that's fine, but this is not always possible. We must learn to put up with such things and accept them cheerfully. Learn to be more patient and tolerant with people and events. Don't take everything too personally. Some emotional and mental detachment is desirable. Try to view your life and other people with a little detachment and less involvement. Detachment is not indifference, lack of interest, or coldness. It is the ability to think and judge impartially and logically. Don't worry if, again and again, you fail to manifest detachment. Just keep trying.
Let bygones be gone. Forget the past and concentrate on the present moment. There is no need to evoke unpleasant memories and immerse yourself in them. Practice some concentration exercises. This will help you to reject unpleasant thoughts and worries that steal away your peace of mind. Learn to practice meditation. Even a few minutes a day will make a change in your life.
Inner peace ultimately leads to external peace. By creating peace in our inner world, we bring it into the external world, affecting other people too.
CRK
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TIPS FOR TEAM BUILDING
People in every workplace talk about building the team, working as a team, and my team, but few understand how to create the experience of team work or how to develop an effective team. Belonging to a team, in the broadest sense, is a result of feeling part of something larger than yourself. It has a lot to do with your understanding of the mission or objectives of your organization.
In a team-oriented environment, you contribute to the overall success of the organization. You work with fellow members of the organization to produce these results. Even though you have a specific job function and you belong to a specific department, you are unified with other organization members to accomplish the overall objectives. The bigger picture drives your actions; your function exists to serve the bigger picture.
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You need to differentiate this overall sense of teamwork from the task of developing an effective intact team that is formed to accomplish a specific goal. People confuse the two team building objectives. This is why so many team building seminars, meetings, retreats and activities are deemed failures by their participants. Leaders failed to define the team they wanted to build. Developing an overall sense of team work is different from building an effective, focused work team when you consider team building approaches.
Twelve Cs for Team Building
Executives, managers and organization staff members universally explore ways to improve business results and profitability. Many view team-based, horizontal, organization structures as the best design for involving all employees in creating business success.
No matter what you call your team-based improvement effort: continuous improvement, total quality, lean manufacturing or self-directed work teams, you are striving to improve results for customers. Few organizations, however, are totally pleased with the results their team improvement efforts produce. If your team improvement efforts are not living up to your expectations, this self-diagnosing checklist may tell you why. Successful team building, that creates effective, focused work teams, requires attention to each of the following.
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Clear Expectations: Has executive leadership clearly communicated its expectations for the team’s performance and expected outcomes? Do team members understand why the team was created? Is the organization demonstrating constancy of purpose in supporting the team with resources of people, time and money? Does the work of the team receive sufficient emphasis as a priority in terms of the time, discussion, attention and interest directed its way by executive leaders?
Context: Do team members understand why they are participating on the team? Do they understand how the strategy of using teams will help the organization attain its communicated business goals? Can team members define their team’s importance to the accomplishment of corporate goals? Does the team understand where its work fits in the total context of the organization’s goals, principles, vision and values?
Commitment: Do team members want to participate on the team? Do team members feel the team mission is important? Are members committed to accomplishing the team mission and expected outcomes? Do team members perceive their service as valuable to the organization and to their own careers? Do team members anticipate recognition for their contributions? Do team members expect their skills to grow and develop on the team? Are team members excited and challenged by the team opportunity?
Competence: Does the team feel that it has the appropriate people participating? (As an example, in a process improvement, is each step of the process represented on the team?) Does the team feel that its members have the knowledge, skill and capability to address the issues for which the team was formed? If not, does the team have access to the help it needs? Does the team feel it has the resources, strategies and support needed to accomplish its mission?
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Charter: Has the team taken its assigned area of responsibility and designed its own mission, vision and strategies to accomplish the mission. Has the team defined and communicated its goals; its anticipated outcomes and contributions; its timelines; and how it will measure both the outcomes of its work and the process the team followed to accomplish their task? Does the leadership team or other coordinating group support what the team has designed?
Control: Does the team have enough freedom and empowerment to feel the ownership necessary to accomplish its charter? At the same time, do team members clearly understand their boundaries? How far may members go in pursuit of solutions? Are limitations (i.e. monetary and time resources) defined at the beginning of the project before the team experiences barriers and rework?
Is the team’s reporting relationship and accountability understood by all members of the organization? Has the organization defined the team’s authority? To make recommendations? To implement its plan? Is there a defined review process so both the team and the organization are consistently aligned in direction and purpose? Do team members hold each other accountable for project timelines, commitments and results? Does the organization have a plan to increase opportunities for self-management among organization members?
Collaboration: Does the team understand team and group process? Do members understand the stages of group development? Are team members working together effectively interpersonally? Do all team members understand the roles and responsibilities of team members? team leaders? team recorders? Can the team approach problem solving, process improvement, goal setting and measurement jointly? Do team members cooperate to accomplish the team charter? Has the team established group norms or rules of conduct in areas such as conflict resolution, consensus decision making and meeting management? Is the team using an appropriate strategy to accomplish its action plan?
Communication: Are team members clear about the priority of their tasks? Is there an established method for the teams to give feedback and receive honest performance feedback? Does the organization provide important business information regularly? Do the teams understand the complete context for their existence? Do team members communicate clearly and honestly with each other? Do team members bring diverse opinions to the table? Are necessary conflicts raised and addressed?
Creative Innovation: Is the organization really interested in change? Does it value creative thinking, unique solutions, and new ideas? Does it reward people who take reasonable risks to make improvements? Or does it reward the people who fit in and maintain the status quo? Does it provide the training, education, access to books and films, and field trips necessary to stimulate new thinking?
Consequences: Do team members feel responsible and accountable for team achievements? Are rewards and recognition supplied when teams are successful? Is reasonable risk respected and encouraged in the organization? Do team members fear reprisal? Do team members spend their time finger pointing rather than resolving problems? Is the organization designing reward systems that recognize both team and individual performance? Is the organization planning to share gains and increased profitability with team and individual contributors? Can contributors see their impact on increased organization success?
Coordination: Are teams coordinated by a central leadership team that assists the groups to obtain what they need for success? Have priorities and resource allocation been planned across departments? Do teams understand the concept of the internal customer—the next process, anyone to whom they provide a product or a service? Are cross-functional and multi-department teams common and working together effectively? Is the organization developing a customer-focused process-focused orientation and moving away from traditional departmental thinking?
Cultural Change: Does the organization recognize that the team-based, collaborative, empowering, enabling organizational culture of the future is different than the traditional, hierarchical organization it may currently be? Is the organization planning to or in the process of changing how it rewards, recognizes, appraises, hires, develops, plans with, motivates and manages the people it employs?
Does the organization plan to use failures for learning and support reasonable risk? Does the organization recognize that the more it can change its climate to support teams, the more it will receive in pay back from the work of the teams?
Spend time and attention on each of these twelve tips to ensure your work teams contribute most effectively to your business success. Your team members will love you, your business will soar, and empowered people will "own" and be responsible for their work processes. Can your work life get any better than this?
CRK
From India, Vijayawada
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