Top 10 ways to get ahead this December by studying rather than partying
Got big plans for your future? You may have signed on to do a course or some other type of study and you’re pumped about getting some great work done over summer. December can actually be a fantastic month to get ahead if you plan properly! If you have big plans and goals, honing your […]
When is the best time of day to weigh yourself? 6 tips to ensure an accurate weight measurement
I weigh myself a lot. At times, I weigh myself up to three times a day. I do not think this is a great idea and it borders on an obsession. I have previously written a post on this called To weigh everyday or not? My love-hate relation ship with the scale. There have been […]
How to market yourself like a product to get a job
Marketing. There’s barely a product sold without it. When you market something, you highlight its best features to a potential customer. You need to demonstrate the benefits that product will bring to the consumer. Finding a job can be like marketing yourself as a product. Think about it. The recruiters, managers and bosses of this […]
How to be authentic
Authenticity. Last week my awesome job gave me and my awesome workmates a chance to work with an awesome media company for training and development – creative-like. The “office” was an old 1880s terrace house that had been converted into an achingly groovy open plan workspace. It was so groovy, my eyeballs hurt. Or that […]
The 7 things you need to nail to get a job
If you are currently job seeking there are many tips you can employ to make yourself stand out to potential employees. Presenting the best version of yourself is essential to getting and keeping the job you desire in the industry you are aiming for. The job market can be every competitive and honing the essential […]
What does adventure mean to me?
I’m an adventurous girl. I’ve lived in every territory and most states of this beautiful country, Australia, and I know that it’s important to always look after yourself when you’re on the road and conquering new trails! I am not afraid to travel alone! In fact, I’m quite good at it! It always pays to […]
The 8 best things I remember from my childhood
It went so quickly, really. By age 10, I no longer felt like a child in many ways. Being a child was difficult for me. I am a very independent person and I hate being told what to do. I remember at age 7 when my parents told me that it was my bedtime. I […]
What does it mean to dream of birds?
Have you had a dream of birds? They are very common and are in many cases highly symbolic. Let’s take a look at what dream symbols mean for your waking life – specifically in this case – when you have a dream of birds. Another night, another dream. Last night I was attacked by swooping cockatoos. […]
The 4 work skills that are obsolete in 2014 and the 4 skills that are essential. Do you have them?
Many experts are suggesting that the internet, as well as the process of offshoring, will account for many current roles falling out of fashion, or even ceasing to exist by 2024. Travel agents, car manufacturers, retail workers, accountants and IT workers have been cited as being among the most at-risk employees with the potential to […]
Meanings of colors & color psychology
Look at you. Aren’t you lovely? Think of all the great things you have done in your lifetime, think of all the people you have touched. You are a unique human being and I wouldn’t dare try to categorise you. I do however, love personality appraisals and I often choose to wear colors that I […]
The 4 best ways to trick your stomach into feeling fuller for longer
Satiety. It’s a thing that we as humans chase every day. If we are not satisfied, we overeat. If we overeat, we gain weight. If we gain too much weight we look and feel terrible. There are ways (healthy ones!) to trick your stomach into feeling fuller for longer. Here are the top 4 I […]
Does talking to plants make them grow faster?
I have two plants. They even have names: “Planty” and “Tiny”. I found them both on the street, having been discarded by their past owners. Planty was in the communal rubbish area of my apartment building. She had a note pinned to her that said: Lovely plant needing a good home: water well once a […]
7 ways to do nothing at all
I do not feel great. I feel awful! Sometime over the last two weeks I have made myself quite sick! The culprit? Too many late nights, dinners and work and not enough down time where I have to do nothing at all. I frequently like to do nothing. Nothing can take a lot of work. […]
Looking for a job? What do recruiters look for in a candidate?
Human resources recruiters have a big job. Increasingly, they have to sort through dozens or even hundreds of resumes for one single position. They are often time poor and need to be able to assess your qualities quickly. When you are job seeking, you need to remember a few things that will make the process […]