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How to Manage a Micro-Manager | Aug 31st, 2010

Are you being micro-managed at work? Have you ever been? Unfortunately, a vast majority of people have had to endure this type of manager. Bosses can be tough to deal with in general and the micro-managing boss is no exception. They can be especially difficult to handle if you are a creative and innovative...

Posted by Ana | Aug 5th, 2010

What attracts us to certain people?

Did you know that mosquitoes are attracted to people who just ate bananas? Apparently this is because it is high in potassium and mosquitoes like it. So what attracts us to one person and not another? Surely it can’t...

Posted by Ana | Jul 16th, 2010

What Not to Say in an Interview

In general, most people know the basic rules for conducting a good interview such as dress appropriately, be punctual, sit up straight, be confident and focus on your expertise. However, what about what not to say? You...

Posted by Ana | Jul 1st, 2010

How to Spread a Little Happiness

When was the last time someone did something that made you happy? I ask, because a simple way to be happy is to make someone else happy. With our busy lifestyles it is easy to forget to be kind and generous to others. Some...

Posted by Ana | Jun 24th, 2010

How to Remember Names

Our name is hard wired in our subconscious in such a way that it acts as an immediate trigger to get our attention. You will respond to the sound of your name more easily than you will say to the word “banana”. Despite...

Posted by Ana | Jun 18th, 2010

What not to do on a First Date

Summer is officially only a few days away, the sun is shining, people are smiling and have a spring in their step. Everyone is out and about more, appear to be happier and more relaxed which in turn means conversations...

Posted by Ana | Jun 11th, 2010

How to Deliver a Bad Presentation

Public speaking is becoming an increasing part of our day to day lives even outside of the work place. Inevitably, you must have attended presentations where the speaker mumbled, went over time, fidgeted or simply was...

Posted by Ana | Jun 4th, 2010

What Type of Friend are You?

The recent release of “Sex & the City 2″ got me thinking about friendship. Good friends are not easy to find and should be treasured. Every friend offers something different which in turn makes you a...

Posted by Ana | May 28th, 2010

Words to Avoid When Speaking to Clients

Whatever the nature of your business, chances are you have to interact with clients at some stage. Whether you are selling a product or service you will need to establish trust with customers in order to do business....

Posted by Ana | May 20th, 2010

7 Steps to get over your Ex

Nobody enjoys a breakup. Whether the breakup was rough or amicable, it is not a pleasant thing. Whilst each and every situation is unique, there are general characteristics of a break up that apply. So the story goes...

Posted by Ana | May 6th, 2010

Great Expectations at Work

This is the best blog you have ever read. Wow! What a statement. It will be quite difficult to live up to it. In addition to overstating my writing abilities, it assumes I know exactly what else you have read which...

Posted by Ana | Apr 28th, 2010

6 Whys and Ways to be an Optimist

The dictionary definition of optimism is “a tendency to expect the best possible outcome or dwell on the most hopeful aspects of a situation”. Sounds good right? Well, your answer will depend on who you are. In a...

Posted by Ana | Apr 21st, 2010

Seven Deadly Sins at Work

When you start a new job you sign a contract and are expected to follow a certain code of conduct. Most of us will comply to these rules and they include such things as being on work on time, calling in if you are sick,...

Posted by Ana | Apr 8th, 2010

How Important is Timing in Relationships?

They say that timing is everything. With all the people in this world, what are the odds of falling for someone and have them like you back in the same way and at the same time? Is it emotions that control or actions...

Posted by Ana | Apr 1st, 2010

How not to Live for the Weekend

Do you spend your days wishing your week away and waiting for the weekend? You probably spend at least 40 hours a week at work. If most of this time is spent in a gloomy and solemn mood, except for that one hour before...

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