Personal Development
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How to Start Your Own Social Network
If you are considering how to start your own social network you will want to learn more about the various network types available. These networks can be focused around user forums or membership areas. It’s important to make the network appealing to people with more than a passing interest. This article will explain some of the most important aspects of starting a social network. But before you get started, make sure you’ve considered the costs involved. Costs of building a social network The costs of building a social network are not the same for every social networking site. Some social networks are just for fun, while others provide a…
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Investing in your strengths
. When you invest in your strengths you are paving a way to increase your chances of mastering anything. You will enjoy a higher level of success and will find more joy in your work. By doing so, you will also increase your exponential potential for growth. As a result, you will be able to compensate for your weaknesses and be more impactful. Here are some reasons to invest in your strengths: Why it is important to focus on your strengths? You will be more engaged, successful, and more fulfilled in your job if you focus on your strengths. When you play to your strengths, you will feel…
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Self Development
What is self-development? Self-development is a process of change and continuous improvement that takes time. You may acquire new skills, attitudes, and abilities. Alternatively, you may simply add to what you already have. It’s all about increasing the quality of what you already have and decreasing the amount of the old. It is a rewarding pursuit and can be difficult to measure progress. Some people make it their number one priority and a conscious goal, while others are averse to the idea. You have to take time for yourself, to renew and to develop. If you don’t, you will lose the opportunity to grow. Regardless of your approach, there is…
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Did you know?
I was on the train a few weeks ago when I overheard a conversation between a man and woman sitting opposite me. They were talking about the time they were meant to meet up with a friend for dinner. The lady confirmed the time as 6p.m to which the man nodded. Suddenly the lady said, “Do you know what, even though we always refer to the time in terms of a.m. and p.m., I don’t really know what they stand for!” Thoghtfully, the man said, “ I don’t know either.” “I know it,” I felt like blurting out! Here I was smiling inside and saying to myself, “I know it,…
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Writing that winning CV
Your curriculum vitae (CV) is a key document you will use to sell yourself to a prospective employer. So you need to make sure you take time to get it right! A good CV can make or break any job application. Make sure your CV communicates your skills and expertise. What to include in your CV:
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Did you know?
Did you know? I was on the train a few weeks ago when I overheard a conversation between a man and woman sitting opposite me. They were talking about the time they were meant to meet up with a friend for dinner. The lady confirmed the time as 6p.m to which the man nodded. Suddenly the lady said, “Do you know what, even though we always refer to the time in terms of a.m. and p.m., I don’t really know what they stand for!” Thoughtfully, the man said, “ I don’t know either.” “I know it,” I felt like blurting out! Here I was smiling inside and saying to myself,…
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Take a Spring Step
Spring is here – at last! The long cold and dark nights are over. The days are getting longer and brighter with temperatures warming up, plants are beginning to blossom and the sun no longer struggles to break through the clouds. We have ushered in gently the Spring season. Spring in the literal sense means to jump or leap forward. Other synonyms include, bounce, pounce and hop. What does Spring signify to you? Could it be a time to jump at that new opportunity that promises a better future? Or a time to take a leap of faith to step out courageously into that business venture that’s been on your…
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Today – a day of hope
It is a new day, a new beginning! Guess what – that’s why it is called “Today” – it is a gift, a present that cannot be earned by anyone no matter how hard you work. It is a gift from above- a gift of life, an unpredictable and precious one. What would you do with your gift today? Appreciate it, treasure it or discard it? Life as we know is full of challenges; no one knows what a new day will bring? The years, the weeks and days before Today could have been tainted with the challenges, the ups and downs of life. But today could be different; it…
