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With a few spare minutes, I would search up every open networking brunch, party and event in Vancouver for that month. If possible, I would peruse into media meetups, and get myself onto lists for social hotspots where I could learn from other people, while also casually marketing myself to people I felt that I could work with. Finding a Better Balance After speaking with several of my friends recently, it turns out that several of them are put off by the idea of a networking cocktail party, and I don’t blame them....

1. Use what you already have. One of the easiest places to get stuck is finding a topic to write about. I thought a lightning bolt would strike me with the perfect idea, or maybe I would dream the perfect scene. I got nothing. Forced to come up with a topic while conscious, I made my journey as easy a possible by using what I already have. You can too. You’ll be shocked at the material you already have to pull from....

1. Own your mistake. There’s no getting around this one. You goofed. And everyone is going to know. There’s no point in trying to hide it, especially if other people will be affected by your gaffe. The sooner you take the blame and let people know what’s going on, the sooner the problem can be rectified. Don’t just say you did it and then walk away. Pull the Band-Aid off and get right down to damage control....

1. Your Brainpower Will Be Boosted Studies at UCLA showed that people who meditate have more ‘folding’ of the brain’s cortex, which is believed to promote and enhance neural processing. And the longer you meditate, the more the brain develops in this way, researchers at UCLA revealed. Long-term meditation could, therefore, make you improve your decision-making and increase your concentration. The research suggested that meditation was also likely to help with better judgement, emotional control, self-regulation and even pain control....

Many professionals find great success as public speakers. But, it isn’t the easiest profession to break into. If you are interested in turning your knowledge into an event that people are willing to pay for the privilege of attending, here are some tips to get you started. 1. Understanding Speaker Fees Speaker fees include all of the revenue a speaker receives for a speaking engagement. This fee is negotiated before the event, often with the event’s sponsor, and can be based on per hour, per speech, per day, or per event fee structure....

What does that mean exactly? It means putting all of the most important activities and deadlines you have throughout the week as your top priorities. Start doing these things first and don’t worry about scheduling out the rest of your week. By doing these important things before you worry about those other tasks, you can ensure they get done, even if they take longer than you expect and if they take less time on these activities, any time you have afterwards can be used to get ahead on your work the next week....

Imagine this: it’s a sunny morning and you’re all ready to have fun in the sun. You have your books ready, your summer dress on, and your peep-toe platforms covering the soles of your feet. However, the bright sky turns dark and sully all of a sudden. All you can do is watch through your window as it begins to pour cats and dogs. What do you do? Here are a few ways to cozy up and make that rainy day an amazing day....

That doesn’t make it any easier when you are in the middle of a failing relationship. Some relationships just don’t have what it takes to make it, but others can be saved. Those that make it through the stressful times often come out with a better relationship than ever before. Here are a few things that can be helpful in helping in getting a failing relationship back on track before it is too late:...

How Can I Lose 20 Pounds in a Month? Is a 20 lb weight loss goal attainable in 1 month? Yes, it can be possible if done safely and correctly. It can be done if you are truly willing to hold yourself accountable and are willing to manifest your vision or goal to its full potential. It will be your mentality that will make or break you here. In short, you will have to make some serious changes all around....

These are a few of my favorites that helped me on my journeys. They range from spiritual to self-help, fiction to poetry, in no particular order. See how many of these short books (200 pages or less) you read, and I’d love to know what your favorites are in the comments below. 1. Gift from the Sea, by Anne Morrow Lindbergh Wise, soothing, and graceful. Words that every woman (and man) can relate to, contemplate upon, and learn from....

This Summer while you’re attending events, relaxing, catching up with friends and family, or even working we’ve narrowed down a five great apps that you’ll love this Summer! 1. Snapchat If you’re still stuck on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, you’ve been living under a rock if you’re not on Snapchat yet. Once you get the hang of it (especially, trying the various fun filters), you’ll be hooked. The platform is catching on rapidly, and is in a lane of its own when it comes to social media – since messages and stories disappear within a matter of seconds (or 24 hours) compared to other apps and social media platforms....

In today’s world a company’s social media plan can be found in nearly all marketing decks. First with Facebook’s IPO in 2012 and now with Twitter’s recent IPO, there’s no denying that social media is an important factor for success in this current day and age. But did you know that you may not be using it correctly? Here are the top 5 misconceptions about social media- and some tips to right your wrongs....

In terms of storage, the cloud drive is the cyber mega version of a USB flash drive. It is considered a mammoth version because it provides storage space way beyond the capacity of a regular flash drive. You access it through client-side software over the Internet, thereby allowing businesses to store or sync documents and other material without the use of hard drives. Some popular cloud drives are Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, and SugarSync....

Research states that we’re wired for storytelling. Good storytelling teaches life skills, builds emotional intelligence and creativity in children. Not just that, it also helps with their language skills and connecting with their own roots and culture. As a parent, it can be tough to find good books for your children. There are literally millions of books out there and any parent would agree how hard it is to sift through them all....

1. Make and use flashcards. Flashcards are designed to promote active memory recall of information. By using flashcards with a question or term on one side and the answer or definition on the other, you will force your brain to recall the necessary information. Even if you struggle a bit with a card, you will still be actively reviewing the necessary material. One of the other reasons why flashcards are effective is that they utilize spaced repetition learning techniques....

The most known bloggers on the Internet had many years of planning, study, and practice before reaching their current levels of success. The upside to this is that anyone can create a successful blog, as long as they make sure it has the following elements: 1. Purpose A blog without a central purpose has absolutely no chance of succeeding. If you’re simply using your blog as an online diary or journal, that’s fine....

1. WordPress SEO by Yoast 2. Gravity Forms This is hands-down the best form creation tool out there. It’s also a paid plugin—why pay for a plugin that just creates forms? Well, it does more than that. Hook it up with Zapier and sync contact forms to your email address or pull that data into any other application that you like. Don’t want to do that, but want to make a multi-party survey form?...

1. Delete Browser Cookies Internet browsers can track all of the websites you visit. This information helps to establish an online profile about you, noting your particular tastes and preferences. From this data, businesses can offer deals and advertisements specifically tailored to you. While this may sound like a benefit, the fact remains that third parties are still collecting information on your activities, even if you don’t approve. That’s why deleting your cookies is an easy way to at the least make surveillance more difficult....

1. Laying Wooden Flooring It might be hard to make it look up to professional standards, but quality can be achieved by not cutting corners. It is a good idea to avoid trying to save on the materials as well as the installation costs; go with a decent quality laminate. Make sure you have the following tools before you start the job: a good handsaw and a jigsaw for cutting and trimming materials, a hacksaw and spade drill bit for cutting out space for radiator pipes, a flat saw for cutting around door frames, and a laminate kit....