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The implication was that if I had such an impractical major, it was teaching or bust. Now, the lovely person didn’t mean to imply that I was otherwise unemployable, but that’s how conversations like that can feel when you’re the one with a humanities degree. If you tell people you majored in accounting or computer programming, they likely have a good idea of what you do every day. But what about those of us who majored in philosophy or history?...

As someone who learned Japanese a few years ago, I can say that while learning a language is a huge challenge, it is also immensely satisfying. Here are a few tips both from experts which can help you become fluent. 1. Know why you’re studying a language Learning a language is not something you can just pick up and put away as you please. As Language Testing International points out, some languages can take up to 2760 hours to learn proficiently....

Regardless of their, salary, age or sex, rock-star employees possess some common traits. Here are seven of them. 1. They Take Initiative An employee’s ability to produce insightful thoughts generally indicates they are dedicated to success. Star employees possess a can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn and accept criticism. These self-directed employees who look for new opportunities and imagine fresh possibilities will best represent an organization. They step up and take ownership in solving problems and achieving the right results....

1. Sleep more, not less. Too little sleep, poor sleep, interrupted sleep, and/or health problems which interfere with sleep all add up to one negative: fatigue. And fatigue has a big, bad effect on your productivity. One study, completed in 2010, estimated the annual cost of fatigue-related productivity loss at almost $2000 per employee. Chronic sleep deprivation has some pretty severe results, such as increased anxiety, poor memory, and, ultimately, impaired cognitive function....

One thing I like to stress to people who both have and haven’t watched Doctor Who is that it literally made me a better person, or at least gave me a template for what a “good person” should be. Not to say that the Doctors are perfect, but they are heroic figures that one can usually look up to. So, you ask, how exactly does Doctor Who make you a better person, specifically speaking?...

Through taking deliberate actions, anyone can become a success. Below are 7 simple steps to make every day of your life matter, and to live a more fruitful and successful life: 1. Reflect purposefully on what you currently do, and on your values and beliefs. For a day, keep a small journal with you. As you watch TV or interact with others, take time to reflect about what you think or hear....

1. Assess Your Liquid Assets It’s easy to become emotional during a divorce and attach sentimental value on keeping the house or car. Instead, you’ll want to focus on assessing the value of joint liquid assets such as savings accounts and investment portfolios. Receiving the house during a divorce proceeding may not be as financially advantageous as it may seem initially if you can’t afford the property taxes and upkeep costs....

Here are 8 books by business successes that have written their own new set of rules. 1. #GirlBoss – Sophia Amoruso Sohia Amoruso did not have the best start in life. As a teen, she was a thief and dumpster-diver, tooling around by hitchhiking. Her first venture into the business world was selling a stolen book on E-Bay. Eventually, Amoruso had to “give in” and get a real job – and she held several of them....

Check out these eight common mistakes people make when it comes to productivity. 1. Treating cheating as a reward People often decide to treat themselves if they are doing something they find difficult, such as dieting, saving money, exercising or working. However, if someone treats themselves to a dress after a week of saving, this undermines the achievement they have made. It can even encourage you to ditch your plan entirely, as you’ve already been ‘bad’....

– Antoine de Saint-Exupery When I was growing up, I thought there was something wrong with me. Throughout my high-school and early college years, I found myself lacking social confidence and struggling to feel comfortable in social situations. I had an intense fear of conflict. I was a people pleaser, perfectionist, and I always feared approaching big groups. I never rose my hand in class, and I often dealt with a paralyzing over-analysis of even the most simple social situations....

They know how to separate themselves from their coworkers One of the advantages of being an introvert in a professional setting is that they know how to distance themselves from the coworker chatter and really focus on the task at hand. For extroverts it may be harder because they may want to socialize with those around them, since they feed off of the energy. For introverts who thrive on alone time, they are more likely able to put their head down and get straight to work, even in an open-plan office that encourages frequent conversation....

Learning to become patient puts you in the pole position to display self-control, show restraint, and delay gratification. Patience is effective on all kind of wounds. It is simply up to you to learn how to apply patience and watch your frustration go away as your peace comes. “Patience and fortitude conquer all things.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Step 0. Learn to visualize Spend time alone before a frustrating situation comes up....

Getting punched in the mouth is basically the story of every startup owner. Obstacles cause delays, but here are some things to let you roll faster than your opponents — fresh from the school of hard knocks. 1. First, try selling something The #1 mistake that all founders make is that they think, “If I build it, they will come.” Generally speaking, this is false. The best sites on the web are probably undiscovered....

Mikado: It’s a title given to an emperor in Japan. A comic opera written by W.S. Gilbert. It’s also one of the boldest yellows I know. Coquelicot: It’s the color of the plant’s flower that is red but is tinted orange, giving it a unique blend of the two colors. It’s vernacular term for wild corn poppy. Glaucous: Wikepedia says it’s “bluish-grey or green”. It is used to describe the pale grey or bluish-green appearance of birds and of some plants....

1. Custom-Engraved Moleskin Journal No notebook list will ever feel complete without mentioning Moleskine. A popular favorite, Moleskine notebooks have been manufacturing high-quality journals, notebooks, and papers for over 20 years. This leather bound moleskin notebook allows you to custom-engrave anything on the cover. Whether it’s a quote, a name, or your favorite phrase. Where to Buy: OleksynPrannyk, 25$ 2. Oh Snap Leather Journal This pink leather journal comes with its own pencil and pencil holder....

How to Develop Daily Habits As tempting as it is to try and change more than one habit at a time to reach your goals more quickly, the opposite is true. Doing poorly with one habit will have a domino effect on the habits you’re doing well with. The house of cards will topple over and the level of discouragement you’ll feel will make it that much harder to get back on your feet....

1. They are open. Instead of avoiding pool parties, social events, or random adventures; women who love their bodies say “yes!” They do not feel the need to hide; they are open. They are confident in their skin, so they’ll find something that fits for the occasion and go for it. One way to move forward is to think to yourself, Do I avoid events due to my body? This can help you become aware if you’re holding yourself back....

What’s more is that in the diverse, multicultural, and relatively global marketplace these days, knowing more than one language always puts you at an advantage in businesses that are not defined by geographic boundaries—which is a characteristic of most businesses. Hey, even the United States (within its boundaries) is one of the most multicultural places you can work in today! With more and more research proving bilinguals are more likely to get a job, earn more, and score better on standardized tests,[1] we’re only wondering what we need to do learn another lingo!...

This highlights just how willing people are to relocate to a new country, whether this is for work, love, or recreation. How many of these people understand the demands of relocating overseas, however, and what lessons can they learn from those of us who have already made this life commitment? Here are some points from my own experience. 1. I wish I was prepared for being lonely when first moving overseas As a sociable person, I never anticipated that I would experience loneliness when first moving to a new country....