Before you go Before you dive into the list of quick-money fixes, take stock of what your job entails. How much of it is mobile? If you reshuffled tasks, could you make an entire day or week solely a computer job? With Wi-Fi and the right communication tools, working from your laptop is one of the easiest way of taking your job with you. When it comes to getting paid, a good tip is to make sure you have a PayPal account set up....

So now I’m giving you the tips I wish someone had given me 15 years ago. When you follow these ways to be a better boss, you’ll find: More respect Higher performance More peace of mind when you leave the office Effective relationships with your direct reports Better results. These tips can save you years of frustration as the boss, boss-in-waiting, and even as an employee. The Most Important Thing About Becoming a Better Boss It’s crucial to realize upfront that being a “better boss” is a matter of perspective....

1. “With all due respect…” This is usually a precursor to a criticism the sender has about you or something you did. It means that they don’t mean to disrespect you, but they have feedback for you that you may not want to hear. 2. “Let me see what I can do.” If someone uses this email phrase in response to a request from you, they’re telling you that they’ll do what they can to fulfill your request....

1. Explore Guildford House Gallery This quaint and beautiful little gallery offers changing exhibitions and is housed within a gorgeous seventeenth-century building. This gallery is sure to impress your date. In addition to exploring the Gallery for free, you can take advantage of workshops and talks for further learning. Refreshments are available for sale in a tranquil café set in the rear courtyard. 2. Take a spin around Mercedes-Benz World Mercedes-Benz World is a fantastic place to impress a car-loving date, and it is completely free....

1. Rinse with cold water Yes, it can be painful in winter, but this is a tried-and-true way to get smooth hair. The cold doesn’t just make you want to shrink up — it does the same thing to your hair. Warmth makes the hair cuticle (the outer layer of each individual hair) open, while cold makes it close up. Rinsing with cold water encourages your individual strands to stay flat....

1. Do a Devon Loch Devon Loch was a racehorse that collapsed just short of the winning line of the 1956 Grand National race in the UK. If someone does a Devon Loch, they suddenly fail when everybody expects them to succeed or simply crumble at the very last minute when they were almost winning. Example: It was shocking how Manchester United did a Devon Loch in the last minutes of the match against Arsenal....

Antioxidants are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the free radicals that can damage cellular structures as well as DNA. Raw blueberries would be the best choice rather than relying upon blueberries incorporated into baked desserts because, like other fruits, raw blueberries provide you with the best flavor and the greatest nutritional benefits. But don’t give up on strawberries, either. One cup of strawberries contains over 100 milligrams of vitamin C, almost as much as a cup of orange juice....

1. Let go of perfectionism. Expecting yourself, or anyone else, to be perfect is not only impossible, but is also very unkind. Cut yourself and the rest of the world some slack. A kinder mind lives by the principle of making steady progress rather than being perfect. 2. Talk kindly to yourself. Many people criticize themselves way too much. Beating yourself up is a really ineffective way of changing things you don’t like....

1. Cool It Down While a good, steaming shower can feel wonderful, the excess heat can wreck havoc on your skin. When the water is too hot, it removes natural oils from your skin and causes it to feel dry and look dull. Try turning the heat down when in the shower and opt for a more lukewarm temperature instead. 2. Steer Clear of Dyes and Fragrances Some ingredients in makeup can be harsh....

After all, Ted took years to find “The One,” and often made some humorous mistakes along the way. But he never let his belief in love fade, and he finally found the one who loved him for the punny, slightly stuck-up, lovable grammar nazi he is. Here’s what Schmosby taught us about love. 1. Don’t judge your loved ones based on their past. Because this was college Ted: 2. After all, no matter where we are in life, everyone has one of those moments sometimes… …you know, the “two F” moments....

Exercise is extremely important in maintaining and obtaining a healthy lifestyle. However, confusion comes into play when we see all the different types of exercises we can do, the number of machines with different resistant levels and speeds and the daunting weight rooms, it’s no surprise we’d opt out and just stay in the comfort of our own homes. Understanding which exercises are best for you is key to establishing an effective workout routine that you’ll be able to stick to....

1. You will be proud of every ounce your baby gains You are interested in your baby’s growth. And such growth could be factored in how your baby adds up more weight. 2. You will be amazed at how your baby sleeps peacefully at night Whatever difficult period you have passed through during childbirth or even when you are having a difficult day, you will smile and be satisfied at seeing your baby sleeping peacefully at night....

But, even if you don’t land your dream job right away, there are many ways to improve your experiences within the workplace as you climb the career ladder. In the subsequent sections will be looking over ways to engage your relationships at work, including 15 ways to effectively approach interpersonal relationships at the workplace. 1. Open Up Cautiously Depending on if its a startup, a small business, enterprise or corporation it’s important to be aware of your surroundings....

If you’re, perhaps, a cynical single guy, you might be forced to listen to a buddy as he goes on and on about his new lady love, while you sit there with a polite and yet pained smile on your face. You just need to wait until the honeymoon period is over, and then your friend will remember that there are more than seven billion people on the earth other than his girlfriend, and she’ll stop finding his fart jokes funny....

Alzheimer’s disease usually begins around the age of 65. This estimation varies, naturally. But experts say that 5 million Americans suffer from this disease by the time they are 65 or older. Of course, there are treatments for this illness. As these treatments have become more advanced over time, doctors have been injecting the missing chemicals into the brains, helping them to receive some signals. Alzheimer’s starts gradually, eventually interfering with daily life....

1. They get excited more often. Excitement is the fuel that can drive innovation and success. Bringing a dream to reality takes dedication and hard work. When you can find the excitement in the project and renew the excitement with each milestone, it’s easier to power through the inevitable rough patches that can derail any project. 2. They devote their lives to their dreams. Passion needs plenty of TLC. And when you love what you do and are truly passionate about it, you’ll feed your dreams with every ounce of love and care they need to succeed....

We get it. While new technology and communication tools have made it easier for us to become more productive, keep in touch with each other, and learn anywhere, it’s also buried us with too many options. Since there are so many things we can be doing at any one time, there never seems to be enough time in the day to learn a new skill, like how to speak Spanish, pick up a new hobby, or play the piano....

Sometimes, relationships with humans are … well, complicated. Talk too little, and our human friends might think we’re hiding something. Talk too much, and we’re a bore. If we’re seen in public with a human friend’s significant other, it could get us in a lot of hot water. And of course, there’s trying to schedule time to see our human friends, or worse, putting up with their bratty kids while we’re trying to have a decent conversation over sushi....

Lateral thinking plays a big role in how successful people do things differently. Whether it is taking time off to reenergize, being open to rejection or not giving up on failure, they often choose to tread the less trodden path. Careful planning, delegation and giving unconditionally come naturally to these leaders. They are usually not deterred by failures and rarely give up on a task until it’s perfect in their own eyes....

Learning is important for our growth. We should take advantage of the opportunities we have to hear from experts. If you can’t remember what they say afterwards, then it’s time to start improving your note taking. Note taking is an art that takes practice and discipline. It certainly isn’t easy when a flood of information is coming towards you and you have to decipher what’s important to write down and what’s not....