Coming out of college was rough for both of us. Like most new college graduates, we were broke and had no money. However, on the night of our honeymoon, we decided to make a savings goal. Our plan was have twenty thousand dollars in cash saved by August 2011. Sarah was still in school at the time, so we were going to have to accomplish this intimidating goal on the salary of an assistant manager in the retail industry....

1. Don’t have a cow, man. It’s stressful to lose a job, but don’t let it get you down. Everyone has lost a job, and everyone has gotten past it – you will too! Try to see this as a time for positive change, and embrace the possibilities instead of letting yourself get depressed. 2. Give yourself time to figure out the next step. Don’t feel pushed to get a job just to have one....

1. They are more understanding Before reacting to a situation, individuals who seldom get angry attempt to understand the position of the conflicting party. They realize that it would be easy to react angrily to a situation, but they attempt to understand the variables that created the situation. It is not always easy to understand the motives of everyone, but they do their best to get to the root cause of a conflict....

But whatever the disorder, it is essential to remember one thing: a learning disorder simply means that a person’s brain is wired differently and certain information processing takes a different route from that of the majority of the population. They may take longer but they will get there with some encouragement from you. A famous example is Erin Brockovich, the consumer advocate, who was brilliant at passing oral tests at school but could not pass the written tests....

With a small minority of tabloid reporters responsible for an entire series of misconceptions, let’s look at the following facts about serious journalists and how they stack up against popular stereotypes: 1. They are Deadline Driven The world of news moves quickly and in real-time, meaning that stories have to be written, edited and published to a prohibitive deadline. This poses an issue for journalists, especially those who are forced to deal with regular interruptions with colleagues as they work....

1. You can (and should) be weird! First and foremost! This is the most important lesson of all. Every teenager is strange—even the straight-A, social butterflies. It’s learning to embrace this weirdness that is so hard to do. When you’re a teenager, you just want to fit in. You want to blend into the crowd and graduate without being picked on. Ironically, as a an adult, it’s important to be unique....

Absolutely! Trust me, I know. We are a family of six, living on one income–a military income. After I enlisted in the military, we decided it would be best for my wife to stay home with the kids; that’s when we made the transition. Now we are happily a single-income family. I’m going to show you how we do it, and how you can too. Why one income? Families go to one income for all kinds of reasons....

Here are some tips for parents to encourage their kids to read and turn a young reader’s reluctance into enthusiasm. 1. Develop children’s oral language Depending on the child’s language skill level, give him a story to read or have a story read to them. When the story is finished, ask your child to pinpoint favorite parts of the story. This can enable children to have fun picking out words and develop an interest to move to the next page....

1. Remove unnecessary apps and photos. Almost every smartphone user has experienced serious lag times that make it frustrating to use their mobile device. In the vast majority of cases, this happens because the storage and RAM capabilities of the smartphone are being maxed out. This can make the phone much less responsive, and it often convinces people to upgrade before they truly need to. To avoid this unnecessary expense, make sure that you regularly remove any apps, photos, documents or text messages that you do not actually need....

You’re probably standing in your own way, so here are 10 things that will help you get out of your own way. Even if you do only three, you’ll finally be able to get things done. 1. Remember why you are doing it Knowing why you are doing something is critical to getting it done. Humans hate doing things for no reason. Whether it’s washing the dishes, starting a business or filling out job applications, it must contribute to some larger purpose....

What kind of person do you want to be at the end of the day? How about in a month from now? How about in five years? Imagine the qualities and characteristics of this amazing person you intend to be. Imagine your form. Now think about all the media you are surrounded by. Will the information you take in form the person of your dreams? Since what you take in shapes your formation, the only thing stopping you from leveling up are stronger information filters....

If you are one of these people, whether you want to set up a business that allows you to generate a steady income of money, or just want to earn extra money in your spare time, the following are 10 ways to make money from home that you can take into account: 1. Appliance Repairs If you are good at repairing appliances, an alternative you have is to set up an appliance repair shop at home....

When I was 22, I interviewed with 4 different managers at a Fortune 100 company and was ranked pretty much last in every interview. I didn’t get a single job offer. I was frustrated. Guess what happened? I bounced back. I have my dream job now. When I was 25, I created 9 iPhone apps, all of which failed miserably. I spent a ridiculous amount of time and money building them....

Scott Hanselman does the good thing and rounds up ten Windows alternatives that can get similar jobs done. Launching programs from a few keyboard shortcuts is fantastic fun, but completely replicating Quicksilver on a Windows machine is another thing. We’ll be running some more detailed implication of these programs here at Lifehack in the future. Which do you guys recommend? Replacing Start Run – The Quest Continues – [Hanselman] Via [LifeClever]

1. Not being able to save where it actually matters Saving is one of the basics of life. However, if we save, and it doesn’t matter, why save? The key to saving is saving where it actually counts and actually matters. Investing is definitely important but don’t burden yourself. 2. Focusing on the next generation’s future (ie. education) and forgetting about retirement It’s great to focus and pay attention to your kids....

From The Basics to Mastery, you can follow the checklist to make sure you’re on the right track and see where you sit in the grand scheme of organized things. We begin at I have read Getting Things Done from front to back. and end with Work–and life–is ecstasy, bliss, pure joy. But a clear favourite [that I’m looking forward to reaching] is Step 69. Well worth the read to see where you are at....

Time to review your life and career choices! Some Ecards has created a collection of brutally honest job titles for us to laugh/ cry at. Do you fill any of these roles, know anyone who fits these true descriptions perfectly or have anymore they missed out? Let us know! 11 Brutally Honest Job Titles | Some Ecards Featured photo credit: 11 Brutally Honest Job Titles | Some Ecards via someecards....

Webster University: to Earn Your Degree While Studying Abroad The flagship campus of Webster University is located just outside of St. Louis, but the college has campuses on four continents. This makes it an ideal choice for students who want the experience of studying abroad while maintaining a continuity in their education. The Global Citizenship Program prepares undergraduates to work, compete, and contribute on the global stage. Bard College at Simons Rock: To Get a Jump Start on Your Dreams Every year, there are so many bright students who either drop out of high school, or who simply coast until graduation....

Problem: No Wi-Fi signal If a Wi-Fi signal is available but your device isn’t picking it up, try these troubleshooting tactics. 1. Press the Wi-Fi button on your device Some laptops have an on/off switch for Wi-Fi. Look on the side of your device (or on the keyboard) for a button or switch labeled with a wireless router icon. If you find one, press it. This may allow your device to detect Wi-Fi signals again and allow you to get connected....

Not only will these things be useful to you if you are stuck in a less than ideal situation, these items will allow you to aid another motorist if they are in distress with their vehicle. 1. First Aid Kit Generally inexpensive, a good first aid kit should be kept handy in your vehicle just in case of an emergency. Included in this kit should be the materials needed to patch up a wound, cover a burn, or create a sling in the event that it is needed....