This is a guest post from Alissa Carpenter, Career Discovery and Personal Development Coach, and founder of Everything’s Not OK, and That’s OK, a site full of awesome resources, workbooks, and educational materials. She has a down-to-earth and creative system for networking, and she was kind enough to share it with us here. I attended […]
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Be Helpful With: Specific Questions
Did you ever have a friend or family member tell you they need help? It usually starts this way: I hate my job. I’m having problems with spouse/significant other/ child/ dog/ cat. I’m so tired all the time. My back/head/knee/foot hurts. The lead-in is always general. People do this to test the waters. If you […]
The Single Conversation Starter ANYONE Can Pull Off
As a conversation starter, I’ve been resorting to “shallow” clothing compliments a lot lately. Meaning, I have been making a good deal of positive comments on what people around me are wearing, such as: Cool shoes. I like that jacket. Where did you get your laptop bag? Partly, I’m complimenting clothes as a conversation starter […]
How to Respond to a Compliment Gracefully
Wondering how to respond to a compliment? First, know that getting a compliment is good for you. Science has proven that people perform tasks better, have improved memory, and feel happy after being complimented. What many of us don’t know is how to respond to a compliment gracefully. If you’re getting such a nice boost, […]
How to Make $5 Mascara Work like $50 Mascara
For me, mascara is all about getting a pretty, natural look, in as little time as possible. It’s one of the few types of makeup that can really make a huge impact, without looking over-the-top, in seconds flat. As a toddler-mom, the seconds count. The problem, however, appears on the back end, the removal. I […]
How to Wear Chuck Taylors to Work, and Beyond
I own two pairs of Chuck Taylors: all-black leather, and classic red. They are on my feet so often that I just wore a hole through the black pair. I also own two pairs of heels: One for being a bridesmaid, and one for job interviews. I have not needed either in over 5 years. […]