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Opinions are hotly divided on the topic of the post-interview email. Some hiring managers say they’re a waste of time. Others say a job candidate’s failure to send a thank-you email is grounds for immediate disqualification. What all can agree on, at least, is that a good follow-up email probably won’t hurt your chances — but a bad one most certainly will. Improve Their Impression of You In sending a post-interview thank-you, the most important thing to remember is to treat it like an extension of the interview itself....

There’s no class in high school on how to not be a bad boyfriend or girlfriend. Sure, they teach us the biology of sex, the legality of marriage, and maybe read a few obscure love stories from the 19th century on how not to be. But when it comes down to actually handling the nitty-gritty of relationships, we’re given no pointers… or worse, we’re given advice columns in women’s magazines....

1. Curried Butternut Squash Soup Image Credit: Food Network. This delicious vegan soup is a perfect light lunch. 1 Can Lite Coconut Milk 2 Cups Diced Butternut Squash 1 T Coconut Oil Curry Powder Salt and Pepper Vegetable Stock Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Saute the squash in the coconut oil until lightly browned. Add salt, pepper, and curry powder to taste. Pour in enough vegetable stock to just cover the mixture....

Image courtesy of the film ‘The Man They Could Not Hang’ The Greeks in their golden period had the wisdom to formalise the search for knowledge into the discipline of science, and since then it has been adopted by humanity as its designated vehicle for gaining understanding. However, the road for science of scientific progress has not been a smooth one. Religious intolerance has been common, with George Bernard Shaw famously saying, “All great truths begin as blasphemies” (from his play Annajanska, 1919)....

For some, it is the introduction to anything new in life that teaches them a thing or two that they did not already know. For others, learning is the process of remembering any information that they are subjected to. Other groups believe that learning means being able to practically implement whatever knowledge they have gained. In reality, the exact definition of learning does not matter. What matters is the process that goes on behind the merely apparent....

I began to pursue mindfulness in 1973. I went to workshops and read books. I pictured myself sitting cross-legged on the floor, my hands resting on my knees with my fingers touching my thumbs, chanting a mantra that was mine alone. I pictured reaching a state where thoughts no longer entered my mind at all. One summer morning, a friend of mine took me on a tour of the Self-Realization Fellowship in Los Angeles, California....

However, some goals are not labeled impossible goals just because they are really, really hard. They are labeled impossible because they actually cannot be achieved. Save yourself the heartache and kick these energy suckers to the curb. Here are 7 impossible goals you need to stop pursuing: 1. Aiming to Please Everyone and Avoiding Conflict Bill Cosby once said, “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody....

1. Are you experiencing issues in other areas of your life? If you’re having health trouble, if a relationship isn’t going well, or you’re stressed because of something totally unrelated to work, it might be that you’re carrying your problems around with you. It’s best to get these issues sorted out before you jump to conclusions about how you feel about your work. It is possible that your job will be enjoyable again once you sort everything else out....

Have you ever wondered what life as an entrepreneur feels like? Well, the following feeling is what you get as an entrepreneur. 1. You’ll get to live the life of your dreams Not everyone gets to live their dream lifestyle, and certainly not a majority of people that work 9-5 jobs. Many people have had tough economic times and wrong executive decisions cut their dreams short. Being an entrepreneur puts you on path to live the life of your dreams....

1. They don’t skip their exercise sessions. Fit people don’t skip their exercise sessions unless they are facing an absolute emergency. And when they simply can’t attend their session, they are quite calm about it as there is a genuine reason and it’s a rare occurrence. This has to be the most important thing fit people don’t do, as you have to exercise frequently enough to get fit (duh!). Realistically, you have to train at least three times a week to see significant results....

It’s a saying that’s mocked my morals to my core understandings of what it means to be a good person. I’ve never really understood why people don’t choose to seek out nice people to date. Niceness can be defined in many ways, but one of the strongest indicators of a “nice guy” (or girl) is the sentimental way they treat life. Dating a sentimental person has incredible benefits. Life has special meaning to us....

1. Make your website stand out When potential clients go on the search for a freelancer, it’s much like shopping online. Your website is your storefront. Unfortunately, a lot of freelancers turn clients off by creating websites that look nothing more than an empty wasteland with no shop owner or products. You want your website to be inviting and professional. It should be a place where you greet your clients with a smile and offer to help them find the perfect product or service for their needs....

If you recently graduated from college, or you are just now creating an action plan to pay off your student loans, the student loans tips below will help you eliminate your debt. 1. Calculate your total amount of student loan debt. This one may sound easy, but you would probably be surprised at how many people do not realize how much student loans debt they have actually acquired. Calculate your total amount down to the exact dollar so that you know exactly what you are dealing with....

1. Plan your time Time is a precious commodity. Once it’s gone, we can never get it back. The best thing to do to make sure you take advantage of every minute of every day is to plan your daily activities. Those activities can be work, to-do lists, hobbies, and anything that you want to do during the day. Plan out your time so you don’t find yourself sitting on the couch for hours with your eyes glued to the TV....

Then, we were invaded by the hookup culture, where sex became as fast and as cheap as a Quarter Pounder with cheese. Now, our sex lives are equivalent to our fast food addictions.We know that they both offer very little nutritional value, yet we can’t stop eating because we are addicted to the taste. While fast food clogs up our arteries, casual relationships and 2am booty calls block us from receiving real love and intimacy....

There are those who will only do exactly what’s expected of them, and wait for a task to be assigned before acting. And then there are those who are always on the lookout for ways to contribute and make life easier for others. It is this second group that is more likely to make and sustain positive relationships, which are the backbone of a fulfilling personal and professional life. Whether the person in front of you has just lost a loved one or is just having a tension-filled week, certain approaches will be more genuinely helpful than others....

To make the most out of the day from our work, career, or even vacation, we need to work smart and hard. Below are some tips to increase productivity and get more work done. 1. If you are in college, take down notes, reminders, and exams’ schedule. Take down everything from the lectures of your professor to the reports of your classmates. College student have to study their courses and memorize notes for exams, quizzes, and assignments....

1. Be aware of different forms of communication Whether it is within the workforce or with friends and relatives, methods of communication between generations vary extensively. A majority of the oldest generation, known as the ‘matures’ or ‘veterans’ are retired and most likely grandparents. Face-to-face communication is preferential, similarly with the next generation known as the ‘baby boomers’. A lack of communication in person can lead veterans to feel unappreciated and offended as they tend to emphasize little importance in today’s texting and social media revolution....

1. Success doesn’t always mean being rich Dr. Martin Luther King’s goal in life was to make sure everyone has equal rights. For anyone, of any color, be able to sit in front of the bus and drink from the same water fountain. It took a lot of protests, preaching and faith for him to work at his goal. He said, “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood....

They are a great source of antioxidants They are good for the skin’s elasticity and tissue repair They are a natural source of iron, phosphorus, and magnesium They are rich in fiber for good digestion They can help with weight loss They are gifts from Mother Nature — be thankful! Aside from eating them as a snack, the following nuts and seeds can also be a great addition to your favorite dish, be it sweet or savory....