Personality issues are pretty hard to change, especially if you've spent more than 20 years acting in a certain way. Still, this shouldn't discourage anyone from changing for the better. Shyness is just one of those things that can affect how you...

Golfers have the yips. Soccer players lose form. Writers suffer from writer's block. The thing is, it's pretty hard to shake off. I once had to go through six months of writer's block and I write for a living. Here are some ways 1. Sleep on it. My...

Many say that chivalry is dead. How many times have guys opened doors for girls, pulled out chairs for them, or threw down their coats or jackets on puddles for girls to step on? Not a chance in 21st century society. Thing is, plenty of women still...

Doubts about yourself and your abilities can give a huge dent on your confidence. However, if you put on the right attitude, you can turn these doubts into something positive: Ask yourself where your doubts are coming from. These are usually...

Volunteer work or charity work doesn't require you to shell out cash. You can still help even without donating a single cent. The key here is to donate your time and skills instead. Instead of money, you can rummage through your old things for...

Writing a research paper can be very demanding. To ease your life a bit, here are some things you might want to consider to help you write your paper: Choose your topic carefully. Make sure it is something doable. Consider your schedule, your...

Here is a few more ways on how to be more efficient when working on tasks in your office: Organize your desk space so that it does not have clutter. Make sure that all your files are in the correct folders or trays. Keep cords and lines untangled. ...

Entering a conversation in a dinner or a party requires a bit of tact. It is simply rude to just enter a conversation. If you are unsure of what to do, then here are some tips you might want to consider: The first thing you need to do is to walk around...

If you wish to send a two-weeks notice, here are a couple of tips you might want to consider. Keep it professional and simple enough. Make sure your language is formal. Be polite and respectful, regardless of the reason why you are handing your...

Part of office relations is how you respect your cube mates - or the people occupying the cubes next to yours. Remember that in an open layout such as this, sounds and even smells can travel. When you are on the phone, try to speak as quietly as...

One way to show appreciation of people's get well soon wishes is to thank them. Although doing it in person is well, a thank-you card can certainly state how much you appreciate their well wishes. First of all, get a thank you card. A simple one...

Balloons, like any other gifts, can be a fun and creative way of sending your best wishes to a sick friend or relative who is in the hospital for confinement. Before sending anything, may it be balloons or something else, always contact the hospital...

RSVP's in invitations require the recepient to reply and confirm their attendance. It is good manners and the very decent thing to do. Hosts ask for replies because they need to finalize their plans. Respond right away. This means replying within a...

One doesn't need to go to an expensive spa to have that pampering experience. You can do it right in your own tub at home! First thing you do is to mark a day on your calendar when you can do it. Doesn't matter if it's today, or tomorrow, or two...

Leaving a message on someone's voicemail can actually be daunting for some, especially those who have never used this feature before. Just think of it like a message you would leave in an answering machine. Here are more pointers: If you know that...