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09:54:00

Making Student Life Easier

Student life can be hard to handle. As soon as you have left school and are thrust into the world of
adulthood, you will find that a lot of things change. You no longer see the same friends every single day,
your parents aren’t there to cook and clean for you, and you need to get yourself a part time job. Living
and working and studying at the same time can be stressful, but there are ways to make it easier.

Use transport

Instead of thinking about driving in and out of the city each day and paying extortionate prices for a
parking space near your campus, the best decision you can make is to use public transport instead.
Public transport is so much easier to eat around and when you live somewhere such as
Urbanest vauxhall the transport system can be much more reliable than the roads anyway.

Get a job

The idea of studying while working at the same time might feel like far too much to handle but in fact it
can teach you a valuable lesson about adult life and help you earn some extra money to cover your
living costs effectively. You can think about getting a part time evening job in a bar, a weekend job in a
local retail store or something more professional which you can work on alongside your studies to help
you gain a new perspective on your chosen subject. Balancing life with a job and study is a difficult job
but it will be one which teaches you how to manage your time.

Learn how to cook

You can’t live off chicken nuggets for a whole year of your life as much as you might want to. At some
point during the first few months living in a house you will need to learn how to cook your own meals
and how to make sure that you get enough nutrients in your body.

You could watch videos on YouTube for cooking tips, take a class or simple spend the weekend with
your parents and ask them to show you the basics. Cooking isn’t difficult once you get the hang of it
and it will make student life so much more inviting.

Make friends

Friends in school are something which you make throughout the years and you grow up together with
the same experiences and similar interests. When you reach university things can be different because
people already have established friendships and life long relationships. Making friends in university can
be more about getting ahead and being able to help each other through the course and provide support.
Having a group of university friends can make studying so much more bearable and you might even
make friendships which stay with you for life.

Be organised

Organisation is a huge part of university success, and if you don’t want to fall short of your potential you
need to make sure that you are organised and that you are able to manage your time. Make a schedule
for everything including study, work, hobbies and chores. Stick to your schedule as much as you can
and make time to rest now and again to refresh your mind.

09:34:00

It’s Moving Day! Here’s What You Need To Do

by Laura Classyandpink, in move

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So, you’re moving house. First of all, congratulations! Buying a house at any stage of your life is a huge
achievement and it will always be something you want to approach with optimism and happiness. The
days leading up to collecting your keys will likely be filled with packing up, arranging time off at work and
getting stoked about what colour you want to paint your new walls.

When moving day arrives, things will move very quickly. It will be a huge operation and your family and
friends will likely step in to help you do it all. You can really make a good day of this by remembering the
following things to keep the day going as smooth as it possibly can.

Get a van

The first thing you will want to do is hire yourself a van of some sort. Your decision on how to move
your items will make a difference to the process and if you use a professional movers it can be costly
and take up all of the room on your new road. If you are short of cash you can instead hire a van like
this https://www.shiply.com/man-with-a-van/ which will help you move things at your own pace and
make sure you keep the costs as stress down.

Clean the house

Cleaning the house before you start moving in is the absolute biggest task you need to do before you
start getting excited on moving day. Ideally, make sure you get the keys the day before you plan to
move and spend the day cleaning the house from top to bottom including the carpets and let things dry
overnight. Then, when you are ready to move in you can be sure that you are moving into a clean home!

Pack some food

It is crucial that you pack yourself some food for the day that you move into your home! You will have no
time to go out and buy things and you will likely not have a fridge or oven right away which can make
your thoughts of a hot dinner a little bit of a pipe dream. Pack sandwiches, chocolate and crisps to keep
you going throughout the day, and you can also think about ordering yourself a pizza when you finish for
the day, and celebrate being in your new home.

Read the meters

Do not use any water or electricity before you have read the meters. The meters should be the first thing
that you do when you move into your new home because they will need to be used to calculate your new
energy program such as here https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-and-cost-savings-calculators-energy-efficient-products
in the first week of living there. As soon as you walk through the door take a picture of each meter, and
once you have done this you can start to use your vacuum cleaner and other things in the home.

Boil the kettle

There will likely be people coming into your home who will be helping you move on the day, and as a
thank you; you should make sure you boil the kettle and offer plenty of cups of tea and coffee throughout
the day. You can use long life milk to make things easier and this will allow you to provide everyone and
yourself with a much needed brew once things are in your new home.

05:54:00

Does Your Career Let You Do Some Good In The World?

by Laura Classyandpink, in job

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We all have those moments where we feel sick and tired of our jobs. Those days where you want nothing more
than to just stick your head under the covers and stay in bed all day rather than go to work. Of course, most of the
time those days pass, and you're able to get on with your life. However, there are those periods where that feeling
seems to stick around no matter what you do. When you start to feel that way, it might be a sign that you need to
start looking around for something new. Of course, the last thing you want is to end up going through the same
pattern over and over again. If you're looking for a job that can help you feel more fulfilled, why not think about doing
something with your life that can allow you to actually help people and really make a difference in their lives?

Medicine

One of the most common reasons that a lot of people tend to shy away from a career in medicine is because they
assume that they'll need a great deal of training and education to even find themselves on the bottom rung of the
career ladder. However, that's not always the case. You don't have to be a doctor to work in medicine and help to
save lives. Nursing is always an option and, while it requires a great deal of training, it's nowhere near the
commitment of time and money required to become a doctor. Not only that but there are plenty of career
opportunities outside of these more obvious paths such as medical assistants and occupational therapists, many
of which require little to no experience.

Education

There are few more worthwhile career paths than that of guiding the generation of tomorrow into the future and
helping them become well rounded, intelligent adult. There are plenty of different ways to get into a career in
education. Whether it’s teacher training or an online masters in school counseling, you will almost certainly need
to do some specific training. However, it’s the kind of career that often makes all of the hard work that you put in
worth it through just how fulfilling it can be.

Charities

Charities are a fantastic place to look if you want a career where you feel like you're actually making a difference in
the world. Not only that but most nonprofits are such multifaceted organizations that there are roles in them for just
about anyone, no matter what your skill set it. If you've got a brain for numbers, you can work on the accounting
side, or if you're more of a people person, then you might be better suited to the fundraising element of it. Even if
you don't want to dedicate all of your time to this kind of career, there are plenty of volunteering opportunities
available to you.

Of course, these are just a few examples of the kinds of careers that you might want to try for yourself. In reality,
there are hundreds of different options out there for someone looking to both find a career that they really love,
and to try and do some good at the same time.

10:33:00

How to position yourself for a promotion

by Laura Classyandpink, in promotion

The job market is heating up and demand is high. Are you preparing for the future? If you have the ambition to rise
to the top, then you need to take proactive steps to stand out from the crowd and take charge of your future.

The first step is identifying your goals. Are you happy in your current career and sector? Does the type of job that
you do or the industry that you work in have strong projections for the future, or is it vulnerable to outsourcing and
automation? What are the available options to move forward from where you are now, and do they suit your needs,
interests and capabilities?

Take the time to do some research and set a target that’s right for you. You might want to look into
the top 5 business management degree jobs or read up on sectors that are poised for growth. Business
management jobs usually take a combination of experience and appropriate educational credentials and
cover a wide range of roles, so you’ll want to establish a list of strong possibilities, and then narrow it down
to something that’s a good fit for you.

If you’re more of a generalist and interested in having the flexibility to move between industries as you advance,
then you might want to focus on a role such as an Administrative Services Manager. If you have a strong
background in a production environment, then you might do better as an Operations Manager or Industrial
Production Manager. If you already have some training in a very specific industry such as HR, finance or health
care, then you’ll need to choose whether you want to move towards a management role using your existing
experience, or if you’d be happier moving to a different sector entirely.

Once you’ve identified your target, it’s important to make your goals known. Signal your interest in moving up to
those around you, such as supervisors, leadership, HR, colleagues and social contacts. This makes you more
likely to be considered for opportunities as they come up.

Take proactive steps to prepare yourself for a promotion. Depending on your current situation and goals, there may
be some very clear requirements that you need to achieve. You might need to get more education such as an
MBA or a professional designation.

Talk to your current employer about learning opportunities and training funding if appropriate (but only if you plan to
move up in place). These could include job shadowing, conferences, independent learning (by reading books,
listening to podcasts or studying online), workshops, and attending user groups or professional organization
meetings. You should also look for ways to get direct experience on the job and volunteer to do things that will
improve your application for promotion or resume.

The key to positioning yourself for a promotion is to set clear goals; identify the skills, experience, and credentials
that will qualify you for your goal job; and communicate your interest to your network well in advance of any actual
application. Don’t wait for a promotion to fall in your lap – go after it with a plan and proactive steps.

16:30:00

This is How To Excel In Your HR Career

by Laura Classyandpink, in salary

Human Resource can be a rewarding and challenging field in which to work. In fact, your days will be filled with diverse
problems to solve and people to help, making it one of the most emotionally rewarding careers in the corporate
environment. However, you will need to do certain things to succeed in HR, things that are mentioned in more detail
below.

Get experience and qualifications.

Much like many other fields, the old problem of getting qualified and getting experience at the same time raises its
head in HR. After all, employers want those that know what they are doing in a practical sense, but there is also a
qualification structure in the HR field that is well respect. With that in mind, which one should you go for?

Well, if you can do both, then you will give your career the best chance, and this means going for something like
this cipd qualification with Arch, or another provider that also offers apprenticeships in HR as well.

This, of course, means that you get real-life experience and the qualifications that you need to get your CV
through the shortlisting process making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to excel in this field.

Don't hole up in your office.

HR professionals need to be active, and they need to interact with the staff as a whole and understand how things
in the company work. Otherwise, they cannot effectively assign resources where they are required or solve the
problems they will face.

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Successful HR professional get out of their office and see how things are in the rest of the workplace.

What this means is if you want to excel in HR it's no good sitting in your office all day and waiting for people to
come to you. Instead, you need to be proactive and attend meetings, observe and shadows others and get a real
sense of how things are. It is only then that you can make a decision that genuinely improves them.

Work on your strategic thinking skills.

HR professionals need to be skilled problem solvers if they are to excel in this field, and that means they will need
strong strategic thinking skills.

Strategic thinking is all about having an idea of the direction you want things to go in and then making small
consistent steps towards achieving this. It is about seeing the big picture and perhaps being able to sacrifice and
compromise on the little things to get you over all goals met. Something you can learn more about how to do in
the video below.

Work on your people skills.

Last of all to excel in HR you need to be excellent an dealing with people. Now, some folks think this is an innate
ability and you can either do it or not. However, you will be pleased to know that just like any other skill, interacting
effectively with others is something that can be learned.

In fact, there are particular tactics such as active listing, clear boundary-making, and always trying to take a helpful

stance when dealing with difficult people you can use. Otherwise, you can make them close down and create a
worse situation than when you started, and that will not be something that will enable you to excel in your HR
career at all.

13:02:00

5 Steps To Take For A Beautiful Smile

by Laura Classyandpink, in white

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A big and beautiful smile truly can work miracles. It makes you appear younger, more approachable,
and more attractive, and is incredibly contagious, triggering those around you to smile too. When you
smile, even if the smile is fake, you can also boost your mood, making you feel calmer and happier,
despite how low you were before. Unfortunately, many people are too embarrassed or self-conscious
to flash a grin, as they’re ashamed of their stained, wonky, or broken teeth. If you want a dazzling smile,
here are five steps you can take.

1. Brush Twice A Day

Although this is an obvious step, some people still need reminding to brush their teeth twice a day.
Plaque can quickly harden into tartar, so you need to ensure that you clean frequently to keep your teeth
healthy and white. Instead of brushing your teeth after you eat, make sure you do so before. This is
because tooth enamel is delicate immediately after eating. You should also ensure you floss every day,
to remove food and prevent the buildup of plaque between teeth.

2. Drink Plenty Of Water

Every time you eat, make sure that you have a glass of water immediately afterwards. This will flush
your teeth clean and help to prevent tooth decay. It also keeps your body hydrated, which means that
your lips are less likely to become chapped. When it comes to water, your tap is the best source, as it
contains the dosage of fluoride recommended by professionals, whereas bottled sometimes contains
no fluoride at all.

3. Get Them Straightened Out

Crooked or wonky teeth can be a huge cause of embarrassment, so it’s important that you get this
issue fixed. Visit your dentist or a dental company, like Your Smile Direct, and enquire about getting
yourself some braces. You might think that this is something reserved for older children and teenagers,
but plenty of adults get orthodontic treatment too. This can straighten out and improve your smile,
while also reducing the likelihood of tooth decay.

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4. Ditch Your Unhealthy Habits

Red wine, coffee, and tea can all cause your teeth to stain, leaving them discoloured, rather than the
white we all want. Because of this, you should cut down on these drinks, try drinking with a straw, and
remember to swill your mouth with water. You may also want to consider quitting smoking, as this too
can leave your teeth stained and yellowish. Other unhealthy habits, like eating sugary snacks, can
result in tooth decay, so always think about what you’re eating.

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5. Visit The Dentist Regularly

No one likes to go to the dentist, but, if you want to prevent expensive and unappealing dental problems,
then you need to remember to go to your checkups. Ensure you visit your surgery at least twice a year
for an examination and routine clean and polish. You should also make sure that you book an
appointment right away if you have a dental emergency. After all, leaving problems will only make them
worse.

Everyone wants a beautiful smile, so improve yours with the tips above.

11:52:00

Top tips for bedroom makeovers

by Laura Classyandpink, in makeover

If you want to makeover your home, then the bedroom is the perfect place to start. A bedroom should be a place of
relaxation and comfort, where you can unwind after a tough day, so it is important to create a space that suits you
and puts you at your ease. To help you get started, here are some tips that can spruce up your bedroom space.

New duvet cover, new you

It sounds simple, but getting a new duvet cover or comforter can have a huge visual impact. The bed is the
centerpiece of the room, and your choice of duvet cover can set the tone for the entire space, whether you are
going for pastel and feminine or grand and opulent.

Lose the clutter

Decluttering is always a good place to start in any room makeover, and it can make a big impact in the bedroom.
Throw out anything that is not likely to enhance the mood that you are hoping to achieve in the room, whether that
is relaxation or romance. In particular, it is a good idea to move the TV out, and hide any items that cause stress
in a pretty container.

Create a reading corner

A reading corner is a great addition to any bedroom, and it doesn’t take a great deal of effort to set up. All you
need is a comfortable chair, a standing lamp and a few of your favorite cushions and you will have a relaxing nook
that enhances the tranquility of your room.

Take a look at the windows

Windows are the frame for the light in your bedroom, and it is important to consider the effect that they create.
There are a number of ways to makeover your window space, from choosing new curtains to introducing some
stylish bay window shutters.

Tweak the hardware

It may not be necessary to replace old furniture. Why not try replacing drawer handles and pulls with a more
elaborate, decorative version? This can make a huge difference to the feel of a room and is a low-cost way to add
style and personality to a bedroom.

Add a rug

There are few decorations that make as big an impact as a luxurious rug. When you add a large rug to your
bedroom, you can help to make the whole room feel bigger, even if the rug is on top of standard carpeting. Make
sure that you go for a rug that is big enough to fit under both the bed and another piece of bedroom furniture.

Bring the room to life

Everyone knows that plants in the home can produce oxygen and help to detoxify the air, so why not add one or
two to your bedroom? If you’re not much of a gardener, then your local nursery should be able to help you pick out
plants that don’t need too much maintenance.

Your bedroom should be a safe haven, a place where you can retreat from the stresses of day-to-day life and relax.
These simple makeover tips can help you to turn your bedroom into a palace of peace, without having to spend a
fortune.

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Making Student Life Easier

It’s Moving Day! Here’s What You Need To Do

Does Your Career Let You Do Some Good In The World?

How to position yourself for a promotion

This is How To Excel In Your HR Career

5 Steps To Take For A Beautiful Smile

Top tips for bedroom makeovers

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