Are you hoping to secure a new job? Are you struggling to move forward with your applications? Are you willing to put the work in to achieve your goals? If your answer to these questions is yes, now is the time to switch up your approach. Instead of doing the same thing over and over again and hoping for the best result, you need to take control of the situation. There are so many ways for you to make yourself a more appealing candidate, so it is important that you are embracing every opportunity that comes your way. If you are wondering how to do this, you should begin by taking on board the following ten steps. With any luck, they will help you to create an application that will knock the socks of your potential employers. They will also … [Read more...]

Making the decision to sell your home and move is a big one, there are many factors to consider before you think the time is right. What are the house prices like? Is there interest from potential buyers in your area? Will you get a good price for your home? These factors might not always be positive, but there is one area that you can try to improve - your house price. By doing these few things (or better yet, by embracing a key Scandinavian styling concept), you might be able to add a considerable amount to the value of your property. Get Your Home Inspected Although you can do many of the essential repairs and renovations that need doing to your home yourself, there might be other issues that you might not know. It is best to hire an … [Read more...]

Off-the-grid living is becoming a real possibility for a number of people due to advances in technology on all fronts. However, this is not a decision to be made lightly. Many preppers make mistakes when going off-the-grid for the first time, though the number of mistakes is reduced if you take the time to think things through first. Here are 3 things you should consider when living off the grid in Colorado. Why You’re Doing It Some people may want to live off the grid to help them live in balance with nature. In this case, before you go looking for an off-the-grid property, consider other ways to save on your utility bills. Others are looking at off-the-grid living for a sense of security in case disaster strikes. However, you’ll still … [Read more...]

Being mindful is something that more of us could certainly benefit from in all areas of life including at home and work. Mindfulness is about being aware of the present moment and enjoying that, rather than worrying about everything else that may or may not happen (especially if there is nothing you can do about it either way). It can take some time to get used to being mindful, but there are specific practices that will help you along your mindfulness journey. Here are some ideas about bringing mindfulness into all areas of your life, even if those areas are normally stressful ones.   Meditation If you find trying to fit meditation time into an already busy day difficult, then try to break it down into much smaller chunks of time. … [Read more...]

Getting a job can be tough, depending on what you want to do, where you want to live and how much you want to earn. Maybe you’re fresh out of university or college, or lost your previous work for some reason. How do you get yourself on the market, and stand out from the rest? Don’t panic. There are lots of things you can do to make yourself more employable, to boost your attractiveness to companies. Let’s take a look at some of them. What do you want to do? Before starting your job search, you really need to pin down the basics of what kind of work you want to take up, where and the salary. You need to focus your hunt on the industry that you feel you’re best suited to. If you’ve worked elsewhere already, are you looking for a change? If … [Read more...]