How to be Smarter: You must be familiar with the names of all US presidents. You do not have to know the years they served, or their order, but you should be able to reconize all their names. whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/chronological.html. How to be Prettier: Do not blow dry your hair in the bathroom after a shower. [...]
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How to be Smarter: When sending your resume to employers, put it in a PDF instead of as a word attachment — more professional. How to be Prettier: Http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8993&pid=594944 with a pencil skirt and flats, is your office look this spring. Full Disclosure: As I write this blog I’m wearing that exact outfit. How to [...]
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How to be Smarter: If you are carrying around cash to pay someone, put it in a sealed envelope so you don’t spend it accidently before you see them. How to be Prettier: Eat crunchy vegetables, like carrots. This makes your teeth produce extra saliva which naturals whitens teeth. How to be (less) Awkward: Don’t [...]
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How to be Smarter: If you feel overwhelmed by life, buy folders. Lots of folders in different colors. Every aspect of your life/project you are working on gets a folder. Now use them. How to be Prettier: It takes four weeks for your eyebrows to grow fully back in after being waxed. Get them done, [...]
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How to be Smarter: The most ridiculous thing a person can say to you is, “I wasn’t being myself.” In the physical reality that we live in, does this even make sense? Personality equals personality, 100 percent. People show you how their personality through the actions–which is always a good thing, as it enables you [...]
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How to be Smarter: When trying to remember information for school that all starts with the same letter (i.e. the 4 P’s of marketing), do an acronym for the second letter of each word instead of the first. How to be Prettier: Don’t wear heels if you can’t walk in them. Alternatively, learn to walk [...]
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How to be Smarter: Before you call the IT person at work; do the following two things: unplug and replug in the device, and make sure its on. This will save 70 percent of your calls to the IT department. How to be Prettier: Fashion rules are rules made up by someone else. The biggest [...]
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How to be Smarter: Its never to late to start something new, but its way easier if you start the good habits from day one. It is much harder to get up at 6am for yoga if you’ve been sleeping til 10:30 all semester. How to be Prettier: Obviously carrying large bags is bad for [...]
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How to be Smarter: When traveling in countries whose language you do not speak, have the hotel write down on a scrap of paper the name of the place you want to go to give to the cab driver. How to be Prettier: Unscientifically, making your strides longer as you walk both get places faster [...]
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How to be Smarter: If you can’t explain in a sentence what you’re doing, whether its the rationale for dating someone or what the purpose of your job is, you have no idea what the hell you’re doing. How to be Prettier: No Uggs when its warm enough for miniskirts; no miniskirts when its cold [...]
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How to be Smarter: Don’t buy expensive tights and/or leggings. No one will ever ask you where they are from, and they wear out so fast anyways. CVS sells cheap tights that last for about seven to ten wearings. How to be Prettier: Listen to Brother Ali’s “Forest Whitaker” while you are getting ready. How [...]
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How to be Smarter: As Ben Franklin says, “Three can keep a secret if two are dead.” If you don’t want anyone to know, you can’t tell anyone. Even your best friend can be persuaded to spill the beans sometimes. How to be Prettier: Even if you are trying to grow your hair out, get [...]
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How to be Smarter: Expand your horizons and try something new. Pick up a book you wouldn’t normally read, listen to an album that a friend recommended, or watch an indie flick that you’ve heard is really good. Diversity is sexy. How to be Prettier: In honor of Spring, get a cute pair of sunglasses [...]
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How to be Smarter: If you are taking a class that grades participation or you are worried about seeming too quiet during office meetings, go speak to your teacher or boss frequently in private with questions that “came up after your meeting today”. It will help your superior remember your face and hear your voice [...]
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How to be Smarter: There is ALWAYS a way to find something free or cheap to do. Unless you live in the middle of Nowheresville, USA, there’s no reason that you should be left out of this trend. Try googling free events in your town and you could save a ton of money. How to [...]
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How to be Smarter: When your boss asks you to lick 1000 envelopes, use a gluestick instead of your tongue. How to be Prettier: Yoga is a great way to relax and de-stress after work while toning your muscles. It’s also great for people who are just starting to work out, since you can work [...]
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How to be Smarter: Write with a pencil. A pencil makes people think of mathematicians, scientists, brilliant geniuses. Be included in that category. How to be Prettier: The simplest, most effective beauty rule: wash your face before bed, even if you are so tired you have to bring a chair to the sink with you. [...]
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How to be Smarter: Facebook isn’t just for college kids anymore. Potential employers also use Facebook, a lot of times to weed out those of us who have a bit too much fun on our time off. Keep this in mind when you are adjusting your privacy settings. How to be Prettier: Please don’t eat [...]
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