How to be Smarter: If you are buying a new Dell computer, you can now customize the color with one of 26 OPI shades! OPI is a popular nail polish brand. Just click on “Colors”. How to be Prettier: Continuing with the nail polish theme, doing one extra coat of polish more than you usually [...]
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How to be Smarter: Use half-birthdays as a chance to evaluate if your year is going as you planned, and if you have accomplished your goals for your year yet. Only six more months til your next birthday–what do you have left to do during this year of your life? How to be Prettier: A [...]
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How to be Smarter: I highly recommend this book to everyone–knowing about the economy–and terms that are used to describe it–is so important for being a productive citizen. This book is long, but is broken into easy to read short sections–throw it in your bag and read a section or two on the subway each day. [...]
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How to be Smarter: Particularly interesting article on women and their labor force participation. How to be Prettier: This is a precious heart ring, and it is on sale. How to be (less) Awkward: Be gentle with yourself. You’re trying. That’s all you can ask for. If you don’t get it today, you can try again [...]
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How to be Smarter: People worth being in relationships with will want to make you happy because they like you. If you are expressing what you want and need from a partner–in a cool, rational way–and not getting it, it may be time to move on. How to be Prettier: There isn’t always time to spend an [...]
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How to be Smarter: I like listening to “Life is Beautiful” by Amy Correia when I’m working on my computer. Just nice, easy, upbeat music. How to be Prettier: I think a nice low-scoop neck in the back of your dress or shirt can be a little more tasteful, but just as trendy, as a a [...]
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How to be Smarter: Everyone needs some time off from each other. Nobody, no matter how social, wants to be around other people 24/7. Everyone will still love you just the same if you take one or (gasp) two nights off from hanging out. This is especially important in relationships. How to be Prettier: This has never [...]
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How to be Smarter: People are either telling you about their problems because they want solutions, or they want sympathy. No one who wants a list of ways to fix it (solutions) will be happy with just a hug (sympathy), and no one who wants ice cream with sprinkles (sympathy) will be happy with a [...]
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How to be Smarter: Getting a large, analog clock hung in my room was the best thing I ever did for my running-late problem. And the quiet tick-tock is also really lulling late at night. How to be Prettier: Coolest shower curtain I’ve ever seen. How to be (less) Awkward: If you are a “normal,” [...]
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How to be Smarter: Make sure your goals are far enough away to be challenging, close enough to be reasonable, tangible enough to be measured, and something meaningful enough to your heart that you will follow through. How to be Prettier: Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year; you do not have to worry [...]
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How to be Smarter: Love the deals on this site – just click on your city and see the daily deal of the day. How to be Prettier: It is good to freshen up the day of a date–but no waxing your eyebrows, as you might get red. How to be (less) Awkward: I think in general, [...]
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How to be Smarter: Regardless of your feelings about astrology, it is always a good idea to get some new ideas for ways you can improve yourself in 2010. How to be Prettier: When you first buy a bra, never put it on the smallest setting the first times you wear it-it will stretch out [...]
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How to be Smarter: Ask a nice, good guy friend that looks out for you for advice about dating. Sometimes have a perspective from someone other than your girlfriends is really helpful. How to be Prettier: Floss your teeth regularly to avoid recession of the gums. How to be (less) Awkward: If you don’t have [...]
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How to be Smarter: Learning how to ask questions in a respectful manner is just as important as learning how to answer questions in a sweet way. Instead of phasing it, “Why are you acting like a total brat?” try “Are you upset about something? You are not yourself today” (this works for both children [...]
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How to be Smarter: If you don’t know how to use chopsticks, learn before you go to an Asian restaurant. But it is okay to discreetly ask the waiter for a fork if you don’t have time to brush up beforehand. How to be Prettier: For a soft lip, put your regular face concealer on your [...]
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How to be Smarter: If you are not married yet, be sure to find someone that matches the kind of life you want to have– because most people don’t change all that much. I really like this poem on the subject. SPOTS AND STRIPES By Patti Woosley When you marry a Tiger You gotta love [...]
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How to be Smarter: There are ways to have serious conversations without yelling. If you don’t know any of these ways, this might be a good year to learn them. How to be Prettier: New year, new hair brush. Stylists recommend that you get a new hair brush at least once a year to keep [...]
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How to be Smarter: Don’t be embarrassed if you have to make a mid-course correction. A mid-course correction is the moment when you realize the current “flight path” you are on is heading to the wrong “airport” and you need to change direction in the air. There is nothing worse than knowing you are going [...]
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