How to be Smarter: When moving, set aside a screwdriver to put at the top of one of the boxes. It will probably be one of the first things you need in your new house, and you don’t want to dig through a bunch of boxes to find it. How to be Prettier: If you are heading out [...]
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How to be Smarter: In general, there are two reasons for why you should be doing something: either doing it brings you joy, or doing it puts you on a path that will get you closer to your final goal. If something doesn’t fulfill either of these two purposes, it might be time to stop doing it. How to [...]
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How to be Smarter: The best thing you can do for your own happiness level is to engage in the job that you do. Ask questions, think strategically, and befriend co-workers. These will all help you in your career path, but, perhaps more importantly, they will help you enjoy the place you spend 8 hours a day. [...]
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How to be Smarter: When something sweet spills and you don’t take the time to wipe it up right away, the sugar hardens and bugs are drawn to it. The same way, when someone in a relationship stops being sweet and you don’t take the time to talk about the issue right away, the problem only gets harder [...]
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How to be Smarter: Timing is important when approaching someone about a sensitive issue. When you are about to have a serious discussion with someone, chose a time of day when they are not already stressed out and are not busy multitasking. How to be Prettier: Use your ring finger to apply under-eye concealer; it is one of your weakest fingers and [...]
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How to be Smarter: Trust is a relationship is equal parts trusting the other person, and being trustworthy yourself. How to be Prettier: A fashion/lifestyle blog I really enjoy: Adored Austin. How to be (less) Awkward: If you are invited to attend a concert of a band you are unfamiliar with, before the show take the [...]
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How to be Smarter: Great article on effective non-creepy ways to use LinkedIn. How to be Prettier: I’m really loving grey nail polish this season–quirky enough to be different, neutral enough to wear to work, and on-trend. How to be (less) Awkward: Before a plane trip, ask a friend or a crush to suggest a song to [...]
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How to be Smarter: If someone tells you that you can never do better than them, that’s the first clue that you can. How to be Prettier: An accessory usually gets more wear than a piece of clothing; if you want to splurge on something designer, you will most likely use a designer wallet, shoes [...]
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Today Smart Pretty and Awkward turns 3 years old. Writing this blog is one of the most interesting, fun, life-changing things that’s ever happened to me, and I have each one of you to thank for that. Your support has been instrumental in making so many of my dreams for this blog come true. If [...]
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