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You can feel financially secure if you have enough money to pay for what you need today and in the future. And, this is one of the many reasons many of us save money and invest (if need be). Here are 10 simple money management tips that can help you even if you're still finishing college. 1. Set aside some cash in different compartments of your wallet.   Ever found some extra cash in your wallet? Did you feel happy finding them "out of nowhere"? I know I did. By doing this, I trick my mind into thinking I have lesser cash on hand to spend, so I won't spend unnecessarily. This is especially useful in "emergency" moments. 2. Carry less cash.   Withdraw just enough money from your bank. The idea is to hold lesser cash. When you open your wallet and find that you only have $5, chances are you're less likely to spend it. Of course, if you do need to spend it, you'll have to withdraw money from your ATM card. This gives you more time to think w...

Soft skills are your people or interpersonal skills. Your unique characteristics, traits, and abilities. Examples of soft skills are your ability to communicate, lead others or be a team member, and can adapt to changing situations. Interpersonal skills are harder to quantify than hard skills such as your expertise with spreadsheet or database software. There are many ways you can keep your talents up-to-date. Below are a few of them. Learning something new demonstrates your can-do attitude and problem solving skills.   Scanning the job postings for "preferred" items can be your source of inspiration. You want a job, but you don't have certain requirements. First, you are proactive in learning the skills that the employer wants. Second, you have solved the problem of joblessness. Volunteering is a noble way of building teamwork and service skills.   Most not for profit community service agencies have seen declining donations due to economic conditions...

You cannot expect your child to learn in the way you learned your lessons back in the day. Your child belongs to a different generation, thus, he has different learning preferences and styles. Here are some techniques that can help you teach and foster successful learning for your millennial students. One-on-one mentorship - According to a research , millennial learners appreciate and benefit from the direction of a mentor. This includes establishing clear expectations and learning goals in order to focus the learner on the right behaviors. They want authentic, personalized evaluations based on their job performance so that they can achieve their specific learning and development goals. Unlike some past generations, they are not ashamed to ask for help and guidance in the spirit of improving their skills. Collaboration - Millennials have a big connection with their peers, therefore they prefer learning, working and collaborating in groups. In fact, on average, millennial employee...

I believe this post needs no introduction. The title says it all. Just read up! RESILIENCE Source: UNSPLASH Honesty - When you're late to an appointment, it's tempting to pin the blame on gridlock or train delays. Instead, just apologize. You don't have to give details. 'I planned poorly' is a hundred times better than risking your integrity by inanely blaming traffic." Starting an interesting conversation - "Conversation-making is probably the most underrated skill," says Deepak Mehta, who admits that he's a shy person who's always found it difficult. But experience has taught him that if you dare to strike up a discussion with the person next to you, you might very well end up with a new friend, a business connection, or some novel insights on an old topic. Effective Communication - No matter your career field, you can always improve the way you speak and write. "Think about ways to challenge yourself and tweak how you writ...

Successful people make the commitment to dedicate their spare time in the pursuit of learning (instead of vegging out in front of the television.) And they stick to their promise of learning. With that in mind, there are countless things you can learn in your spare time. This list puts a number to that list and shares with you 101 valuable things to learn that will improve your life. Both personally and professionally. Speed Reading - How much more work could you accomplish if you were able to complete all of your required reading in one-third of the time? Or even half the time? Speed reading is basically learning to understand the fundamental principles of the human visual system, allowing you to eliminate inefficiencies in your reading and increase the speed at which you read while also improving your retention. Drawing - Drawing is actually a basic skill that we were all born with. While we have to be taught to read and write, people are actually born with the natural abil...

When it comes to excelling in your chosen career, you will always find new things to learn. The employment world is very competitive nowadays. Therefore, your success won't depend solely on your years of service and loyalty to your employer. You will need to work hard, make wise decisions and be careful about your workplace relationships. Are you ready to do whatever it takes to advance up the corporate ladder? Here are some tips that can help you to always be at your best in the workplace. 1. Determine your goals and priorities. List down your short-term and long-term goals. Create a plan and take note of the things you must do to achieve these goals. Evaluate your performance and progress frequently. Don't forget to put your daily tasks in order. Prioritize urgent tasks for the day, but make sure not to miss the deadlines for non-urgent tasks. 2. Communicate effectively. Listen attentively to what your boss and co-workers attentively. Provide appropriate and timely re...

Learning doesn't have to stop after college. You can continue learning after you've earned your degree, while working or while still looking for a job opportunity. Keen to know how to do just that without spending a fortune? Read the following suggestions. Take weekly classes. Search for weekly classes that suit your interest and can enhance your current skills. If you're already working, check to see if your employer can pay for your classes. Some employers offer scholarships to their employers who are learning new skills from which their companies can benefit. Join a club. There are clubs out there which are discussion-based. The interests of their members vary - books, business, film, philosophy, foreign languages, etc. Choose a club which discusses the topics you're interested in or topics connected to the industry where you belong. Subscribe to educational podcasts. Search for free educational podcasts and listen to them while you're commuting to work or...

Many people are able to turn their ideas into reality even though their finances and time or daily schedules are not on their side. Now, you could be thinking how they're able to do just that? Read the tips below which can help you turn your brilliant ideas into notable realities. Write down your ideas. As soon as your mind turns into creative mode, have a paper and pen by your side. List down all the ideas that come to your mind so that you won't forget any of them. Create an action plan. Do you know what to do next after having a great idea? Have an action plan in black and white. This will guide you in your quest to convert your ideas into realities. Include in your plan the possible problems which you might encounter in every stage of your journey. Think of the potential solutions to these problems as well. Work hard. Quit daydreaming and start working hard now. Remember that you can no longer get back every second you waste. Make wise use of your energy and tim...

It is truly tempting to embed technology in the classroom especially now that every school seem to be incorporating the use of gadgets in all the subjects. But before we give in to the temptation, we must first  investigate whether technology truly help children grow as learners - achieving their academic goals. Digital reading vs. reading in reading in print - People are less likely to focus on the content when reading from a laptop or a tablet. This is because of the  distractions which come in the form of adjustments and multi-media adjustments. Distractions like these can cause decreased comprehension  and speed in reading. There are instances when  digital reading offers options for learners who need more support. For example, non-English speakers can  learn the language better with the use of  certain applications installed in tablets. Such applications allow students to touch a word on the screen and watch an interactive definition for that wo...

While many kids from low income families have proven that  poverty is not enough reason for them to stop school and not to excel in their studies, researches indicate that poverty affects the brain's ability to learn significantly. Below is a short list of the different ways by which poverty impacts the neurological make-up of a child.  1) Children raised in poverty speak fewer words at home compared to children raised in middle class and upper class families. Oftentimes, conversations that are rich in vocabulary words occur less in poor families. This situation provide limited opportunities  for a child's brain to develop language skills which are needed in effective communication and good classroom performance. 2) Children raised in poverty have weak oral language that lead to reading gaps. Auditory neural stimulation is required in the establishment of distinct phoneme representations, building of vocabulary, and development of age-appropriate oral language skil...

Whether you like it or not, the world is rapidly changing. And, this affects the way young people learn today. While there's nothing wrong with using the traditional learning methods, taking advantage of the current learning methods can help students learn more and adapt quickly to their environment. Here are some approaches you might want to consider in teaching your students and/or children. Games and gamification - Good games engage players in deep problem-solving. This involves trial-and-error procedures which most present-day students dislike because they want instant answers or results. When students get used to trial and error thinking, they get to understand the lecture better and they're able to apply learned concepts appropriately. Note; I don't own this infographic. All credits to it's owner/publisher . Online career and technical education - Students study hard in order to prepare themselves for future employment. Hence, it is practical to help th...

Fundraising has many benefits to schools, specifically to private ones which don't receive support from the government. It's one of the best ways for schools to offset their budget cuts, fund field trips and purchase additional books, supplies or sports equipment. Moreover, fundraising may even help scholars pay for their tuition and other school fees and have enough allowance while studying. How Communities Benefit from Fundraising At first glance, fundraising may appear only advantageous to schools and students; but the truth is, fundraising is beneficial to the community as well. Fundraising encourages people to work with and care for others. It usually involves programs which promote healthy living, greener surroundings and other good causes. These programs enrich the lives of the participants. For example, participants of school fundraising events learn to be responsible and appreciative of the privileges they enjoy if and when they encounter those less unfortuna...

Got student loans? You don't have to wait until graduation to pay them off. You can start cutting down your debt by earning from a part time job. Here are some jobs you can do while finishing your college degree. Non-profit charity fundraiser - Are you interested in supporting a nonprofit and its affiliated fundraising activities? If yes, this is great job for you. Social media assistant - This is perfect for students who are good at managing social media accounts. If you apply for a position like this, be ready for some content marketing as well.. Academic tutor - Identify what class or subject you excel in. Then, sell yourself as an academic tutor. You can teach a classmate or students in lower levels for an hourly pay. Babysitter - Reserve your days off from school for babysitting appointments. You will surprised about the amount of money couples would be willing to pay just to spend some time together. Writer - Your excellent writing and editing skills can get ...

Are you a college student who's always broke? Don't fret many college students are like you. Nonetheless, you don't have to stay this way forever. There is hope and it starts from knowing what you can do. Keen to know what these things are? Read up. Create a budget. If you're a working student, you'd know that it's not easy to earn money. Therefore, you must never let money fritter away. List all your weekly expenses. Note which items (or activities) cause you to spend more. Budget your money for your basic needs. This means you must only focus on things you need to survive college. Think of fun and recreation only if you're able to get extra money. Consider using second hand text books and other supplies. research studies show that most college students spend thousandths of dollars on text books. If you don't find using second hand books a big deal, check out some online sites which allow you to rent books for the whole semester. Share the rent fe...

A visual learner is someone who learns best by adhering to the visual learning style. Concepts, data, ideas and other information are associated with images and techniques in this learning style. Following are common characteristics of a visual learner. He remembers what he sees rather than what he hears He remembers diagrams and pictures. He has trouble remembering verbal instructions. He need an overall view and purpose before he starts working on a task. He likes art more than music. He takes written notes in lectures & class. He uses colors to highlight important points in a block of text. He pays attention to diagrams, charts and pictures in text books. He uses mind maps  to organize information for an assignment or for an exam revision. He uses a wall planner.   To cope with his classes and learning responsibilities, a visual learner uses graphic organizers. Graphic organizers are visual representations of concepts, ideas. knowledge or thoughts tha...

An auditory learner is someone who learns best through listening or using his sense of hearing. But he doesn't depend mainly on listening, he depends on speaking as well during the learning process. An auditory learner encounters difficulty in understanding drawn or written instructions. Listening and repeating skills help an auditory learner to sort through the information that are presented to him. There are many benefits of  adhering to the auditory learning style. They are the following. Ascertaining the true meaning of someone's words - This is decoded through the observation of audible signals like changes in tone. Writing responses to lectures and seminars - This learning style allows you to listen effectively to lectures and seminars. As a result, you're able to respond in oral exams appropriately. Also, you're able to deliver through oral communication effectively. Storytelling skills - Auditory learning can help you solve problems by talking prob...

Children learn a second language easier compared to adults. This is true in most cases but not all the time. They learn a second language faster than adults would when they have a reason for learning it. This comes with other factors as well. They are the following. Brain readiness - Children especially young ones are wired to learn language in the first few years of their lives. They unconsciously acquire the second language naturally when they're exposed to two languages. They have to learn the second language consciously - usually by studying it - when they get older. The same is true for adults. Consequently, language acquisition becomes more difficult. Lack of complexity - Young children don't need to master the complexity of language. On the other hand, older children and adults need to master complex parts of the language in order to communicate well. This shows that young children have fewer things to learn while older children and adults have a lot to learn. T...

Going to school means sleepless nights for learners as they do their assignments and prepare everything they need so they won't be late for class. Everyday commute is one of the tough stuff every student needs to take care of, especially if they don't have a car of their own. If you live in a place where there is high traffic all the time, then you need to prepare all the more. That's for those who go to out to attend traditional schooling. The case is totally different for those who attend online education. You just need to study your lessons, do your assignments and post these on your virtual bulletin board, and take breaks from time to time, without waiting for the bell to ring. You can study in your pajamas, no need to hop in the car and drive long hours. Now that's a different way to go to school isn't it? There's a huge difference when it comes to virtual and traditional education. You just need to pick which one works best for you. Both allows you to ...

Reading everyday can help you improve  almost every aspect of your life. This has been very true for the great thinkers of the past and the  present. Below are five major benefits of reading that can attest to that. Greater tranquility - Reading can soothe like no other. Given that I’m a pretty high-energy person, reading forces me to sit and be still. This daily act of making myself be quiet and still has been nothing short of miraculous for my anxiety and my “fidgety factor”. Improved analytical thinking - That’s right, ladies and germs. Cunningham’s studies have found that analytical thinking is boosted by reading. Readers improve their general knowledge, and more importantly are able to spot patterns quicker. If you can spot patterns quicker, your analytical skills receive a boost. Increased vocabulary - It’s no secret that reading increases your vocabulary and improves your spelling, but did you know that reading increases your vocabulary more than talking or di...

Goal setting is an important part of succeeding in college. By setting goals, you accomplish the following: You set a ‘road map’ for where you want to go. You are able to select the most appropriate method(s) for reaching your goal. You are able to more easily gauge your progress toward your goal. You are able to make adjustments to your goal and methods as needed. You know when you have reached your goal and can appreciate your accomplishment. Students can prioritize their academic goals based on both importance levels as well as timeliness of the projected end-dates. Some goals will be immediate tasks that must be accomplished within the next month. Other goals will be short-range of six months to a year, while others are long term and taking more than a year to accomplish. For effective goal setting and achievement, you must observe the following: Set goals based on something that is very important to you! State goals positively. “I will study every night for two hour...