How to find happiness?

Many people think that money is the key to happiness. While it certainly helps one find time for hobbies, simply having money will not equate to happiness. 

True happiness is found in the pleasures of life. Seeing smiles on happy faces, lending a hand to someone in need, going on a hike alone or with a significant other. 

Everyone's idea of happiness is a little different but what happiness is not is putting others down. Take the time to make someone else's day and it just might make yours. 

Find a new hobby or maybe talk to someone new. Life is full of surprises and the thing you may think you wouldn't like may just become your inspiration in life.

Instead of seeking out happiness, let happiness find you.

How to make a good impression?

Making a good impression on people is key to success in life. Be it networking, making friends, or getting a discount at your local supermarket, how you present yourself can have a big impact on the outcomes you expect.

When you meet someone, shake their hand and make eye contact. Keep your head held high, your back straight and your feet shoulder width apart. Try to avoid making yourself seem smaller in the presence of others as this could indicate a lack of confidence.

Like anything, all of this takes practice and self-awareness. Think about the last time you met someone. How did you act? What do you wish happened differently? Every new acquaintance is a new opportunity to practice and grow as a person.

How should I manage my time?

One of the biggest mistakes made in the business world today has to do with punctuality. If you make a commitment to be somewhere, make sure you are there. There are so many opportunities lost by giving a bad impression and by making it a point to be early to commitments, you show people that you value their time.

Plan for traffic, plan for floods, plan for the end of the Earth. Let there be no excuse which keeps you from being on time.

How to prepare for Interviews?

Within the first 5 seconds of an interview, the person interviewing you has already decided whether you have the job or not. The rest of the interview is about keeping that job or making them change their mind to give you the job. A firm handshake while maintaining good eye contact is the first step in ensuring a good impression. As you shake their hand, give them a warm smile. Be sure your hands are clean and not overly sweaty. No one likes a greasy handshake.

Dress the part for the job you want. If you are applying to work at Dairy Queen do not show up in a tux. A well maintained suit will do nicely for most jobs but those that pay higher might require more specific dress attire. Do a little research on dress attire and ask around so you are prepared.

Remember, getting a job is like being a car salesman except instead of selling a car, your selling yourself. Talk yourself up, keep it positive, and know that no matter how intimidating your interviewer may be, they too were once standing where you are. Relax and show them they would be foolish not to hire you.

What to do while waiting for a reply?

Sometimes, waiting is the only option. What you do while you wait however, separates the good from the great. 

Set goals and expectations for everything you do. Should you decide the goal cannot be met, set a more reasonable new goal. Don`t ever give up on your dreams.

How to become great?

To become great in the future means being great today. Analyze yourself daily before going to sleep. What was done that was positive? What could be improved? 

These simple changes will add up quickly and help shape the future you. Pick someone in your life whom you admire. Recognize the traits that inspire your admiration and apply them to your life. 

When you feel you have mastered these new traits, find a new person to admire. Be cautious not to copy this person, and be yourself. No one likes a person who can’t be their self.

The first stages

Through education, dedication, and experimentation, you will become a better you for tomorrow. Success is not a destination but rather a journey which can be appreciated by anyone willing.

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