Thursday, 19 May 2016
BEING PROACTIVE TO REDUCE STRESS.
One way that lead to reducing stress is being proactive. Being proactive in term of:
1) Let go (at least a little bit!).
Recognize that you can't control everything. There will always be stressful elements in your life, but you can minimize the stress in your life by eliminating what you can and learning to cope with the rest.
2) Address stressful situations head-on.
Instead of avoiding or putting off dealing with your stressors, why not face them directly? Though you may not be able to single-handedly eliminate all of the things that are stressing you out, you may be able to alleviate them to some degree and, most importantly, prevent them from worsening and having increasingly adverse effects on your mental and physical well-being.
3) Get organized.
Getting organized, planning ahead and being prepared can reduce stress levels. One of the first key steps is to keep a day planner that lists all of your appointments, meetings, and anything else you have scheduled, such as a yoga class or class trip. This will help you know what your days look like each week and month. In so doing, you'll have a better sense of what you need to do and how to plan for these things.
4) Take control of your commitments.
While there are a lot of commitments you cannot control, there are a lot that you can. All too often, people say "yes" to things that do not bring pleasure, or cause undue anxiety, or take away from more important commitments. One reason that many people feel stressed out is because they feel over-committed and like they don't have enough time to pursue their interests or spend time with their loved ones.
HOW TO START A MARKETING BUSINESS FOR FREE.
There are not many businesses you can start for free, but marketing start-ups are the exception. If you have the right skills and are willing to do some hard work up front, a marketing business takes little or no start-up costs.
1) Organize your basic business administration functions.
You need a bank account, business address, service rate card and business name. Starting a marketing business for free usually means you initially need to use your home address, personal bank account and your own name for payment purposes.
2) Determine your niche.
What are you selling and to whom? Start by using skills that you already have, such as writing, web design and graphic arts. Seek out familiar industries.
3) Make a marketing plan.
Take advantage of free marketing plan templates online, or simply use a calendar to write down your objectives. Include the 4 P's in your business marketing plan: Product, Price, Promotion, and Placement.
4) Make a list of your potential market.
Reach out to friends, local groups and places where you do business. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, start with bikers' groups, bike shops or associated businesses. If you have doctors, lawyers or entrepreneurs in the family, ask them for a chance to bid on their next web project, brochure, or event.
5) Advertise your marketing business online.
Seek out web sites that offer free trials or free services to help you get started. Eventually, you need a web site with your own domain name. However, you can get started by using use free sites provides a nice business template.
MAKE A BUDGET TO MANAGE FINANCES
Personal financial management is a subject that is not taught in many schools, but is something that nearly everyone has to deal with in their lives later on. This entries i wrote down to tell about manage finances with first step which is make a budget.
1) For one month, keep track of all your expenses.
You don't have to limit yourself; just get an idea of what you spend money on during any given month. Save all your receipts, make note of how much cash you need versus how much you expense to credit cards, and figure out how much money you have left over when the calendar turns.
2) After the first month, take stock of what you spent.
Don't write down what you wished you had spent; write down what you actually spent. Categorize your purchases in a way that makes sense to you. A simple list of your monthly expenses might look something like this:
- Monthly income: RM3,000
- Rent/mortgage: RM800
- Household bills (utilities/electric/cable): RM125
- Groceries: RM300
- Dining out: RM125
- Petrol: RM100
- Emergency medical: RM200
- Discretionary: RM400
- Savings: RM900
3) Now, write down your actual budget.
Based on the month of actual expenses — and your own knowledge of your spending history — budget out how much of your income you want to allocate to each category every month. If desired, use an online budgeting platform, such as Mint.com, to help you manage your budget.
4) Be honest with yourself about your budget.
It's your money — there's really no sense in lying to yourself about how much you're going to spend when making a budget. The only person you hurt when doing this is yourself. On the other hand, if you have no idea how you spend your money, your budget may take a few months to solidify. In the meantime, don't put down any hard numbers until you can get realistic with yourself.
5) Keep track of your budget over time.
The hard part of a budget is that your expenses may change from month to month. The great part of a budget is that you'll have kept track of those changes, giving you an accurate idea of where your money went during the year.
HOW TO MAINTAIN HIGH CGPA IN UNIVERSITY.
On the first post on my blog. I already share about tips toward be a first class students. Now is my pleasure to write a little bit on how to maintain high CGPA in University .
1) Always show up for class.
If attendance is part of the grade, always show up. You should attend class regularly regardless if attendance is required.
2) Remember that studying is similar to working out--it's done best in shorter periods regularly.
This means study consistently (it may be daily) and don't crash study. Learning to study for long periods of time is an important skill as well. It may be hard or impossible at first, but it can be mastered.
3) Make college your priority.
Only go out when you don't have work to do.
4) Get organized-make sure that you know when tests are and exactly what you have to study.
Plan when you must study on what test you will be faced.
5) And lastly remember why you are in college.
You are there to learn so don't moan about going to class -- see it as an opportunity to improve yourself. Take pride in your commitment to your studies. However, do not neglect the fact that you will become depressed and will have no friends if all you ever do is study. Staying sane is half the battle, and having friends should remain a priority.
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