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How to keep your face looking matte all day

2010-02-26T20:20:00.000-08:00

No you don't have to rely on any brand of makeup to get that matte look all day long. What you need is a good skin care routine a little help of natural makeup. Confused? Read on.

Firstly, use a foaming cleanser. This is most ideal for oily skin. However, if you sweat a lot and lead an active lifestyle, you could use this. Foaming cleansers are easy to rinse off and helps to remove dirt and sweat much easily. Always follow up with a toner. Not only does a toner help ... Read More here on How to keep your face looking matte all day - by Wahidabi Sulaiman - Helium

How to create a resume that gets attention - by Wahidabi Sulaiman - Helium

2010-02-26T10:28:00.000-08:00

Almost everyone has a resume on hand. Neatly identifying the academic and career achievements, all the details are stated in bullet format and neatly crafted for an easy read for any prospective employer. You post your completed resume on the job portals. You send them out in mails and faxes as well as by email to all employers who could possibly hire you. Everyone does that. So what is so unique about your resume that will get the attention of your prospective employer?... Find out here...

How to create a resume that gets attention - by Wahidabi Sulaiman - Helium

How to make your personal savings last through a recession - by Wahidabi Sulaiman - Helium

2010-02-26T10:15:00.000-08:00

Recession is a good time to start your family on savings education. This is a time where all will agree that the more you save, the better. Actually, saving is a good habit and should be inculcated in all since young. However, some of us learn the hard way. It is only when a crisis strike that we realize we do not have enough savings nor disposable income!... Read more...

How to make your personal savings last through a recession - by Wahidabi Sulaiman - Helium

Benefits of training, Improve the productivity of employees and the company

2010-01-21T19:10:00.000-08:00

Training and development is an integral part of any organization. If it is not, then the amount of growth the company can attain will be much lower than its potential. Also, it will have a higher attrition rate as the employees feel stagnant and will look for greener pasture elsewhere. Although trainings can be costly and take up valuable working hours, they are essential. Keeping up to date with the trends and the technology and occasional refresher courses will add a new life to both the employee and the ... Read More

Stress Management The benefits of Emotional Resiliance

2010-01-21T19:08:00.001-08:00

Emotional resilience refers to how you are able to monitor and use your emotions to your advantage, be it negative or positive. Everyone has the ability to manage their emotions. However, not everyone makes a conscious effort to do so. As such, we witness outbursts and depressions in a lot of people. Emotional resilience is a skill and a "learnable" one at that. Positive emotions are good and normally are well channeled by our body itself. It is the negative energy that we constantly need to channel in order maintain a sane mind... Read More

Ways to reduce social anxiety

2010-01-21T18:59:00.000-08:00

Social anxiety can be mild such that you can pass it off as shyness or severe which could be paralyzing. Shyness can be overcome as you grow older and get involved in activities and get to know more people. However, people who suffer from severe social anxiety need a lot of help getting out of that anxiety. This severe anxiety can be identified with the following symptoms. Read More

Organizing a small work place cubicle - Tips and tricks

2010-01-21T18:42:00.000-08:00

Most of the time, we end up adding and adding to our cubicles which is already quite small. From small things like pins to large things like files, we keep adding. These things add up and end up cluttering your work space and eventually your mind. Yes, your mind as well!

It is amazing how little things like a messy cubicle can affect your work atmosphere. However, if you read up on Feng Shui or Vaastu Shastra, the very first thing they tell you is this commonsensical statement; clean up!.... Read More

Leadership Strategy - how listening skills enhance your leadership

2010-01-21T18:38:00.000-08:00

Well, it is by nature that we should listen more and speak less. That is why we are born with two ears and only one mouth. Following this rule of nature was to help the communication between individuals to be effective. All the more, it is one of the very important feature of a great leader. Leaders make a very important part of all society. It is a necessary factor that without a leader, no civilization can move forward. However, who decides what makes a good leader. I can safely say that a leader understands the stand of its community and is able to lead with keeping the community in mind. For this, the leader need to be informed about the community concerns. Also, the ... Read More

How to do well in college and still have a vibrant life!

2010-01-21T18:36:00.001-08:00

College life is a breeze for some and a struggle for many. The reason being the new mode of study and the lack of time management skills! Till high school, we are all given timeliness and are guided enough to ensure that we get our work done on time. However, in college more of the time management aspect will have to come directly from the students themselves. This could put a lot of strain on many students. As such, they find that they do not have enough time on hand to do things they would love to do, such as socializing and enjoying their college years! However... Read More

What you should know when terminating an employee

2010-01-21T18:33:00.000-08:00

If you are in a compelling state that you need to terminate a particular employee, something has gone wrong during the selection process. This is true if we are talking about the termination of a new employee. However, you may be faced with a situation where you may need to terminate an employee who had been serving the organization for a very long time.

Whatever the situation, you need to keep a few points in mind in order for the process of termination would be smooth and effortless. All the more, the termination should end on a positive note. This should be so because ... Read More

Tips to forget your ex

2009-07-26T06:44:00.000-07:00

One of the easiest ways to get over your ex is to constantly engage yourself. This is just like keeping our phones engaged. No one can get through! Similarly, when you engage yourself in activities, the negative thoughts and most importantly the thoughts about your ex would have a hard time getting through to your. And as long as you can not remember, the easier it will be to get over....Read More

Why should you give constant feedback to your employees

2009-07-26T06:38:00.000-07:00

It all boils down to what you want your team to be like. If you, as team manager feel that you need to wait till the performance appraisal period within the organization to determine the promotions and pay increments, your employees are going to feel the same. If you suddenly approach them out of the blue and sat them down to have a heart to heart talk, they are going to start feeling uncomfortable.... Read more

Tips for conducting exit interviews

2009-07-26T06:36:00.000-07:00

Exit interviews can be hard and usually not very appealing to the Human Resource professionals. Therefore, the more preparations you take, the smoother the exit interview would be for you as well as the employee. There are a few important things you need in order to ensure a smooth exit interview.
Firstly, you need to review employee personal file. This would give you the idea of how long the employee has been working.... Read More

The risks of remaining single

2009-07-26T06:33:00.000-07:00

Single hood is something that is within the means of a person. You may decide to remain single without marrying. You may end up in a divorce. Being widowed is something that is not within our control. However, to remain single or not is entirely up to each and individual human being. Single hood can be a source of relief for those who had been in a bad relationship.... Read More

Tips to keep your hands looking fresher and younger!

2009-07-08T18:48:00.000-07:00

Our hands are not an exception when it comes to ageing. Just like the other parts of our body, our hands require our utmost care and attention. Believe it or not, we use our hands every second of the day which put our hands under a lot of stress. A lot of stress would start reflecting on your hands and the ageing process would kick in sooner if you do not steer towards proper care and nutrition for your hands.... Read More

Why you need a facial toner!

2009-07-08T18:45:00.000-07:00

There are 3 essential elixirs for your face. Namely, cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Without any of these, your facial is incomplete. Especially so if you are wearing make-up. Most of us have a clear idea on what a cleanser and a moisturizer is used for. However, many do not have the slightest clue how important a facial toner is!

As such, what is the use of a toner? Many people think that cleanser and moisturizer is enough for their skin.... Read More

How to make your own pore strips!

2009-07-08T18:44:00.000-07:00

Black heads and white heads can be a pain when you look at your otherwise clean and clear face. If your face has other complication like pimples and acne, these added features could definitely make it worse. Even if you cannot clear them once and for all, there are ways you can get rid of them for time beings. Although you can go to any of the pharmaceuticals of facial store to get a pack of Biore strips, think about the cost factor! How would you like it if you can make use of the items you have readily at home..... Read More

Why child discipline begins with parental self-discipline

2009-07-02T23:45:00.000-07:00

Ask yourself this question. Would you listen to anything coming out of the mouth of a hypocrite?

Well exactly that is what you are if you do not have self-discipline as a parent. From the moment of conception, you child is learning. If you read widely or if you check with your Gynaecologist, you would know that a child is able to react to the feelings of a mother from the womb itself.... Read More

How to boost your energy levels?

2009-07-02T23:43:00.000-07:00

All living things are a form of energy in themselves. You would have heard about zero life force energy. This means that your body is a mass of energy. It has all the properties for healing and well being. However, our body is constantly exposed to many chemicals. Chemical, meaning e-smog, smoke, radiation from cell phones and computers, pollution, people and many others which drain our energy... Read more

Do salesmen sell or do customers buy?

2009-07-02T23:41:00.000-07:00

A successful salesperson never sells anything. Sounds impossible. It is! It is because, not many know this truth. If you know any successful salesperson or if you have ever bought anything from a salesperson before, ask yourself. What made you take that money out of your pocket and place it onto the hands of the salesperson? My point is, it is always the customers who buy.... Read More

The disadvantages of having children in your 20s

2009-07-02T23:37:00.000-07:00

Bringing a child into this world is a great responsibility. It takes great pain, enduring, time, effort and money to raise a child. Having a child early has an advantage in terms of health. This is so because women who tend to delay pregnancy are known to have difficulties from conceiving to delivery. However, it is not advisable to have a baby in the early 20's as well. Here are the reasons why.... Read More

How to deal with people who drain your energy!

2009-06-28T07:00:00.001-07:00

Who are the people who drain your energy? Have you ever noticed these people? You would have as we all are exposed one if not many. The signs that you are around such a person would be as follows. You can't wait to get from that person. You are dumbfounded and find that you are not able to communicate or even contribute to the conversation with this person. You feel very tired and you could be constantly yawning.

Also, once this person leaves or when you are out of the situation, you somehow feel much better. Now, how can you not.... Read More

How to encourage your child's independence

2009-06-28T06:57:00.000-07:00

Human beings have the tendency to independent behavior and they display this even at a very young age. Hence, it is essential that parents understand this and make necessary adjustments in life as the child grows up. This is no hard and fast rule as to how much Independence you must give to a child. It depends entirely on each individual child. Therefore, parents must always be alert and look out for clues from the child and react accordingly.... Read More

Walking for good health

2009-06-28T06:52:00.000-07:00

Walking daily has a lot of benefits. It helps you get in control of yourself. It reduces the chances of diabetes, cancer and heart attack. It helps to keep them in check should you already be suffering from any of these. Yes, even those who have had heart attack before can take up walking. In fact, doctors allow the heart patients to slow walk before getting discharged.

Walking helps to dissolve fats, improve the circulation of blood and gives a boost to your sexual life. Walking helps improve our moods and suppress anxiety and... Read More

Babyproof your home

2009-06-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

As your little one gets up and moving, you will have to start working your reflexes more often and quicker. It is not always possible to keep an eye on your child. Although you would love to look at him for 24 hours a day, it is quite impossible to do so. And kids somehow manage to get into trouble when you are not looking. Sometimes, it could be great fun while at other times, it can be injurious. To save a little bit of headache, it is important that you baby proof your home as soon as possible. There are many parts of the house that draws your child's attention... Read More

Depressive Realism

2009-06-26T00:34:00.001-07:00

I made a lot of important decisions in my life when the situations were most demanding. There was little time to indulge in research. I had to make assumptions and submit entirely to Almighty and make the decision. And surprisingly, those decisions have had a life changing effect, for the better. Dealing with a break up and taking exams at the same time, going through times when nobody seems to understand or give me any moral support. Decisions that I made during these times were made under so much depression and the state of mind I can't imagine at the moment or going through them again. I made the choice of .... Read More

Tips for great looking hair

2009-06-25T01:01:00.000-07:00

Good hair care starts with the good care for scalp. Below are five tips that I believe are appropriate for a good looking and great feeling hair.

1) Correct temperature for washing your hair is very important. Some say hot water is good and many say that cold water is good. Too hot water would activate the sebum glands and make the scalp more oily. Cold water constricts or rather closes the pores considerably.... Read more

Simple makeup tips for busy women

2009-06-25T00:41:00.000-07:00

There is no need to say that women down a lot a roles. To fulfill these duties and still be raring to go, the confidence level needs to be at the optimum. As such, make-up plays a very important role in a women's life. However, the amount of time women can take to get that perfect look can last from 10 minutes to hours. Read on to find out how you can reduce the time taken for that best look considerably.

Business owners should dress professionally

2009-06-25T00:39:00.000-07:00

Dressing professionally makes you feel confident. This translates you body language in one that is of confidence. When you are confident, you become more outgoing ans willing to try on new things which will eventually elevate you good feeling. This resonance is so powerful that even an introvert can be become outgoing and full of life.

Being confident translates the feeling to anyone you meet, be it regarding your.... Read More

The importance of strong communication skills

2009-06-25T00:37:00.000-07:00

Communication is important in every aspect of life of a human being. Businesses are a life form in itself. Especially so when starting up. All businesses need to communicate in one way or another to transact in order to make money. However, poor communication could lead to profit loss as well as businesses as well.

There are many forms of communication. Of which written and speech communication is vital for survival... Read More

Tips for improving your public speaking

2009-06-25T00:35:00.000-07:00

Whether you are a beginner or a professional you are bound to have jitters initially. You can ask anyone, who had done at least one presentation in his or her life and they will tell you that it can be nerve-wrecking. Why is it that we can be all chatty and on our best when we are set-up in a cosy environment where we handshake and share with one another so easily! And when it comes to addressing a crowd, especially on a raised platform, we tend to get butterflies all over our body! Following some simple preparation steps would allow you to overcome initial jitters.... Read More