Category: Lifestyle
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Making the most of your mornings
When you have a lot of work to get done, sometimes it feels like there just isn’t enough hours in the day. These tips will help you utilise your mornings as best as possible, so you can kickstart your productive day. 1. Drink a glass of water: have a glass of water next to your…
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Cyberhate and online abuse is commonplace for women
76 per cent of women under the age of thirty are likely to cop online abuse; according to Australian Research, as conducted by Norton. These figures come amidst the cyber-hate and online abuse that women receive on social media. Women are being told to “Sit on a butchers knife”, “Slut kill yourself” and “Get a knife and shove it…
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9 biggest mistakes in job applications
Trying to land the right job in this qualified application market is tough. You send out dozens of applications, only to receive very little response. Fortunately for you, we’ve rounded up the main mistakes that job applicants make so that you can avoid them and land that dream job. 1. Not reading the directions It’s…
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Movies that have taught us how to be a Super-Manager
A good manager is someone who creates a friendly and productive work environment by proper communication and good ethical behaviour. Entrepreneur gives us lessons from big-time movies that have an effective message for leadership. But how do we become these sorts of people without much guidance or help from others? We take a look at four famous movies, Office…
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Microsoft is breaking into the lucrative weed business
Although according to the federal government in the US, marijuana is still illegal, many states have legalised the trade. Big businesses are yet to openly associate themselves with the plant, that is, until Microsoft announced their new software. The new software is reportedly going to help keep the marijuana trade in the light of legality, by…
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Turnbull pledges to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
Climate change has significantly damaged our beloved Great Barrier Reef and it’s time to do something about it. The Coalition have pledged to grant $1 billion to help protect the Reef’s coral bleaching and improvement on water quality. With United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) placing the Reef on the endangered list, serious action…
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WATCH: How to be a ‘Thought Leader’
Self-described ‘thought leader’, Pat Kelly, will give you all the tips you need to be a convincing, great leader. Following his techniques and tips, you can give a presentation on anything and be as convincing as if you were the world expert on the topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN8L8XnDmj0
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Work, work, break?
A new report released by national network of specialists has advocated for a maximum 38-hour work week. The report was released this week by the Work + Family Roundtable, a group of 34 academics who specialise in work and family policies. They believe that a shorter workweek is the best way of achieving gender equality…
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10 quotes from Startup Founders for Being Successful
Although the cost of creating a startup is lower than ever before, it’s still a daunting experience. These people have been extremely successful in managing a startup business, so we’ve rounded up their best quotes to help inspire you. “Contrary to the stereotype, startups are a marathon, not a sprint. The truth is, you are…
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8 people who prove it’s never too late
We all get the anxiety of it being way too late to start something new, but these people prove that that’s just not true. There’s no such thing as too late! Vera Wang: The iconic designer didn’t design her first dress until she was 40! Now, her dresses have been featured on tonnes of hit…