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10 Ways to Get Rid of Career-Related Stress
As much as I love being a writer, I'll be the first one to tell you that it's not an easy field to break into. I love writing, but goddamn, it's one of the most stressful fields you could ever get into — especially if you started off as a freelancer like I did.
By Ossiana M. Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
20 Sites to Write For
As a writer, there is nothing more satisfying than knowing that a reader is fully invested in my work. The money is nice, but I found feedback from readers a lot more rewarding. To this day, I still consider myself fortunate to have even earned a penny from my writings. I've decided to share 20 websites that I think are good to share and create written work for. I will also be mentioning both paid and unpaid work for this. Vocal.Media will also not feature on this list, but I think I can class it as an honourable mention.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in Journal
Investing in Property: A Beginner's Help Guide to Avoid Common Mistakes
Location, Location, Location. That's the first quote that springs to mind when most people think of property. Some would argue that it is the single most important factor when house shopping, I'd disagree. Personally, I think every little thing is important, from the window frames to the distance between the two nearest bus stops, to knowing what sort of weeds are growing in the back yard; all factors—both in and outside of the house count as important. That's the advice I give to family and friends; "everything matters" and all things need to be taken into careful consideration with this high-value purchase. Every day, people shop online, in-store, measure length, width and the height of garments, compare and contrasts colors; that's the same meticulous care that should go into arguably the most expensive purchase made in most people's lifetime.
By Marcus "Paradise" Dawes7 years ago in Journal
How To Overcome Job Search Depression During Holidays
Graduates looking for a job often encounter fear and anxiety. For freshers, it is a novel experience, and they are susceptible to fear of rejection and depression. It is natural to be nervous in the due course, but a prolonged situation of anxiety can lead to depression. Depression can have adverse effects on your physical and mental well-being and undermine your chance of securing a job.
By Harmion Morris7 years ago in Journal
Body Language Job Interview Tips
Job interviews are a real gamble. Sometimes, people only interview you as a way to "go through the motions" after they selected a candidate. Other times, you start out cold but get a warm feeling after wards. Even more times, it's hard to gauge the poker face of the recruiter you're trying to talk to.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
Writing the Scene Transition
How can I write a scene transition? A short while ago, an acquaintance of mine, who had been thinking about becoming a writer for several years, finally made an attempt at writing a novel. As usual, I insisted that before attempting a novel it is imperative to practice writing short stories, but to each their own. Right?
By Aaron Dennis7 years ago in Journal
Ten-Stitch Peacock Blanket
When I was a teenager I use to go visit my grandmother for two weeks during the summer and she taught me how to paint with acrylics. I loved doing that but also she used to make knitted hats. She had a knitting machine. Boy this thing was huge. It took up most of the living room. I wanted to learn how to do that and so she gave me knitting needles. She showed me how to do two stitches and those were knit and purl. I was trying to make a blanket but it turned out to be a pot holder. I also thought it took too long to do that so I gave it up.
By Crystal Greer7 years ago in Journal
What It's Like to Be a Ballerina
To be a ballerina, is in fact, a real job... "What?! You mean you get paid to wear tutus and dance around? Sign me up!!" Oh, if it were only that simple. Funny, but during my shower last night, where I think my most pensive thoughts, I realized that there are three different reactions that I receive when I tell people that I am a ballerina.
By Madison Ewing7 years ago in Journal