Personal Care & Style

How to know if a piece of lingerie is hot or tasteless

If you don’t know the difference between class and crass with these tips, you can determine instantly whether lingerie is hot — or not. Go au naturel as lingerie made from natural fibers like cotton and silk is hot. These fabrics are often softer to the touch and more comfortable for the wearer than synthetics and show off a woman’s true beauty. Lingerie that lights up or requires elaborate accessories is tasteless. It’s never hot for a woman to look like a cheap Halloween costume. Read more [...]

How to respond to blackmail

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There are several ways to deal with a blackmailer’s demands. Here’s how to decide which is best for you should you be unlucky enough to receive blackmail. First of all you need to know what blackmail is: when someone threatens to expose something embarrassing or incriminating unless you give them money or something else of value. Extortion is a more general term that means forcing someone to do something or pay money so they won’t get hurt or killed. It may seem hard to do but consider Read more [...]

How to reduce stress over money

Get organized and learn how not to spend more than you earn and you’ll soon find thinking about money makes you a lot less anxious. Observe your spending by spending one month tracking everything you spend. Don’t try to change anything, just observe what you spend and write everything down. You can now use this information to help you make a budget. Anticipate stress by putting toether a monthly budget and a financial plan. Decide on what you’re saving for or whether you’d simply like Read more [...]

How to know if you are boring

We’d all like to think we’re fabulously fascinating at all times. But it’s good thing to know the signs that you’re boring someone, just in case. First of all, check out the other person’s eyes. Are they darting around the room, as if looking for an escape? Or, worse, are they completely unfocused, as if they’ve lapsed into a coma? It’s a good idea to take a look at their feet, too; if they’re pointed away from you, they’re poised to run. Be aware of their responses. If your Read more [...]

How to date when your’re broke

Just because you have no money that doesn't mean you can't show someone a great time. Figure out what your budget is. Five dollars? Ten dollars? Or even nothing at all? First of all check your local papers for free or low-cost events like community theater and dance productions, art openings, and festivals. In some communities, you can volunteer to work as an usher at the local theater in exchange for free passes. See which bookstores in your area offer readings, lectures, and/or live bands Read more [...]

How to get skinny

Have you got a teeny-tiny dress or pants you have to squeeze into next month? Then get the skinny on getting skinny. First of all you have to set a realistic weight-loss goal. Don’t fall prey to the “false-hope syndrome” and try to lose the weight too fast as unreasonable goals are a bigger diet killer than chocolate cake. Know your BMI and work from that. A good, healthy goal is 1 to 2 pounds a week. You should not drop below your recommended body weight or BMI. Talk to your doctor if you Read more [...]

How to follow diet do’s and dont’s

It’s difficult to follow a diet but if you bear in mind some of basic do’s and don’ts of a good diet these will help you to find your best balance. Never ever skip breakfast.It doesn’t have to be something complicated. Keep it simple, quick, and healthy, by sticking with high-fiber options. Don’t load up on fast foods, snacks, or sugar. It’s a good idea to keep a trail mix or dried fruit handy if you’re pressed for time and have to eat on the run. Concentrate on protein Protein Read more [...]

How to blow off steam at work

Sometimes the pressure can be too much. You can release some steam at work in several ways without saying something you’ll probably regret later. Take a break: at lunch time go for a drive, a wander in the park, or browse the local bookstore. Stretch in the office: if you are lucky enough to have your own office, stop everything, lie on the floor, and stretch, relax or practice deep breathing exercises. Make sure you close the door so that you are not disturbed. Clean your desk and reorganize Read more [...]

How to improve your communication skills by speaking better English

Practice makes perfect, especially when you want to improve your communication skills. You can find help to polish your English in a host of environmentsand a wide array of media. It’s a great idea to study mouth movements whens people converse. Repeat what they say, preserving tone, volume, and rhythm. Utilizing media like television and films and listening to music or books on tape all offer a chance to absorb English. Bear in mind that news broadcasters must neutralize the emotions, so don’t Read more [...]

How to reduce cellulite

Cellulite, that plague of women, is a common problem which, unfortunately, has no permanent cure so far. We asked beauty therapist, Sarah Chapman, for her advice on how to reduce it and make your skin look better. The first step is to know exactly what cellulite is. She says it is becoming much more of a problem due to poor diet, lack of exercise and a stressful life style. Cellulite affects about 80% of women. It is an accumulation of toxins and fatty deposits that get trapped in the fat cells. Read more [...]