Recommended Reads for 2nd Feb 2008
February 2, 2008
I’m Not Good With Money — How Should I Handle a Windfall? - I came across this blog “Get Rich Slowly” and this very interesting advice column post. Someone actually wrote in and ask how he should handle a windfall. I have heard stories of those who got a windfall and still ended up broke because they didn’t know how to handle their finances. I think this is a really, really important question to ask. Look at this to see if there’s something you can learn about handling money.
Seek and Destroy Your Stress - the irony of modern age living is that we have increased quality of life, and yet the stress level are increasing as well. Here’s some tips to help you combat stress and feel better.
How to Quit Your Job with Bridges Intact - You’ve probably heard this before, “don’t burn your bridges”. I did. But all too often, I still see many who burnt their bridges when they leave their current job. This article has a good coverage on what to look out for when switching jobs, so that you leave your bridges intact. It’s really systematic and takes the art out of the equation to a graceful job switch.
7 Tips for Morning Alertness Without the Caffeine - A friend of mine is trying to kick the caffeine habit. Although I don’t really see the need to kick this habit, I know of many who want to do so. As such, I like to share this article with you.
137 Ways to Increase Your Productivity - This is a giant list of 137 articles about productivity. I have been reading up on productivity lately and trying to relate how productivity contributes to living a balance life. Interestingly, I discovered that productivity actually helps a lot towards a balanced life. By improving our productivity, and getting things done, we actually relieve our mind to focus on people, family and friends. So take a look at this list to get productive.
Sometimes we arrive at a juncture in our life where we seem to be stuck and don’t know where to go. At times like this, it’s really helpful to have some friend around who listens and give you a pointer or two to help you move on.
As you may already noticed, I have started Recommended Reads, a weekly digest of articles related to career, money or relationships. While I like offer great tips for balance and happiness, there is a limit to how much time I can commit without losing my own life balance. As such, the best way is to leverage on others’ works. In my research, there are many great resources out there about improving career, money and relationships.
