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How to live a beautiful life...  Q: Let's start with the most popular and most asked question: when and how did it all start? What motivated you to start creating a fashion blog? My blog is actually quite new, barely a year old! I officially relaunched my site in May of last year as a blog vs portfolio site for my photo / video work. It all started because I needed a platform to fuel my passion that was strictly mine, a place for my work that was not channeled through the filter of the companies I worked for. I had tried blogging online a few times at that time (Myspace, LiveJournal, Xanga, etc.), but when I did, it was not yet a lucrative or legitimate career path. But soon enough, I noticed that a market space for the “blogger” had formed and the demand for “influencer marketing” was steadily increasing. When this observation was made, it was only a matter of time before I decided to take it seriously.    Q: There is always a special and meaningful meaning behind the na...

 You have many goals in life that can best be described as a life of beauty. Maybe you want a rewarding career that allows for a work-life balance. Or you yearn for a healthy romantic relationship. You plan to start a family with whom you can share the fruits of your labor. Maybe you want to travel and see the world and immerse yourself in activities that nourish your soul. Considering these goals separately can be a little too overwhelming. As an alternative, you can encapsulate them in a holistic plan. It's living a life of beauty. La dolce vita, as Italians like to say. Think of it as a mantra, a way to simplify what is often an unnecessarily complicated approach to life and existence. Why we should appreciate life more You can see life as something that you have no say in. You might feel like you are put into this world without your explicit consent. But these thoughts are doing you a disservice. Perhaps you can begin to see life as a gift. It is something bestowed on you by gr...

  SPEECH COMMUNICATION PROCESS: List of 6 Public Speaking Elements SPEECH COMMUNICATION PROCESS - Here is a list of seven (6) elements of public speaking. One of the topics covered in college is the oral communication process. This involves the elements of public speaking and knowing it is vital for those who are always on stage speaking to the crowd.   Until then, whether you like public speaking or not, it's important to know the elements because they are a part of every conversation we have. It applies to all communication events regardless of the number of receivers or listeners. In this article, we will talk about the oral communication process, specifically the seven (6) elements of public speaking.   Voice communication process Photo: CP Communications Based on an “in” submission, the seven (6) elements of public speaking are speaker, message, channel, listener, feedback, interference and situation. 1. Speaker   The process of voice communication begins with t...

 SIX THINGS TO IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING Trust, Communication Whether you lack the self-confidence in public speaking and want to know how to get it or you are comfortable in public speaking and just want to polish your presentation, the blogosphere has a lot going for you to help you. . Public speaking blogs range from those that focus on speech writing to interpersonal communication, delivery or vocal impact - all with the basic premise that presentation is a learned skill that we can. all improve. We pick six of the most useful blogs for unleashing your vocal potential.   TALK ABOUT PRESENT Most public speaking tips are written by extroverts - and don't always work for those who are introverts, ”New Zealand performance coach Olivia Mitchell says in her blog Speaking about Presenting. The difference, she says, is that extroverts do well in very stimulating environments and love to talk. Introverts, however, perform best in less stimulating environments - and when an envir...

Ten Tips for Effective Public Speaking                             In my 12 years of experience, after speaking to more than 10 lakhs people, I am going to tell you these 10 steps to effective public speaking, you will be able to speak on stage with confidence and without any fear like me. Not only read all of these steps, but also write them down separately. 1) Prepare: - In effective public speaking, this is the first and foremost point. You must be prepared according to the topic on which you are going to give the speech and in front of the group. Take enough time to prepare, make full use of Google, newspapers, library and create tremendous content, practice it in front of the mirror, listen to your speech by mobile recording and improve mistakes. Remember that no matter how well you speak, if your content is not good it will not freeze.   2) Join the audience: - If you want to be a successful speaker, always...

Simply put, all thoughts eventually turn into things. If you focus on negative pessimism, you will stay under this cloud. If you focus on positive thoughts and have goals to achieve, you will find a way to achieve them with massive action. This is why the universe is an infinitely beautiful place. The Law of Attraction dictates that anything that can be imagined and held in the mind of the mind is achievable if you implement a plan to get to where you want to be. What is the law of attraction? The law of attraction is one of the greatest mysteries in life. Very few people are fully aware of the impact of the law of attraction on their daily lives. Whether we do it knowingly or unknowingly, every second of our existence we are acting like human magnets sending out our thoughts and emotions and attracting more of what we have sent out. Sadly, many of us are still blind to the potential that is locked deep within us. Therefore, it is too easy to let your thoughts and emotions get out of...

You will often hear the term "critical thinking" without a proper explanation. For example, you might remember it as something you were assessed on when you were in school, or as something you were told that some people are naturally better at. The problem is not only that logic and critical thinking are often not described. They are also often designed to sound dry, dull, or of little practical relevance. The truth is, critical thinking skills are learned and refined over time, helping you make better decisions, process information more effectively, and express yourself more clearly. By honing your critical thinking skills, you give yourself a boost in your personal and professional life.   So what exactly is critical thinking?  And how can you become a better critical thinker, starting today? This simple guide will provide you with a great place to start, examining the definition of critical thinking and working on five methods to improve it. What is critical thinking? Simp...