Helpful Tips For Looking Professional
“Good manners are just a way of showing other people that we have respect for them.” Bill Kelly Ever look over and notice the person next to you slouching? Or chewing gum? Yes, your office may be a relaxed place filled with...
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-Megan
Style Consultant
Need a reason to wake up 30 minutes early?
“Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it.” ~Richard Whately
It can be easier than you think. Yes we know, coffee is your saving grace (it’s ours too). We also know that the snooze button can be your best friend along with your pillows. But having something to look forward to when that alarm goes off can change your whole perspective on mornings.
1. Put down that coffee and creamer. This will be the hardest part of this routine, but if you begin your day with milk or a juice it can make you feel more awake hours later. That “2:30” feeling does exist. But does yours begin at 10 am? Orange juice can help you from crashing later on and can wake you up in the morning.
2. Try to change it up in the morning every now and then. Altering your morning routine may be the key to putting some morning pep in your step. Instead of showering the night before, take one in the morning to help wake you up.
3. Do a chore for 15 minutes before you walk out the door. The laundry or dishes could be put away, or you could vacuum your floor or start a crock pot meal. Getting a 15 minute head start on what you have to do after work will make you feel less stressed and more accomplished.
4. Tired of that long commute? Spice it up with some music that a friend or your kids recommend. This little change can help you enjoy that boring traffic and also give you a great music library.
Making your mornings worth waking up for will give you the positive jumpstart that everyone needs.
Kathryn is a senior at the College of Charleston with a double major in Communications and Political Science. She is from Hilton Head, SC but has called Charleston home for the past four years. She is working towards a successful business career in Charleston by positively impacting those around her. For fun, Kathryn enjoys horseback riding, hunting, fishing, writing and positive political campaigning
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-Megan
Style Consultant
Helpful Tips For Looking Professional
“Good manners are just a way of showing other people that we have respect for them.”
Bill Kelly
Ever look over and notice the person next to you slouching? Or chewing gum? Yes, your office may be a relaxed place filled with friends and people you are comfortable around, but that is no excuse not to be professional. Tap into your childhood etiquette classes, or table manners that your parents taught you and apply them every day.
The office is a great way to show off your style, but make sure you do it right! If you took the time to look your best today, don’t ruin it by taking off your shoes, slouching, or chewing with your mouth open. Looking neat and put together with your actions can enhance your style with no expense. Putting yourself all the way into the back of your seat with both feet on the floor is an easy and pain free way of looking taller and more presentable. And tic-tacs and mints are a great way to fix bad breath without all that smacking. Always having a disposable container for food that may be messy is a great way to hide the meal you just devoured without looking like a slob with wrappers and napkins everywhere.
Show your boss and others around you why you are an asset to the company. No one wants a sloppy office mate! Being more refined and presentable will not only improve face value, but make you feel more confident overall.
-Kathryn
About Kathryn
Kathryn is a senior at the College of Charleston with a double major in Communications and Political Science. She is from Hilton Head, SC but has called Charleston home for the past four years. She is working towards a successful business career in Charleston by positively impacting those around her. For fun, Kathryn enjoys horseback riding, hunting, fishing, writing and positive political campaigning.
A Little Change Never Hurts
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With the new year steadily in progress it’s time to think about your accomplishments for the coming year. But lets take it one step further. Don’t think of the changes you aim to make this year as temporary goals; why not strive for overall life change?
It’s easy to get caught up in the same old routine and patterns so try amping up your life a little bit by starting small:
- Try a new food or adjust your diet to allow a little fun or uniqueness to your palate.
- Instead of calling the same friend for cocktails every Friday add a new acquaintance to the group.
- Switch that go-to outfit for something completely new.
- Visit that friend who moved a few years ago. Yes, it’s easier (and cheaper for you) if they come back to visit but they would love to show you a thing or two about what makes their new place home. Besides, networking and meeting people in new places has never hurt a business.
- Volunteer somewhere. Not just for the sake of volunteering, but for personal gain and wellness. Giving back to others or tapping into an organization that may have helped you sometime in your life can benefit you more than you think.
Your life deserves a little experience and adjustment every now and then, so alter your mindset for a pre-programmed “Yes!” instead of last year’s pattern of hesitation. The hard part is letting yourself relax and allowing a little fun to sneak in. Now go conquer this new year!
- Kathryn
About Kathryn
Kathryn is a senior at the College of Charleston with a double major in Communications and Political Science. She is from Hilton Head, SC but has called Charleston home for the past four years. She is working towards a successful business career in Charleston by positively impacting those around her. For fun, Kathryn enjoys horseback riding, hunting, fishing, writing and positive political campaigning.
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