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Time management skills are very important in all aspect of our lives from: taking an examination, to starting a profession, to taking a vacation, Thus the need to come up with an effective strategies for managing your time to have a balance life.

In some cases it might appear that there isn't sufficient time to do everything that you have to. This can bring about worry and unnecessary stress build up. At that point in your life when you need to combine the pressure of studying with work and also with taking care of the family, good time management can be very important. Once we have identified ways in which we can improve the management of our time, we can begin to adjust our routines and patterns of behavior to reduce any time-related stress in our lives.

Before one can think of managing time, one must know whats the meaning of time. Time is simply put as the measure of duration of events. We have both the real time and the clock time . in the real time, time fly so fast or drags depending on what you are doing. An hour in the grocery store can sometimes seems like 4 hours. Also a 6 year old child seems to have grown so fast in only 5 hour. In clock time, 365 days in a year, 24 hours makes a day, 60 minute in one hour. in this, time passes equally.

Useful tips for time management

-Use your time for things that are worth it
-Value your time and others will do the same
-Avoid procrastination, do the right things at the right time
-Remember we are all equal when it comes to time
-Prioritize and organise your schedules
-Set clears goals and break them down into descret steps
-Take the first 30 minutes of every day to plan your day. Don't start your day until you complete your time plan. The most important time of your day is the time you schedule to schedule time.
- Plan to spend at least 50 percent of your time engaged in the thoughts, activities and conversations that produce most of your results.
-If you’re doing a task where you’re likely to get distracted and spend longer than you want to there (for example, on social media, email, or internet searching), take off your watch and put it on the desk, noting what time you started and how long you intend to spend there. Check back in regularly on time passing.
-Take some time off for breaks when you need them during the day to recharge and refocus.

The university of Bath offer a range of scholarships supported by the University and generous donors who share its pride in student achievement. University’s mission is to deliver world-class research and teaching, educating our students to become future leaders and innovators, and benefiting the wider population through research, enterprise and influence.

The University of Bath received its Royal Charter in 1966 and is now firmly established as a top ten UK university with a reputation for research and teaching excellence.

The University is offering postgraduate scholarships for international students. Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by Faculty of Engineering and Design, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science at University of Bath.

Applicants must have a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent). For most programmes, the requirement for non-native English speakers is 6.5 in the IELTS Academic English test, with no less than 6.0 in any element.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time taught masters at University of Bath.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by Faculty of Engineering and Design, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science at University of Bath.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship includes:
Faculty of Engineering and Design: 20 Faculty of Engineering and Design Elite MSc Scholarships each worth £2,000
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: 20 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences scholarships each worth £2,000
Faculty of Science: 20 Faculty of Science scholarships each worth £3000

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
These are for international fee-paying full-time taught post-graduate masters applicants from any country.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent).
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: For most programmes, the requirement for non-native English speakers is 6.5 in the IELTS Academic English test, with no less than 6.0 in any element.

Supporting Material: Required documents are:
-A scan of degree certificate
-A scan of degree transcript (if applicant still studying)
-Two references (one must be from their institution if they have recently been studying)
-Name of intended supervisor
-Details of proposed research
-An up-to-date CV

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st June 2016.

APPLICATION LINK

Courtesy.... Scholarship-positions.com

The different phases of job interview in which telephone interview is one is now widely used by recruiters these days in selecting the right candidates for a job opening. Most people sometimes forget that first impression matters a lot when it comes to telephone interview, your voice and speech confidence you display during the interview might be the only tools you need to be successful during the interview with the recruiter over the phone.

You should always expect any type of calls as far as you are job hunting and always be polite when answering calls. When you receive an interview call, you should be able to sell your skills, experience and your strength in a convincing manner to the interviewer.


Things you can do to have a successful Phone interview

1- Have a control over your Environment

It is important you be in a conducive place free of noise and distractions. Give your full attention to your interviewer and whenever possible, make sure your phone reception is not shaky, some employers might give you the opportunity to choose a date and time convenient for you, if that arises, make the best choice for yourself.

2- Adequate Preparation

You should have studied everything about the company using their website and also familiarize yourself with the job description prior to the day of the interview. Having such information, will give you more confidence in responding to questions asked by the interviewer, also be prepared to give more detailed explanation on your resume, but do not spend much time on it.

3-Voice training and a relaxed composure

Prior to your interview date, learn your grammar, and tense agreement well as most telephone interview are conducted in English language. Avoid the use of ambiguous word and be clear in your speech. Relax and be calm while speaking to avoid stuttering, also smile while answering your calls, since people can hear you smile , you could also do some practice with your friend to access your level of preparedness before the D-day.

4- Prepare your questions

Most interviewers always gives the opportunity to be asked any question after the interview. Do not use this opportunity to ask for benefits, salary, start dates or what the company will do for you if employed, asking this questions will give the impression that you are more interested in the salary and benefits than the job. You could rather use this opportunity to show your enthusiasm and zeal if given the opportunity to work.

5- Send a Thank you message

Show an act of gratitude by sending a thank you message. This goes a long way to show that you appreciate the time spent with you. a short email of thanks will be perfect.

So you want to quite your current job and go into event management but do not have the client and the capital to start up? this following tips will come in handy:

1) Have a roof over your head and food to eat
If you’re going to quit your job, make sure you have some back up. This doesn’t necessarily have to be cash, but a family or someone that is willing to maintain a roof over your head and food on your table. If you don’t have that, then you will need to ensure you have some cash back up to keep yourself going through your start up phase, this will be a minimum of a year – two years, depending on your company.

This back up, in whatever form is comes is essential! It’s essential because you will need all the energy and focus to get clients and start earning an income.
For an events company, you should be earning a small income within your first year to at least cover some costs.
Once you’ve figured out your back up, quit your job! It will be the scariest but most liberating thing you’ve ever done, but a word of caution, you will now work 24/7. Be prepared!

2) What makes your company unique
The next step is to figure out what your unique selling point (USP) is; what sets you apart from all the other event coordinators. Our USP is customer service, efficiency and pushing the boundaries. We are willing to go the extra mile for our customers and promise to push ourselves as we create concepts and experiences that are truly one of a kind for the customer.


Once you have your USP, start using your contacts. Your first job is likely to be someone you know. If you do a good job, the word will start to spread. E-mail people you know and ask them to recommend you. Send out your company profile to people and test their reaction to your information.
Be realistic and original. People can tell when you are trying too hard or being fake. Initially, you may need to take a few jobs that you do not make much money from but is worth value in terms of marketing, building your portfolio and experience for yourself. Keep note of this, however: there will become a point where you no longer need exposure, and exposure won’t pay your bills. Be aware of your business and your value and continue to reflect. Once you reach that point, own it and do not be ashamed.
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Listening is key
Until you reach that point, continue to work, listen and learn from your jobs and experiences. Make sure the experience of working with you is memorable from when the person first takes your card to the end product. This is everything! Even when something goes wrong or you have a difficult customer, remember your response is key and will last forever.
People will tell 4 out of 10 people about a positive experience but 8 out of 10 for a negative experience.

Get to bookkeeping
Slowly you will start to increase the number of customers you have, do your best to keep them. As you start to grow, make sure you have a good financial system, this does not have to be fancy. Keep track of what you are receiving and what you are spending.
The event industry is one that is not heavily reliant on start up equipment – your brain and a piece of paper are all you need to be organised, efficient, and reliable, the main characteristics an organiser should have. Take advantage of this fact, it means your start up capital required is much less and you can pace the growth of your company.
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Share with like-minds
Lastly, Collaborate. Collaboration is powerful if you are strategic. Don’t just collaborate because someone asks you to. Collaboration usually means you will foot the bill for whatever you are willing to contribute to the project, or provide your time for free. Be sure you are prepared to lose or not gain as much as you hoped. Moreover, make sure you do what you can and get the most as much as possible for your brand while working with your collaborators.
Good luck starting up and enjoy the journey!

........Courtesy She Leads Africa.org

Alkaline water has become really popular lately, which is no wonder due to its ability to kill cancer cells, enhance metabolism and clear toxins from your body. The majority of research about this has been done in Japan, so it’s still discussed whether alkaline water affects people from other parts of the world. Although it’s been confirmed that Japanese people live longest.
Within this article we’ll try to teach you how to make your own alkaline water, needing only 3 simple components.
Anything around you has a pH value, which stands for acidity or alkalinity of things. For example, rainwater has a pH of 7 which is considered to be neutral. Every value below 7 is considered acidic, while those above it as alkaline. The human body itself can’t be considered as a whole, since every separate organ or tissue has its own pH value.

Why is alkaline water so important?
One glass of alkaline water can do great things for your body, since it’s comprised of about 80% water and pH values can be detrimental for your health.
Friend and greasy food may taste good, but they make your body acidic, not to mention alcohol, caffeine, processed food, refined sugar and salt. Acidic bodies are easy to spot – headaches, fatigue, poor immunity and extreme abdominal pain are only some of the signs that show your body being too acidic.
Having an overly alkaline environment isn’t good either. Imbalance at both tips of the scale makes your healthy cells toxic, eventually causing their death. This can lead to the destruction of your organs, preventing their normal functioning.
Alkaline environment destroys cancer cells
Having its own supervision system about its pH values, your body removes strong acidic strong remainders without influencing any healthy cells. However, this could harm your health. By drinking alkaline water you hydrate your body, which makes it function better, boosting your health in general.
Now, to make your own alkaline water you will need:
• 2l purified water
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1 organic lemon, sliced
Preparing the concoction:
Fill a bigger filtered and clean jar with water, throw the lemon slices in it and make sure you don’t spill a single drop of the liquid. Then mix a teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt, seal the jar and let it stay overnight at room temperature. Drink 3 glasses of the alkaline water the next morning, but do this always before you eat or drink anything. This concoction restores the pH balance in your body, so hurry up and make it, your body will be grateful.
The AlkaPitcher makes instant alkaline water. This new product is a cost-effective way to filter and alkalize your water, so you may want to try it.
Courtesy .....dailynutritionnews.com

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