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Re:Ask HN: How to improve my interview performance on Tuesday July 12, 2022 @04:28PM (#32075224)
In order to behave confidently in interviews, you need to prepare and practice a lot. You need to prepare answers to possible questions and rehearse the answers to them. You can also use these tips: https://ivypanda.com/essays/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-intervi...
Re:Writing Is Hard on Friday June 17, 2022 @02:33PM (#31782422)
Writing can be quite a difficult task, as it requires a lot of imagination and fantasy. Sometimes it is difficult to concentrate, find the strength in yourself or come up with something new. But like any other skill, it can be developed. For example, brainstorming is a great way to develop your imagination for writing skills (https://ivypanda.com/blog/brainstorming-techniques/).
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a rather serious disease (https://ivypanda.com/essays/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-thy...). The condition does not improve even after a good rest. This disease is especially characteristic for residents of populated megacities. The main thing to do is to streamline the ratio of work and rest, rational physical activity and, of course, the normalization of the diet. It may be worth talking to your doctor about taking vitamins.
Re:Video games are kinda boring on Friday April 15, 2022 @06:06AM (#31038398)
Now it’s true that there are a lot of video games that are very boring, but you can also find interesting and educational video games: https://ivypanda.com/essays/video-games-and-their-benefits-f...
Re:Ask HN: What was your best interviewing experience like? on Friday February 11, 2022 @12:03PM (#30303807)
For me, the best interview was online. I felt much more confident and relaxed, answered all questions clearly, showed all my best qualities. I also prepared well for the interview using these tips: https://ivypanda.com/essays/preparation-for-interviews/, read about the company in advance, what skills are required for the vacancy and everything went perfectly.
Re:Ask HN: Why the obsession with note taking? on Friday January 28, 2022 @10:37AM (#30115927)
In fact, note taking are a fairly effective learning strategy. Whether you read a book or learn a new language, it all pays off if you write down the new information correctly. In this article, you can find out why this is so important: https://ivypanda.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-...
Our life is full of noise, which is why it is so important to remain mindful and be really happy(https://ivypanda.com/essays/mindfulness-as-a-practice-in-the...). Mindful breathing and thought filtering are the best exercises to return to the present moment.
Re:How to rest well on Sunday December 05, 2021 @03:45PM (#29453054)
It is very important to plan your weekend. After all, often on weekends there are a lot of household chores and there is absolutely no time to rest. No need to save up things for the weekend, delegate responsibilities more often and use delivery services. Be sure to make to-do lists and take time off to rest.
Re:How to care less about work on Sunday December 05, 2021 @03:39PM (#29452980)
Work is great, especially when you like it. But sometimes constant work is harmful. It is very important that in addition to your main job, you have a hobby, thanks to which you can recover and relax.
Good quality sleep is very important for our health (https://ivypanda.com/essays/importance-of-sleep-psychology/), because it helps to improve concentration and productivity, even increases the ability to solve problems. Therefore, it is so important for students to adhere to sleep norms, otherwise there will be problems with good grades.
Re:Ask HN: How did you find inner peace? on Saturday October 30, 2021 @03:49PM (#29051794)
Negativity is very bad for our health and psyche, so I try to avoid negative thoughts and worry less. If you always tune in to good things and think positively, then inner peace will definitely come.
Re:How to think strategically in your job on Saturday October 30, 2021 @03:43PM (#29051740)
Strategic thinking is the ability to give direction and a specific goal to thinking based on predictions. Of course, this ability can be developed, for example, try to foresee, be critical, analyze past experiences, go beyond the usual thinking.
Re:How to build a habit of writing daily? on Sunday October 03, 2021 @04:38AM (#28735533)
There are many different forms of writing (https://ivypanda.com/essays/various-forms-of-writing/), but for me the best idea was to start my own diary, every day in the morning or in the evening I wrote down my thoughts, experiences or some ideas, reviews about books, films, TV shows, some moments of my life that touched me. I liked it so much that I trained myself to the daily practice of writing.
Re:The human tendency to over-water plants on Sunday October 03, 2021 @04:18AM (#28735455)
This is really a problem, watering the plants is strange to me. Of course, I try to make a schedule and water the plants for example once a week, or depending on what the flower looks like. But since all flowers need a different amount of water, the schedule changes and I start to forget to do it.
For me, as an introvert, this is strange, since it is difficult for me to be the first to start a conversation or to ask something, and telling the first person I meet something very personal is generally fantastic. But I can agree that this is a very interesting experience.
Nowadays, technologies make it possible to implement a wide variety of ideas for the benefit of humans and the environment. By switching to electric transport, cities will become quieter and cleaner, and people will be healthier: https://ivypanda.com/essays/electric-vs-internal-combustion-...
Mathematics not only allows us to calculate complex equations, but also helps us in everyday life. Learning is not always easy, and someone is not interested, especially in the school version, so it is better to find exactly the format that suits you best. There are so many different platforms to explore now, such as Udemy, edX, YouTube. Perhaps you can find something interesting there.
Re:Sustainable Infrastructure on Friday September 10, 2021 @04:21PM (#28486455)
Sustainable infrastructure enables cities to function for the benefit of both people and the environment. Now there are many global initiatives that are aimed at changing urban infrastructure, for the better, of course.
Re:Mindfulness may improve cognition in older adults on Sunday August 22, 2021 @01:02PM (#28267228)
The practice of mindfulness (https://ivypanda.com/essays/mindfulness-as-a-practice-in-the...) makes life beautiful, it allows us to live in the present moment, frees us from patterns of behavior, thoughts, emotions. All that is needed for a conscious life is to transfer attention from thoughts and making plans to reality.
Re:Italian Pronunciation: A Primer for Singers (2016) on Saturday July 31, 2021 @05:36AM (#28016711)
Italian is one of the most melodic languages in the world, but some words can be difficult to pronounce. A good way to practice diction is tongue twisters. These phrases work as a physical exercise for your tongue, lips, and cheeks. Here is a good selection of some tongue twisters: https://ivypanda.com/tongue-twisters-italian
Re:Could a four-day working week become the norm? on Friday July 09, 2021 @04:07AM (#27781476)
I think it will be great if there are 4 working days. The work will be much more productive and there will be enough time to rest and recuperate. This will also avoid frequent burnout at work (https://ivypanda.com/essays/stress-and-burnout-in-the-workpl...)
Re:I wish I could write this well on Saturday June 19, 2021 @05:24AM (#27559091)
Writing articles is a great way to improve your language skills. The more you practice, the faster you will be able to do it perfectly. As a foreigner, it is not so easy to master all the vocabulary well, but it is possible to understand the terminology and the most common expressions. You can also read different materials to improve your writing skills, for example this one: https://ivypanda.com/essays/writing-process-in-five-simple-s...
Our brain allows us to absorb and process a huge amount of information on a daily basis, and this is a rather complicated process. But besides this, a person is able to think critically (a person's ability to question incoming information, including his own beliefs: https://ivypanda.com/essays/decision-making-and-critical-thi...). Only flexibility in thinking, character and behavior helps to avoid unnecessary conflicts and stress and make the right decisions.
Parenting at this time is very difficult, with all this information on the Internet, you no longer know if such beliefs are good. After all, this upbringing will affect their adult life. Maybe we should reconsider the methods of parenting (https://ivypanda.com/essays/parenting-methods-pros-and-chall...)
Re:Ask HN: Do you listen to music while working/programming? on Sunday February 14, 2021 @04:03PM (#26136249)
You are right, sometimes it is very difficult to concentrate with music, especially if it is soulful songs. Also, I don't really like to study with music, I can not concentrate. In this, of course, we can find its pros and cons, as shown here: https://ivypanda.com/essays/distractions-while-studying-adva... but still, not everyone can work or study with distracting sounds.