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Building Rapport

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Rapport is defines as a genuine relationship built with people, especially in the professional world. Building rapport can be seen as networking. However, instead of basing your relationship on work, rapport is built of genuine interest, friendship as well as respect for each other. To build good rapport, you have to take interest in the other person’s life and maintain communication outside of work. For example, take your peers out for lunch and genuinely ask them about their family rather than discussing about your business collaboration. Good rapport will help you be more successful in your professional life. Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help improving your team is by understanding the differences and strengths

How to live in the present

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Living in the present means being truly happy with what you have and where you are now. It makes you less stress and gives you a meaningful life. There are a few habits you should develop if you want to live in the present. First of all, focus on your breathing. This simple exercise allows you to be mindful. It also helps you release any stress or anger that you may have. Another habit you should adopt is getting rid of any unnecessary things. Living minimally helps you focus your energy on your surroundings. Creator Academy has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Simple ways to spread positivity

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Everyone deserves a little pick me up when they are feeling down but not everyone knows where to find inspiration. In a world where a lot of conflicts are happening, it is nice to be someone’s reason to smile. Plus, spreading positivity will also help you live a more positive life. Habits like leaving someone a short but thoughtful note or even saying good morning and smile is enough to make someone’s day better. If you are at work, help your colleague with her report or if you are at home, help clean the house. Simple activities like these will surely help you have a more positive life. Creator Academy has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Dealing with Anxiety

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When faced with anxiety, it can be hard to focus on other aspects of life. People with severe anxiety attack can also find it hard to breath and will face physical difficulty. There are a few simple steps you can follow to help you deal with anxiety. First and foremost, focus on your breathing. Take a few deep breath and put your hands to your chest to try and calm your heart rate. Then, tell yourself that it is okay and that you are just having a phase. Telling yourself that will help your mind calm down. Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help improving your team is by understanding the differences and strengths

Simple Brain Exercises You Can Do Everyday

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The brain is the most important organ of a human body as it controls the function of every other organ and it is also the organ that allows you to learn and communicate. However just like any other organ, it needs to be stimulated with simple exercises in order to keep its function to a maximum. One way to exercise your brain is by picking up new language or phrases. Learning new language is proved to help prevent Alzheimers. With today’s technology, you can simply learn a new vocabulary of a different language online. Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help improving your team is by understanding the differences and strengths

Treat Yourself To Motivate Yourself

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Sometimes doing the right thing is hard. Going to the gym or eating healthy food is harder than sitting on the sofa or eating fast food. Doing your studies are harder than playing video games with your friends. In order for you to motivate yourself, use the treatment system. What this means is that once you accomplish doing a task, decide a treat for yourself. For example, if you successfully manage to go to the gym for 4 days a week, treat yourself to a nice lunch at a 5 star restaurant. If you finish your studies, treat yourself to a well-deserve bubble bath. When you decide on treating yourself once you have accomplished a task, you will be more motivated to complete it because your mind will think about the prize that you will get at the end. Creator Academy has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Simplify Your Day

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Daily life can be busy as it is with work and study loads. However there are certain ways you can use to help you simplify your day. When you start doing these habits to help simplify things, you will be less stressed and you have more time to spend with your loved ones. The first thing you can do is to decide on doing only one thing and to focus on that. Work and study tend to get overwhelming but when you handle too much at one time, you will have less focus and your environment will be too cluttered. Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help improving your team is by understanding the differences and strengths

Comparing Yourself With Others Is An Unhealthy Habit

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Whether we like it or not sometimes we are bound to compare ourselves with others, especially with the availability of social media. We often see posts of people with more material, more wealth, happy children or partner and the list goes on. When you compare, you will never be truly happy with what you have because you will always find someone who is better or worse than you. It is important to remember that everyone has their different paths, different blessings and different challenges. Creator Academy has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Don’t Be Afraid To Aim High

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Some people are afraid to aim high because they are engrossed in their fear of not being able to achieve it. So instead of aiming big, they keep to what they know – which stops them from unlocking their full potential. It is important to remember that nothing that is worth having comes easy and everything that is good comes when you put your hard work into it. As long as your dream is not unrealistic, like owning a farm for unicorns than you should ignore the noise that says your dream is impossible. Creator Academy has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Why You Should Read More

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It doesn’t matter what you are reading. It can be a fictional book, an online article about losing weight or a magazine. Reading helps you in more than one way. Reading helps you improve your vocabulary and grammar. It helps you be a more confident writer and speaker. Reading also helps you gain more knowledge. If you read an article about Japan, you now know more about Japan than you did 5 minutes ago. If you read an article about being grateful, you now know ways to express gratitude. Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help improving your team is by understanding the differences and strengths

Avoid These Mistakes That College Students Usually Make

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Being in college is probably one of the best time in anyone’s life. You are old enough to make decisions without asking your parents but young enough to avoid responsibility of an adult’s life. So it is indeed the best time to enjoy and have fun. However you should avoid these few mistakes. College is still a place to learn and the worst mistake you can make is to skip classes or going out too much. Yes, there are things you can Google online but missing one class will potentially lead you to be left behind and indirectly get you lower grades which will affect your future. Another mistake college students often make is spending too much using the money they get on financial aid. Your college time is a time to save and students often forget that in some countries, you will have to pay back your financial aid. So rather than spending it all now and then having to use half of your future salary to pay it back, you might as well start saving.   Creator Academy is a pre...

How To Overcome Anger

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Sometimes something happens in our life that causes dissatisfaction and makes us angry. While it is important to stay true to our emotions, we should not let it control us. Especially when the emotion we are feeling is anger as it can cause harm that may last forever. Anger is also one of the hardest emotions to control but there are a few steps you can follow to help you control the emotion. When you are feeling angry, first of all sit down and take a deep breath. Focus on your breathing and if you can, shift your view to something soothing like nature or the sky. Greenery is proven to help you feel calm. Before you start saying something you regret, write those angry thoughts on a piece of paper – this will help you let it out without hurting anybody and it will also help you feel better. When you have calmed down, read it again. Do you still feel the way you did in your writing? If you do, think of a better way to phrase it. It will help you in so many ways. Creator A...

Resolving Workplace Conflict

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In a professional environment, we are always working with different individuals with different working style and different attitudes and sometimes no matter how hard we try to avoid it we will be faced with conflict. In a professional environment, conflicts must be resolved in order to ensure an effective workplace environment. When faced with conflict, it is important to firstly remain calm and not take it personally. If the conflict is with another individual, ask to speak with them personally. Explain why you disagree with their views and allow them to explain their point of view. Try to find a win-win solution. If you can’t agree to a solution, ask for an opinion from your supervisor. Remember to keep things professional. Creator Academy  is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create 

How To Be A Smart Spender

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While saving is a noble act, we can’t help but wanting to treat ourselves once in a while and honestly, it’s okay. However, while some of us are discipline with our spending habits, some of us often fall off the rail. To avoid that, follow these simple steps that can help you become a smart spender. The first thing you should do is to make a list of things to buy and stick to it. It is easier to focus on buying the things we need when we have it in writing than to just wander around the shopping aisle. If you have decided to treat yourself to a new dress for example, set yourself to shop when the sale is happening. You will be surprised at how much bargain you will be getting. The next thing you can do is to look for shopping deals and sign up for a membership at your favourite stores. These memberships often gives you points that you can claim or they might even have a members’ only sale. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building your spiri...

How To Make Most Out Of Your Internship

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Internship is the part of your higher studies where you get to experience the working world before you actually begin your career. Think of it as a test-drive or a stepping stone. While they usually only last around 3 to 4 months, there are a lot of things you can learn during that time. To make the most of your internship, remember that while you are not in college, you are still a student therefore you still have a lot to learn, it’s just that your lessons are not presented to you in the classroom. Instead learn from your superiors or your mentors. Wherever you go, take the liberty to ask questions and bring a notebook with you. It also helps if you keep an internship journal with you. An internship journal allows you to keep track of the work you have done and any accomplishments you achieve during the time. You can use it to analyse yourself. It will also help you when you are going to an interview for your first job! Creator Academy has a range of courses to supp...

How To Prepare A Winning Resume

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A resume is one of the most important document you will have to write. It is the getaway that opens up opportunity for you to pursue your dream career. Every day, recruiters and organisation receives hundreds of resume so how do you ensure your resume stands out? First of all, highlight your highest accomplishment that is relatable for the job you are applying. Say you have a two degrees, one in Communication and one in Marketing. A Communication degree would appeal more if you are applying for a job in Public Relations for example whereas a Marketing Degree would appeal more if you are applying for a Marketing executive. Then you will want to highlight your role and achievement in your previous workplace. This will give the hiring organisation an insight to what your skills are and how they can place you in their organisation. It will also let them know how you do your job. Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and pr...

Setting SMART goals

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Every new day is a brand new opportunity to achieve your goals. If you haven’t thought of any goals yet, se the SMART goals tactic to help you set effective targets. Here is how it works; to set SMART goals, you goals must be: S imple – Be direct about what you want M easurable – but a number to it, like saving S300 this month instead of save money. A ction-Based – How are you going to achieve it? R ealistic – It cannot be something absurd like travel the world in one month. T ime limited – Have a dateline. Now if your goals is to ‘save money’ turn it into a SMART goals by writing it in this manner instead, “I want to save $ 200 every months for five months so I can have $1000 to spend on my vacation and I will do so by cooking my own lunch for work.” Can you see how clearer this goal is instead of the initial ‘save money’? Creator Academy has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and ...

How To Get A Better Sleep

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Sleep is an important routine in our every day’s life. It allows our body to rest and reset. Without an ample sleep, we will be faced with numerous health and mental problems. Lack of sleep will also stop us from being productive. There are a few tips you can follow to ensure you have a good sleep. The first one is to avoid staring at blue light devices like TV and mobile phone. Try putting your phone down at least an hour before you go to bed. The second one is to make yourself a good cup of lavender tea. Lavender is said to have calming effect that helps give you a better sleep. You can also settle for chamomile tea. Lastly, have a relaxing ritual like reading a book or taking a hot shower before bed to help you feel at ease. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Don’t Be Afraid To Fail

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Most of us are afraid to work on our dreams because we are afraid to fail. However, failure should not be seen as a loss but as lessons. If you read stories about successful people most of them would tell you how many times they have failed before they became successful. For example, the famous NBA star Michael Jordan dedicated his success to his number of failures. According to him, he was only able to be successful because he had failed so many times. Albert Einstein also said if he did not fail numerous times, he wouldn’t learn the wrong way to do things. So when you experience failure, take it as a chance to learn. Through failure, you will learn the wrong way to do things so you can improve or focus on the right way. Also, by not fearing failure, you will be more fearless in your pursuit of success. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to l...

How To Stay Focus On Your Goals

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A lot of us come out with goals to have something to look forward to and as something to work towards but most of the times we get very excited about it the first few weeks and then forget about them because we couldn’t find a way to achieve it. So how do we stay focus on our goals? First of all you have to be very clear about your goals and how to achieve it. You also need to have a deadline. When you have listed down ways to achieve it, it will be easier to assess if you are at least on the right track. The second thing you should do is to divide them into stages. For example, say your dream is to be rich by being a pilot. So your division should be to first get into aviation school, graduate and then get a job at an airline company. That way even though you probably will not be rich yet, you will know you’re on the right track. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and yo...

How To Deal With Sorrow

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While staying positive is important, it is also important to remember that sometimes we are faced with feeling sorrow and grief and it is nothing to be ashamed of. As a human being, it is only natural to feel sad at times and it is important to remember in order to feel better, you must first allow yourself to embrace those feelings. When faced with sorrow, allow yourself to cry. Let all the feelings run through your body. The more you ignore those feelings the harder it will be for you to get better. Everyone heals differently, so remember to do what feels good to you, either that be talking to your mother or just spending time on your own. Once those feelings have passed, remind yourself that there is always a good thing that comes from every bad event. If you were not ready to talk before, find someone you can confide in. Talking to someone will help you feel light on the inside. Remember that even the feeling of grief is temporary and you will get better. Creator ...

Spreading Kindness

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A random act of kindness goes a long way. While it may seem like a small thing to you, to someone it could change everything. Not only that, an act of kindness, no matter how small it is will usually have a ripple effect. There are a lot of ways you can help in spreading kindness. It can be as simple as helping an elderly crossing the road or simply greeting your colleagues with a smile. Say your colleague is having a stressful day, your smile and positive greetings might lift his mood up. Because of that, he might then perform another act of kindness. He might simply greet another colleague with a smile and that colleague will pass on that habit to another person. At the end of the day, you will have an office filled with positivity and it starts with a simple smile. An act of kindness can have a positive impact so next time you are feeling a little low, perform an act of kindness and watch how it works in your favour. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to s...

Using Criticism To Help You Improve

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Nobody likes being criticised but do you know that criticism can actually be used as a tool to help you be better? Usually when someone criticises you, it is because you have done something wrong or the way you do things do not resonate with them. When facing criticism, the first thing you should do is to not take it personally. Unless someone is using harsh languages and is personally attacking you, then it is best to remember criticism is there to remind you on what you can do better. So instead, use it as an assessment. For example, if your superior says your report is not good enough, analyse what you did wrong and how you can make it better. Then, you can work on improving your weakness. You can either read more or ask for help before improving your report. That way, not only did you do a better job, you also now possess a new set of skills. Creator Academy  is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we inn...

Use Vision Boards To Help You Stay Motivated

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Vision boards are a collection of pictures and sayings related to your goals and dream. Some people use soft board where they can pin up pictures and some people use cardboard papers. No matter what material you use, the aim is the same – to help you stay motivated. To start doing one, list down your dreams and goals. You can even list down names of people who inspire you. Make sure they are realistic and measurable. So it can be as big as owning a mansion or something simple like buying a dress from your favourite store. Once the list is done, start your creativity process. Find related pictures online or through magazine and cut them out. Then, you can paste them according to your creativity. While at it, put down quotes that resonates with you. Once all is done, hang them near a wall where you can see it – like next to your bed or your vanity mirror. This way, whenever you are feeling down, the vision board will remind you of your goals and dream to lift your spirit back ...

Being aware of your body language

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In order for you to effectively communicate, you not only have to focus on the way you talk or the way you listen, but you also have to focus on your body language. Whether you realise it or not, your body language says a lot about how you are feeling. For example, when you lean in during a conversation, it shows you are interested and if you lean back, you may send the message that you are not as interested. On the other hand, folding your arms in front of your chest makes you less approachable. When you are in an interview for example, make sure you sit up straight as it will help you appear more confident than if you slouch. Next time when you are networking or at an event, be more aware of your body language as you are subconsciously sending a message to your surrounding. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Create your life plan

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Everyone has their own life plans in some ways but not all of us follow through. It can be that we, sometimes got too busy with working. However, staying on track can be easier if you actually create a life plan. There are several ways you can do it. First, you can write down your smart goals in your daily journal and keep a daily update of how far you have come. Secondly, you can get creative and cut out images online of your goals and dreams, like your dream car or a dream destination and paste them on a cardboard. You can post as much goals as you want and when you are done, have them hanging on your bedroom wall or at your office desk. This way you will always be reminded of the goals you want to achieve and this will subconsciously motivate you to work towards your dreams. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!

Dealing With Anxiety

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When faced with anxiety, it can be hard to focus on other aspects of life. People with severe anxiety attack can also find it hard to breath and will face physical difficulty. There are a few simple steps you can follow to help you deal with anxiety. First and foremost, focus on your breathing. Take a few deep breath and put your hands to your chest to try and calm your heart rate. Then, tell yourself that it is okay and that you are just having a phase. Telling yourself that will help your mind calm down. Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help improving your team is by understanding the differences and strengths

How to practise self-love

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A lot of us focus so much on finding someone to love that we forget to love ourselves first. While most of us are always finding the right words to talk about the people we love, we are often mean to ourselves. From today onwards, follow these simple tips that can help you love yourself. First of all, when you first wake up in the morning, as you are getting ready, list down three things that you love about yourself. It can be your brand new haircut, or the fact that you are a caring person. Second of all, love your body enough to nourish it with good food. Not only will it give you a healthier body, it will also help you be in a better state of mind. Third, practise to talk yourself as you would to the people you love. Do you always tell them that they are beautiful or smart? Practise using the same vocabulary on yourself. Lastly, don’t be afraid to put yourself first and do things that make you happy. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building...

Don’t risk burnout

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According to psychologytoday.com burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, detachment and feeling of ineffectiveness. Burnout happens when you over work yourself to the point of ignoring your well-being. While working hard is important, it is also important to take care of your well-being. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Some of the symptoms of burnout includes insomnia and increased illness. Those who have experienced these symptoms knows how hard it is to find a good cure. So even though you want to do really well at climbing the professional ladder, always remember that you should get enough rest and feed your body with good food. After all, they will only help you perform better. Creator Academy  has a range of courses to support you in building your spirit and strengths – so you can take hold of your life and your future. You deserve to live the best life you can!