Signs you need a Career Shift

When fresh out of post-graduation, despair swiftly took over me on not being able to decide which career path to choose within Mass Communication. Thankfully, one thing I learnt very soon at this nascent stage of my career is – The knowledge of our best career path is not something that will magically pop up in our minds one day. Instead, it is something we need to discover gradually, over time, through trial and error process.

In life, there is nothing wrong in taking chances and discovering newer avenues and, in the process, discovering oneself. In the same way, there is nothing wrong in giving a career path a try at least once and then, assess for yourself if it fits you. In the end, it is not only about leading a rich and high-status life but also about leading a life full of purpose and meaning.

Are you wondering if it’s time for professional experimentation? Have a look at these three sure-shot indicators to decide if you need a career change:

Go Subtly Seductive this fall with Marsala

Love for Marsala isn’t new. People have been going gaga over this dusty deep-red colour ever since Pantone officially announced it as the colour of 2015, early this year. With the coming of new season, our hearts are only growing fonder. I am too excited to incorporate this colour in my wardrobe this season for it exudes warmth and natural earthiness – traits so essential to carry off in fall.

Poise and elegance of rich and sophisticated Marsala is matchless due to which this is one colour you cannot stand to miss this season. Here are some ideas on how to carry off the grounding red-brown finesse of Marsala and exude stability and confidence:

Why are Indian Parents mostly Concerned about Making Child’s Career?

HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management recently conducted a survey asking parents across Canada, UK, USA, Australia, China, Brazil, UAE, Hong Kong, and India to pick health, career success, comfort, or happiness for their children. In terms of children’s career success, India emerged on top with most parents voting for it. Surprisingly, India scored the lowest in terms of children’s happiness, wherein Canada, UK, and USA scored the highest.

What could be the reason?

7 Comfort Foods that Cause Stress

Come 20s and your life is a whirlwind as you start juggling between different roles, jobs, and relations. Hence, eating healthy and feeling good are paramount.

We all had been there and done that – eaten full packet of chips while watching TV, drunk that can of favorite drink at one go to feel more energetic, had favorite slice of cake thinking it will alleviate our stress. But, eating comfort foods might not be as comforting. In fact, their temporary illusionary comfort can cause you a big deal of stress and guilt, and weight and health issues in the long run.

So, stop giving yourself justifications now for having the following foods or drinks in excess, just to elevate your mood:

Men’s 2015 Summer Fashion Trends

As the mercury soars, it’s the time to do up your wardrobe, guys. Brace yourself for the sizzling days ahead with these top fashion trends of the season.

Check out 2015 fashion trends for women here.

1. Smart Stripes

Timeless pattern of bold and seamless, horizontal and vertical stripes will make an integral part of contemporary gent’s summer 2015 fashion statement, both in casual and formal sides of wardrobe.

Lifein20s gets a Dedicated Verse

Woke up to this amazingly apt and delightful verse by a friend, Simranjeet Singh, especially crafted apropos to lifein20s:

Say Hello to Summers; Goodbye to Acne

Effective yet inexpensive products to use these summers to fend off acne

Warm blanket of summers is here to wrap us and we cannot feel more elated. Summertime is the best time to be in, to travel, and to experience. However, heat and humidity of summers can cause us to sweat more, thereby, clogging our facial pores, leading to those irritating and dreadful zits. 

Let’s welcome summers in style without compromising on our beauty. For summer season skin-care, follow these easy steps and keep acne at bay and for hair-care in summers, click here.

• Sunscreen 

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Sunscreen must be worn all year round, more so, in summers when sun rays directly hit our bare skin. To save yourself from harmful UV rays and for a youthful glow, use sunblock with SPF 30 or higher. For a grease-free look use the one that’s oil-free and water-resistant. Lotus, VLCC, Lakme, Lacto Calamine, L’Oréal, and Garnier have some of the best in class and range sunscreens. 

7 Women Reactions on Things we hate about Men

Dear men,

Well, don't get me wrong. You're amazing, you're fantastic, and you're downright hot. But, there are just some things which women don’t take a fancy over, even if you think we do. So, even if you work really hard to get a woman like you and fall head over heels for you, your best efforts can backfire.

So, please avoid these if you don't wish to see creepy reactions on our faces.

1. Using weird pick-up lines

Right, you wish to get our attention but cheesy, over-the-top pickup lines are surely a deal-breaker.

How to Compliment like Winner and Keep Romance Alive?

No matter whether you have been seven days into a relationship or seven years, importance of giving and receiving genuine and heartfelt compliments cannot be underestimated.

If you are into a relationship, you must analyse how well and how often you compliment your partner. When was the last time you appreciated your girl’s care? When was the last time you admired your man’s supportive nature? If you can’t remember your last time, chances are your relationship is suffering from compliment deficit. In most cases, partners will get detached soon and relationship will eventually fail.

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We are not new to doling out the compliments. We do it many times whenever we look at or feel something good. Problem is we stop looking at good things of our partner. So, sit back and count all the good things of your partner and plan how and when to highlight them, until it comes naturally to you. Here’s some help:

7 Simple Steps to De-stress Daily

While being in 20s is amazing, it can be stressful at times, as well. We have to deal with hectic college assignments, erratic work schedules, and disturbing relationships – all of which can take away our energy. No wonder, we are like kids stuck in adults' bodies.

The good news is you can follow these simple steps daily to zap stress ASAP and be ready to face whatever life brings on:

1. Do small workouts, now and then

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To cope with stress, you might resort to smoking, having candies, coffee, or chocolate but the ideal antidote is exercise. Even ten minutes of walk can lift your moods.

Put an End to Split Ends

Having split ends, these days, is one of the most common hair problems experienced by many women around the globe. These occur when the shielding outer layer of the hair cuticle goes off because of external stressors, like salon-chemical services and heat styling products. And, once this happens, hair becomes damaged and dehydrated, thereby causing split ends.

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7 Offbeat Vaseline Beauty Hacks

Our every-day-use petroleum jelly is synonymous with brand ‘Vaseline’. No matter how recent and modern beauty products we have known and used; this classic, iconic beauty formula remains our most desired keep.

This multi-tasking miracle balm smoothens our skin, gives us fancy feet, helps us get rid of flakiness and dryness, and heals wounds. But, did you know it can also benefit us in a number of other unconventional ways?

Here are 7 of my favourite Vaseline beauty hacks:

1. To make perfume last longer

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Rub Vaseline on your pulse points before you spray your perfume and whoa, you are ready to smell amazing the whole day or night.

Top 7 Women's Fashion Trends in 2015

Dear 2015,

With the new you, have come new fashion trends, for new us. Thanks for embracing last year’s highly lovable trends of pastels, monochromes, lace work, cropped tops, flared pants, shift blouses, tea-length skirts, sweater dressings, and sequined looks. Big thanks for introducing comfortable silhouettes and relaxed footwear in the fashion circuit, so that we can feel confident and happy, from top to toe. We cannot also thank you enough for letting so many trends make a comeback and giving us so many options to choose from.

Enthusiastically,

Women Worldwide

1. Plain & Glittered Sheers

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Usage of sheer fabrics with under-layering of opaque fabric is a big hit, both in blouses and dresses. Add sequined glitter to it and here’s my favourite look.

7 Things Every 20-something should do this Year

The New Year has rung in. With this, our hopes for better future and wishes for brighter us have risen. However, what exactly do we plan to do to really make a difference in our lives and in lives of others?

For some, January 1 is just another day but for some, it is a day for brighter prospects. These are the people who make a difference – in their lives and in the lives of their friends, family, and society. Why not be ‘the one’ this year?

If you are actually planning for a brighter and better life, try adopting a few or all of these, this year. Who knows, after a year, we might be sitting at same place, patting our own backs, for a wonderful 2015!

1. Do more of what makes you happy

Being a 20-something doesn’t mean we can’t go back to our arts and crafts classes or go out and play. Take out time for yourself, look at your old photographs, treat yourself to your favourite delicacies, and spend time with family and maybe, catch up with long-forgotten friends.