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Friday, May 9, 2025

Taste-testing The Latest Non-alcoholic Drinks | Vogue
- While quitting booze might save marriages and internal organs, it is worth noting that it does not save money.
- “Who will ever relate the whole history of narcotica? It is almost the history of culture.”

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Language Learning: It’s all about Confidence – Sincerely, Spain
- the person who tends to be the ‘best’ when it comes to communicating is the person who is willing to break out of his or her shell and just go for, taking advantage of every opportunity to practice.
- Try to do something that you like and know you are good at and pair it with your language learning. If you are a singer, go to karaoke, if you are a dancer, go out dancing. Anything from doing yoga to playing football to painting can be turned into a way to speak a language with confidence because you already know that you are good at one of the two activities.
Self-talk, Self-compassion, and Success in Language Learning - Therapy In Barcelona
- With today’s fabulous technology, we can emulate this process for our language learning by listening to native speakers in podcasts, films, TV, radio, YouTube, etc. and copying what we hear, always led by our own curiosity to learn how different words or groups of words are put together in sentences. It has never been easier to learn a language by immersion, even for people who don’t have the obvious immersion advantage
- Perfection is a Ridiculous Goal: Let It Go
- start noticing all the things that are going well in our language learning, instead of focusing on the mistakes, the discomfort, and difficulties.
- develop more positive self-talk so you can stop holding yourself back and reach your fullest potential
- Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

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Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

The biggest job interview mistakes, according to LinkedIn
- The 10 biggest interview mistakes, according to hiring managers: You won’t ‘get that same level of grace anymore’
  - The article from CNBC discusses common mistakes job candidates make during interviews, as identified by LinkedIn. These include not preparing adequately by researching the company or role, which can make candidates seem uninterested. Poor communication skills, such as failing to articulate thoughts clearly or not listening well, can also hinder the interview process. Additionally, having a negative attitude, like speaking poorly about previous employers or colleagues, can leave a bad impression. Both overconfidence and underconfidence are detrimental, as a balanced demeanor is crucial. Ignoring non-verbal cues, such as body language and eye contact, can negatively impact the interview. Lastly, not asking questions can signal a lack of interest or curiosity about the role and company. Proper preparation and self-awareness can help avoid these pitfalls.