Problem: Article: What do you feel is your spiritual purpose in life? Is it to be the backbone for everyone around you, or to help others? Whatever your purpose may be, live that purpose and never try to fight it! Live within the moments where you feel the happiest. Some people are meant to be in your life so you can learn something beautiful, and begin a new chapter. Perhaps you will even be meant to stay with them for the rest of your life. When someone doesn't easily leave your life, think about it carefully. Perhaps they were meant to stay there. So, make your focus positive. Remember that in life, there is no 'good' or 'bad', as such. There is only life's will, and what is meant to be. Accept the bad in stride with the good, because it is all going to make you stronger, and bring you to a better place in the end. That means, don't take life too seriously. Implement a rule of "10 seconds" for worry, anger, frustration etc., then letting go, as a way of controlling the negativity in your life. Limit your anger or worry to 10 seconds a day to take control of the negativity in your life That is, be positive but don't be blind to what can go wrong in life because plenty can. Yet, with good planning, forethought and consideration of the consequences, then you can manage what doesn't work out. When you're dressed and looking good, you're prepared for the day and anything that may come your way. Being ready lets you be more decisive, and it lets you be spontaneous with your plans. Plus, it can boost confidence. Putting your EQ into high action enhances your IQ and makes people like you a great deal more. Learn to balance emotions with reason, for neither is king of your soul but both play their role.
Summary: Embrace your purpose. Remember life's ultimate purpose. Take into account that where your attention goes, your spiritual energy flows. Live "the now" with enthusiasm. Realize that positive cynicism is always useful. Look your best every day. Use your intelligence with benevolence and vice versa.

Problem: Article: There are a lot of reasons why people lose friendships, from distance and time to conflicting schedules or changing interests. You need to spend some time examining what caused you to drift apart so that you can find ways to remedy the issue. If, for example, one of you moved across the country, you may not be able to become best friends again easily. But you can still have a meaningful friendship using email, Skype, and phone calls. Don't feel like you need to catch up with each other instantly. Take the time to send a quick message to your friend with your contact info and tell them you would love to talk sometime. Don't feel like you need to fill them in on your life now save this conversation for when you meet later. If you live far away and cannot meet anytime soon, spend some time with each other online or on the phone. The best way to build or rebuild a friendship is to talk. You don't have to get into all of your secrets, but giving a quick update on your life makes your friend more likely to share things about him or herself. Friendships rely on trust, and you need to let them know that they can still trust you with information and details about their life. The best way to do this is to show that you still trust them with your own stories. Move beyond surface conversation to talk about things that matter to you, like your life and work. Friends usually talk about much more than the weather. Think of an activity you both enjoy doing together, and arrange to meet up. A light, casual, one-on-one meeting is the best chance to get to know each other again and rekindle the friendship without pressure to be "besties" immediately. Try to limit this first meeting to 1-2 hours the goal is simply to reconnect with each other. Don't try to rush right back into "best-friends" territory. Have realistic expectations for this first conversation, especially if the last time you talked was 8 months ago or if you ended on bad terms. Have a friendly, open tone as you ask what they've been doing and how they've been. If things go well, you can begin to get into deeper, more involved conversations. Relationshipsromantic or otherwisetake time and energy to maintain. If you reach out and reconnect, then quickly disappear off the face of the earth again, chances are you won't be able to rekindle your friendship. Schedule times to meet or talk, ask how they are doing, and find ways to include them in your life to truly reconnect. Meet for drinks once a week. Invite them to parties or events with "new" friends. Send letters or emails with details from your life from time to time.
Summary: Think about why you drifted apart. Make contact with a brief note or call. Talk on the phone or exchange emails to restart conversation. Open up about your life first. Set up a time to meet in person. Start slowly. Continue making time for your old friends.

Problem: Article: The job description will let you know exactly what skills and character traits the company wants in a new employee. By reading the job description, you can tailor the recommendation to these specific traits. You will need to talk about the candidate's job history in the recommendation. Ask the person for an updated resume. Read over it, and include a few details from it in your recommendation. The recruiter may contact you with questions about the candidate. To make sure that you give accurate answers, quiz the applicant with potential interview questions. This will also help them prepare if they get an interview. Some questions you might ask include: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why do you think you are qualified for this job? Can you tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem? What skills would you like me to emphasize in your recommendation? If you have never worked with the person before, it may be difficult to attest to their skills or work habits. Come up with at least one story or description that demonstrates any strengths that might be relevant to the job. You can always ask the applicant what stories or skills they want you to mention in your letter. For example, you can say, "Kim and I once spent a summer backpacking across the country together. Through this experience, she proved herself to be resourceful, optimistic, and cheerful, even when things went wrong."
Summary:
Read the job description to learn what the job is looking for. Ask for their resume. Perform a mini-interview. Come up with a few anecdotes.