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You did your best in your class presentation, but the professor did not like your report. You were one of the top people in your class, but the employer favored your colleague who has flunked a few subjects way back in college. You went out of your way to get approval from your boss, only to find out that he gave his approval to someone else while you were busy doing your task. You pour your heart out into something when somebody else comes along suddenly and reaps the fruits you have been eyeing for months.

Something must have gone wrong along the way. You may have ignored the small details that can determine your success or failure in attracting goodwill. When this happens to you, try to ponder on details that can put you on the right track.

Try to be eye-catching and smart. Being good-looking has its advantages. It is man’s nature to adore beauty. Through this pleasant quality, good deed and goodwill shall follow. However, do not be blinded into thinking that one person’s merit is undermined by attractive images. Perception is subjective, so you must be aware of the power of positive projection. Consider this:

If there are two job applicants, both are engineers who graduated at the same school and have competitive experiences, but the other one is more presentable and good-looking, who do you think would most likely be accepted? Assuming that all the other qualities are identical, an employer would favor the one who presents himself neatly and positively.

As a rule, you must know the right time to display yourself. Flaunting is not favored in all occasions, but knowing exactly when to do it will highlight your talents as an individual. Some people have the unique ability to make a great impression. This can be done through the proper and confident command of the right body language, and your attitude towards the person you are talking with. If you are talking to a superior (ex: a high-profile executive like the president of a company), you must not look timid or bashful. You must maintain a civil and professional composure. You must continue displaying confidence, and not act like a trying-hard executive wannabe.

Anything in excess is scorned by wise men. Hence, see to it that you display yourself in moderation to avoid being too flamboyant. In making yourself known to others, you don’t have to talk about yourself all the time. There are instances when the most effective boast is a timely and sensible suppression. A silent remark using positive facial gestures or a gentle smile is a powerful way of maintaining rapport, amidst being in stressful situations like a board meeting. This shows you’re still confident, and not so anxious or stressed during the said tedious deliberation. Bear in mind that curiosity must be satisfied little by little to make your next move more appreciated. This will give the impression that you are planning your moves in a very natural way.

Get hold of things you truly believe and show that you are capable of handling things the way they should be done.

This is the era of liposuction, botox treatment, face-lift, skin stretching, and other synthetic treatments to achieve a good-looking (and hopefully healthy) figure. However, the point to be taken seriously is that nothing, not even the said services worth thousands of dollars, can beat a good diet. A healthy combination of food provides a strong protection from illnesses and supplies energy to do our daily activities.

What really is a good diet? Nutritionists always quarrel about such technical issues on whether the protein or carbohydrate content of the meal should be prioritized. But the truth is, lay people do not assess the nutritional value of their food in these terms, since there is no handy gadget to note how much calories a bunch of fries contains, and there is no counter in our stomach to determine the amino content of a chicken leg.

To simplify things, here are some useful pointers regarding the meals of the day that are universal and time-tested.

Breakfast

Many people, especially celebrities, confess to missing breakfast. What they may not be aware of is the fact that it is certainly damaging to skip breakfast. Some excuses would include not having the time, the resources, or the talent and effort to cook.

Depending on the culture, breakfast is generally dominated by carbohydrate-rich food such as bread, pastry, rice or root crops. There is a reason for this setting. Carbohydrates provide the energy necessary for growth and daily functions. It must be the heaviest meal since it will be your fuel for the day ahead. To complement it, consume proteins in the form of milk, bits of meat, egg or cheese; and vitamins and minerals in the form of fruits and vegetables.

Lunch

Most dieticians say that ideally, lunch must be the reverse of breakfast, with more protein and some amount of carbohydrates. A vegetable side dish and a fruit dessert will ensure that there will be a reservoir of fibers to digest the proteins and carbohydrates of the first two meals.

Dinner

If you want to maintain a slim figure, it is necessary to cut down on dinner. A little amount of both protein and carbohydrates and a generous supply of fruits and vegetables will do the trick. A glass of milk before sleeping is a healthy way to end the day.

Snacks

Snacks must be taken in small amounts only. If possible, consume mostly fruits to be certain that they will not make you lose appetite for the next meal. A little bite of chocolate, a scoop of ice cream, or a gulp of wine will not hurt; but everything must be taken in moderation. If your stomach already hurts and you could not walk upright, you’ve had more than enough.