Our weekly recommendations to keep you looking good:
- Are you still wearing Old Spice? Even worse, are you buying scented oils from one of those guys on the corner? Read how to upgrade your cologne here.
- We used to clean our tennis shoes with an old toothbrush and some elbow grease. Check out this article for some new ways to clean your kicks.
- One of the better articles we’ve seen on building a business wardrobe.
Last week we discussed some steps summer interns could take to ensure a successful summer. This week, here are a few ways you can help these young people succeed in your organization.
- State the obvious - You would be amazed how many people ruin there summer opportunities by making stupid mistakes that have more to do with judgment and less to do with their work product. Take time at the beginning of the summer to remind the interns of office perils such as inappropriate emails, unprofessional jokes and anti-social behavior. Telling a few stories about how previous interns ruined their chances in summers past usually gets the point across.
- Take the interns out to dinner - Lunch can be a rushed affair. People are more at ease after work and gives you the opportunity to get to know them in a more relaxed setting.
- Spread the word - If an intern is performing well, take the opportunity to let your colleagues know and don’t wait until the end of the summer to do so.
Got anymore advice? Let us know in the comments! - IM
Memorial Day weekend can only mean one thing. Summer is officially here. Check out the tips below to get your summer off to a good start. Rest easy and have a safe Memorial Day.
- We know you will be anxious to cookout this weekend, but don’t fire up the grill before you clean it.
- After you have cleaned the grill, here is some helpful advice on how to use it safely.
- You can always tell an amateur by how many times he flips the meat. Once is enough and never more than twice.
- Marinade your meat the night before. It makes all the difference in the world.
- Apparently, homemade Popsicles have come a long way from covering an ice tray full of Kool-Aid with plastic wrap and sticking toothpicks in it.
If you have any words of wisdom for the summer, let us know in the comments! - IM
WebMD has published an article that discusses the pros and cons of exercising at certain times during the day. In the article, you will find discussion on circadian rhythms, body temperature and other hard to understand body facts. In order to decide when to workout, the article suggests the following:
Work out in the morning for a few weeks, then try noon, then early evening. Which do you enjoy most and which makes you feel best afterward? Also, consider the type of exercise, and other daily commitments.
In addition, we suggest the following:
- If you workout in a gym, go when it is less crowded.
- In our experience, working out at lunch sounds good on paper but is extremely hard to do on a consistent basis. If you have the type of job where no one will miss you for an hour in the middle of the day, go for it.
- Working out after work is a bit more feasible than lunch but still tough after a long day. This is the second best option.
- Let’s face it. The best time to workout is in the morning. You already knew that so get up and go get make it happen.
When do you get your “swole on?” Let us know in the comments. - IM
